Cozy Mysteries discussion

Jan 2016
Duration: Jan, 1 - Jan, 31

Done

1. New Year’s Day: Berried Secrets by Peg Cochran (01/10/2016 - ★★★★)

2. Male Watcher's Day / Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day: Dead with the Wind by Miranda James (01/11/2016 - ★★★★) (The author is Dean James)

3. Peculiar People Day: Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews (01/01/2016 - ★★★★)

4. Dress Up Your Pet Day: Cat Nap by Claire Donally (01/07/2016 - ★★★)

5. Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: Wading Into Murder by Joan Dahr Lambert (01/05/2016 - ★★★★)



Featured author: Victoria Hamilton | Amanda Cooper

Bran New Death (01/26/2016 - ★★★★)

Ultimate 2016 Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan,1 2016 - Dec 31, 2016

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01. [ ] A book based on a fairy tale
02. [ ] A National Book Award Winner (NOTE: Because this award is relatively new, we will allow finalists and well as winners, in order to give you more options.)
03. [ ] A young adult (YA) bestseller
04. [ ] A book you haven’t read since high school
05. [ ] A book set in your home state (or province/territory)

06. [ ] A book translated into English
[X] A romance set in the future: Brotherhood in Death by J. D. Robb (2/4/2016 - ★★★★☆)
08. [ ] A book set in Europe
[X] A book that is under 150 pages: The Ladies of Missalonghi by Colleen McCullough (1/5/2016 - ★★★★)
10. [ ] A New York Times bestseller

11. [ ] A book that is being made into a movie this year
12. [ ] A book recommended by someone you just met
13. [ ] A self-improvement book (Note that this can be on any topic: finance, health, etc)
[X] A book you can finish in a day: Dead With the Wind by Miranda James (1/11/2016 - ★★★★)
15. [ ] A book written by a celebrity

16. [ ] A political memoir
17. [ ] A book at least 100 years older than you
18. [ ] A book that’s more than 600 pages
19. [ ] A book from Oprah’s book club
[X] A science-fiction novel: Gentleman Jole and the Red Queen by Lois McMaster Bujold (1/20/2016 - ★★★★)

21. [ ] A book recommended by a family member
22. [ ] A graphic novel
[X] A book that is published in 2016: Evil Under the Moon by Helen Haught Fanick (2/8/2016 - ★★★★)
[X] A book with a protagonist (main character) who has your occupation: Fatal Brushstroke by Sybil Johnson (3/2/2016 - ★★☆)
25. [ ] A book that takes place during summer

26. [ ] A book and its prequel: Agatha's First Case by M. C. Beaton (2/12/2016 - ★★★★)
27. [ ] A murder mystery
28. [ ] A book written by a comedian
29. [ ] A dystopian novel
[X] A book with a blue cover: Death of a Tango Dancer by Lisa Fernow (1/13/2016 - ★★★★)

[X] A book of poetry: Rimas by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (2/7/2016 - ★★★★☆)
32. [ ] The first book you see in a bookstore
33. [ ] A classic from the 20th century
[X] A book from the library: A Familiar Tail by Delia James (2/28/2016 - ★★★★☆)
35. [ ] An autobiography

[X] A book about a road trip; Toured to Death by Hy Conrad (3/5/2016 - ★★★☆)
37. [ ] A book about a culture with which you are unfamiliar
38. [ ] A satirical book
[X] A book that takes place on an island: Warden by Montana Ash (1/31/2016 - ★★★★☆)
[X] A book guaranteed to bring you joy: The Undoing by Shelly Laurenston (3/30/2016 - ★★★★)

Feb 2016
Duration: Feb, 1 - Feb, 29

Done

1. Get a Different Name Day: Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti by Bailey Cates (2/14/2016 - ★★★★☆)

2. American Heart Month / Valentine's Day: Agatha's First Case by M. C. Beaton (2/12/2016 - ★★★★)

3. Walking the Dog Day: Death Under Glass by Jennifer McAndrews (2/5/2016 - ★★★★)

4. Pistol Patent Day: Murder with a Chaser by Belle Knudson (2/14/2016 - ★★★★)

5. February 28 is Floral Design Day: Daisies For Innocence by Bailey Cattrell (2/16/2016 - ★★★★)



Featured Author: Sally Goldenbaum

A Holiday Yarn (2/20/2016 - ★★★★)

