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Summer Challenge - Read the SeasonJune 21 - Sept 22, 2010
S- Shelton, Paige - Farm Fresh Murder
U- Uncommon Grounds - Sandra Balzo
M- Maggie Sefton - Needled to Death
M- May Day - Jess Lourey
E- Eggs in Purgatory - Laura Childs
R- Richards, Emilie - Blessed Is The Busybody
2010 Theme ReadsJuly
National Parks Month:
Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr - 7/26
Sweet Days:
Double Shot by Diane Mott Davidson - 7/10
Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay - 7/17
Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson - 7/18
August
Travel/Vacations:
Alpine for You by Maddy Hunter 8/22
Academic:
Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri 9/2
September
Harvest:
One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly 12/20
Wine/Vineyards:
October
Halloween/Autumn:
Witches' Bane - Susan Wittig Albert 12/9
Paper Craft:
Stuck on Murder by Lucy Lawrence 1/3/11
November
Thanksgiving or Family
Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun by Lois Winston (Main character deals with death of husband and has both her her mother and mother-in-law living with her and her sons)
Books About Books
Murder Past Due by Miranda James 11/17
December
Relaxation
Dial Om for Murder by Diana Killian - 1/2/11
Friendship
The Double Comfort Safari Club by Alexander McCall Smith 12/14
(Friendship between Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi)
Mysteries Around the World Quarterly ChallengeJuly 1 - September 30
North America: Keepsake Crimes by Laura Childs (New Orleans, Louisiana)
South America:
Europe: Alpine for You by Maddy Hunter (Switzerland)
Asia:
Africa: The Double Comfort Safari Club (Botswana)
Australia:
Antarctica:
2010 Featured AuthorsJuly - Laura Childs
Keepsake Crimes - 7/6
Eggs in Purgatory - 7/15
Death by Darjeeling - 7/19
August - Dorothy Sayers
September - Michelle Scott
October - Susan Wittig Albert
Thyme of Death - 9/17
Witches' Bane - 12/9
November - Donald Bain aka Jessica Fletcher
December - Agatha Christie
Autumn Challenge - Read the SeasonSept 23 - Dec 20, 2010
A- Albert, Susan Wittig - Witches' Bane
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T- Trent, Gayle - Murder Takes the Cake
U-
M- Murder is Binding - Lorna Barrett
N-
CLUE BOARD GAME CHALLENGE10/1/2010 - 10/1/2011
Characters
Miss Scarlet - Extracurricular Activities by Maggie Barbieri
Colonel Mustard - Dial Om for Murder by Diana Killian
Mrs. White
Mr. Green - Shoots to Kill by Kate Collins
Mrs. Peacock - Scoop to Kill by Wendy Lyn Watson
Professor Plum - Acts of Violets by Kate Collins
Weapons
Dagger/Knife - Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
Candlestick
Revolver - Mind Your Own Beeswax by Hannah Reed
Rope - Hangman's Root by Susan Wittig Albert
Lead Pipe
Wrench/Spanner
Rooms
Kitchen
Ballroom - Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead by by Livia J. Washburn
Conservatory - Dead Man's Bones by Susan Wittig Albert
Dining Room - Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy
Billiard Room
Library - Fundraising the Dead by Sheila Connolly
Study
Hall
Lounge
Cellar/Stairs
2011 Featured AuthorsJanuary - Carolyn Hart
Death on Demand 1/24
February - Mary Ellen Hughes
March - Alice Kimberly/Cleo Coyle
April - Monica Ferris
May - Dick Francis
June - Lilian Jackson Braun
July - M.C. Beaton
August - Kathleen Bacus
September - Earlene Fowler
October - Leann Sweeny
November - Tamar Myers
December - Ellery Queen
2011 A-Z Title ChallengeA - Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun by Lois Winston 4/23
B - Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay
C - The Chocolate Bridal Bash by JoAnna Carl 1/21
D - Dial Om for Murder by Diana Killian 1/2
E - Eggs Benedict Arnold by Laura Childs 3/1
F - Fundraising the Dead by Sheila Connolly
G - Going Organic Can Kill You by Staci McLaughlin
H - Hail to the Chef by Julie Hyzy
I - I Scream, You Scream by Wendy Lyn Watson
J - Jasmine Moon Murder by Laura Childs
K - Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
L - Love Lies Bleeding by Susan Wittig Albert
M - Murder by the Slice by Livia J. Washburn
N - November Hunt by Jess Lourey
O - Oolong Dead by Laura Childs 7/17
P - Photo Finished by Laura Childs 1/10
Q - Quick Study by Maggie Barbieri 1/19
R - Rueful Death by Susan Wittig Albert 10/2
S - Stuck on Murder by Lucy Lawrence 1/3
T - Town in a Blueberry Jam by B.B. Haywood 1/13
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V
W - Witches' Bane by Susan Wittig Albert 12/10
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Y
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Winter Challenge - Read the SeasonDec 21, 2010-Mar 19, 2011
W - Winston, Lois - Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun
I - I Scream, You Scream by Wendy Lyn Watson
N - November Hunt by Jess Lourey
T - Town in a Blueberry Jam by B.B. Haywood
E - Eggs Benedict Arnold by Laura Childs
R - Rosemary Remembered by Susan Wittig Albert
Read Around the World ChallengeNov 19, 2011 - May 31, 2011
Option #1
Around the World in 80 Days
Asia:
Africa: The Double Comfort Safari Club - Alexander McCall Smith
North America: Witches' Bane - Susan Witting Albert
South America:
Europe:
Australia:
Antarctica:
Option #2
Tour the Continent: Europe
1 - Ireland: Top O' the Mournin' by Maddy Hunter 5/9/11
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2011 A-Z Character NamesA - A.J. Alexander (Dial Om for Murder) 1/2
B - Brenna Miller (Stuck on Murder) 1/3
C - Carmela Bertrand (Photo Finished) 1/10
D - DeLaura, Angie (Death by the Dozen)
E - Emily Andrews (Top O' the Mournin') 5/9
F - Fischer, Story (Buzz Off)
G - Grieux, Ava (Photo Finished)
H - Harrison Black (At Wicks End)
I - Isabelle Winston (If Fried Chicken Could Fly)
J - Josie Giancola (Button Holed by Kylie Logan)
K - Kelly, Liza (Death by Sudoku by Kaye Morgan)
L - Lee McKinney (The Chocolate Bridal Bash) 1/21
M - Melanie Cooper (Buttercream Bump Off)
N - Nell Pratt (Fundraising the Dead)
O - Olivia Greyson (Cookie Dough or Die)
P - Pollack, Anastasia (Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun by Lois Winston)
Q
R - Rebecca Robbins (Skating Around the Law: A Mystery) 1/28
S - Suzanne Dietz (Eggs Benedict Arnold) 3/1
T - Theodosia Browning (Chamomile Mourning) 7/1
U - Umberto Urso Clobbered by Camembert
V - Vanderling, Willow (Dire Threads)
W - Wilcox, Ruby (Chile Death)
X
Y - Yolanda Garcia (Crunch Time)
Z
2011 Theme ReadsJanuary
Sports
Skating Around the Law: A Mystery by by Joelle Charbonneau
New Author
Town in a Blueberry Jam by B.B. Haywood
February
Flowers
Mum's the Word by Kate Collins
Red/Pink Cover
Devil's Food Cake Murder by Laura Childs
March
Read Across America
Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay
National Craft Month
Assault with a Deadly Glue Gun by Lois Winston
April
Around the House
It's Raining Cats & Dogs
Cookie Dough or Die by Virginia Lowell - dog named Spunky]
MAY MINI-CHALLENGE1. Mother's Day: Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
2. Falsely Accused: Eggsecutive Orders by Julie Hyzy
3. Animal: Chamomile Mourning by Laura Childs (Earl Grey, Theodosia's dog)
