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Winter Bucket List Challenge



For those of us in climes where the weather has turned cold, here's a list of (mostly) fun activities to help banish the winter blues. Cuddle up and read or bundle up, venture outside and play in the snow. Join the challenge even if it's warm where you are. Most of the tasks do not require snow.

Rules:
Do as few or as many as you'd like.
One task per book.
Must be at least 125 pp.
Post covers when the task requires it.

Tasks:

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Nothing warms you up like a steaming cup of cocoa or spiced apple cider. Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Baking cookies fills your home with a wonderful aroma and you get to eat cookies at the end. Read a book where the MC bakes.

❄Have a Pajama Day
It’s a luxury to be able to spend all day in your PJs. Put on your most comfy pair and opt to watch movies, play games or just eat lots of yummy food. Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)

❄Spruce Up Your Space
Winter makes a great time to do some home improvement. Since you're probably spending more time inside anyway, take the opportunity to tackle that project you've been putting off. Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.

❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Take advantage of streaming videos, find a style that suits you and make it easy to work out at home. Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Some days just call for TV. So pop a big bowl of popcorn and cuddle on the couch with a blanket. Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)

❄Have a Game Night
For some old school fun, turn off your devices, gather around a game board and have a game night marathon. Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.

❄Buy Yourself a Treat
When the winter slog has you feeling down, treat yourself to lift your spirits. Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.

❄Try a New Recipe
A fun activity that also tastes great. If you aren't usually much of a cook, here's your chance to learn. Culinary enthusiasts, challenge yourself to a new recipe or different cuisine. Read a culinary themed mystery.

❄Dance It Out
Shake off those winter blues by turning on the tunes, cranking it up loud, and getting your groove on. Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Awaken your inner child and try catching a snowflake on your tongue! Or have fun plopping yourself right into the snow. Read a book with snow on the cover.

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Get creative and make a wreath with pine cones and evergreens to hang on your front door. Read a book with a door on the cover.

❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Getting out into the fresh air will lift your spirits, even in the cold weather. Sailing down a snowy hill is the perfect blend of exciting and terrifying. Or grab your boots, bundle up and take a walk in the woods. Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
The Polar Bear Plunge is an event where you submerge your entire body into a chilling water, typically to raise money for a charitable organization. Read a book with a body of water on the cover.

❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
It is surprisingly rewarding to be able to purge some clothes, plus as a bonus, you can donate or consign them. Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Add a splash of color to your winter wear. Scarves make easy projects even for beginners and can be worn in a variety of ways. Hats are quick and easy to crochet. Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.

❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Write a thank you note to show your appreciation for a job well done. Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab a comfy blanket and cozy up with a good book. Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)

❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Reading a good book by the fire or enjoying the aroma of a scented candle soothes your mood and makes your home spell wonderful. Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.

❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
You’re indoors and it’s cold outside. Make the hours slip by completing a jigsaw puzzle or solving brainteasers. Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.

❄Visit a Museum
If it's safe enough in your area to visit public spaces, take a trip to a local museum. Or visit museums online all over the world! They make perfect indoor playgrounds for inquisitive minds. Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).

❄Volunteer / Give Back
Giving back can make you feel good about your own life and put your circumstances in perspective. Donate warm gloves, socks or jackets to a homeless shelter. Donate to a food bank. Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. So stir up one of your favorites and enjoy it with some crusty bread. Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.

❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced OR that held you in suspense OR kept you guessing.

❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.

Duration: 3 months from start ... more or less 😉

Goal: Set your own reading goal. Tell us how many tasks you plan to complete.

To participate in the challenge, copy and paste the tasks list on this thread. Your name in msg 3 will be a link to your post. Edit your original post to update your progress. Also post an update when you reach a goal or to let us know how you're doing.

Primary/prominent characters appear in several scenes in the book. May be the sleuth, sidekick, victim, detective, coworker, significant other, family member, etc.

Watch a Sports Game, the book can be fast-paced OR hold you in suspense OR keep you guessing. It does not have to be all three.

Visit a Museum - Read a book with... a primary character in the fine arts. The fine arts are architecture, painting, sculpture, music, dance, cinema and literature.

Books used in this challenge may also be used in other challenges.

Ideas for this challenge came from two articles. There are more activities listed here:

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life...

https://bucketlistjourney.net/19-idea...

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Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.
Read a book where the MC bakes. Hanging Mary
Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat) Wicked Ghosts
Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book. Ladies' Night
Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics The Last Flight
Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.) Of Human Bondage
Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990. A Guarded Secret: Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra and Tsarevich Alexei’s Hemophilia (set between 1904 and 1918)
Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author. Little Tiny Teeth
Read a culinary themed mystery. Sweet Revenge
Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played. Pageant of Kings: The Nine Sovereigns at Edward VII's Funeral
Read a book with snow on the cover.
Read a book with a door on the cover.
Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's). Bloomland
Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme. The Last Collection: A Novel of Elsa Schiaparelli and Coco Chanel
Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts. A Thread of Darkness
Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is. Where There's a Will — main characters are offered some kind of herbal wrap that they want no part of as a thank-you.
Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.) Death of an Eye
Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.
Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator. The Hostess with the Ghostess
Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist). End Game (opera)
Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization. Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.
Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate. Long Bright River
Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing. Total Mayhem
Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months. Under a Gilded Moon (Dec 1 2020)

I would like to give it a try....6 tasks hopefully

Rules:
Do as few or as many as you'd like.
One task per book.
Must be at least 125 pp.
Post covers when the task requires it.

