Cozy Mysteries discussion

As always, read as many or as few as you have time for. They don't all have to be mysteries. That's up to you. All are based around real but wacky holidays.


First Week of April is Library Week and April 16 is National Librarian Day - Easy, read a library book. If you don't have access to a library, read a book borrowed from a friend.

April 12 is International Tom Hanks Day - Read a book that one of his movies is based on, anything written by him or about him. The day named after him raises money for Tom's favorite charity http://lifelineenergy.org/. They provide "Technology Solutions for Off-Grid Learning", mostly in sub-sahara Africa. So if you can't find anything else to read to fit this category, read a book set in or about Africa.

April 14 is International Moment of Laughter Day - Read a book that makes you laugh.

April 17 is Pet Owners Independence Day - Read a book where a pet plays a prominate role, or is mentioned in the title.

April 26 is Hug an Australian Day - Read a book either set in Australia or written by an Australian Author (either born there or currently living there). BONUS: Hug an Australian :)

Enjoy!

Not sure if I'll complete this but signing up anyway!

Library Week and National Librarian Day - A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon 4/10/14

April 12 is International Tom Hanks Day - The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

April 14 is International Moment of Laughter Day -

April 17 is Pet Owners Independence Day -

April 26 is Hug an Australian Day - The Danger Down Under

I've got to check for an Australia book and I don't have any library books out at the moment. But I did buy for the first time, an official Int. Tom Hanks day tshirt that all proceeds will go to his favorite charity.

ஐ Briansgirl (Book Sale Queen)ஐ wrote: "I've got to check for an Australia book and I don't have any library books out at the moment..."

I recently read Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood which was pretty good (set in Melbourne). I also liked Greenwood's other series with the baker -- the name escapes me at the moment.

And I love the Napoleon Bonaparte series by Arthur W. Upfield, although they aren't really cozies as the main character is a police officer (but they are not police procedurals either!).

I'm in! 5/5 DONE


National Librarian Day - Death of a Winter Shaker by Deborah Woodworth

International Tom Hanks Day - The Green Mile by Stephen King

International Moment of Laughter Day - Dying to Decorate by Cyndy Salzmann

Pet Owners Independence Day - Out of Circulation by Miranda James

Hug an Australian Day - Tiger Mine by Angela Castle

Duration : Apr 2014

Completed : 3/3


First Week of April is Library Week and April 16 is National Librarian Day - Easy, read a library book. If you don't have access to a library, read a book borrowed from a friend. Apr 30

April 12 is International Tom Hanks Day - Read a book that one of his movies is based on, anything written by him or about him. The day named after him raises money for Tom's favorite charity http://lifelineenergy.org/. They provide "Technology Solutions for Off-Grid Learning", mostly in sub-sahara Africa. So if you can't find anything else to read to fit this category, read a book set in or about Africa.

April 14 is International Moment of Laughter Day - Read a book that makes you laugh. Apr 5

April 17 is Pet Owners Independence Day - Read a book where a pet plays a prominate role, or is mentioned in the title. (Apr 10)

April 26 is Hug an Australian Day - Read a book either set in Australia or written by an Australian Author (either born there or currently living there). BONUS: Hug an Australian :)

Leslie wrote: "ஐ Briansgirl (Book Sale Queen)ஐ wrote: "I've got to check for an Australia book and I don't have any library books out at the moment..."

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Thanks for the tip on [book:Cocaine Blues. I probably wasn't going to take the time to try and find a book for the Australian challenge but I have this one on my kindle, so now have a push to read it.

I'm in! Still figuring out some of my books.

Library Week and National Librarian Day - Snipped in the Bud

International Tom Hanks Day - Read a book that one of his movies is based on, anything written by him or about him. The day named after him raises money for Tom's favorite charity http://lifelineenergy.org/. They provide "Technology Solutions for Off-Grid Learning", mostly in sub-sahara Africa. So if you can't find anything else to read to fit this category, read a book set in or about Africa.

International Moment of Laughter Day - Tutu Deadly

Pet Owners Independence Day - Read a book where a pet plays a prominate role, or is mentioned in the title.