4. Military/Veteran: Fruit of All Evil by Paige Shelton
5. Fruit/Flower/Red Cover: Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Spring Challenge - Read the SeasonMarch 20, 2011 - June 20th, 2011
S - Smith, Alexander McCall - The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party 4/23
P - Paige Shelton - Fruit of All Evil
R - Reed, Hannah - Plan Bee
I - If Fried Chicken Could Fly - Paige Shelton
N - Nightshade by Susan Wittig Albert
G - Going Organic Can Kill You by Staci McLaughlin
JUNE MINI-CHALLENGE1. Flip A Coin: Blood Orange Brewing by Laura Childs
2. Best Friends Day: I Scream, You Scream by Wendy Lyn Watson
3. Poison: October Fest by Jess Lourey
4. Splurge: Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke
5. Paul Bunyan: The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler
JULY MINI-CHALLENGE1. National Ice Cream Month: Scoop to Kill by Wendy Lyn Watson
2. I Forgot Day: Buzz Off by Hannah Reed
3. Cheer up the Lonely Day: Dragonwell Dead by Laura Childs
4. Embrace Your Geekness Day: Maphead by Ken Jennings
5. Picnic: Bedeviled Eggs by Laura Childs
Summer Challenge - Read the SeasonJune 21, 2011 - September 23, 2011
S - San Diego Noir by Maryelizabeth Hart
U -
M - McKinlay, Jenn - Books Can Be Deceiving
M - McKinlay, Jenn - Death by the Dozen
E - Elaine Viets - Just Murdered
R - Riley Adams - Delicious and Suspicious
AUGUST MINI-CHALLENGE1. Smile Week: A Parfait Murder by Wendy Lyn Watson
2. Beer Day:
3. Mustard Day: Lavender Lies by Susan Wittig Albert
4. Sister's Day: Buzz Off by Hannah Reed
5. Just Because: Candy Apple Dead by Sammi Carter
SHERLOCK HOLMES CHALLENGE1. Sherlock Holmes:
2. Dr. John H. Watson: Sinister Sprinkles by Jessica Beck
3. 221 B Baker Street:
4. London:
5. Books:
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: Hangman's Root by Susan Wittig Albert
7. Smoking: Shop Till You Drop by Elaine Viets
8. Drugs: November Hunt by Jess Lourey
9. Deductive Reasoning: A Deadly Cliché by Ellery Adams
10. Disguise: Dying to Call You by Elaine Viets
11. Forensic Science: Chocolate Dipped Death by Sammi Carter
12. Deerstalker hat & cape: Double-Booked for Death by Ali Brandon
13. Dr. Moriarty:
SEPTEMBER MINI-CHALLENGE1. Fight Procrastination Day and Read a Book Day - Murder by the Slice by Livia J. Washburn
2. International Literacy Day -
3. Collect Rocks Day - The Last Word by Ellery Adams
4. International Talk Like A Pirate Day -
5. Ask a Stupid Question Day -
Autumn/Fall Challenge - Read the SeasonSept 23-Dec 22, 2011
A- Adams, Ellery - A Deadly Cliché
U-
T- Threaded for Trouble by Janet Bolin
U-
M- Moody, Mary - A Killing in Antiques
N-
OCTOBER MINI-CHALLENGE1. National Diabetes Month - Devil's Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
2. Computer Learning Month -
3. International Frugal Fun Day - Murder Between the Covers by Elaine Viets
4. Wedding - Lavender Lies by Susan Wittig Albert
5. Halloween - Candy Apple Dead by Sammi Carter
NOVEMBER MINI-CHALLENGE1. All Saint's/Soul's Day - Mind Your Own Beeswax by Hannah Reed
2. Guy Fawkes Day -
3. Book Lover's Day - A Sheetcake Named Desire by Jacklyn Brady
4. Homemade Bread Day - Death by the Dozen by Jen McKinlay
5. Veteran's Day -
DECEMBER MINI-CHALLENGE1. Repeal Day -
2. Take it in the Ear Day - Peppermint Twisted by Sammi Carter
3. Ding-a-Ling Day - Murder on the Eightfold Path by Diana Killian
4. Make Up Your Mind Day - Shop Till You Drop by Elaine Viets
5. Unlucky Day - Dead Man's Bones by Susan Wittig Albert
2012 Featured AuthorsJanuary - Kate Collins
Mum's the Word