Tasks:

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Nothing warms you up like a steaming cup of cocoa or spiced apple cider. Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Baking cookies fills your home with a wonderful aroma and you get to eat cookies at the end. Read a book where the MC bakes.

❄Have a Pajama Day
It’s a luxury to be able to spend all day in your PJs. Put on your most comfy pair and opt to watch movies, play games or just eat lots of yummy food. Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)

❄Spruce Up Your Space
Winter makes a great time to do some home improvement. Since you're probably spending more time inside anyway, take the opportunity to tackle that project you've been putting off. Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.

❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Take advantage of streaming videos, find a style that suits you and make it easy to work out at home. Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Some days just call for TV. So pop a big bowl of popcorn and cuddle on the couch with a blanket. Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)

❄Have a Game Night
For some old-school fun, turn off your devices, gather around a game board and have a game night marathon. Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.

❄Buy Yourself a Treat
When the winter slog has you feeling down, treat yourself to lift your spirits. Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.

❄Try a New Recipe
A fun activity that also tastes great. If you aren't usually much of a cook, here's your chance to learn. Culinary enthusiasts, challenge yourself to a new recipe or different cuisine. Read a culinary themed mystery.

❄Dance It Out
Shake off those winter blues by turning on the tunes, cranking it up loud, and getting your groove on. Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Awaken your inner child and try catching a snowflake on your tongue! Or have fun plopping yourself right into the snow. Read a book with snow on the cover.

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Get creative and make a wreath with pine cones and evergreens to hang on your front door. Read a book with a door on the cover.

❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Getting out into the fresh air will lift your spirits, even in the cold weather. Sailing down a snowy hill is the perfect blend of exciting and terrifying. Or grab your boots, bundle up and take a walk in the woods. Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
The Polar Bear Plunge is an event where you submerge your entire body into a chilling water, typically to raise money for a charitable organization. Read a book with a body of water on the cover.

❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
It is surprisingly rewarding to be able to purge some clothes, plus as a bonus, you can donate or consign them. Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme. Haunt Couture and Ghost Galore by Rose Pressey 1/19/21

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Add a splash of color to your winter wear. Scarves make easy projects even for beginners and can be worn in a variety of ways. Hats are quick and easy to crochet. Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.

❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Write a thank you note to show your appreciation for a job well done. Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab a comfy blanket and cozy up with a good book. Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)

❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Reading a good book by the fire or enjoying the aroma of a scented candle soothes your mood and makes your home spell wonderful. Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.

❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
You’re indoors and it’s cold outside. Make the hours slip by completing a jigsaw puzzle or solving brainteasers. Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.

❄Visit a Museum
If it's safe enough in your area to visit public spaces, take a trip to a local museum. Or visit museums online all over the world! They make perfect indoor playgrounds for inquisitive minds. Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).

❄Volunteer / Give Back
Giving back can make you feel good about your own life and put your circumstances in perspective. Donate warm gloves, socks or jackets to a homeless shelter. Donate to a food bank. Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. So stir up one of your favorites and enjoy it with some crusty bread. Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate. Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas by Nancy CoCo 1/12/21

❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing.

❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months

Another fun challenge! 😊

January 9 - ~April 9
I'm aiming for 15 tasks.
Progress: 15/15 COMPLETED
**Edit** Plan on continuing on with the challenge, maybe completing 18 tasks.
New Progress: 18/18
**Double Edit** Will be continuing on until April 9.
Double New Progress: 21/18

⛄❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.
Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien - Mar. 21

⛄❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Read a book where the MC bakes.
Till Death Do Us Tart by Ellie Alexander - Feb. 23

⛄❄Have a Pajama Day
Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)
Yarn to Go by Betty Hechtman - Feb. 25

❄Spruce Up Your Space
Winter makes a great time to do some home improvement. Since you're probably spending more time inside anyway, take the opportunity to tackle that project you've been putting off. Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.

⛄❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)
Murder at Turtle Cove by Kathi Daley - Feb. 20

⛄❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)
Dawn and the Impossible Three by Gale Galligan - Baby-Sitters Club 2020 TV show on Netflix - Jan. 15

⛄❄Have a Game Night
Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.
This Side of Evil by Carolyn Keene - published 1987 - Jan. 16

⛄❄Buy Yourself a Treat
Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
Bitter Feast by Toby Neal - Jan. 31

❄Try a New Recipe
A fun activity that also tastes great. If you aren't usually much of a cook, here's your chance to learn. Culinary enthusiasts, challenge yourself to a new recipe or different cuisine. Read a culinary themed mystery.

⛄❄Dance It Out
Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.
Shining Star: Braving the Elements of Earth, Wind & Fire by Philip Bailey - Mar. 3

⛄❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Read a book with snow on the cover.
Winterkill by C.J. Box - Feb. 12

⛄❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Read a book with a door on the cover.
The Mysterious Image by Carolyn Keene - Jan. 9

⛄❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).
The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell - walk to the garden in the park - Jan. 9

⛄❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody by Barbara Ross - Feb. 18

⛄❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
It is surprisingly rewarding to be able to purge some clothes, plus as a bonus, you can donate or consign them. Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.
The Double Horror of Fenley Place by Carolyn Keene - the fashionable Pacer shoe footwear provides a valuable clue for the crimes - Mar. 5

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.