Mar 2016
Duration: Mar, 1 - Mar, 31

(4 / 5)

1. National Irish American Heritage Month / Saint Patrick's Day: Tree of Life and Death by Gin Jones (03/19/2016 - ★★★★)

2. National Craft Month / Crochet Week / National Quilting Day*: Toured to Death by Hy Conrad (3/5/2016 - ★★★★☆)

3. Old Stuff Day: Icy Clutches** by Aaron Elkins (3/8/2016 - ★★★★)

4. March 13 is Jewel Day — Read a book whose cover depicts some sort of jewels or jewelry (ring, necklace, bracelet, brooch, pearl, emerald, etc).

5. Employee Appreciation Day / National Salesperson Day / National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day: Fatal Brushstroke by Sybil Johnson (3/2/2016 - ★★★☆)



*: My favorite hobbies are reading and traveling, and I've played a lot of adventure games (finding clues so you can advance), so a book about a road rally competing to solve a fictional murder around Europe is the nearest thing I'm going to get for my favorite hobby ;)
**: It was at my virtual shelves since 2011, when I purchased it at Fictionwise (sigh)

Featured Author: Jacqueline Winspear

Read the Season - Spring 2016
Duration: Mar, 20 2016 - Jun, 21 2016

E.- Murder in the Mystery Suite by <E>llery Adams (5/23/2016 - ★★★★)
G.- The <G>ourmet Who Kept Diamonds in the Kitchen by Kee Patterbee (3/26/2016 - ★★★☆)
G.- Fudge Brownies & Murder by Janel <G>radowski (4/18/2016 - ★★★☆)
S.- The Penguin Pool Murder by <S>tuart Palmer (4/8/2016 - ★★★)



K.- Nightmares Can Be Murder by Mary <K>ennedy (5/18/2016 - ★★★)
I.- <I>nn Keeping With Murder by Lynn Bohart (5/22/2016 - ★★★★)
T.- A Muddied Murder by Wendy <T>yson (6/3/2016 - ★★★★☆)
E.- Death in Room 7 by K.J. <E>mrick (4/14/2016 - ★★★★)



L.- A Spirited Tail by <L>eighann Dobbs (3/23/2016 - ★★★★)
A.- Chocolate Macaroons and a Dead Groom by <A.> Gardner (4/23/2016 - ★★★☆)
M.- No Cats Allowed by <M>iranda James (4/4/2016 - ★★★★)
B.- <B>ananas Foster and a Dead Mobster by A. Gardner (5/7/2016 - ★★★☆)



L.- Murder Fir Christmas by Joyce <L>avene and Jim Lavene (3/24/2016 - ★★★★☆)
I.- <I>rish Stewed by Kylie Logan (5/27/2016 - ★★★★)
L.- A Mew to a Kill by <L>eighann Dobbs (3/28/2016 - ★★★)
A.- Sparkling Cyanide by <A>gatha Christie (5/1/2016 - ★★★☆)
C.- Laced by <C>arol Higgins Clark (5/16/2016 - ★★☆)
S.- Dead Ringer by <S>arah Fox (5/24/2016 - ★★★☆)



P.- A Fatal Twist of Lemon by <P>atrice Greenwood (6/7/2016 - ★★★★)
A.- Crime and Poetry by <A>manda Flower (6/12/2016 - ★★★)
L.- Murder on Wheels by <L>ynn Cahoon (4/27/2016 - ★★★☆)
M.- <M>urder on the Rocks by Allyson K. Abbott (5/16/2016 - ★★★★)
S.- <S>corched Eggs by Laura Childs (6/11/2016 - ★★★★☆)

Apr 2016
Duration: Apr, 1 - Apr, 30

(5 / 5)