February - Jill Churchill
March - Janet Laurence & Beth Groundwater
April - Heather Webber
May - Lorna Barrett/Lorraine Bartlett
Bookmarked For Death
June - Nancy Pickard
July - Cynthia Baxter
August - Carola Dunn
September - Steve Hockensmith & Ellery Adams/J.B. Stanley
October - Phyllis A. Whitney
November - Valerie Wolzien
December - Joanne Fluke
Winter Challenge - Read the SeasonDec 21, 2011-Mar 19, 2012
W - Winston, Lois - Death by Killer Mop Doll
I -
N - November Hunt by Jess Lourey
T -
E - Elaine Viets - Murder Between the Covers
R -
JANUARY MINI-CHALLENGE1. Step in a Puddle - Mum's the Word by Kate Collins
2. Blame Someone Else - Crops and Robbers by Paige Shelton
3. Peculiar People - Plan Bee by Hannah Reed
4. Measure Your Feet -
5. Backward Day - November Hunt by Jess Lourey
FEBRUARY MINI-CHALLENGE1. Different Name Day - Buried in a Book by Lucy Arlington (aka J.B. Stanley)
2. Candlemas - A Killing in Antiques by Mary Moody
3. Valentine's Day - Bloodroot by Susan Wittig Albert
4. Leap Day - The Chocolate Jewel Case by JoAnna Carl
5. Romance or Affair - Clobbered by Camembert by Avery Aames
2012 Cozy Themes Reading ChallengeFebruary 16 - July 31st
#1 British/English
#2 Historical
#3 Animals
#4 Culinary/Cooking
A Good Day to Pie by Carol Culver 3/4
Clobbered by Camembert by Avery Aames 4/1
Finger Lickin' Dead - Riley Adams
#5 Paranormal
If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton 2/24
#6 Vacation Mysteries/Exotic Locations
#7 Holidays
Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier 8/5
#8 Hobbies
Dire Threads by Janet Bolin 3/10
Death by Killer Mop Doll by Lois Winston 3/12
#9 Professions/Careers/Jobs/Occupations
Buried in a Book by Lucy Arlington - Literary Agent 3/21
November Hunt by Jess Lourey - Librarian 3/24
The Walled Flower by Lorraine Bartlett - Store Owner 4/7
Fire Engine Dead by Sheila Connolly - Museum President 4/17
#10 Senior Slueths
A Peach of a Murder by Livia J Washburn 3/14
Murder by the Slice by Livia J Washburn 3/16
The Christmas Cookie Killer by Livia J Washburn 3/18
MARCH MINI-CHALLENGE1. Craft Month - Dire Threads by Janet Bolin
2. Old Stuff Day - A Peach of a Murder by Livia J. Washburn
3. If Pets Had Thumbs -
4. Middle Name - Mistletoe Man by Susan Wittig Albert
5. Plant a Flower Day -The Walled Flower by Lorraine Bartlett
Spring Challenge - Read the SeasonMarch 20, 2011 - June 20th, 2012
S - Sheila Connolly - Fire Engine Dead 4/17
P -
R - Riley Adams - Finger Lickin' Dead
I - Indigo Dying by Susan Wittig Albert
N - November Hunt by Jess Lourey 3/24
G -
MAY MINI-CHALLENGE1. Renewal Day - Indigo Dying by Susan Wittig Albert
2. Twilight Zone Day -
3. Wear Purple -
4. Older Americans Month - Killer Crab Cakes by Livia J. Washburn
5. Birthday - Spanish Dagger by Susan Wittig Albert
JUNE MINI-CHALLENGE1. Filthy Fly Month -
2. Flip a Coin Day - A Killer Stitch by Maggie Sefton
3. Golden Wedding Anniversary -
4. National Pink Day -
5. Paul Bunyan Day -
Summer Challenge - Read the SeasonJune 20 - September 21, 2012
S-Sefton, Maggie - A Killer Stitch
U-
M-Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier
M-Murder Unleashed by Elaine Viets
E-Elizabeth Craig - Quilt or Innocence: A Southern Quilting Mystery
R-
JULY MINI-CHALLENGE1. Sidewalk Egg Frying -
2. Embrace Your Geekness -
3. Moon Day -
4. Summer Olympics -
5. Mutt's Day - Quilt or Innocence: A Southern Quilting Mystery by Elizabeth Craig
AUGUST MINI-CHALLENGE1. Summer Olympics - Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier
2. Book Lover's Day - Clubbed to Death by Elaine Viets
