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February 2024 Mini Challenge
February Mini ChallengeDuration: 1/2/24 - 29/2/24
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1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
Shadow Over the Fens by Joy Ellis
February 2024 Mini Challenge - COMPLETED =================================
5/5
✔ 1. Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc) - The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame 2/10/24 3★
✔ 2. Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf - Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman - Brittany’s Shelves 2/18/24 3.5★
✔ 3. Read a book with a red or pink cover or with “red” or “pink” in the title -
2/14/24 4.5★✔ 4. Read a book with a cold setting/location - Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie 2/6/24 4★
✔ 5. Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title - The Girl Who {Leap}t Through Time by Yasutaka Tsutsui 2/20/24 2★
February Mini ChallengeDuration: 1/2/24 - 29/2/24
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1. Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (Melissa)
2. Read a book with a red or pink cover
4. Read a book with a cold setting
February 2024 Mini Challenge4/4
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
Christmas Blizzard Rescue by Veronica Forand 4 February; 4 1/2☆
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
The Grim Reader by Kate Carlisle 6 February; 4 1/2☆
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
Red Velvet and Revenge by Agatha Frost 2 February; 4☆
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
Winter's End by Paige Shelton 8 February; 5☆
February 2024 Mini Challenge0/5 Completed
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title
February 2024 Mini Challenge4/5
1. Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).....The Snows of Weston Moor....2/17/2024
2. Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf.....Chain of Gold....2/3/2024
3. Read a book with a red or pink cover or with “red” or “pink” in the title....An Invitation to Murder....2/12/2024
4. Read a book with a cold setting/location....Murder at the Highland Castle....2/8/2024
5. Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title........The Case of Sampson's Leap.
February 2024 Mini Challenge1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood 2/10/24
The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren 2/12/24
Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood 2/11/24
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
February 2024 mini challenge 💌💟💞💝🧨🧧🏮Progress: 5/5
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
Sunny Makes Her Case by Jennifer L. Holm - Feb. 182. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto - Mar. 13. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang - Feb. 84. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton - Nova Scotia, Alberta, and British Columbia, Canada - Feb. 45. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
Juliette or, the Ghosts Return in the Spring by Camille Jourdy - Feb. 15
February Mini series1/02/2024 - 29/02/2024
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
Valentine's Blizzard Murder by Linnea West -- 4★ -- 9/02/2024
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
Zero Days by Ruth Ware -- 3★ -- 21/02/2024
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
Death at the Gates by Katie Gayle -- 3★ -- 23/02/2024
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen -- 4★ -- 10/02/2024
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
Bound by Disaster by Christy Barritt -- 5★ -- 7/02/2024
Alice's spot1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title. Passenger to Frankfurt by Agatha Christie
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location. The Wife Upstairs by Freida McFadden
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
February 2024 Mini Challenge0/5 Completed
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
Dark Clouds Over Nuala
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
Döden går på visning
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
Magpie Murders
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
Mushing is Murder
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
The Family Vault
5/5 ✔️1.February 5 ✔️
Send Down the Rain🎈 by Charles MartinNat’l Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, [rain] sleet, snow, thunder, wind).
2. February 11 ✔️
Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf
(GR friends virtual shelves count).
Raspberry Danish Murder🎈 by Joanne Fluke3. February 14 ✔️
Valentine’s Day: book with a red or pink cover/ “red”/“pink” in title.
🎈Marple: Twelve New Mysteries by Naomi Alderman
🎈Red Velvet Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke4. February 27 ✔️
Plain Dead 🎈 by Emma MillerPolar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
5. February 29✔️
Gertie's Leap to Greatness by Kate BeasleyLeap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title. 🎈
February 2024 Mini Challenge Completed
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
Persuasion by Jane Austen3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
Evergreen With Envy by Jackie Pulpit5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
The Family Vault by Charlotte MacLeod
February 2024 Mini1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
Any Port in a Storm 02/032. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
Vinyl Resting Place 02/133. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
The Tuesday Night Survivors' Club 02/124. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
The Skeleton Paints a Picture 02/065. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
The Cupcake Caper 02/12
Julie R’s mini - 5/5 completed1. Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
2. Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
3. Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
4. Read a book with a cold setting/location.
5. Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
FEBRUARY 2024 MINI CHALLENGE1. Read a book with a weather term in the title.
