The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

15.9 - Get a Clue
Clue, or Cluedo outside the U.S., is a popular murder-mystery board game. Read a book that meets one of the following 3 characteristics AND has the MPG Mystery.
1. Contains a person's name in the title/subtitle. The name should be used in reference someone in the book (a main character or the subject of the book, for example).
2. Contains an original or new weapon listed under "Weapons" on the Clue Wiki in the title/subtitle or series title. Plurals, possessives, and singulars may be used but no other variations are allowed. A list of weapons can also be found in post 2 of the Help Thread.
3. Contains an original or new room listed under "Rooms" on the Clue Wiki in the title/subtitle or series title. Plurals or possessives may be used but no other variations are allowed. A list of rooms can also be found in post 2 of the Help Thread.
Ex: Eva's Eye; Poison; Death Overdue (The Haunted Library Mysteries #1)

Original Weapons:
Candlestick
Knife
Lead Pipe
Revolver
Rope
Wrench

New Weapons:
Axe
Bat
Blunderbuss
Crowbar
Dumbbell
Gloves
Horseshoe
Pistol
Poison
Razor
Trophy

Original Rooms:
Ballroom
Billiard Room
Conservatory
Dining Room
Hall
Kitchen
Library
Lounge
Study

New Rooms:
Bathroom
Bedroom
Carriage House
Courtyard
Drawing Room
Fountain
Game Room
Garage
Gazebo
Guest House
Living Room
Master Bedroom
Observatory
Patio
Spa
Studio
Theater
Trophy Room

reserved

This thread is now open!

Can I use A Study in Scarlet Women even though study does not refer to a room.

Cathy wrote: "Can I use A Study in Scarlet Women even though study does not refer to a room."

Yes, as long as the word is in the title it will work.

For the MPG of mystery, does this book fit: Poison Town?

June wrote: "For the MPG of mystery, does this book fit: Poison Town?"

Yes, that works. MPG Mystery noted.

Does Silvanus work as a name in The Undoing of Saint Silvanus?

Does Operation Napoleon work for the name option?

S.L. wrote: "Does Operation Napoleon work for the name option?"

Kathy wrote: "Does Silvanus work as a name in The Undoing of Saint Silvanus?"

Yes to both.

Does the name of the series count as subtitle RE:The Brass Verdict Mickey Haller #2

Joanne wrote: "Does the name of the series count as subtitle RE:The Brass Verdict Mickey Haller #2"

No. From the FAQs:
4. What's the difference between titles, subtitles, and series titles?
The title is the name of the book. The subtitle follows the title after a colon. A series title appears in parenthesis after the title and/or subtitle, sometimes with a number to indicate the book's position in the series order.
For instance, in Genghis: Birth of an Empire, the title is "Genghis." The subtitle is "Birth of an Empire." The series title is "(Conqueror #1)."

how about The Last Mrs. Parrish for name in title?

Donna wrote: "how about The Last Mrs. Parrish for name in title?"

That works.

Can I get Revolver noted for Mystery as a MPG? Thanks!

Chandni wrote: "Can I get Revolver noted for Mystery as a MPG? Thanks!"

Noted.

Could I use A Fatal Grace given the name Grace is not used as a name in this context? Thanks.

Charlston wrote: "Could I use A Fatal Grace given the name Grace is not used as a name in this context? Thanks."

No, sorry. It needs to be in reference to a person in the book. I'll clarify that in the task description.

Cool, thanks.

Just to clarify, for the name option, it has to be in the title, it can't be in the series? So The Big Four (Hercule Poirot #5) wouldn't work?

Kathryn CA wrote: "Just to clarify, for the name option, it has to be in the title, it can't be in the series? So The Big Four (Hercule Poirot #5) wouldn't work?"

Correct. Title/subtitle only for the name option.

Would this work:

The Key to Rebecca a parallel story that involved a german spy, a sexy belly dancer and the famous "Rebecca" from Daphne du Maurier

Joanne wrote: "Would this work:

The Key to Rebecca a parallel story that involved a german spy, a sexy belly dancer and the famous "Rebecca" from Daphne du Maurier"

Yes, that works.

Would Santa Cruise: A Holiday Mystery at Sea work for a name in the title?
(BTW there are a bunch of Santa's on the cruise)

Thanks!

SandyL wrote: "Would Santa Cruise: A Holiday Mystery at Sea work for a name in the title?
(BTW there are a bunch of Santa's on the cruise)

Thanks!"

Yes, the description makes it clear that the Santa in the title refers to Santa Claus.