3. Lazy Day - Murder with Reservations by Elaine Viets
4. Thrift Shop - Slay It with Flowers by Kate Collins
5. Vesuvius Day -
SEPTEMBER MINI-CHALLENGE1. Beheading Day -
2. Procrastination -
3. No News Good News -
4. Talk Like a Pirate -
5. Stupid Question -
Autumn Challenge - Read the SeasonSept 23-Dec 21 2012
A- Acts of Violets by Kate Collins
U-
T-To Catch a Leaf by Kate Collins
U-
M-
N-
OCTOBER MINI-CHALLENGE1. Breast Cancer Awareness - Sleeping With Anemone by Kate Collins
2. Computer Learning -
3. Teddy Bear/Plush Animal -
4. Skeptics Day -
5. Tell a Story Day -
NOVEMBER MINI-CHALLENGE1. Book Lover's Day - Dropped Dead Stitch by Maggie Sefton
2. Election Day - Killer Crab Cakes by Livia J. Washburn
3. Veteran's Day - Evil in Carnations by Kate Collins
4. Recycle Day - Dearly Depotted by Kate Collins
5. Thanksgiving -
DECEMBER MINI-CHALLENGE1. Repeal Day -
2. Shoes Day - To Catch a Leaf by Kate Collins
3. Bake Cookies Day - Killer Crab Cakes by Livia J. Washburn
4. Mayan Calendar -
5. Snowflakes -
Winter Challenge - Read the SeasonDecember 12, 2012- March 20, 2013
W-Washburn, Livia - Killer Crab Cakes
I
N-
T-
E-Evil in Carnations by Kate Collins
R-A Rose from the Dead by Kate Collins
JANUARY MINI-CHALLENGE1. Flagpole -
2. Cuddle Up -
3. Peculiar People -
4. Nothing Day -
5. Letter Writing -
2013 Featured AuthorsJanuary - Elizabeth Peters
February - Ben Rehder
March -
April -
May -
June -
July -
August -
September -
October -
November -
December -
FEBRUARY MINI-CHALLENGE1. Flirting Week -
2. Candlemas -
3. Day the Music Died -
4. Different Name Day -
5. No Brainer Day -
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Start Date: 6/1/2010
ONLY MYSTERIES
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona - Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay
Arkansas
California - The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz
Colorado - The Main Corpse by Diane Mott Davidson
Connecticut - Books Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay
Delaware
District of Columbia - Hail to the Chef by Julie Hyzy
Florida - Shop Till You Drop by Elaine Viets
Georgia - Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead by by Livia J. Washburn
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois - Skating Around the Law: A Mystery by Joelle Charbonneau
Indiana - Mum's the Word by Kate Collins
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky - Wormwood by Susan Wittig Albert
Louisiana - Keepsake Crimes by Laura Childs
Maine - Town in a Blueberry Jam by B.B. Haywood
Maryland - Cookie Dough or Die by Virginia Lowell
Massachusetts - One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly
Michigan - The Chocolate Bear Burglary by JoAnna Carl
Minnesota - May Day by Jess Lourey
Mississippi - Murder Past Due by Miranda James
Missouri - If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire - Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
New Jersey - Corpse Pose by Diana Killian
New Mexico
New York - Murder 101 by Maggie Barbieri
North Carolina - A Killer Plot by Ellery Adams
North Dakota
Ohio - Blessed Is The Busybody by Emilie Richards
Oklahoma
Oregon - Death by Sudoku by Kaye Morgan
Pennsylvania - Fundraising the Dead by Sheila Connolly
Rhode Island
South Carolina - Farm Fresh Murder by Paige Shelton
South Dakota
Tennessee - Eggs in Purgatory by Laura Childs
Texas - Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr
Utah
Vermont
Virginia - Murder Takes the Cake by Gayle Trent
Washington - Just Desserts by Mary Daheim
West Virginia
Wisconsin - Uncommon Grounds by Sandra Balzo
Wyoming