Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge discussion
2018 Level 3 (Super Sleuth)
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Dawn Michelle is Sluething Through Level Three!!
What a great line-up, Dawn! I'll have to look up some of these titles--they sound interesting. Have fun!
Dawn Michelle wrote: "Read two books from each sub-genre in level one plus an additional 10 cozy books of your choice [total of 30 books]1. One from culinary [anything dealing with food]
A. Delicious and Suspicious [..."
This is a great list! I'm going to look into some of these. Happy Reading!
Donna wrote: "What a great line-up, Dawn! I'll have to look up some of these titles--they sound interesting. Have fun!"Thank you Donna; I am hoping that they are all good reads!! :-) Many are first time reads for me and you just never know. Fingers crossed!!
Katherine wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "Read two books from each sub-genre in level one plus an additional 10 cozy books of your choice [total of 30 books]1. One from culinary [anything dealing with food]
A. Deli..."
Thank you Katherine; it was fun making this list and going through all the cozies I own and need to read!
Joanne wrote: "Looks good dawn I have a few Christie books this year."I find I am rather drawn to the Hercule Poirot books rather than the Miss Marple ones, but I do have a couple of hers I can borrow from my Mom if I need a Christie fix!!
What is your favorite of hers?
Joanne wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Looks good dawn I have a few Christie books this year."I find I am rather drawn to the Hercule Poirot books rather than the Miss Marple ones, but I do have a ..."
I only have my favorites as well. I cannot keep them all, though its tempting with the new covers!!
My favorites are:
And Then There Were None
Death on the Nile
Murder on the Orient Express
The ABC Murders
I do not have a favorite Miss Marple; I am just not a fan of hers at all. I have read Murder at the Vicarage and have two others to read by her.
I love David Suchet as well. I grew up on Peter Ustinov and while those movies were campy, it was all I knew of Agatha Christie and so he will always hold a special place in my heart. :-)
5. One from cozy mysteries based outside the USB. Death of a Nurse [Hamish Macbeth #31] – M.C. Beaton
February 18 - February 19, 2018
4 Stars
Joanne wrote: "It seems M.C. Beaton is very popular this year, lots are reading her."When I started making my list, I realized I was like 4 behind and so I was able to put her in here and get caught up. I am finally to Death of a Ghost and then there is the new one being released this year. :-)
Joanne wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "Joanne wrote: "It seems M.C. Beaton is very popular this year, lots are reading her."When I started making my list, I realized I was like 4 behind and so I was able to put h..."
That is so funny - I am the exact opposite; LOVE Hamish, not a fan of Agatha!! Good thing she wrote two series then!!
I am listening to the recent Hamish ones [audiobook] and its an excellent narrator and it makes the books even more interesting to me. We too cleaned out our books [we only currently have the last 4 - gifts from me to my Mom to make her smile after my Dad passed] and we will turn those in to the used bookstore now that I am caught up..
5. One from cozy mysteries based outside the US A. A Fatal Winter [Max Tudor #2] – G.M. Malliet
February 17– February 21, 2018
3 Stars
7. One holiday based [set during any holiday - Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentines]B. Buttercream Bump Off [Cupcake Bakery Mystery #2] – Jenn McKinlay
February 23 - February 24, 2018
2 Stars
1. One from culinary [anything dealing with food]B. Berry the Hatchet [Cranberry Cove #2] – Pat Cochran
February 28 - March 1, 2018
4 Stars
I just had to redo most of my list - I can only have audiobooks right now - I can barely see to write even this. :-/ So I redid my list and this should stand. :-)
Joanne wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "I just had to redo most of my list - I can only have audiobooks right now - I can barely see to write even this. :-/ So I redid my list and this should stand. :-)"Oh goodnes..."
I am having serious eye problems and had to cancel my appointment this past week due to illness [blech] and now have to wait until the end of March for another appointment. Ugh. I am so hoping they can figure out whats going on with my prescription and get it fixed so I can read again. :-)
I am so thankful that I DO have audiobooks.
