Cozy Mystery Corner discussion

Start date: January 1, 2020 (or anytime during 2020)

Rules:
A book can only be used for one task.
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.

TASKS:

REPRISE

The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
Read a book where someone is shot.

The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.

Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.

The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)

Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)

20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.

Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.

NUMBER 20

The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a
bird themed cozy

"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.

Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.

"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.

Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.

In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)

Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.

20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.

The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.

Players:


Alice

Anastasia

Ashley

Barbara

Carmen

Carrie

Donna

Helen

Hilary

Julesy

Julie

Karen

Leona

Linda R

Lori

Marina

Marythios

Meg

Michelle

Nell

QnPoohBear

Susan

Tari

TC

writer

Reserved

2020 Challenge Part One
Duration: January 1.2020-?

TASKS:

REPRISE

The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
Read a book where someone is shot.

The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life. (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.) Tell us what it is.

Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.

The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (Titles beginning with the word "The" cannot be used for this task.)

Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)

20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.

Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.

NUMBER 20

The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a
bird themed cozy

"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.

Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.

"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.

Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.

In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)

Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.

20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.

The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.

TASKS:
Progress: 16/16 DONE!

REPRISE

The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
Read a book where someone is shot.
A Fatal Waltz by Tasha Alexander

The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life. Tell us what it is.
The Withdrawing Room by Charlotte MacLeod - MC turns her home into a boarding house (view spoiler)[to make ends meet after her husband and mother-in-law are murdered and she discovers that her mother-in-law drained the family's fortune paying blackmail. (hide spoiler)]

Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.
Anthem for Doomed Youth by Carola Dunn

The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T.
Threads of Evidence by Lea Wait

Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both.
Murder at Hartigan House by Lee Strauss

20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert - MC wears blue glasses mentioned throughout the book beginning on pp 16.

Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.
Thus Was Adonis Murdered by Sarah Caudwell



NUMBER 20

The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover or and the name of a bird in the title or and a bird themed cozy
Toucan Keep a Secret by Donna Andrews

"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live.
CT: Against the Claw by Shari Randall

Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.
Murder at Brighton Beach by Lee Strauss

"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
The Family Vault by Charlotte MacLeod

Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.
Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon

In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group.
The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy by Julia Quinn

Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.
Murder at Kensington Gardens by Lee Strauss

20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith

The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer.
Wrack and Rune by Charlotte MacLeod

2020 Challenge-Part One:
Duration: 01/01/20-?
Read: 0/16

Done! 10/2

The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
Read a book where someone is shot.
A Dangerous Engagement

The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.

Sweet Tea and Secrets
Callie leaves her old job as historical tour guide and her apartment in Trenton to come to Heart's Harbor, Maine to work for her great-aunt who has a bookish tea shop. Heroine spends ALL of her time investigating mysteries instead.

Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.

The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Mrs. Jeffries and the Alms of the Angel

Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)
Terror on Top


Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both.

MMurder at Archly Manor by Sara Rosett
Murder at Archly Manor


6. Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.
And Then There Were Crumbs
Frequent mentions of Ray-Bans (sunglasses) last one is on p. 332.

Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.
A Midwinter's Tail


The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a
bird themed cozy

Dead Canaries Don't Sing

"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.

Murder at Kingscote

Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.
Buried to the Brim

"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
Murder Once Removed

Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.
Cookies and Clairvoyance (Georgia)

In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)

One for the Books

Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.

A Silent Stabbing


20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.
The Secret Adversary

The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.

Crust No One mentions surfing in passing.

I'll give this a go

Start date: January 1, 2020

Rules:
A book can only be used for one task.
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.

TASKS:

REPRISE

The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
Read a book where someone is shot.
Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon finished 21/01/2020 5 stars

The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.
Reel of Fortune by Jana Deleon finished 11/01/2020 5 stars
Fortune Redding leaves the CIA and starts her life as a civilian

Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.
Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton finished 08/02/2020 4 stars

The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)
Truly, Madly by Heather Webber finished 04/05/2020 5 stars

Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)
A Royal Murder by Sandra Winter-Dewhirst finished 12/01/2020 4 stars

20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich page 71 -the stalker wears black rimmed glasses
finished 10/03/2020 5 stars

Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.Every Body on Deck by G.A. McKevett finished 31/03/2020 5 stars

NUMBER 20

The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a
bird themed cozy
Musseled Out by Barbara Ross Bird on cover finished 12/02/2020 4 stars

"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.
Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood finished 15/04/2020 3 1/2 stars

Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.
Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson finished 04/11/2020 5 stars

"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
Mistletoe Murder by Karen MacInerney finished 26/02/2020 3 stars

Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas. Devonshire Scream By Laura Childs Takes place in South Carolina Finished 26/03/2020 4 stars

In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)
Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon Fortune is a member of the Sinful ladies society Finished 31/07/2020 5 stars

Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.Naughty in Nice by Rhys Bowen finished 05/01/2020 5 stars (The Royal Spyness series)

20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.
A Wrench in the Works by Kate Carlisle finished 07/04/2020 4 stars

The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.
Ukulele Murder by Leslie Langtry finished 23/05/2020 3 stars First murder victim is a competitive surfer

Happy new year!

Start date: January 1, 2020

Read a book where someone is shot.
Murder on a Designer Diet

Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life
Galliano Gold

Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.
Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death

The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T.
Too Big to Miss

Read a book set in Mississippi
Double Mint

Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). [Kindle pg 5 -- Aunt is wearing 80's vintage sunglasses]
Never Thwart a Thespian

Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.
Espressos, Eggnogs, and Evil Exes

NUMBER 20

Read a book with a bird on the cover
Death Beside the Seaside

If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live.
Dying for Diamonds

Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.
Vanished in Paradise

Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
In the Drink

Read a book set in one of these southern states: (Atlanta, GA)
Body Movers

Read a book where the MC is a member of a group [quilting group]
Knot on Her Life

Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.
Gator Bait

Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.
Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham

Read a book where one of the new sports is mentioned (surfing)
Murder at Pope Investigations

1. Read a book where someone is shot..Beaches, Bungalows and Burglaries Finished 5/18/20
2. MC has major change in life.....Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico. MC moves from Florida to Queens, NY to help father with business 4/11/20
3. Read any book from a series with 20 books... Crocodile on the sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
4. Title starts with letter “T”... Truely, Manley, Deeply by Wendy Delaney
5. Read a book set in Mississippi....Can’t Judge a Book By It’s Murder by Amy Lilard 4/8/20
6. Read a book where character wears glasses at some point....Getting Old is the Best Revenge by Rita Larkin 4/27/20. On page 135, first paragraph she puts her novel on the night stand along with her reading glasses.
7. Character is taken to police station for questioning...Dead Man Talking by T.M. Simmons Finished 5/12/20
8. Birds on cover....Death by Jack O’ Lantern by Alexis Morgan
9. Read a book set in your state....Ohio...Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette
10. Recent book by favorite author... Shot Through the Hearth by Kate Carlisle 4/20/20
11. Cold Case is solved...Needled To Death by Annelise Ryan case was reopened finished 5/20/20
12. Book set in Georgia....Southern Sass and Killer Cravings by Kate Young Finished 5/16/20
13. MC is a member of a group....Murder on Cape Cod by Maddie Day (7/9/20)
14. Fifth book in series....Death With a Dark Red Rose by Julia Buckley (7/29/20)
16. Where one of new sports is mentioned.....Let’s Play Dead by Shelia Connolly (baseball history is found at the museum) Finished 5/9/20



Decided to close this challenge. I read 11 out of 15 books!

TASKS:

REPRISE

The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
Read a book where someone is shot.

The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.

Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.

The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)

Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)

20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.

Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning. - Hems and Homicide by Elizabeth Penney

NUMBER 20

The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a
bird themed cozy

"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live. - Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders by Tessa Arlen

Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.

"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.

Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.

In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)

Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.

20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.

The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.

2/16

*** complete ***

TASKS:

REPRISE

Read a book where someone is shot.
The Book Stops Here by Kate Carlisle


Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.
Death of an Outsider by M. C. Beaton. Hamish MacBeth is relocated to another village.


Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.
The Snack Thief by Andrea Camilleri


Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)
The Terra-Cotta Dog by Andrea Camilleri


Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)
Murder, She Barked by Krista Davis


Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.
Mimi, who works for Inspector Montalbano (Chap. 4)
Track of Sand by Andrea Camilleri


Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.
Bury the Lead by David Rosenfelt


NUMBER 20

Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a bird themed cozy
Death of a Nurse by M. C. Beaton


If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.
Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny


Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich


Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
Open and Shut by David Rosenfelt


Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.
Southern Ghost by Carolyn G. Hart


Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)
Magical Match by Juliet Blackwell


Read the fifth book in a series.
Excursion to Tindari by Andrea Camilleri


Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.
The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri


Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.
Summer Heat by Andrea Camilleri

Nell wrote: "

Start date: January 1, 2020

Rules:
A book can only be used for one task.
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.

TASKS:

REPRISE

The 20th President ..."

Lots of interesting facts. very nice. I will give this a go

I'm in!

16/16

REPRISE

The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
An Unmentionable Murder by Kate Kingsbury 3/3/20

The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Inherit the Word by Daryl Wood Gerber (MC came home to run a business a month ago) 1/8/20

Double Digits.
Death on Blackheath by Anne Perry (#29 in the series) 1/22/20

The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
The Tiger’s Tale: Undercover Cat Series, Book 3 by Kelle Z. Riley 1/5/20

Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Secret Agent Girl by Rosemary Martin 2/23/20

20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
The Crepes of Wrath by Sarah Fox (sunglasses on page 96) 1/27/20

Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Hot Fudge Frame-Up by Christine DeSmet 1/15/20

NUMBER 20

The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Truffled Feathers by Nancy Fairbanks 1/11/20

"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
Ohio - Blessed Is The Busybody by Emilie Richards 1/14/20

Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Yews with Caution by Kate Collins (really hope this series is just on hiatus and not done - love it!) 3/12/20

"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Deeply, Desperately by Heather Webber 2/29/20

Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
A Case for the Winemaker by Candace Havens (Texas) 1/31/20

In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay (crafternooners) 2/9/20

Twenty percent equals one-fifth.
Flipped Out by Jennie Bentley 4/8/20

20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Death at Victoria Dock by Kerry Greenwood 4/4/20

The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
The Cincinnati Red Stalkings by Troy Soos (baseball) 2/7/20

2020 Challenge
Start date: January 1, 2020
16/16

Rules:
A book can only be used for one task.
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.

TASKS:

REPRISE

1. Read a book where someone is shot. (Tony Molinas' wife) Poppy Harmon and the Hung Jury Lee Hollis 1/8/20

2. Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.
A move and a career change from event planner to photographer--Negative Exposure Lisa B. Thomas 1/4/20

3. Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books. 27 as of this posting--Murder in Cherry Hills Paige Sleuth 1/22/20

4. Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)
Theater Nights Are Murder Libby Klein 1/2/20

5. Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both.
Murder, She--Murder, She KnitPeggy Ehrhart 1/9/20

6. 20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.
Matchmaking Can Be Murder Amanda Flower 1/10/20--Tucker--Ch. 5, loc. 526 "Tucker adjusted his round glasses on his nose."

7. Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.
Sunshine HunterMaddie Cochere 1/7/20

NUMBER 20

8. Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a bird themed cozy--Seagull flying-- Sally Goldenbaum 1/30/20

9. If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.
Ohio--Lost and Fondue Avery Aames 2/17/20

10. Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.
There's A Murder Afoot Vicki Delany 1/5/20

11. Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
An old robbery--Christmas Jam...boree Donna Walo Clancy 1/18/20

12. Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.
Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead Livia J. Washburn 1/15/20

13. Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.) Book club, the Page Turners--Another Saturday Night and I Ain't Got No Body Jennie Marts 1/24/20

14. Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series. Libraries and Larceny Danielle Collins 2/14/20, #5 Hearts Grove

15. 20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show. Fudge Cupcake Murder Joanne Fluke 3/8/20 This book was adapted into "A Deadly Recipe" the 4th Murder, She Baked movie on Hallmark Movies & mysteries channel.

16. The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.
Dead in Dublin Catie Murphy 1/21/20

Well, I haven't completed the last couple of challenges in the allotted time, but I'm going to try this one anyway:

Start date: January 1, 2020
End date: ??
Books must be 125 pages

Progress: 16/16 - COMPLETE!