Hug an Australian Day - Cocaine Blues

So...even though it hasn't been made into a movie yet, do you all think The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown would count? IMDB lists it as "announced" under Hanks' credits, but there is no year or further information on it. I still have that one on loan from my sister.

I also saw that Olive Kitteridge is to be an HBO series in 2015 (Tom Hanks is producer). I don't have that one, but keep seeing copies at the Library Sale, which is tomorrow.

Go for it Heather. It definetly fits for him and sounds like it will be made into a movie in the future.

If Tom Hanks is involved at all, producer, actor, director, etc. it will count. My husband has a book I got him, Band of Brothers, that Tom turned into an HBO mini-series. I've read Forrest Gump and Angels and Demons. (I haven't read Da Vinci code yet.) I have the book by Jim Lovell that Apollo 13 is based on. This is just some of what comes to mind. I know there is so so much more. His credit list is huge.

oooooh, a reason for me to pick up The Lost Symbol...has been on my shelf for quite some time. thanks Heather!!!

Leslie: You're welcome! It's incentive for me to finally read and return this one to my sister. I read and saw both The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons years ago. ☺

I have Forrest Gump coming to the library for me, but I just might read my copy of The Polar Express instead!

Heather L wrote: "I also saw that Olive Kitteridge is to be an HBO series in 2015 (Tom Hanks is producer). I don't have that one, but keep seeing copies at the Library Sale, which is tomorrow..."

Oh, I have a copy of this! :-)

Donna wrote: "I have Forrest Gump coming to the library for me, but I just might read my copy of The Polar Express instead!"

Thanks, Donna! I didn't even think of The Polar Express

The Polar Express would be a MUCH quicker read! lol

Oh, btw... I've only read two books where I thought the movie was better... Forrest Gump and Jaws.

International moment of laughter day- Killer Physique by G.A. McKevett

Library Week
Tom Hanks Day
Moment of Laughter Day
Pet Owners Independence Day
Hug an Australian Day

got an Australian mystery book for FREE on Amazon today

Is it too late to join in the fun? I've been on vacation. So far I'm 3/5
Celebrate the Library: Blood Sport by Dick Francis
Tom Hanks: I've read DaVinci Code in the past. I'll have to borrow Lost Symbol from the library.
Laughter and Pet Owners is going to be the same book: The Sound and the Furry by Spencer Quinn. I hardly ever laugh out loud but this book tickled me.
Hug an Australia day: I have a half-Aussie friend, so I'll find her, but I own Steve and Me, about Steve Irwin. Not a mystery, though.

Never too late to join the fun. And anything you've already read this month can count.

I think Louisiana Longshots will be funny so I'll start there.

Finished my April challenge last night!

Library Week and National Librarian Day - Snipped in the Bud 4/21/14

International Tom Hanks Day - Inferno 4/12/14

International Moment of Laughter Day - Tutu Deadly 4/18/14

Pet Owners Independence Day - Dial C For Chihuahua 4/27/14

Hug an Australian Day - Cocaine Blues 4/6/14

Congrats, Linda!

I think I'll post my comments today because I haven't been in a cozy mood lately, so this month I think I only have two books.

Congrats, Linda!

Marisa~ Sorry you've had a rough month. (((hugs)))


I am just finishing up my last book (will likely finish before going to bed tonight), so here's my list.


First Week of April is Library Week and April 16 is National Librarian Day - Easy, read a library or borrowed book.
The Witness by Nora Roberts


April 12 is International Tom Hanks Day - Read a book that one of his movies is based on, anything written by him or about him.
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown


April 14 is International Moment of Laughter Day – Read a book that makes you laugh.
Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson


April 17 is Pet Owners Independence Day - Read a book where a pet plays a prominent role, or is mentioned in the title.
The Cat, the Mill and the Murder by Leann Sweeney


April 26 is Hug an Australian Day - Read a book either set in Australia or written by an Australian Author.
Beyond Control by Bronwyn Jameson

Heather, thank you but not really a rough month but a romance mood (it hits me form time to time ;) )

I started out with good intentions but will only have 1 read. My dad was ill and then died on Easter so needless to say my reading has been off!