4. One from paranormal [witches, vampires, etc.]B. Relatively Dead [Relatively Dead Mystery #1] – Sheila Donnelly
March 3 – March 4, 2018
4 Stars
Sending prayers. Hope you can get your eyes back in focus soon.
Thank you both so much; the eye appointment date is the 21st - we should know more after that.
1. One from culinary [anything dealing with food]A. Death by the Dozen [Cupcake Bakery Mystery #3] – Jenn McKinlay
March 10, 2018
4 Stars
Dawn Michelle wrote: "1. One from culinary [anything dealing with food]A. Death by the Dozen [Cupcake Bakery Mystery #3] – Jenn McKinlay
March 10, 2018
4 Stars"
Enjoy this series.
Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "1. One from culinary [anything dealing with food]A. Death by the Dozen [Cupcake Bakery Mystery #3] – Jenn McKinlay
March 10, 2018
4 Stars"
Enjoy this series."
I have so far; I find them hilarious and really like how all the characters meld together.
There are some down the line that are not as good, but I still love the characters and movie quotes.
b>9. One historical mystery [any mystery not set in the present]A. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd [Hercule Poirot #4] – Agatha Christie
March 12 - March 14, 2018
5 Stars
6. One career-based cozy mystery [housekeeping, wedding planner]A. Murder in the Mystery Suite [Book Retreat Mystery #1] – Ellery Adams
March 16 - March 18, 2018
3 Stars
Dawn Michelle wrote: "6. One career-based cozy mystery [housekeeping, wedding planner]A. Murder in the Mystery Suite [Book Retreat Mystery #1] – Ellery Adams
March 16 - March 18, 2018
3 Stars"
I have not read Ellery Adams. I have several books in my possession including this one. Hope to like it. Sounds like it was nothing special though.
Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "6. One career-based cozy mystery [housekeeping, wedding planner]A. Murder in the Mystery Suite [Book Retreat Mystery #1] – Ellery Adams
March 16 - March 18, 2018
3 Stars"..."
I actually love Ellery Adams - I have read three of her series and am ready to start on the other three she has. This one was good, but the narrator was horrible and I think that influenced how I felt about the book.
Her "Books by the Bay" series is fantastic. I'd start with that one first. :-)
I will try the second one in this series and hopefully it will be better. I will just stay away from the audiobook!
Dawn Michelle wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "6. One career-based cozy mystery [housekeeping, wedding planner]A. Murder in the Mystery Suite [Book Retreat Mystery #1] – Ellery Adams
March 16 - March 18, ..."
Books by the Bay is one of the series I have in my queque.
Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "6. One career-based cozy mystery [housekeeping, wedding planner]A. Murder in the Mystery Suite [Book Retreat Mystery #1] – Ellery Adams
..."
It is just fantastic. I just read book #8, which I think is the last. I haven't loved a series as much as this one in a very long time.
Joanne wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "6. One career-based cozy mystery [housekeeping, wedding planner]A. Murder in the Mystery Suite [Book Retreat Mystery #1] – Ellery Adams
March 16 - March 18, ..."
I need to get the first one of those and read it. I will probably end up reading all she writes. ;-)
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Britney wrote: "You have made some serious headway on your list. Keep up the good work."Thank you so much!!
Dawn Michelle wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "6. One career-based cozy mystery [housekeeping, wedding planner]A. Murder in the Mystery Suite [Book Retreat Mystery #1] –..."
So nice to find a good series.
6. One career-based cozy mystery [housekeeping, wedding planner]B. Color Me Murder [Pen and Ink #1] ~Krista Davis
March 24 - March 29, 2018
4 Stars
2. One from animal related [cats, dogs, birds, etc.]
A. Arsenic and Old Books [Cats in the Stacks Mystery #6] – Miranda James
March 30 - April 1, 2018
4 Stars
27. Dead and Berried [Cranberry Cove #3] – Peg CochranApril 1 - April 4, 2018
4 Stars
22. Double Shot [Goldy Bear #12] – Diane Mott Davidson April 4 - April 6, 2018
2 Stars
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Britney wrote: "I am amazed at how many cozies you have read already :)"It is amazing how fast they go when you are audiobooking them. There are some that are only 4 hours long and with no other distractions, I can do that in a night. So that makes it easier. Plus, I love this genre so its fun for me to read them and have them in between the harder books I am also reading.