Snow Place for Murder by Diane Kelly
2. Read a book from a friend's bookshelf. A Trip with Trouble by Diane Kelly
3. Read a book with a red or a pink cover ( at least 50%).
Dead Ringer by Annelise Ryan
4. Read a book with a cold setting/location. Dead of Winter by Annelise Ryan
5. Read a book with "leap" or synonym in the title. Killer Spring Fling by Mollie Cox Bryan
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 02.07.24
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
02.13.244. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.Of Murder and Men by Lynn Cahoon 02.05.24 (Colorado in Winter)
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon by Donna Andrews 02.14.24
February Mini-ChallengeNational Weatherman’s Day: The Diva Cooks up a Storm
Make a Friend Day: Death a Sketch
Valentine’s Day: Studying Scarlett The Grey
Polar Bear Day: Frozen Detective
Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
February 2024 Mini5/5
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
by Camilla Läckberg 13/2 4★2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count) - on Brenda's shelf
Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 1/2 4★3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover
by Jenny O'Brien 16/2 3★4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location - The Fens
by Joy Ellis 2/2 4★5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
by Sasha Wasley 19/2 4.5★
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
February 2024 Mini Challenge0/5 Completed
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title
February 2024 Mini Challenge5/5 DONE
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc). The Storm: Australian Crime Mystery Jason Summers 2/7
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: from a friend’s bookshelf Robin Miss Julia Takes Over Ann B. Ross 2/4
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: red or pink cover Jayne Ann Krentz 2/8
The Night Island
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: cold setting/location. Antarctica Station A.G. Riddle 2/7
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title. Max the Detective Cat: The Catnap Caper Taylor Sarah Todd 2/22
What a fun unique idea for a challenge! I'm late to the party and have been on a hiatus from GR. I'll think on this and add some books later.
Thanks Erika :) Hope you can join in..
I had fun with the January one, so joining again! I have just the thing for #2 as I borrowed 3 physical cozies from my partner's mom. My goal is to finish those by Easter so I can trade them for a new batch.4/5
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
Death in the Clouds by Agatha ChristieMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
Glazed Murder by Jessica BeckMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (my copy has a red cover)My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig RiceMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
Planning on
Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu
February 2024 Mini Challenge2/5
1. Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc)
2. Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf
Buried in a Bog by Sheila Connolly 2/9/2024
3. Read a book with a red cover and with “red” in the title
by N.R. Walker 2/4/20244. Read a book with a cold setting/location
5. Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title
Mod
Duration: Feb 1, 2024 - Feb 29, 2024
Done
1.- National Weatherman’s Day: Snow Magic by Bianca D'Arc (04/02/2024 - ★★★★)
2.- Make a Friend Day (Patrizia): Premeditated Mortar by Kate Carlisle (10/02/2024 - ★★★★☆)
3.- Valentine’s Day: Now You Sesame, Now You Don't by Virginia K. Bennett (14/02/2024 - ★★★☆)
4.- Polar Bear Day (Alaska): Finding Hope by Kathi Daley (16/02/2024 - ★★★☆)
5.- Leap Day: The Christmas Caper by Gigi Pandian (13/02/2024 - ★★★★☆)
Feb. 2024 Mini Challenges5/5
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
Polar-Polar Energy Amity Allen 3/18/24
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
A Killer Romance Maggie Blackburn 2/4/24
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
Kathleen Suzette 3/23/244. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
Amity Allen 2/9/24 (there's even a polar bear lol)5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
Caper-The Cocker Spaniel Caper Liz Lamar 3/12/24
February 2024 Mini Challenge - COMPLETEDDuration: February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Completed: 5/5
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).: Blood on Snow - Jo Nesbø 2/14/24
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).: Invisible Girl - Lisa Jewell 2/20/24
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.:
Can You Keep a Secret? - Sophie Kinsella 2/13/244. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.: The Christmas Escape - Sarah Morgan 2/11/24
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.: Leap of Faith - Danielle Steel 2/18/24
February 2024 Mini ChallengeDuration: February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Completed: 3/5
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
**2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count)-The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle-2/10/24
**3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title-The Dead Romantics-2/18/24
**4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location-(Nova Scotia)-Pageboy-2/1/24
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title
February 2024 Mini Challenge1/5 Completed
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
Elizabeth SofiaFebruary 2024 Mini Challenge
Duration: 2/1-29/24
Goal: 0/5
1. Read a book with a weather term in the title:
2. Read a book from a friend's bookshelf:
3. Read a book with a red or pink cover, or with "red" or "pink" in the title:
4. Read a book with a cold setting/location:
5. Read a book with "leap" or synonym in the title:
I checked the stack of books/ebooks I own and didn't find one that answered the last task, so I declare my challenge closed here. If I find one, I'll add it by the end of the month.February 2024 Mini Challenge
4/4
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
Christmas Blizzard Rescue by Veronica Forand 4 February; 4 1/2☆
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
The Grim Reader by Kate Carlisle 6 February; 4 1/2☆
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
Red Velvet and Revenge by Agatha Frost 2 February; 4☆
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
Winter's End by Paige Shelton 8 February; 5☆
February 2024 Mini Challenge✔️ 1. Read a book with a weather term in the title.