⛄❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.
Logan Likes Mary Anne! by Gale Galligan - Logan appreciates Mary Anne going to the Remember September Dance with him and Mary Anne appreciates Logan going to the animal shelter to adopt a kitten - Feb. 4

⛄❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title.
Eva's Story: A Survivor's Tale by the Step-Sister of Anne Frank by Eva Schloss - Jan. 15

⛄❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Reading a good book by the fire or enjoying the aroma of a scented candle soothes your mood and makes your home spell wonderful. Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.
My Life with Earth, Wind, & Fire by Maurice White - hope this counts since "FIRE" is in the book title - Mar. 7

❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
You’re indoors and it’s cold outside. Make the hours slip by completing a jigsaw puzzle or solving brainteasers. Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.

⛄❄Visit a Museum
Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).
Alice in Chains: The Untold Story by David de Sola - Jan. 24

⛄❄Volunteer / Give Back
Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.
84 Paws: A Life with Old Labs by Barbara Travis Osgood - We work for the same labrador rescue 🐕 - Jan. 28

⛄❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.
The Eskimo's Secret by Carolyn Keene - Feb. 6

⛄❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing.
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu - Jan. 12

⛄❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.
Leave No Trace by Sara Driscoll - published Jan. 9, 2021 - Jan. 24

It's been a while since I tried a challenge!

Rules:
Do as few or as many as you'd like.
One task per book.
Must be at least 125 pp.
Post covers when the task requires it.

Tasks:

❄Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.
Americanos, Apple Pies, and Art Thieves
7/20/21

❄Read a book where the MC bakes.
A Batter of Life and Death
1/17/21

❄Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)
Killer Run
1/24/21

❄Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.
If Walls Could Talk
7/17/21

❄Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)
Shakespeare's Champion
2/4/21

❄Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)
The House of Unexpected Sisters: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
2/7/21

❄Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.
Murder in Old Bombay
1/11/21

❄Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
Black Beans & Vice
3/11/21

❄Read a culinary themed mystery.
Chocolate Cake and Chaos
6/13/21

❄Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.
Above Suspicion
4/29/21

❄Read a book with snow on the cover.
The Christmas Boutique
7/13

❄Read a book with a door on the cover.
A Likely Story
2/17/21

❄Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).
Dressed to Kill
1/15/21

❄Read a book with a body of water on the cover.[
book:Doctor Death: A Patricia Fisher Mystery|52278836]
3/9/21

❄Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.
Spellcasting in Silk
6/29/21

❄Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.
A Fatal Yarn
5/12/21

❄Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.
Midsummer Mayhem
Pru thanks Nick and Peter for being her stage crew.
7/13/21

❄Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)
In the Market for Murder
6/11/21

❄Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.
On Borrowed Time
2/9/21

❄Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
Swift Edge
6/30/21

❄Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).
Some Like it Lethal
6/10/21

❄Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.
The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal
7/22/21

❄Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.
Christmas Caramel Murder
2/11/21

❄Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing.
Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria
3/20/21

❄Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.
Fronds and Enemies: The English Cottage Garden Mysteries - Book 5
4/8/21

Winter bucket list
January 10 - April 09, 2021
Aiming for 15 tasks

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.
Doughnuts and Deception

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Read a book where the MC bakes.
Southern Sass and Killer Craving

❄Have a Pajama Day
Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)
Murder in Waiting

❄Spruce Up Your Space
Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.
Right of Redemption

❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)
Lowcountry Boondoggle

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)
Cards on the Table

❄Have a Game Night
Read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990. [set in 1974]
Cold as Ice

❄Buy Yourself a Treat
Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
White Knights 01/10

❄Try a New Recipe
Read a culinary themed mystery.
Murder is the Main Course

❄Dance It Out
Read a book with a scene where the MC dances or where music is played.
An Early Wake

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Read a book with snow on the cover.
Finding Shelter

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Read a book with a door on the cover.
Murder Flies the Coop

❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).
All You Need is Fudge

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
Third Strike

❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.
The Brim Reaper

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Read a book with a craft theme
Threads of Evidence

❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. (Thanks someone for information with his favorite sweets)
A Catered St. Patrick's Day

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order.)
The Weed Strings the Hangman's Bag

❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.
Bridges Burned

❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
Board Stiff

❄Visit a Museum
Read a book with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist). (artist/painter)
A Trick of the LIght

❄Volunteer / Give Back
Read a book where a primary character donates to a charity or community organization. (books!)
Aunt Bessie Enjoys

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.
Lucky Stiff

❄Watch a Sports Game
Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing.
Apprentice in Death

❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.
All the Colors of the Night

I'm in!

Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover. (maybe)

Read a book where the MC bakes.
Cheesecake and Confusion

Have a Pajama Day Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)


❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Take advantage of streaming videos, find a style that suits you and make it easy to work out at home. Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)
Dial P For Poison (runs)

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)
N or M?

❄Have a Game Night
Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.