Sorry, Leslie! Those are sad moments.

Is there going to be a May challenge? I'd like to try it out! & do they have to be cozies or can it be any book?

Marisa ~ Ahh. You do recall the books for mini challenges can be for any genre, right? ☺

Leslie ~ So sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))

Becky ~ Yes, there will be a May challenge, look for it the first few days of the month. It doesn't always get posted the first day, but soon after at very least. Books for mini challenges can be from any genre, and can be used towards other challenges (for example, the "spring" challenge or "Read the USA" challenge). You cannot use the same book for multiple mini challenges, though.

Heather L wrote: "Marisa ~ Ahh. You do recall the books for mini challenges can be for any genre, right? ☺

Leslie ~ So sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))

Becky ~ Yes, there will be a May challenge, look for it the fi..."

OK so just so that I'm clear - can i use the same book for the read the season challenge & the May (or whatever month) challenge or is the season considered a mini challenge too?
LOL sorry for all the questions! I'm so anal :P

As I mentioned in my "for example" - you can apply a book read for a monthly mini-challenge for the spring challenge. You're just not supposed to use the same book for two mini-challenges in the same month (there are usually five mini-challenges per month). ;)

oh wow! 5?? LOL well i'll give it a shot!

I would love to participate in Hug an Australian day - specifically Curtis Stone. YUMMM LOL

Becky wrote: "I would love to participate in Hug an Australian day - specifically Curtis Stone. YUMMM LOL"

Hugging an Australian is probably the only part of this month's challenge I was able to complete, lol! (DH is Aussie)

❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "Becky wrote: "I would love to participate in Hug an Australian day - specifically Curtis Stone. YUMMM LOL"

Hugging an Australian is probably the only part of this month's challenge I was able to c..."

Lucky you! LOL

Becky wrote: "Lucky you! LOL ."

I think so. ;)
:D

Becky wrote: "Oh wow! 5?? LOL well I'll give it a shot!"

Just remember that it's all in fun, you don't have to do them all (there have been months I didn't have books that fit a specific challenge), they can be from any genre, and you can apply them to other challenges. On the up side, it definitely gets you reshuffling your TBR pile. Which for some of us is a GOOD thing. ☺

Heather L wrote: "Becky wrote: "Oh wow! 5?? LOL well I'll give it a shot!"

Just remember that it's all in fun, you don't have to do them all (there have been months I didn't have books that fit a specific challenge..."

Yes. Something needs to motivate me to make a dent in my pile & I love the challenges because they help me decide what to read next.

Thanks for the kind words on my dad.

I had at least 3 books but only read the one...I did find a freebie for the Aussie book and was going to read The Lost Symbol. I will still read the books, just won't be in April! LOL

I only got 2 done - I thought I had a sure thing for Australian Day when I found Aunt Dimity Down Under, but turns out she goes to New Zealand (which I have visited and enjoyed)!

First Week of April is Library Week: Aunt Dimity: Detective by Nancy Atherton

April 14 is International Moment of Laughter Day - Read a book that makes you laugh: Arabella by Georgette Heyer

Well, that's a little misleading -- I would have expected the Aunt Dimity to take place in Australia, too. Read Arabella last year and loved it. I have a few more of Heyer's, both romance and mystery, in Mount TBR.

Completed all but one.

Library week - The Whole Enchilada by Diane Mott Davidson

Tom Hanks Day -

Laughter - Miss Julia Stirs Up Trouble by Ann B. Ross

Pet Owner - Absolutely, Positively by Heather Webber

Austrailian Day - Heavenly Pleasures by Kerry Greenwood

Author - Leslie Meier - Easter Bunny Murder

Good job, Vicky!

Congrats, Vicky!

This is my final status, not in a cozy mood a lot:

1.- Library Week
2.- International Tom Hanks Day: Dead Men's Hearts by Aaron Elkins (04/06/2014 - ****)
3.- International Moment of Laughter Day: Golem in My Glovebox by R.L. Naquin (04/24/2014 - ****)
4.- Pet Owners Independence Day: Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass (04/13/2014 - ****)
5.- Hug an Australian Day