Snowblind by Matthew Costello 2/7/24
✔️ 2. Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
We Need to Do Something by Max Booth III 2/16/24
✔️ 3. Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
Mister Magic by Kiersten White 2/8/2024
✔️ 4. Read a book with a cold setting/location.
This Is Where We Talk Things Out by Caitlin Marceau 2/3/24
✔️ 5. Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
The Leap Frog by Hans Christian Andersen 2/29/24
Finished :)February Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/2/24 - 29/2/24
4/4
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
Shadow Over the Fens by Joy Ellis
February 2024 Mini Challenge5/5 Completed
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
Hurricane Force by Jana Deleon 2/1 4☆
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
The Only Purple House in Town by Ann Aguirre 2/17 3☆
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure by Diane Kelly 2/3 4☆
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
Dead and Gondola by Ann Claire 2/12 5☆
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
Bound for Murder by Victoria Gilbert 2/9 4☆
1. Read a book with a weather term in the title: Lightning Strike-William Kent Krueger2. Read a book from a friend's bookshelf: The Spy Coast - Tess Gerritsen
3. Read a book with a red or pink cover or with "red" or "pink" in the title: The Little Wax Doll - Norah Lofts
4. Read a book with a cold setting/location: Frozen Sun - Stan Jones (Alaska)
5. Read a book with "leap" or synonyms (bounce, bound, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault): The Spring of the Tiger - Victoria Holt
Finished February Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/2/24 - 29/2/24
3/3
1. Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (Melissa)
2. Read a book with a red or pink cover
4. Read a book with a cold setting
Mod
I'm only going to make it to 4/5 during the month, but I have my last book picked out - Peach Blossom Spring. I need a break from "serious" books again for a while.
Well done to all who finished their February challenges as well as those who gave it their best shot!
Mod
Finished February 2024 Mini Challenge
2/5
1. Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc)
2. Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf
Buried in a Bog by Sheila Connolly 2/9/2024
3. Read a book with a red cover and with “red” in the title
by N.R. Walker 2/4/20244. Read a book with a cold setting/location
5. Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title
Mod
February 2024 Mini Challenge5/5 DONE
1. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc). The Storm: Australian Crime Mystery Jason Summers 2/7
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: from a friend’s bookshelf Robin Miss Julia Takes Over Ann B. Ross 2/4
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: red or pink cover The Night Island Jayne Ann Krentz 2/8
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: cold setting/location. Antarctica Station A.G. Riddle 2/7
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title. Max the Detective Cat: The Catnap Caper Taylor Sarah Todd 2/22
Cozy Mysteries
Books mentioned in this topic
Layered Lies: A Freshly Baked Cozy Mystery (other topics)Polar Energy (other topics)
The Cocker Spaniel Caper: A Cozy Mystery (other topics)
The Leap Frog (other topics)
We Need to Do Something (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Kathleen Suzette (other topics)Liz Lamar (other topics)
Max Booth III (other topics)
Hans Christian Andersen (other topics)
A.G. Riddle (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. February 5 is National Weatherman’s Day: Read a book with a weather term in the title (e.g.: blizzard, cloud, lightning, rain, sleet, snow, thunder, wind, etc).
2. February 11 is Make a Friend Day: Read a book from a friend’s bookshelf (GR friends virtual shelves count).
3. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red or pink cover (at least 50%), or with “red” or “pink” in the title.
4. February 27 is Polar Bear Day: Read a book with a cold setting/location.
5. February 29 is Leap Day: Read a book with “leap” or synonym (bound, bounce, caper, hop, hurdle, jump, skip, spring, vault) in the title.
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