7. One holiday based [set during any holiday - Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentines]A. Hercule Poirot’s Christmas [Hercule Poirot #20] – Agatha Christie
April 10, 2018 [ODR]
5 Stars
24. The Darling Dahlias and The Unlucky Clover [Darling Dahlias #7] Susan Wittig Albert
April 11 - April 13, 2018
4 Stars
10. One is your choiceA. A Dark and Stormy Murder [Writer’s Apprentice Mystery #1] – Julia Buckley
April 13 - April 14, 2018
4 Stars
Dawn Michelle wrote: "10. One is your choiceA. A Dark and Stormy Murder [Writer’s Apprentice Mystery #1] – Julia Buckley
April 13 - April 14, 2018
4 Stars"
Loved this one too!
Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "10. One is your choiceA. A Dark and Stormy Murder [Writer’s Apprentice Mystery #1] – Julia Buckley
April 13 - April 14, 2018
4 Stars"
Loved this one too!"
It was really good and I was really surprised by the reveal - I never even thought of THAT person!!
Dawn Michelle wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "10. One is your choiceA. A Dark and Stormy Murder [Writer’s Apprentice Mystery #1] – Julia Buckley
April 13 - April 14, 2018
4 Stars"
Loved this one too!..."
I enjoyed the 2nd book as well. Like the premise of series. Looking forward to more. ;)
4. One from paranormal [witches, vampires, etc.]A. Ghosts of Tsavo [Society for Paranormals] – Vered Ehsani
April 15 - April 18, 2018
4 Stars
8. One travel mystery [character could be on a cruise, touring another area]A. Murder on the S.S. Rosa [Ginger Gold #1] ~Lee Strauss
April 18 - April 19, 2018
3 Stars
3. One from craft related [any kind of hobbies - knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking]A. Dying in the Wool [Kate Shackleton #1] – Frances Brody
April 20 - April 23, 2018
3 Stars
30. Crime Rib [Food Lover’s Village Mystery #2] – Leslie BudewitzApril 26 - April 29, 2018
1 Stars
Dawn Michelle wrote: "30. Crime Rib [Food Lover’s Village Mystery #2] – Leslie BudewitzApril 26 - April 29, 2018
1 Stars"
That bad?
Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "30. Crime Rib [Food Lover’s Village Mystery #2] – Leslie BudewitzApril 26 - April 29, 2018
1 Stars"
That bad?"
Yes. Of course, that is my opinion and I am sure there are others that loved it.
I knew who the killers were early on, and I am not a fan of the MC and her absolute disregard for others privacy and her nosiness really crosses a line; I personally think she should have been arrested for breaking and entering multiple times. She has no problem hacking people's phones and computers and doesn't see how this is a real problem.
Dawn Michelle wrote: "Betsy wrote: "Dawn Michelle wrote: "30. Crime Rib [Food Lover’s Village Mystery #2] – Leslie BudewitzApril 26 - April 29, 2018
1 Stars"
That bad?"
Yes. Of course, that is my opinion and I am s..."
I know that MC's are usually nosy. That sounds extreme though.