1. Keep America Beautiful / Garden Week / Earth Day: Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Marty Wingate (4/15/2016 - ★★★★)

2. National Siblings Day: Murder in an Irish Village

3. National Submarine Day / Titanic Remembrance Day: Death by Blue Water

4. Scrabble Day: Death in Room 7 by K.J. Emrick (4/14/2016 - ★★★★)

5. World Penguin Day: The Penguin Pool Murder by Stuart Palmer (4/8/2016 - ★★★)




Featured author: Marty Wingate

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

May 2016
Duration: May, 1 - May, 31

(5 / 5)

1. May is National Barbecue Month, National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month. May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day, May 20 is Pick Strawberries Day, May 24th is National Escargot Day, and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day — Are you sensing a theme here? Read a book that features food (orchards and farmers' markets would work here as well as cooking/restaurant books).

2. National Police Week / Police Officer's Memorial Day: Laced by Carol Higgins Clark (5/16/2016 - ★★☆)

3. Save the Rhino Day: Inn Keeping With Murder by Lynn Bohart (5/22/2016 - ★★★★)

4. National Teachers Day: Bananas Foster and a Dead Mobster by A. Gardner (5/7/2016 - ★★★☆)

5. Blame Someone Else Day: The Last to Remember by Joyce Lavene, Jim Lavene (5/20/2016 - ★★★)



Featured author: Beth Amos / Annelise Ryan / Allyson K. Abbott

Murder on the Rocks (5/16/2016 - ★★★★)

Jun 2016
Duration: Jun, 1 - Jun, 30

(1 / 5)

1. National Adopt a Cat Month / Hug Your Cat Day — Read a book with cats in it/on the cover.

2. Name Your Poison Day — Read a book in which someone is poisoned.

3. National Corn on the Cob Day / Fresh Veggies Day / Eat Your Vegetables Day:

4. Sewing Machine Day — Read a book about sewing or quilting.

5. Aquarium month / National Fishing Week / Go Fishing Day / National Catfish Day — Read a book in which someone goes fishing, or that has fish or seafood on the cover.

Featured Author: Diane Vallere

Jul 2016
Duration: Jul, 1 - Jul, 31

(0 / 5)

1. July 2 is I Forgot Day — Read a book you forgot you had (in other words, dig to the bottom of Mount TBR).

2. July 7 is Chocolate Day, and July 28 is National Milk Chocolate Day — Read a book about chocolate, fudge or something sweet — or with one of these on the cover.

3. July 15 is Cow Appreciation Day — Read a book about cows, cheese, ice cream or some kind of dairy -- or that depicts cows or some sort of dairy on the cover.

4. July 17 is Yellow Pig Day — Read a book with a mostly yellow cover, or that has a pig on it.

5. July 31 is Mutt's Day — Read a book with a dog on the cover or in the book.

Featured Author: Juliet Blackwell

Reserved for Autumn

Oct 2016
Duration: Oct, 1 - Oct, 31

(Done)

1.- Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Murder at Redwood Cove by Janet Finsilver (05/10/2016 - ★★★★☆)
2.- Name Your Car Day: Gun Shy by Donna Ball (23/10/2016 - ★★★)
3.- Cookbook Launch Day: A Sprig of Blossomed Thorn by Patrice Greenwood (12/10/2016 - ★★★★)
4.- Count Your Buttons Day: Night of the Living Thread by Janet Bolin (19/10/2016 - ★★★☆)
5.- Frankenstein Friday / National Frankenstein Day / Mischief Night / Halloween / Carve a Pumpkin Day: Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie (27/10/2016 - ★★★★)



Featured Author: Peg Cochran

Nov 2016
Duration: Nov, 1 - Nov, 30

(0 / 5)

1.- All Saint's Day / All Soul's Day
2.- National Novel Writing Month / Book Lovers Day / Young Readers Day
3.- Forget-Me-Not Day / USMC Day (Marine Corps birthday)/ Veteran's Day
4.- World Peace Day
5.- Red Planet Day

Featured Author: Betty Hechtman