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Hey all!!

Welcome to the thread for our Mystery Month Challenge.

November is the perfect month to wrap up with a cozy blanket, some cocoa and a good mystery/thriller!

The mystery genre is a HUGE and all encompassing genre of works. You can have cozy mysteries, romantic, paranormal, horror, suspense, fantasy and science fiction mysteries. There is a little something for everyone, and they always provide and answer.... not always, but go with it! LOL

Remember, create a list under "My Books" that is for this challenge only!!

This challenge runs from November 1st thru December 15th. On Nov. 1st, the challenge opens up on the group home page and you can put how many books you challenge yourself to read. Your updates will appear there, as well.

Please note; you can increase your amount at any time. There is a link next to your challenge on the home page that states update your challenge.

I really hope you all enjoy!!

Love mysteries!! I’ll try to join in.

I've made a tentative list.

Martha wrote: "Love mysteries!! I’ll try to join in."

Please do. You can use all those mysteries you love and that are already on your list.

Bill wrote: "I've made a tentative list."

Of course you have.... 😏

Alondra wrote: "Bill wrote: "I've made a tentative list."

Of course you have.... 😏"

pbfftttttt 🤐

Another wonderful challenge Alondra. I think i may have a list ready for just this kind of fun.
But really Alondra, one more challenge like this and my TBR would be forever out of control! so many new (to me) and very interesting books are thrown on my way!😬

Faouzia wrote: "Another wonderful challenge Alondra. I think i may have a list ready for just this kind of fun.
But really Alondra, one more challenge like this and my TBR would be forever out of control! so many ..."

It's Alondra's most devious way of encouraging you to try books..

Faouzia wrote: "Another wonderful challenge Alondra. I think i may have a list ready for just this kind of fun.
But really Alondra, one more challenge like this and my TBR would be forever out of control! so many ..."

But that is the point, my dear. 😈

Bill wrote: "It's Alondra's most devious way of encouraging you to try books....."

I resemble that remark.... 😂😂

I’ll join in :) I’ve been on a bit of a romance binge so wanna go the other way now :)

Kat wrote: "I’ll join in :) I’ve been on a bit of a romance binge so wanna go the other way now :)"

I hear that; but there is always romantic mysteries or thrillers... 🤔😏

Great, one of my favourite genres so I'll definitely join in. It will also be fun to see what others are reading and enjoying.

Great challenge, Alondra! As with other readers, this will an exciting way to increase my list of MORE BOOKS!!

Thanks, Alondra! Never get my fill of mysteries - will be pondering what books to add.

I’ll add my list later. On my way to a bocce competition with my athletes.

Carolyn wrote: "Great, one of my favourite genres so I'll definitely join in. It will also be fun to see what others are reading and enjoying."

Yay! Thanks for joining us, Carolyn. Don't forget, if you read something great; give us all a recommendation!

Elizabeth A.G. wrote: "Thanks, Alondra! Never get my fill of mysteries - will be pondering what books to add."

I have no clue on what to do for this challenge. I have a ton of series from this genre that I am behind in; so, I will be picking at least 2 books from that.

Martha wrote: "I’ll add my list later. On my way to a bocce competition with my athletes."

Sweet! Have a good time, Martha!

Ooh, I'm sure I can find some mysteries, once I work out what Novembers theme is (there's only one theme left, so I should be able to remember it!) and December is free books - initially to catch up on my freebies, but then Amazon were doing KU for free, and free means I don't have to worry how much/little I can use it, so will definitely find some for the beginning of December.

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Ooh, I'm sure I can find some mysteries, once I work out what Novembers theme is (there's only one theme left, so I should be able to remember it!) and December is free books - initially to catch u..."

Great plan, Desley.

I won't be challenging myself to more than 4. I already know I'm going to be kinda lost, because I am so behind on my series. It'll be slow going. Ugh

I only put 4 on the list so far ... ones I need for other challenges at the moment. Hopefully, I can whiz through them. Sadly, I get distracted easily. LOL

Alondra wrote: "Kat wrote: "I’ll join in :) I’ve been on a bit of a romance binge so wanna go the other way now :)"

I hear that; but there is always romantic mysteries or thrillers... 🤔😏"
True the only one that comes to mind is Karen rose and her books are looong

Martha wrote: "I only put 4 on the list so far ... ones I need for other challenges at the moment. Hopefully, I can whiz through them. Sadly, I get distracted easily. LOL"

Same here. I put a few that really need to get read, so that I can progress through the series. It's been about 1 1/2-2 years since I read any Harry Bosch..... 🤦🏾

Kat wrote: "True the only one that comes to mind is Karen rose and her books are looong..."