TASKS:

REPRISE

👓1. Read a book where someone is shot:
Grace Under Pressure by Julie Hyzy (Abe is shot) (audio - finished 1/7/2020)

👓2. Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.:
Murder by the Book by Lauren Elliott (MC moves back to ancestral home following death of her fiance) (audio - finished 1/15/2020)

👓3. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books:
Rescued by David Rosenfelt (Andy Carpenter series has 22 books) (audio - finished 2/1/2020)

👓4. Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.):
There Goes the Bride by M.C. Beaton (audio - finished 4/24/2020)

👓5. Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title:
(M)urder Makes (S)cents by Christin Brecher (in progress)

👓6. Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book:
Tagged for Death by Sherry Harris (sunglasses, p.226) (audio - in progress)

👓7. Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning:
Sell Low, Sweet Harriet by Sherry Harris (Walter is taken to the police station) (finished 1/8/2020)

NUMBER 20

👓8. Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a bird themed cozy:
Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon by Donna Andrews (audio - finished 4/20/2020)

👓9. If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.
Murder at Redwood Cove by Janet Finsilver (set in California) (audio - 2/24/2020)

👓10. Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series:
A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon (latest Cat Latimer by Lynn Cahoon) (finished 1/25/2020)

👓11. Read a mystery where a cold case is solved:
Better Late Than Never by Jenn McKinlay (MC investigates cold case murder after overdue book is returned) (audio - 2/13/2020)

👓12. Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas:
Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron (set in Louisiana) (audio - finished 5/15/2020)

👓13. Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.):
Prologue to Murder by Lauren Elliott (MC hosts a book club at her bookstore) (audio - finished 1/23/2020)

👓14. Read the fifth book in a series:
We'll Always Have Parrots by Donna Andrews (audio - finished 6/12/2020)

👓15. Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show:
(FUN FACT: I used to work at 20th Century Fox!)
Shot Through the Hearth by Kate Carlisle (Fixer-Upper Series on Hallmark Mysteries & Movies) (finished 4/26/2020)

👓16. Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports (baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing) is mentioned:
Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke (set in summer) (audio - finished 5/19/2020)

Barbara wrote: "Well, I haven't completed the last couple of challenges in the allotted time, but I'm going to try this one anyway."

You can continue the other challenges while working on this one. Maybe you'll find books that fit more than one challenge. Good luck!

2020 Challenge Part One

Updated: July 12
Progress: 16/16 COMPLETED

🥳 Read a book where someone is shot.
Long Lost by Harlan Coben - Feb. 10

🥳 Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.
The Killer Kangaroo by Samantha Silver - Moved from U.S. to Australia to avoid an U.S. Olympics scandal and to help run her aunt's coffeeshop - March 26

🥳 Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.
Nancy's Mysterious Letter by Carolyn Keene - Jan. 9

🥳 Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)
The (T)riple Hoax by Carolyn Keene - May 17

🥳 Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(M)urder on Pointe by C.(S). (M)cDonald - March 22

🥳 Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.
Death of a Lobster Lover by Lee Hollis - Chapter 19 (audio) - Feb. 14

🥳 Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.
Marriage, Merlot & Murder by Gemma Halliday - Jan. 8

🥳 Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a bird themed cozy
Clipped Wings by Toby Neal - Jan. 12

🥳 If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.
Publishable By Death by A.C.F. Bookens - Maryland - July 12

🥳 Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.
Dying for a Double by Cindy Sample - Feb. 7

🥳 Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell - March 12

🥳 Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.
Bonfire Masquerade by Carolyn Keene and Franklin W. Dixon - Louisiana - April 8

🥳 Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)
Hopscotch Homicide by Kathi Daley - MC joins the PTA - February 21

🥳 Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.
Death in Wine Country by Gemma Halliday - April 11

🥳 Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall by Carolyn Keene - Nancy Drew is currently a TV series on the CW channel - March 19

🥳 Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.
Death by Chocolate Lab by Bethany Blake - March 2

Finished my second book
The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.
Reel of Fortune by Jana Deleon
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Fortune Redding retires from the CIA and starts her life as a civilian

I'd love to give this challenge a go. I have been absent for a bit but this looks like fun.

Start date: January 1, 2020

Rules:
A book can only be used for one task.
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.

