Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge discussion

Two from culinary (anything dealing with food: restaurants, baked goods, etc.) ✅
1. by Susan Gillard
Finished 01/11/2019
2. by Susan Gillard
Finished 01/18/2019

Two from animal related (cats, dogs, birds, etc.)✅
1. The Tiger’s Tale: Undercover Cat Series, Book 3 by Kelle Z. Riley.....Finished 01/26/2019
2. The Cat, the Professor and the Poison by Leann Sweeney.....Finished 05/10/2019

Two from craft related (any kind of hobbies - knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc. ✅
1..... Murder Wears Mittens by Sally Goldenbaum
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2......Thread and Gone by Lea Wait
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Two from paranormal (witches, vampires, etc.✅
1......Witchiest Circus on Earth by Leanne Leeds
2..........The Missing Unicorn by April Fernsby
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Two from cozy mysteries based outside the US (example: Belinda Lawrence series ✅
1.....A Murder Most Watchful by Jefferson Bonar.....Finished 08/08/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2......Gardenias and a Grave Mistake by Ruby Loren.....Finished.. 05/26/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Two career-based cozy mystery (housekeeping, wedding planner, etc.) ✅
1.....Murder Wears White by Stephanie Blackmoore......Finished 08/16/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2.....White Satin & Murder by Harper Harris.....Finished.....11/25/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Two holiday based (set during any holiday - Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentines, etc.). ✅
1.....How the Finch Stole Christmas by J.R. Ripley...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2.....The Bark Before Christmas by Laurien Berenson
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Two travel mystery (character could be on a cruise, touring another area, etc.) ✅
1...Incognito: Misadventures of a Frustrated Mob Princess by Adrienne Giordano Finished 01/16/2019
2.....Hawaiian Hangover by Madison Johns
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... Finished 03/19/2019

Two historical mystery (any mystery not set in the present) ✅
1...Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn.....Finished 07/25/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2.....Murder in Moreton: Eliza Thomson Investigates by V.L. McBeath.....Finished 08/03/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Two is your choice! (freebie!)✅
1. Armed and Outrageous by Madison Johns
Finished...03/31/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
2. Used for Murder Heidi Buck Finished....05/19/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

additional 20 ✅
1. Marble Frosted & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 64 by Susan Gillard.....Finished 01/27/2019
2.Cinnamon Roll & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 65 by Susan Gillard....Finished 02/02/2019
3.....Red Velvet Cream & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 67 by Susan Gillard.....Finished 02/15/2019
4.... Expresso Crunch & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 66 by Susan Gillard......Finished 02/08/20
5. Death Overdue (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #1)
Brook, Allison
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
6.......On the Chopping Block (A Callie's Kitchen Mystery, #1)
Kales, Jenny *
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
7.....Meow Means Murder: A Norwegian Forest Cat Café Cozy Mystery by Jinty James.....06/01/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
8......Picture Not Perfect Haggerty, D.E. *
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
9......A Charming Blend: A Magical Cures Mystery and A Killer Coffee Mystery Crossover Mystery Kappes, Tonya *
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
10......Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 68 Gillard, Susan *
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
11.......The Walking Horses Browning, Linda S.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
12......Foxes and Fatal Attraction (Madigan Amos Zoo Mystery #9)
Loren, Ruby * https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
13......Almond Mint & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 69 Gillard, Susan *
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
14.......Chocolate Guinness & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 70 Gillard, Susan *
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
15.......Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers (A Camper & Criminals Cozy #6)
Kappes, Tonya *
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
16.......Traded Affections (Helen's Antique Row Mysteries Book 1)
Hutchins, C.L.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
17........Key Lime Coconut & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 71 Gillard, Susan *
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
18........Banana Bread & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 72 Gillard, Susan *
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
19.........The Ghost of Marlow House (Haunting Danielle, #1)
Holmes, Bobbi * Apr 24, 2019
20.........The Case of the Banishing Spell (Hillcrest Witch Mystery #2)
Anderson, Amorette * May 05, 2019
21..........Roses, Pistachio & Murder (An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book #73) by Gillard, Susan * Mar 30, 2019
22.......Tangerine Dream & Murder (An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book #74) by Gillard, Susan * Apr 09, 2019
23........Spiced and Iced (A Callie's Kitchen Mystery #2)
Kales, Jenny *. Mar 26, 2019
24........True Confections (An Amish Cupcake Cozy Mystery #1)
Hartzler, Ruth * Mar 27, 2019
25........Death by Association: A DIY Diva Mystery Darnell, Paula *
Apr 06, 2019
26........Cold-Brewed Murder (Coffee Cup Mysteries, #2) Young, Neila * Apr 27, 2019
27.........Hide Not Seek (The Not So Reluctant Detectives, #3) Haggerty, D.E. * Apr 11, 2019
28........Asking for Truffle James, Dorothy St. Apr 12, 2019
29........No Bones (Dead & Buried Mysteries Book 1) Bassett, Annie
May 07, 2019
30........French Fried by Kylie Logan
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
31........Trash, Treasures & Treachery by Charlotte Moore 05/24/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
32......Gardenias & A Grave Mistake by Ruby Loren
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
33......Hitches, Hideouts & Homicides by Tonya Kappes
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
34......Whiskers and Warrants by Jinty James
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
35....Digging Up Trouble by Rickie Blair
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
36.....Cookies and Clairvoyance by Bailey Cates
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
37....Spies and Spells by Tonya Kappes
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
38.....Stowed Away by Barbara Ross
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
39.....Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Carol wrote: "Two from culinary (anything dealing with food: restaurants, baked goods, etc.)
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Two from animal related (cats, dogs, birds, etc.)
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Two from craft related (any kind of hobbies - knitti..."