1. One from culinary [anything dealing with food]
A. Death by the Dozen [Cupcake Bakery Mystery #3] – Jenn McKinlay
March 10, 2018 [ODR]
4 Stars
B. Berry the Hatchet [Cranberry Cove #2] – Pat Cochran
February 28 - March 1, 2018
4 Stars
2. One from animal related [cats, dogs, birds, etc.]
A. Arsenic and Old Books [Cats in the Stacks Mystery #6] – Miranda James
March 30 - April 1, 2018
4 Stars
B. No Cats Allowed [Cats in the Stacks #7] – Miranda James
May 20 - May 22, 2018
4 Stars
3. One from craft related [any kind of hobbies - knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking]
A. Dying in the Wool [Kate Shackleton #1] – Frances Brody
April 20 - April 23, 2018
3 Stars
B. Murder, Plain and Simple [Amish Quilt Shop #1] – Isabella Alan
June 25 - June 27, 2018
3 Stars
4. One from paranormal [witches, vampires, etc.]
A. Ghosts of Tsavo [Society for Paranormals] – Vered Ehsani
April 15 - April 18, 2018
4 Stars
B. Relatively Dead [Relatively Dead Mystery #1] – Sheila Donnelly
March 3 – March 4, 2018
4 Stars
5. One from cozy mysteries based outside the US
A. A Fatal Winter [Max Tudor #2] – G.M. Malliet
February 17– February 21, 2018
3 Stars
B. Death of a Nurse [Hamish Macbeth #31] – M.C. Beaton
February 18 – February 19, 2018
4 Stars
6. One career-based cozy mystery [housekeeping, wedding planner]
A. Murder in the Mystery Suite [Book Retreat Mystery #1] – Ellery Adams
March 16 - March 18, 2018
3 Stars
B. Color Me Murder [Pen and Ink #1] ~Krista Davis
March 24 - March 29, 2018
4 Stars
7. One holiday based [set during any holiday - Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentines]
A. Hercule Poirot’s Christmas [Hercule Poirot #20] – Agatha Christie
April 10, 2018 [ODR]
5 Stars
B. Buttercream Bump Off [Cupcake Bakery Mystery #2] – Jenn McKinlay
February 23 - February 24, 2018
2 Stars
8. One travel mystery [character could be on a cruise, touring another area]
A. Murder on the S.S. Rosa [Ginger Gold #1] ~Lee Strauss
April 18 - April 19, 2018
3 Stars
B. Birds of a Feather [Maisie Dobbs #2] ~Jacqueline Winspear
May 31 - June 2, 2018
5 Stars
9. One historical mystery [any mystery not set in the present]
A. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd [Hercule Poirot #4] – Agatha Christie
March 12 - March 14, 2018
5 Stars
B. Evil Under the Sun [Hercule Poirot #23] – Agatha Christie
May 9 - May 10, 2018
5 Stars
10. One is your choice
A. A Dark and Stormy Murder [Writer’s Apprentice Mystery #1] – Julia Buckley
April 13 - April 14, 2018
4 Stars
B. Red Velvet Revenge [Cupcake Bakery Mystery #4] – Jenn McKinlay
May 3 - May 5, 2018
3 Stars
21. Bless Her Dead Little Heart [Southern Ladies Mystery #1] – Miranda James
January 5 – January 12, 2018
2 Stars
22. Double Shot [Goldy Bear #12] – Diane Mott Davidson
April 4 - April 6, 2018
2 Stars
23. Death by Coffee [Bookstore Café Mystery #1] – Alex Erickson
May 6 - May 9, 2018
1 DISMAL Star
24. The Darling Dahlias and The Unlucky Clover [Darling Dahlias #7]
Susan Wittig Albert
April 11 - April 13, 2018
4 Stars
25. Death Al Dente [Food Lover’s Village Mystery #1] – Leslie Budewitz
April 23 - April 25, 2018
3 Stars
26. Murder at Hartigan House [Ginger Gold #2] ~Lee Strauss
June 7 - June 8, 2018
4 Stars
27. Dead and Berried [Cranberry Cove #3] – Peg Cochran
April 1 - April 4, 2018
4 Stars
28. An Incomplete Revenge [Maisie Dobbs #5] - Jacqueline Winspear
July 2 - July 4, 2018
5 Stars
29. Pardonable Lies [Maisie Dobbs #3] – Jacqueline Winspear
June 13 - June 14, 2018
5 Stars
30. Crime Rib [Food Lover’s Village Mystery #2] – Leslie Budewitz
April 26 - April 29, 2018
1 Stars