Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge discussion

This year's cozy mystery reading challenge has two ways to participate and you can choose whichever suits you the best:

B) Read two books from these sub-genres:

- Two from culinary (anything dealing with food: restaurants, baked goods, etc.) - Steamed Open by Barbara Ross , Jingle Buried Cookies by Lyndsey Cole
- Two from animal related (cats, dogs, birds, etc.) - Murder, She Meowed by Liz Mugavero , The Case of the Dapper Dandie Dinmont (The Thousand Islands Doggy Inn Mysteries) by B.R. Snow
- Two from craft related (any kind of hobbies - knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc.) - The Quick and the Thread by Amanda Lee , Death by Association: A DIY Diva Mystery by Paula Darnell
- Two from paranormal (witches, vampires, etc.) - A Charmed Death by Madelyn Alt , Hex Marks the Spot by Madelyn Alt
- Two from cozy mysteries based outside the US (example: Belinda Lawrence series (British)) - Nine Lessons by Nicola Upson , Deadly Deception by Kate Parker
- Two career-based cozy mystery (housekeeping, wedding planner, etc.) - A Literal Mess by J.C. Kenney , Fashions Fade, Haunted Is Eternal by Rose Pressey
- Two holiday based (set during any holiday - Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentines, etc.) - Easter Buried Eggs by Lyndsey Cole , Murder in Christmas River by Meg Muldoon
- Two travel mystery (character could be on a cruise, touring another area, etc.) - Hither to London: A Stratford Upon Avondale Mystery by Monica Knightley , A Dream of Death by Connie Berry
- Two historical mystery (any mystery not set in the present) - The Death of Lucy Kyte by Nicola Upson , London Rain by Nicola Upson
- Two are your choice! (freebie!) - Fatality by Firelight by Lynn Cahoon , Of Murder and Men by Lynn Cahoon

Level four (Sleuth Extraordinaire) -
B)Read two books from each sub-genre in level one plus an additional 20 cozy books of your choice (total of 40 books)

1st 20

1. Not A Creature Was Stirring by Christina Freeburn
2. Freshly Ground Murder by Tonya Kappes
3. Cold Blooded Brew by Tonya Kappes
4. Decaffeinated Scandal by Tonya Kappes
5. Past Due for Murder by Victoria Gilbert
6. On the Chopping Block by Jenny Kales
7. A Reel Catch by Lorraine Bartlett
8. Flea Market Fatal by Brianna Bates
9. Book Club Bloodshed by Brianna Bates
10. Diet Club Death by Brianna Bates
11. Murder by the Book by Lauren Elliott
12. Plain as Day by Laura Bradford
13. Class Reunions Are Murder by Libby Klein
14. Midnight Snacks are Murder by Libby Klein
15. Pekoe Most Poison by Laura Childs
16. Plum Tea Crazy by Laura Childs
17. Come, Bitter Poison by Monica Knightley
18. Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins
19. Beach Blanket Homicide by Maria Geraci
20. Restaurant Weeks Are Murder by Libby Klein

I just read Not A Creature Was Stirring and loved it.

Yvonne wrote: "I just read Not A Creature Was Stirring and loved it."

It was a good first book!

2nd 20

1. O Happy Dagger: A Stratford Upon Avondale Mystery by Monica Knightley
2. The Persian Always Meows Twice by Eileen Watkins
3. Southern Spirits by Angie Fox
4. A Ghostly Gift by Angie Fox
5. 'Tis the Witching Time: A Stratford Upon Avondale Mystery by Monica Knightley
6. Designs On Murder: A Ghostly Fashionista Mystery by Gayle Leeson
7. Death by Scones by Elizabeth Ashby
8. The Skeleton in the Closet by Angie Fox
9. Death Among the Doilies by Mollie Cox Bryan
10. Ghost of a Chance by Angie Fox
11. The Haunted Heist by Angie Fox
12. Deader Homes and Gardens by Angie Fox
13. Dog Gone Ghost by Angie Fox
14. Claws for Concern by Miranda James
15. The Hidden Corpse by Debra Sennefelder
16. Murder in Tranquility Park by J.D. Griffo
17. Fatal Frost by Karen MacInerney
18. Boo Buried Cupcakes (Black Cat Cafe Cozy Mystery Series) by Lyndsey Cole
19. Connect the Dots by Barbara Barrett
20. Yarned and Dangerous by Sadie Hartwell