Yikes; don't do that then. LOL

November's theme is Female authors, so should be quite easy - I have some Karen Rose books myself

I'm IN!!

Lauri wrote: "I'm IN!!"

Woot-woot!!

Goodreads just posted cozy mysteries to read for fall, here: https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/2...

There may be some series that you haven't thought of yet. Who knows??

I'll be there for this one...

Carolien wrote: "I'll be there for this one..."

Woot!

I'm in with shelf - murder-in-november

Tawallah wrote: "I'm in with shelf - murder-in-november"

ooh, that's a good one! 😈

Good Luck Everyone!!!!

I'm starting the challenge with a favourite series.
It's nice to get back to Department Q :)

Faouzia wrote: "I'm starting the challenge with a favourite series.
It's nice to get back to Department Q :)"

I have to get back to Dept Q.

Faouzia wrote: "I'm starting the challenge with a favourite series.
It's nice to get back to Department Q :)"

Like, Bill; I have to get back to this series. I think I have to order the next one i'm on.

I started The Leopard, which is #8 in the Harry Hole series. That book is pretty thick.. ugh

I finished . 3 Stars
I must admit that I jumped ahead in the series so I can read this ARC copy I got , probably not very wise as it seems many changes happened to the Department Q team. I enjoyed it although not as much as I expected, and I think it was a typical Department Q investigation with some horrible murders to solve. It was kind of strange to think of them in the middle of the corona pandemic (story set in 2020) talking about lockdown and face mask and all. Well it was enjoyable over all.

Faouzia wrote: "I finished . 3 Stars
I must admit that I jumped ahead in the series so I can read this ARC copy I got , probably not very wise as it seems many changes happen..."

Mmmm, interesting. I am still gonna read it. I love this series. Your thoughts have me interested in the changes. I am so behind on this series.

Finished The Maze of Bones

2.5 -3 Stars

The actual challenge of finding clues was interesting, but this is very middle-grade. Some middle grade books are fabulous (i.e. Percy Jackson, etc). Even with adults in the book, of course, it is from a kids pov, which was timid, childish and what adults "think" children sound like. I won't be continuing the series and will give the next 2 books to the Little Library.

Alondra wrote: "Faouzia wrote: "I finished . 3 Stars
I must admit that I jumped ahead in the series so I can read this ARC copy I got , probably not very wise as it seems man..."

I think you'll like it Alondra :)

Alondra wrote: "Finished The Maze of Bones

2.5 -3 Stars

The actual challenge of finding clues was interesting, but this is very middle-grade. Some middle grade books are fabulous (i.e. Percy Jacks..."

Hopefully the next book will be better Alondra!

Faouzia wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Faouzia wrote: "I finished . 3 Stars
I must admit that I jumped ahead in the series so I can read this ARC copy I got , probably not very wise..."

Just received The Scarred Woman in the mail. Its time to get back to this series. I think I will read some in depth reviews with spoilers, of the first few books, just so I can jog my memory.

Second book finished.
4 Stars
I enjoyed a lot of Sharon Bolton's books. This one beats all the others. I finished in one day and I'm off to order the next of the series. It has the right combination I think: a copycat of Jack the ripper, characters with twisted secret and interesting chemistry and unexpected end! I simply loved it. There were however quite a few graphic murder scenes that made me give it 4 rather than 5 Stars.

Alondra wrote: "Faouzia wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Faouzia wrote: "I finished . 3 Stars
I must admit that I jumped ahead in the series so I can read this ARC copy I got , probab..."

Sounds like a good plan! I hope you enjoy it.
I need to get back and read them in order this time !

1st book finished, After You with the Pistol: The Second Charlie Mortdecai Novel by Kyril Bonfiglioli (Charlie Mortdecai #2) 3.0 stars

Faouzia wrote: "Sounds like a good plan! I hope you enjoy it.
I need to get back and read them in order this time !..."

I can't for the life of me, read books out of order. I need all the background info ...

I started The Leopard, which is good, so far. Even though I haven't read Harry Hole in over a year (i think); it is like I never left. Poor Harry

How is everyone doing on the challenge???

I've only finished 1 book. Not sure how many more I will finish, considering I haven't picked up a book in 5 days... *sigh*

I am hoping, since the challenge doesn't end until mid-December, that I will get 3 more done.

I've completed two books.

Bill wrote: "I've completed two books."

Cool beans, BIll! I'm surprised not more, since you are the mystery/thriller king! LOL