TASKS: 4/16

REPRISE

1. Read a book where someone is shot.

2. Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.
Wedding Cake and Woes by Agatha Frost (Julia is getting married) Done 1/14/20

3. Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.

4. Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)

5. Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.

6. Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book. Olive and Let Die by Susannah Hardy (Caitlyn wears black-framed hipster glasses in Chapter 5 - Location 583 in the ebook) Done 1/25/20

7. Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.
Champagne and Catastrophes by Agatha Frost (Roxy is questioned at the police station) Done 1/9/20

NUMBER 20

8. Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a bird-themed cozy

9. Read a book set in the state where you live.
Feta Attraction by Susannah Hardy (takes place in NY - my home state) Done 1/17/20

10. Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.

11. Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.

12. Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.

13. Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)

14. Read the fifth book in a series.

15. Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.

16. Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.

Welcome back, Marina. Glad to see you trying the challenge.

jaxnsmom wrote: "Welcome back, Marina. Glad to see you trying the challenge."
Thanks so much.

I would like to do this..

A book with the MC is in a group: Dyeing Wishes By: Molly MacRae

Welcome to the Challenge everyone!

When you copy and post the challenge tasks, your name in msg 2 will become a link to your post.

Finished another
Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)
A Royal Murder by Sandra Winter-Dewhirst
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just found this challenge and would like to try it

Donna wrote: "I just found this challenge and would like to try it"

Welcome to the challenge! Copy the tasks list from message 1 and paste it as a comment in this thread.

The 2020 Challenge will be open all year.

Is it too late to join?

Start date: January 1, 2020

Rules:
A book can only be used for one task.
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.

TASKS:

REPRISE

The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
Read a book where someone is shot.

The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.
[bookcover: Mrs. Morris and the Ghost MC's husband dies in a car accident, she leaves Chicago to open a B&B in Salem, Massachusetts only to discover there's a resident ghost.

Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books. Murder on the Flying Scotsman

The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)

Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)

20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book. Chapter 5, midway through, antagonsist later victim is described wearing glasses.

Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.

NUMBER 20

The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a
bird themed cozy

"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live. MC lives in North Harbor, Maine

Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.

"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.

Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.

In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)


Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.

20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.


The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.

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Carmen wrote: "Is it too late to join?"

You can join this challenge anytime. It will remain active all year.

1. Read a book where someone is shot.

2. Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.

3. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.

4. Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)

5. Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.

6. Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the
book.

7. Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.

NUMBER 20
8. Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a bird themed cozy

9. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.

10. Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.

11. Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.

12. Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.

13. Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)

14. Read the fifth book in a series.

15. Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.

16. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.

KarenL wrote: "Hi, I would like to join this challenge. Is it all right if I put in the task list as I go since I am using the goodreads app on a phone and it will not let me copy and paste the whole list?"

Do you mean add a task to the same post as you complete it, or make a new post for each task? Either way is ok - we want you to be able to participate.

I’m in. Now to check if any of the books already read this year fit this challenge.
16/16
REPRISE

1. The 20th President of the United States was James A. Garfield. He served in office for only 200 days before he was assassinated.
Read a book where someone is shot.


2. The 20th card in the Tarot deck is Judgment. This card symbolizes transition, decisions and major change.
Read a book where the MC has a major change in his/her life (divorces, changes job, moves, gets married, etc.). Tell us what it is.

The MC has just been widowed and left in debt.

3. Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.


4. The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)


5. Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)


6. 20/20 vision is the standard for visual acuity tests.
Read a book with a character who wears glasses at some point in the story (sunglasses count). Tell us the page no. or location in the book.

I was going to use this at #10, as it is the most recent in the series, but I’ve found it so hard to find anything else where glasses appear, that I am using Grace Makutsi’s large glasses here. They appear in a number of places in the book.

7. Twenty Questions was a popular party game that became a radio quiz program in the 1940's and a television game show in the 1950's.
Read a book where a character is taken to the police station for questioning.


NUMBER 20

8. The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a
bird themed cozy


9. "What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.
is set in the Australian state where I live.

10. Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.


11. "Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.


12. Interstate 20 is a major east-west highway in the southern United States running from Texas to South Carolina.
Read a book set in one of these southern states - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.