Good luck Carol! Have fun!

Have a great challenge!

I look forward to seeing what you read.

Have fun!

Champagne Mousse & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 62 by Susan Gillard Finished 01/11/2019
Category: Culinary #1

Chamomile Honey & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 63 by Susan Gillard Finished 01/18/2019
Category: Culinary # 2

Incognito: Misadventures of a Frustrated Mob Princess by Adrienne Giordano Finished 01/16/2019
Category: Travel # 1

The Tiger’s Tale: Undercover Cat Series, Book 3 by Kelle Z. Riley Finished 01/26/2018..... tiger, Sherlock the cat & Capuchin monkey
Category: Animal # 1

Marble Frosted & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 64 by Susan Gillard ........Finished 01/27/2019
Category: additional

Carol wrote: "Marble Frosted & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 64 by Susan Gillard .........."

What do you think of this series? I have a few of them on my Kindle but haven't read them yet. How do they compare to Jessica Beck's donut series? I really liked those.

Lena wrote: "Carol wrote: "Marble Frosted & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 64 by [author:Susan Gillard|150..."

I enjoy following the main character. The books are usually quick,
clean read with good plots and humor. I only read one of Jessica
Beck’s donut books. I enjoyed that one also. Will have to start at the beginning of her series. Thanks for reminding me about the
series. There are so many good cozies that I find on the Goodread groups especially the challenges & Cozy Bingo.

Yes, isn't it great? I have gotten so many good recommendations here!

Cinnamon Roll & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 65 q Finished 02/02/2019
Category: additional

Expresso Crunch & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 66 by Susan Gillard ....Finished 02/08/2019
Category: additional

Red Velvet Cream & Murder: An Oceanside Cozy Mystery Book 67 by Susan Gillard......Finished 02/15/2019
Category: additional

How the Finch Stole Christmas! by J.R. Ripley Finshed 07/19/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: Holiday Based

Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn
Finished 07/25/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: Historical

Cookies and Clairvoyance by Bailey Cates
Finished 07/02/2019
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: additional

Spies and Spells by Tonya Kappes
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: additional

Stowed Away by Barbara Ross
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: additional

Murder in Moreton: Eliza Thomson Investigates by V.L. McBeath
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: historical

Murder in Moreton: Eliza Thomson Investigates
by V.L. McBeath
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: historical

Stowed Away by Barbara Ross
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: additional

A Murder Most Watchful by Jefferson Bonar
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: based outside USA

Carol wrote: "Stowed Away by Barbara Ross
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: additional"

I like this series.

This sounds like a great series! Thank you for sharing. I was just saying that I did not need to find anymore cozies for awhile! LOL But I say that every day!

Forget Me Knot by Mary Marks
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: additional

Murder Wears White by Stephanie Blackmoore
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: career....Wedding Planner

The Bark Before Christmas by Laurien Berenson
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Category: Holiday based....Christmas

Carol wrote: "There are so many good cozies that I find on the Goodread groups especially the challenges & Cozy Bingo."

Cozy Bingo?? I've seen that mentioned a couple of times. It sounds fun and interesting (though I don't know if my TBR can handle it!) Where can I find that?

~and~
Juanita wrote: "I was just saying that I did not need to find anymore cozies for awhile! LOL But I say that every day!"

Ah... A fellow member of the club, I see! LOL!

Karen wrote: "Carol wrote: "There are so many good cozies that I find on the Goodread groups especially the challenges & Cozy Bingo."

Cozy Bingo?? I've seen that mentioned a couple of times. It sounds fun and ..."

These are the three groups for cozies reading I belong to:

Cozy Mystery Bingo Challenges .....my favorite.....
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Cozy Mysteries
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Cozy Mystery Corner
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Carol wrote: "These are the three groups for cozies reading I belong to:"

Thanks for the Bingo link. I'll check it out. The other two I'm already in, too.

See ya on the boards!

White Satin & Murder by Harper Harris

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Category: career based...wedding planner

Finished challenge see post # 1

Looking forward to 2020 challenge.
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Carol wrote: "Finished challenge see post # 1

Looking forward to 2020 challenge.
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Congratulations!

thanks for posting the bingo group, sounds really cool! I'm afraid I haven't participated much in this group this year because I've not been able to spend much time at the computer but it's been fun to watch the messages and see what everyone is reading.