They Found Him Dead published in 1937

❄Buy Yourself a Treat
Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
A Sinister Service

❄Try a New Recipe
Read a culinary themed mystery.
Finished Off in Fondant

❄Dance It Out
Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.
A Deadly Edition both dancing and music at her wedding!

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Read a book with snow on the cover.
Death Comes to the Rectory

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Read a book with a door on the cover.

❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
Murder at Blackwater Bend

❄Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.
Perilous Poetry
She teaches upcycled book art to kids.

❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.) hopefully
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder|53829194]

❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.
Murder at the Mayfair Hotel (may move to winter)

❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
Fatal Fiction

❄Visit a Museum
Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist). hopefully

❄Volunteer / Give Back
Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.
Lethal Literature

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
.Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.
Mrs. Jeffries Demands Justice late winter, 1890s England

❄Watch a Sports Game
Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing.
A Reference to Murder

❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.
Murder at the Beacon Bakeshop

Winter Bucket List

Tasks:

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.


❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Read a book where the MC bakes.
An Appetite for Murder by Lucy Burdette


❄Have a Pajama Day
Read a book where the MC takes a break.
Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer 6/12/21


❄Spruce Up Your Space
Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.
Stayin' Alive by Julie Mulhern


❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Read a book where a primary character exercises. jogs
From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris


❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)
The House of Unexpected Sisters by Alexander McCall Smith


❄Have a Game Night
Read a book set in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.
1944: Letter From Home by Carolyn G. Hart


❄Buy Yourself a Treat
Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
Her Royal Spyness #13: Love and Death Among the Cheetahs by Rhys Bowen


❄Try a New Recipe
Read a culinary themed mystery.
Murder on a Silver Platter by Shawn Reilly Simmons


❄Dance It Out
Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.
The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory


❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Read a book with snow on the cover.


❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Read a book with a door on the cover.


❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Read a book where the MC walks somewhere.
The Diva Spices It Up by Krista Davis


❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
Read a book with a body of water on the cover.


❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.
Copy Cap Murder by Jenn McKinlay


❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Read a book ... where the MC crafts.
Murder Cuts the Mustard by Jessica Ellicott


❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another.
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory - Rescued from stadium after she turned down JumboTron proposal from a guy who misspelled her name!


❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title.
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert


❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.
The Tell All by Libby Howard


❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
Death Dances to a Reggae Beat by Kate Grilley


❄Visit a Museum
Read a book with a primary character in the fine arts (musician).
A Family Reunion by Brenda Jackson


❄Volunteer / Give Back
Read a book where a primary character volunteers her time
The Diva Sweetens the Pie by Krista Davis


❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
Read a book set during winter.
Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron


❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing.

❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.

I DID IT!!!
I’ve finished all 25 prompts. April 1, 2021

I’m in!
My goal: as many as I can
📚📚📚 25/25📚📚📚
My Challenge dates: January 10 - April 10, 2021

For those of us in climes where the weather has turned cold, here's a list of (mostly) fun activities to help banish the winter blues. Cuddle up and read or bundle up, venture outside and play in the snow. Join the challenge even if it's warm where you are. Most of the tasks do not require snow.

Rules:
Do as few or as many as you'd like.
One task per book.
Must be at least 125 pp.
Post covers when the task requires it.

Tasks:

✅❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Nothing warms you up like a steaming cup of cocoa or spiced apple cider. Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover. - Murder on a Girls' Night Out by Anne George Teapot and cup of tea on cover


✅❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Baking cookies fills your home with a wonderful aroma and you get to eat cookies at the end. Read a book where the MC bakes. - Death on Tap by Ellie Alexander - Sloan bakes desserts for Nitro Pub


✅❄Have a Pajama Day
It’s a luxury to be able to spend all day in your PJs. Put on your most comfy pair and opt to watch movies, play games or just eat lots of yummy food. Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)
Maura leaves Boston to go to Ireland

✅❄Spruce Up Your Space
Winter makes a great time to do some home improvement. Since you're probably spending more time inside anyway, take the opportunity to tackle that project you've been putting off. Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book. Pillow Stalk byDiane Vallere MC Madison Night is an interior decorator


✅❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Take advantage of streaming videos, find a style that suits you and make it easy to work out at home. Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics) - COTTAGE ON GOOSEBERRY BAY KISS ‘N TELL by Kathi Daley - Ainsley love to walk and/or jog with her dogs


✅❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Some days just call for TV. So pop a big bowl of popcorn and cuddle on the couch with a blanket. Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)
The White Queen by Phillipa Gregory - mini series on STARZ


✅❄Have a Game Night
For some old-school fun, turn off your devices, gather around a game board and have a game night marathon. Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990. THE DEEP END by Julie Mulhern set in 1974


✅❄Buy Yourself a Treat
When the winter slog has you feeling down, treat yourself to lift your spirits. Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author. - Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke


✅❄Try a New Recipe
A fun activity that also tastes great. If you aren't usually much of a cook, here's your chance to learn. Culinary enthusiasts, challenge yourself to a new recipe or different cuisine. Read a culinary themed mystery.
Mia is starting. Catering business

✅❄Dance It Out
Shake off those winter blues by turning on the tunes, cranking it up loud, and getting your groove on. Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.
MC, Lilah always has a song in her head that usually reflects her mood.

