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March 2024 Mini Challenge
March Mini ChallengeDuration: 1/3/24 - 31/3/24
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1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems or jewels either in the title or on the cover.
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
FINISHED2024 March Mini Challenge
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1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Death on the Green by Catie Murphy 3/2/24 4☆
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
Southern Magic by Amy Boyles 3/15/24 3☆
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
Irish Parade Murder by Leslie Meier 3/6/24 3☆
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover.
Lethal in Old Lace by Duffy Brown 3/9/24 5☆
(Mannequin in the wedding dress is also wearing a pearl necklace.)
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly 3/7/24 3.5☆
March 2024 Mini Challenge - COMPLETED =================================
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✔ 1. Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title -
3/3/24 4★✔ 2. Read a book that features a touch of magic - Ten Thousand Stitches by Olivia Atwater
✔ 3. Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade - Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell 3/8/24 3.5★
✔ 4. Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover - Tress of the {Emerald} Sea by Brandon Sanderson 3/14/24 4.5★
✔ 5. Read a book that revolves around food - Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien 3/11/24 2★
March Mini ChallengeDuration: 1/3/24 - 31/3/24
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1. Read a book with a mostly green cover
2. Read a book that features a touch of magic.
3. Read a book that revolves around food.
2024 March Mini Challenge5/5
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover
by J.M. Barrie 24/3 5★2. Read a book that features a touch of magic.
by Norton Juster 2/3 5★3. Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade - victory celebration
by Barbara Metzger 28/3 3★4. Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover.
by Phyllis A. Whitney 8/3 2.5★5. Read a book that revolves around food.
by Miranda Bliss 9/3 1.5★
I love Ireland, even though I only managed to visit Dublin! Let's see if I can complete all the tasks...2024 March Mini Challenge
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1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
cover- Murder at an Irish Castle by Ellie Brannigan 14 March; 4 1/2☆
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
a character is a fairy- A Sprinkling of Murder by Daryl Wood Gerber 6 March; 4 1/2☆
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
maple syrup festival- Biscuits and Slashed Browns by Maddie Day 8 March; 4 1/2☆
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover.
Tears of Pearl by Tasha Alexander 4 March; 4 1/2☆
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
MC is a food critic- Death with All the Trimmings by Lucy Burdette 12 March; 5☆
2024 MARCH MINI CHALLENGE1. Read a book with a mostly cover (50%) or with "green" in the title.
A Bone to Pickby Charlaine Harris
2. Read a book that features a touch of magic.
Flea Market Magic by Bella Falls
3. Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade. Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey Christmas Festival.
Finished:3/5/24
4. Read a book that features gems or jewels wither in the title or on the cover. Death by the Sea by Kathleen Bridge
5. Read a book that revolves around food.
Flipped for Murder by Maddie Day
Finished 3/7/24
Hoping to get some bingo cross over on the last two.St. Patrick’s Day: Old Bones
tales of magical folk: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
St. Patrick’s Day parade: Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust
Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Death at Wentwater Court
foods associated with St. Patrick’s Day: Read a book that revolves around food.
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover. (view spoiler)
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
March 2024 Mini Challenge1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee 3/12/24
Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns 3/2/24
March 2024 Mini Challenge1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
The Trouble with Dead Bodies 03/172. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
A Glimmer of a Clue 03/213. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade ==> Halloween parade
Late Checkout 03/094. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover.
Nobody's Sweetheart Now 03/105. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
Death on a Silver Platter 03/12
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
The Book of Magic 03.11.24
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover. (view spoiler)
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust 03.19.24
2024 March Mini Challenge1. Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Lethally Green by Amber Boffin 3/31/2024
2. Read a book that features a touch of magic.
Lovers at the Museum: A Short Story by Isabel Allende 3/19/2024
3. Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
A Little Bit like Desire by Brooke Blaine 3/27/2024
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover.
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
Oregano Meatball Murder by Patti Benning 3/2/2024
March 2024 mini challengeUpdated: Mar. 31
Progress 5/5
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Watership Down: The Graphic Novel by James Sturm - Mar. 312. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
Super Boba Café (Book 1): A Graphic Novel by Nidhi Chanani - Mar. 23. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
Pets on Parade by Carolyn Keene - Mar. 174. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover.
Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld by Shannon Hale & Dean Hale - Mar. 265. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
Tiger Daughter by Rebecca Lim - Mar. 3
I'm in for this one. 1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Aunt Dimity and the Heart of Gold, Nancy Atherton - 21/03/24
The cover is 73.1% green according to TinEye, which another challenge I do uses for covers.
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
Greenwitch, Susan Cooper - 11/03/24
Based in Cornish and Arthurian legend, and about the magical battle between the Light and the Dark. At least three of the characters are
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, Satoshi Yagisawa – 23/03/24
Found one that included a festival: “The Kanda Used Book Festival took place over the course of a week in late October. And for that week, carts and bookshelves, crammed with used books, crowded the streets in an open-air flea market.”
Here's an alternative, as the Festival is more important
Tangled Up in Brew, Joyce Tremel - 27/03/24
Much of it is set at the Three Rivers Brews and Burgers Festival
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover. (view spoiler)
(Doctor Who:) The Ruby's Curse, Alex Kingston - 05/03/24
Just about works, as Doctor Who is the series, not the title. And the Ruby is the main focus of the plot.