3rd 20

1. Sifting Through Clues by Daryl Wood Gerber
2. Murder at the Marina by Janet Finsilver
3. The Body in the Wetlands by Judi Lynn
4. Spiced and Iced by Jenny Kales
5. Secrets and Pies by Jenny Kales
6. A Stew to a Kill by Jenny Kales
7. Staging is Murder by Grace Topping
8. Mulch Ado About Murder by Edith Maxwell
9. Farewell, My Cuckoo by Marty Wingate
10. A Knit before Dying by Sadie Hartwell
11. Death in the English Countryside by Sara Rosett
12. Death in an English Cottage by Sara Rosett
13. Death in a Stately Home by Sara Rosett
14. Murder, She Knit by Peggy Ehrhart
15. Murder on Memory Lake by J.D. Griffo
16. The Antique House Murders by Leslie Nagel
17. The Advice Column Murders by Leslie Nagel
18. Silenced by Sugar by Catherine Bruns
19. Crumbled to Pieces by Catherine Bruns
20. Plain Killing by Emma Miller

4th 20

1. The Codebook Murders by Leslie Nagel
2. Southern Sass and Killer Cravings by Kate Young
3. Murder, She Uncovered by Peg Cochran
4. Sprinkled in Malice by Catherine Bruns
5. Slay in Character by Lynn Cahoon
6. Sconed to Death by Lynn Cahoon
7. Plain Dead by Emma Miller
8. A Deadly Blessing by Kathy Bennett
9. A Dead Red Cadillac by R.P. Dahlke
10. Suede to Rest by Diane Vallere
11. A Crafter Hooks a Killer by Holly Quinn
12. A Deadly Brew by Lynn Cahoon
13. Santa Puppy by Lynn Cahoon
14. Corned Beef and Casualties by Lynn Cahoon
15. Mother's Day Mayhem by Lynn Cahoon
16. Died in the Wool by Melinda Mullet
17. Death by Design: A DIY Diva Mystery by Paula Darnell
18. Strangled Eggs and Ham by Maddie Day
19. Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum
20. Death by Dissertation by Kelly Brakenhoff

5th 20!!

1. A Talent for Murder by Teresa LaRue
2. Dying for a Daiquiri by Cindy Sample
3. Left Fur Dead by J.M. Griffin
4. Sweet's Sweets by Connie Shelton
5. Final Roasting Place by Devon Delaney
6. Guilty as Charred by Devon Delaney
7. Murder's No Votive Confidence by Christin Brecher
8. Deadline with Death by Zara Keane
9. A Wrench in the Works by Kate Carlisle
10. Peach Clobbered: A Georgia B&B Mystery by Anna Gerard
11. A Genuine Fix by J.C. Kenney
12. Leg Up by Annabelle Hunter
13. Four-Patch of Trouble by Elizabeth Ashby
14. Who Moved My Goat Cheese? by Lynn Cahoon
15. Summer Snoops Unleashed: 14 Furr-ocious Mysteries and Cozy Crimes by Judith Lucci
16. Killer Green Tomatoes by Lynn Cahoon
17. One Potato, Two Potato, Dead by Lynn Cahoon
18. Violet Tendencies by Kate E. Dyer-Seeley
19. Deadly Dye and a Soy Chai by Elizabeth Ashby
20. Crushed Velvet by Diane Vallere

I think my adding is correct and Congratulations are more than in order!!! You've more than hit the target.

At this rate, 2021's goal looks to be going down, too. :o)

Karen wrote: "I think my adding is correct and Congratulations are more than in order!!! You've more than hit the target.

At this rate, 2021's goal looks to be going down, too. :o)"

Yep! well and truly busted the target :D

Man I wish I could read as fast as you 😊

6th 20 :D

1. Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
2. Killer Closet Case by Elizabeth Ashby
3. Tree of Life and Death by Elizabeth Ashby
4. Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien
5. Charity's Burden by Edith Maxwell
6. No Rest for the Wiccan by Madelyn Alt
7. Hitting the Books by Jenn McKinlay
8. Rest, Relax, Run for Your Life by Katherine H. Brown
9. Pasta Mortem by Ellery Adams
10. Stir Up by Annabelle Hunter
11. Risky Biscuits by Mary Lee Ashford
12. Silence of the Jams by Gayle Leeson
13. Seeds of Revenge by Wendy Tyson
14. Rooted in Deceit by Wendy Tyson
15. Ripe for Vengeance by Wendy Tyson
16. Honey-Baked Homicide by Gayle Leeson
17. A Medal for Murder by Frances Brody
18. Moon Spinners by Sally Goldenbaum
19. A Holiday Yarn by Sally Goldenbaum
20. Crypt Suzette by Maya Corrigan

7th 20

1. Silent Night, Deadly Night by Vicki Delany
2. Number's Up byAnnabelle Hunter
3. Silk Stalkings by Diane Vallere
4. S'more Murders by Maya Corrigan
5. Going Through the Notions by Cate Price