✅❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Awaken your inner child and try catching a snowflake on your tongue! Or have fun plopping yourself right into the snow. Read a book with snow on the cover. Finding Justice by Kathi Daley


✅❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Get creative and make a wreath with pine cones and evergreens to hang on your front door. Read a book with a door on the cover. BY BOOK OR BY CROOK by Eva Gates. Tiny door on the front of the lighthouse.
By Book or By Crook


✅❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Getting out into the fresh air will lift your spirits, even in the cold weather. Sailing down a snowy hill is the perfect blend of exciting and terrifying. Or grab your boots, bundle up and take a walk in the woods. Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).
Agatha walks everywhere in her Cotswold village of Carsely. Often to the Red Lion pub

✅❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
The Polar Bear Plunge is an event where you submerge your entire body into a chilling water, typically to raise money for a charitable organization. Read a book with a body of water on the cover. - CLAMMED UP by Barbara Ross set in Maine on Atlantic Ocean


✅❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
It is surprisingly rewarding to be able to purge some clothes, plus as a bonus, you can donate or consign them. Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme. 50% Off Murder by Josie Belle - Maggie loves shopping for designer labels at bargain prices.


✅❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Add a splash of color to your winter wear. Scarves make easy projects even for beginners and can be worn in a variety of ways. Hats are quick and easy to crochet. Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts. MURDER, SHE KNIT by Peggy Ehrhart - Pamela is a main member of the Knit and Nibble knitting group.


✅❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Write a thank you note to show your appreciation for a job well done. Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is. Lena London gets a job as famous mystery writer, Camilla Graham’s assistant. In the end Camilla is so impressed by Lena’s writing skills she adds Lena’s name to the book they are writing.


✅❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab a comfy blanket and cozy up with a good book. Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.) - PENGUINS AND MORTAL PERIL by Ruby Loren


✅❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Reading a good book by the fire or enjoying the aroma of a scented candle soothes your mood and makes your home spell wonderful. Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover. - THE TELL-ALL by Libby Howard


✅❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
You’re indoors and it’s cold outside. Make the hours slip by completing a jigsaw puzzle or solving brainteasers. Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator. - BLESS HER DEAD LITTLE HEART by Miranda James


✅❄Visit a Museum
If it's safe enough in your area to visit public spaces, take a trip to a local museum. Or visit museums online all over the world! They make perfect indoor playgrounds for inquisitive minds. Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist). - DEATH IN DARK BLUE by Julia Buckley. Lena and Camilla are both authors.


✅❄Volunteer / Give Back
Giving back can make you feel good about your own life and put your circumstances in perspective. Donate warm gloves, socks or jackets to a homeless shelter. Donate to a food bank. Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization. - MURDER PAST DUE by Miranda James - MC, Charlie volunteers every Friday at the public library


✅❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. So stir up one of your favorites and enjoy it with some crusty bread. Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate. - Murder Once Removed by S.C. Perkins - Set in Texas in later autumn, October & November, M.C. Lucy is always complaining about the cold.


✅❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing. JANE DARROWFIELD, PROFESSIONAL BUSYBODY by Barbara Ross. This was a quick easy read and, I didn’t figure out who the killer was.


✅❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.
published August 2020 I finished reading this January 19, 2021

1/10/21 - 4/10/21

Goal Half the tasks (13)

21/25

Tasks:

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Nothing warms you up like a steaming cup of cocoa or spiced apple cider. Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.
The Calamity Café 3/10/21

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Baking cookies fills your home with a wonderful aroma and you get to eat cookies at the end. Read a book where the MC bakes.
Dying for Devil's Food 2/24/21

❄Have a Pajama Day
It’s a luxury to be able to spend all day in your PJs. Put on your most comfy pair and opt to watch movies, play games or just eat lots of yummy food. Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)
Cross Stitch Before Dying (weekend trip to San Francisco) 2/27/21

❄Spruce Up Your Space
Winter makes a great time to do some home improvement. Since you're probably spending more time inside anyway, take the opportunity to tackle that project you've been putting off. Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.

❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Take advantage of streaming videos, find a style that suits you and make it easy to work out at home. Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)
For Whom the Bread Rolls (swims) 3/26/21

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Some days just call for TV. So pop a big bowl of popcorn and cuddle on the couch with a blanket. Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder 2/12/21


❄Have a Game Night
For some old-school fun, turn off your devices, gather around a game board and have a game night marathon. Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.
Sad Cypress (published in 1940) 2/21/21

❄Buy Yourself a Treat
When the winter slog has you feeling down, treat yourself to lift your spirits. Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
A Dog Gone Murder (I've always loved this series and have been putting this book off since it is the last one) 3/7/21

❄Try a New Recipe
A fun activity that also tastes great. If you aren't usually much of a cook, here's your chance to learn. Culinary enthusiasts, challenge yourself to a new recipe or different cuisine. Read a culinary themed mystery.
Killer Jam 3/2/21

❄Dance It Out
Shake off those winter blues by turning on the tunes, cranking it up loud, and getting your groove on. Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.
Ghost at Work (hip hop at the Spook Bash) 3/10/21

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Awaken your inner child and try catching a snowflake on your tongue! Or have fun plopping yourself right into the snow. Read a book with snow on the cover.
Iced Under 2/9/21