13. In Numerology, the number 20 denotes potential in relationships or diplomacy. This number relates to completing group projects.
Read a book where the MC is a member of a group (ex: sewing circle, book club, knitting group, community assoc, etc.)


14. Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.


15. 20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.


16. The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held in Japan. Five new sports have been added to the games: baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing.
Read a book set during the summer or where one of the new sports is mentioned.

Carrie - Yes, books read in January can count.

2020 Challenge Part One
Duration: January 1.2020-?

Death Takes Priority by Jean Flowers

Death Among the Doilies by Mollie Cox Bryan - Moves

Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.

The 20th letter of the alphabet is "T".
Read a book with a title that begins with the letter T. (The word "The" cannot be used for this task.)

Mississippi was the 20th state to join the United States.
Read a book set in Mississippi OR by an author from Mississippi OR a book where M and S are the first letters of any word in the title or the author's name or a combination of both. *The series name is NOT part of the title.
(Examples: Title: Murder on St. Mark's Place by Victoria Thompson; Author: To Helen Back by Susan McBride; Combo: Storm Track by Margaret Maron)

Double-Booked for Death by Ali Brandon - Page 288 She had just turned to scout out a potential unwitting cohort when she was all but knocked off her feet by a brunette wearing a pale pink satin pantsuit and matching pink-framed glasses.

A Killer Plot by Ellery Adams


No Farm, No Foul by Peg Cochran

"What's your twenty?" means "What is your location?"
If you live in the United States, read a book set in the state where you live. If you live outside the US, read a book set in the country where you live.

Number 20 in the Bible represents a cycle of completeness, the end of a waiting period.
Read a book you've been waiting for - the last or most recent book published by a favorite author and/or in a favorite series.

"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.

Death on Eat Street by J.J. Cook

To Brew or Not to Brew by Joyce Tremel

Twenty percent equals one-fifth. Read the fifth book in a series.

20th Century Fox is an American film studio founded in 1915.
Read a book that has been adapted as a movie or television show.

To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton

I changed my answer for #6 and I know which books will fulfill most of the rest of the categories.

Finished Double Digits. Read any book from a series that has 20 or more books.
Agatha Raisin and the Deadly Dance by M.C. Beaton
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The 20th Amendment to the US Constitution was designed largely to limit the "lame duck" period, the period served by the president and members of Congress after an election but before the end of the terms of those who were not re-elected.
Read a book with a bird on the cover or the name of a bird in the title or read a
bird themed cozy
Musseled Out by Barbara Ross Bird on cover
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm currently reading a cozy where one of the subplots involves a missing bird. Can I use this to satisfy the bird task?

Barbara wrote: "I'm currently reading a cozy where one of the subplots involves a missing bird. Can I use this to satisfy the bird task?"

Are birds part of the theme, or just mentioned? What's the book? Maybe someone else has read it and can help.

The book is an ARC of Here Comes the Body, and the bird is only one of the subplots (MC moved, and the bird is missing), but it does play into various parts throughout the novel.

It's fine if it won't work, but since I'm reading it anyway, I thought I'd ask.

I don't suppose the Penguin books logo counts?

Julie wrote: "I don't suppose the Penguin books logo counts?"

No that is not bird themed ... but nice try!

Barbara wrote: "I'm currently reading a cozy where one of the subplots involves a missing bird. Can I use this to satisfy the bird task?"

I'm not familiar with this book either. It's labeled a catering mystery and there is nothing in the description that sounds bird themed.

Nell wrote: "Barbara wrote: "I'm currently reading a cozy where one of the subplots involves a missing bird. Can I use this to satisfy the bird task?"

I'm not familiar with this book either. It's labeled a cat..."

No worries. The book is an ARC, and it is set in a catering hall. The missing bird is a subplot only -- not part of the overall plot. (You can read my review here.) I was just curious as it is more connected to "bird" than a book with a single tiny bird in flight on the cover (with an unrelated theme). I will use another book for task 8.

"Hindsight is 20/20" is an expression that means when you look back at a past event, you have a better understanding and know the appropriate thing to do. It's often an expression of regret that a situation wasn't handled differently.
Read a mystery where a cold case is solved.
Mistletoe Murder by Karen MacInerney Human bones are unearthed in courthouse renovations
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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