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
Earthly Delights, Kerry Greenwood - 07/03/24
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March 2024 Mini ChallengeDuration: March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Completed: 4/5
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title. The Last Green Valley - Mark T. Sullivan 3/5/24
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic. Some Enchanted Éclair - Bailey Cates 3/1/24
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover. Diamonds and Pearl - K'wan 3/31/24
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food. Magic and Macaroons - Bailey Cates 3/2/24
Alice's spot1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title. Murder at an Irish Castle
by Ellie Brannigan2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic. A Sky Full of Stars by Kristen Painter
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover. (view spoiler)
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food. The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai
I'm so in!! :-)***[ Updated Progress: 0/5 ]***
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover.
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
🍀Mini March☘️4/5
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green:
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Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title. 📚✔️
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns:
Read a book that features a touch of magic. 🍀
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St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade. ✔️🍀
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle:
Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover (view spoiler) ✔️👑5. ☘️
✔️Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage:Read a book that revolves around food. 🍲
2024 March Mini Challenge0/5
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Killer Green Tomatoes
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
Broomsticks and Board Games
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
Death Over Easy
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover.
Dead Man's Diamonds
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
Boiled Over
2024 March Mini Challenge1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover. (view spoiler)
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
2024 March Mini Challenge1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Deadly to the Core by Joyce Tremel -- 5★ -- 26/03/2024
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
The Sign of Four Spirits by Vicki Delany -- 4★ -- 20/03/2024
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
Murder at the Book Festival by Jane Bettany -- 4★ -- 22/03/2024
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover. (view spoiler)
A Death in Diamonds by S.J. Bennett -- 3★ -- 29/03/2024
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
Cheddar Late Than Dead by Linda Reilly -- 4★ -- 28/02/2024
March 2024 Mini Challenges5/5
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Julie Ecker 3/2/242. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
Family and Felony Murder Sara Bourgeois 3/5/24
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
Chili Festival Chili Cookoff Murder Sara Bourgeois 3/6/24
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover.
Both, Carats in title and jewels can sorta be seen on cover
T.C. LoTempio 3/17/245. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
Food and coffee-Pour-Over Predicament Tonya Kappes 3/3/24
2024 March Mini Challenge1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
Death by Leprechaun: A Saint Patrick’s Day Murder in Dublin by Jennifer S. Alderson
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
The Chocolate Magic Café by Olivia Swift
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
Murder, She Wrote: Death on the Emerald Isle by Jessica Fletcher
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover. (view spoiler)
The Great Jewel Robbery by Elizabeth McKenna
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
Murder in an Irish Churchyard by Carlene O'Connor
March 2024 Mini ChallengeDuration: March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Completed: 3/5
**1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title-The Inmate-3/15/24
**2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic-A Soul of Ash and Blood-3/30/24
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
**4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover-Yes Please-3/14/24
**5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food-French Pressed-3/27/24
March 2024 Mini Challenge1/5
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover. (view spoiler)
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
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That's a yes from me Marisa :) I'm sure Heather would agree.
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jeannette swanson wrote: "March 2024 Mini Challenge1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
2. Celtic lore is rich wi..."
I did not know #3. I did know it was the oldest city.
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"It looks about 50 percent to me.
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Finished!2024 March Mini Challenge
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
cover- Murder at an Irish Castle by Ellie Brannigan 14 March; 4 1/2☆
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
a character is a fairy- A Sprinkling of Murder by Daryl Wood Gerber 6 March; 4 1/2☆
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
maple syrup festival- Biscuits and Slashed Browns by Maddie Day 8 March; 4 1/2☆
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover.
Tears of Pearl by Tasha Alexander 4 March; 4 1/2☆
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
MC is a food critic- Death with All the Trimmings by Lucy Burdette 12 March; 5☆
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Finished :)March Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/3/24 - 31/3/24
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1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems or jewels either in the title or on the cover.
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
Got there, although I wouldn't say it was a quality effort. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... The "festival" one was tricky, and the book in there fits, but there's another option if I can get it read by the end of the month.
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Marisa wrote: "Congrats, Meg!"Thanks, Marisa!
March mini challenge1. Read a book with mostly green cover or with "green" in the title. The Cannonball Tree Mystery - Ovidia Yu
2. Read a book that features magic. The Book Jumper - Mechthild Glaser
3. Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade. Mrs. Morris and the Pot of Gold - Traci Wilton
4. Read a book that feature, gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover. That Old Black Magic - Mary Jance Clark
5. Read a book that revolves around food. Key Lime Pie Murder - Joanne Fluke
Cozy Mysteries
Books mentioned in this topic
The Last Green Valley (other topics)Magic and Macaroons (other topics)
Diamonds and Pearl (other topics)
Some Enchanted Éclair (other topics)
Lovers at the Museum (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Mark T. Sullivan (other topics)K'wan (other topics)
Bailey Cates (other topics)
Amber Boffin (other topics)
Brooke Blaine (other topics)
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RULES
** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.
** A book can be used only once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).
** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.
** Do as many as you are able and have fun!
1. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated by wearing green: Read a book with a mostly green cover (50 percent) or with “green” in the title.
2. Celtic lore is rich with tales of magical folk, such as the fae and leprechauns: Read a book that features a touch of magic.
3. St. Patrick’s Day was first celebrated in the US in St. Augustine, Florida in 1600, and the first parade was held in the US in 1601: Read a book that features or includes some sort of festival or a parade.
4. Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle: Read a book that features gems, jewels or jewelry either in the title or on the cover. (view spoiler)[Some title examples: The Pindar Diamond, Pearl Cove, Midnight in Ruby Bayou, The Turquoise Mask, etc. (hide spoiler)]
5. Many foods are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, such as Irish Stew, Irish soda bread, and corned beef and cabbage: Read a book that revolves around food.
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