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Get creative and make a wreath with pine cones and evergreens to hang on your front door. Read a book with a door on the cover.
License to Dill 2/18/21

❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Getting out into the fresh air will lift your spirits, even in the cold weather. Sailing down a snowy hill is the perfect blend of exciting and terrifying. Or grab your boots, bundle up and take a walk in the woods. Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).
No Good Tea Goes Unpunished (walks to town) 1/31/21

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
The Polar Bear Plunge is an event where you submerge your entire body into a chilling water, typically to raise money for a charitable organization. Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
A Zen for Murder 3/4/21

❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
It is surprisingly rewarding to be able to purge some clothes, plus as a bonus, you can donate or consign them. Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Add a splash of color to your winter wear. Scarves make easy projects even for beginners and can be worn in a variety of ways. Hats are quick and easy to crochet. Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.
Thread on Arrival 2/3/21

❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Write a thank you note to show your appreciation for a job well done. Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.
Death of a Wandering Wolf (Hana writes a note to Erik) 3/20/21

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab a comfy blanket and cozy up with a good book. Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)
Sugar and Spite 2/15/21

❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Reading a good book by the fire or enjoying the aroma of a scented candle soothes your mood and makes your home spell wonderful. Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.

❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
You’re indoors and it’s cold outside. Make the hours slip by completing a jigsaw puzzle or solving brainteasers. Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
Killing Cupid 2/11/21

❄Visit a Museum
If it's safe enough in your area to visit public spaces, take a trip to a local museum. Or visit museums online all over the world! They make perfect indoor playgrounds for inquisitive minds. Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).
Terror on Tuesday (2 plays in the theater) 1/24/21

❄Volunteer / Give Back
Giving back can make you feel good about your own life and put your circumstances in perspective. Donate warm gloves, socks or jackets to a homeless shelter. Donate to a food bank. Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.
Dying for a Cupcake 1/12/21

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. So stir up one of your favorites and enjoy it with some crusty bread. Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.
High Country 2/6/21

❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing.
Pumpkin Spice Peril 3/15/21

❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.

Winter Bucket List
125 pg. min.
Starting Jan. 13, 2021
25/25


1. ❄Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.
Patti Benning 2/25/21

2. ❄Read a book where the MC bakes.
A Catered Book Club Murder Isis Crawford 1/23/21

3. ❄Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)
Bait and Witch Angela M. Sanders 1/21/21

4. ❄Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.
Home renovation and house flipping-Dead in the Doorway Diane Kelly 2/10/21

5. ❄Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)
Tru rides a bike-The Broken Spine Dorothy St. James 1/25/21

6. ❄Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)
Hannah Swensen was made into Murder, She Baked for Hallmark-Key Lime Pie Murder Joanne Fluke 2/17/21

7. ❄Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.
Tonya Kappes 1/17/21

8. ❄Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
Murder Spoils the Sweets Thea Cambert 1/18/21

9. ❄Read a culinary themed mystery.
Donut shop-Fatally Frosted Jessica Beck 1/20/21

10. ❄Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.
Hope, Faith and a Corpse Laura Jensen Walker 1/29/21

11. ❄Read a book with snow on the cover.
Summer Prescott 1/14/21

12. ❄Read a book with a door on the cover.
Bookstore door- Ellery Adams 2/4/21

13. ❄Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).
A Murder Between the Pages Amy Lillard 1/19/21

14. ❄Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
Pool Diane Kelly 2/11/21

15. ❄Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.
How to Frame a Fashionista Debra Sennefelder 12/12/21

16. ❄Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.
Artistic License to Kill Paula Darnell 3/16/21

17. ❄Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.
Mia thanked Trent for knowing about about the fishing cabin when the storm came One Poison Pie Lynn Cahoon 1/28/21

18. ❄Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)
Antique Secrets Libby Howard 1/16/21

19. ❄Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.
Candles- K.J. Emrick 2/3/21

20. ❄Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
Rhubarb Pie Before You Die Gin Jones 1/15/21

21. ❄Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).
Sherlock Holmes Museum-A Tourist's Guide to Murder V.M. Burns 1/31/21

22. ❄Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.
Gloria is in the Garden Girls who serve shut-ins-Who Murdered Mr. Malone? Hope Callaghan 2/5/21

23. ❄Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.
In Maine during winter-Irish Parade Murder Leslie Meier 2/6/21

24. ❄Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing.
Your Eight O'Clock Is Dead Kat Jorgensen 1/22/21

25. ❄Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.
A Curious Incident Vicki Delany 1/27/21 (Jan. 12, 2021)

Tasks:


❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Nothing warms you up like a steaming cup of cocoa or spiced apple cider. Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes by Karen Rose Smith

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Baking cookies fills your home with a wonderful aroma and you get to eat cookies at the end. Read a book where the MC bakes.
Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay

❄Have a Pajama Day
It’s a luxury to be able to spend all day in your PJs. Put on your most comfy pair and opt to watch movies, play games or just eat lots of yummy food. Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)

❄Spruce Up Your Space
Winter makes a great time to do some home improvement. Since you're probably spending more time inside anyway, take the opportunity to tackle that project you've been putting off. Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.

❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Take advantage of streaming videos, find a style that suits you and make it easy to work out at home. Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Some days just call for TV. So pop a big bowl of popcorn and cuddle on the couch with a blanket. Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)
A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters

❄Have a Game Night
For some old school fun, turn off your devices, gather around a game board and have a game night marathon. Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.
Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie

❄Buy Yourself a Treat
When the winter slog has you feeling down, treat yourself to lift your spirits. Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie

❄Try a New Recipe
A fun activity that also tastes great. If you aren't usually much of a cook, here's your chance to learn. Culinary enthusiasts, challenge yourself to a new recipe or different cuisine. Read a culinary themed mystery.

❄Dance It Out
Shake off those winter blues by turning on the tunes, cranking it up loud, and getting your groove on. Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Awaken your inner child and try catching a snowflake on your tongue! Or have fun plopping yourself right into the snow. Read a book with snow on the cover.

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Get creative and make a wreath with pine cones and evergreens to hang on your front door. Read a book with a door on the cover.

❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Getting out into the fresh air will lift your spirits, even in the cold weather. Sailing down a snowy hill is the perfect blend of exciting and terrifying. Or grab your boots, bundle up and take a walk in the woods. Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).
Dreaming Spies by Laurie R. King

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
The Polar Bear Plunge is an event where you submerge your entire body into a chilling water, typically to raise money for a charitable organization. Read a book with a body of water on the cover.

❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
It is surprisingly rewarding to be able to purge some clothes, plus as a bonus, you can donate or consign them. Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Add a splash of color to your winter wear. Scarves make easy projects even for beginners and can be worn in a variety of ways. Hats are quick and easy to crochet. Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.

❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Write a thank you note to show your appreciation for a job well done. Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab a comfy blanket and cozy up with a good book. Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)

❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Reading a good book by the fire or enjoying the aroma of a scented candle soothes your mood and makes your home spell wonderful. Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.

❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
You’re indoors and it’s cold outside. Make the hours slip by completing a jigsaw puzzle or solving brainteasers. Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
The Murder of Roger Akroyd by Agatha Christie
(I've never read this classic -- AC's first novel -- and it's been so long since I watched the PBS version that I remembered a key clue -- no spoilers here -- but not who it was connected with. I got to Poirot's reveal and was completely surprised.)

❄Visit a Museum
If it's safe enough in your area to visit public spaces, take a trip to a local museum. Or visit museums online all over the world! They make perfect indoor playgrounds for inquisitive minds. Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).

❄Volunteer / Give Back
Giving back can make you feel good about your own life and put your circumstances in perspective. Donate warm gloves, socks or jackets to a homeless shelter. Donate to a food bank. Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. So stir up one of your favorites and enjoy it with some crusty bread. Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.

❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced OR that held you in suspense OR kept you guessing.

❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.
Absence of Alice by Sherry Harris

Ooops meant to sign up to this when it started!

Rules:
Do as few or as many as you'd like.
One task per book.
Must be at least 125 pp.
Post covers when the task requires it.

Tasks:

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Nothing warms you up like a steaming cup of cocoa or spiced apple cider. Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover. - A Killer's Christmas in Wales by Elizabeth J. Duncan

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Baking cookies fills your home with a wonderful aroma and you get to eat cookies at the end. Read a book where the MC bakes.

❄Have a Pajama Day
It’s a luxury to be able to spend all day in your PJs. Put on your most comfy pair and opt to watch movies, play games or just eat lots of yummy food. Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat) - An Aero Island Christmas Mystery by Adriana Licio

❄Spruce Up Your Space
Winter makes a great time to do some home improvement. Since you're probably spending more time inside anyway, take the opportunity to tackle that project you've been putting off. Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.

❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Take advantage of streaming videos, find a style that suits you and make it easy to work out at home. Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics) - Lethal Tide by Beth Prentice

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Some days just call for TV. So pop a big bowl of popcorn and cuddle on the couch with a blanket. Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)

❄Have a Game Night
For some old school fun, turn off your devices, gather around a game board and have a game night marathon. Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.

❄Buy Yourself a Treat
When the winter slog has you feeling down, treat yourself to lift your spirits. Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author. - Bikinis & Bloodshed by Anne Marie Stoddard

❄Try a New Recipe
A fun activity that also tastes great. If you aren't usually much of a cook, here's your chance to learn. Culinary enthusiasts, challenge yourself to a new recipe or different cuisine. Read a culinary themed mystery. - Death of the Kona Man by Catherine Bruns

❄Dance It Out
Shake off those winter blues by turning on the tunes, cranking it up loud, and getting your groove on. Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played. - Lemon Curd Killer by Laura Childs

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Awaken your inner child and try catching a snowflake on your tongue! Or have fun plopping yourself right into the snow. Read a book with snow on the cover. - Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas by Vicki Delany

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Get creative and make a wreath with pine cones and evergreens to hang on your front door. Read a book with a door on the cover. - Needle and Dread by Elizabeth Lynn Casey

❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Getting out into the fresh air will lift your spirits, even in the cold weather. Sailing down a snowy hill is the perfect blend of exciting and terrifying. Or grab your boots, bundle up and take a walk in the woods. Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's). - A Brush with Death by Elizabeth J. Duncan

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
The Polar Bear Plunge is an event where you submerge your entire body into a chilling water, typically to raise money for a charitable organization. Read a book with a body of water on the cover. - Murder at Jade Cove by Dianne Harman

❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
It is surprisingly rewarding to be able to purge some clothes, plus as a bonus, you can donate or consign them. Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Add a splash of color to your winter wear. Scarves make easy projects even for beginners and can be worn in a variety of ways. Hats are quick and easy to crochet. Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.

❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Write a thank you note to show your appreciation for a job well done. Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab a comfy blanket and cozy up with a good book. Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.) - The Case of the Canterfell Codicil by P.J. Fitzsimmons

❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Reading a good book by the fire or enjoying the aroma of a scented candle soothes your mood and makes your home spell wonderful. Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover. - Snuffed Out by Valona Jones

❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
You’re indoors and it’s cold outside. Make the hours slip by completing a jigsaw puzzle or solving brainteasers. Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.

❄Visit a Museum
If it's safe enough in your area to visit public spaces, take a trip to a local museum. Or visit museums online all over the world! They make perfect indoor playgrounds for inquisitive minds. Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist). - Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton

❄Volunteer / Give Back
Giving back can make you feel good about your own life and put your circumstances in perspective. Donate warm gloves, socks or jackets to a homeless shelter. Donate to a food bank. Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. So stir up one of your favorites and enjoy it with some crusty bread. Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.

❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced OR that held you in suspense OR kept you guessing. - Beachboy Murder by Sally J. Smith

❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.

11/25

I’m in, even though it is mid-Summer here in Australia.
I’m including books read since the beginning of January.
Goal : 20/20.
❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Nothing warms you up like a steaming cup of cocoa or spiced apple cider. Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Baking cookies fills your home with a wonderful aroma and you get to eat cookies at the end. Read a book where the MC bakes.


❄Have a Pajama Day
It’s a luxury to be able to spend all day in your PJs. Put on your most comfy pair and opt to watch movies, play games or just eat lots of yummy food. Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)


❄Spruce Up Your Space
Winter makes a great time to do some home improvement. Since you're probably spending more time inside anyway, take the opportunity to tackle that project you've been putting off. Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.


❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Take advantage of streaming videos, find a style that suits you and make it easy to work out at home. Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)


❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Some days just call for TV. So pop a big bowl of popcorn and cuddle on the couch with a blanket. Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)

❄Have a Game Night
For some old school fun, turn off your devices, gather around a game board and have a game night marathon. Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.


❄Buy Yourself a Treat
When the winter slog has you feeling down, treat yourself to lift your spirits. Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.


❄Try a New Recipe
A fun activity that also tastes great. If you aren't usually much of a cook, here's your chance to learn. Culinary enthusiasts, challenge yourself to a new recipe or different cuisine. Read a culinary themed mystery.

❄Dance It Out
Shake off those winter blues by turning on the tunes, cranking it up loud, and getting your groove on. Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.


❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Awaken your inner child and try catching a snowflake on your tongue! Or have fun plopping yourself right into the snow. Read a book with snow on the cover.


❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Get creative and make a wreath with pine cones and evergreens to hang on your front door. Read a book with a door on the cover.


❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Getting out into the fresh air will lift your spirits, even in the cold weather. Sailing down a snowy hill is the perfect blend of exciting and terrifying. Or grab your boots, bundle up and take a walk in the woods. Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
The Polar Bear Plunge is an event where you submerge your entire body into a chilling water, typically to raise money for a charitable organization. Read a book with a body of water on the cover.


❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
It is surprisingly rewarding to be able to purge some clothes, plus as a bonus, you can donate or consign them. Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Add a splash of color to your winter wear. Scarves make easy projects even for beginners and can be worn in a variety of ways. Hats are quick and easy to crochet. Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.


❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Write a thank you note to show your appreciation for a job well done. Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab a comfy blanket and cozy up with a good book. Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)


❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Reading a good book by the fire or enjoying the aroma of a scented candle soothes your mood and makes your home spell wonderful. Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.

❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
You’re indoors and it’s cold outside. Make the hours slip by completing a jigsaw puzzle or solving brainteasers. Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.

❄Visit a Museum
If it's safe enough in your area to visit public spaces, take a trip to a local museum. Or visit museums online all over the world! They make perfect indoor playgrounds for inquisitive minds. Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).

❄Volunteer / Give Back
Giving back can make you feel good about your own life and put your circumstances in perspective. Donate warm gloves, socks or jackets to a homeless shelter. Donate to a food bank. Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.


❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. So stir up one of your favorites and enjoy it with some crusty bread. Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.


❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced OR that held you in suspense OR kept you guessing.


❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.

Helen wrote: "I’m in, even though it is mid-Summer here in Australia...."

Wish I were there!!

Right now it is ten degrees in CT with a wind chill of minus seven. It won't get much warmer today.

Rules:
Do as few or as many as you'd like.
One task per book.
Must be at least 125 pp.
Post covers when the task requires it.

Tasks:

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
A Christmas Coffee
Nothing warms you up like a steaming cup of cocoa or spiced apple cider. Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
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Baking cookies fills your home with a wonderful aroma and you get to eat cookies at the end. Read a book where the MC bakes.

❄Have a Pajama Day

It’s a luxury to be able to spend all day in your PJs. Put on your most comfy pair and opt to watch movies, play games or just eat lots of yummy food. Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)

❄Spruce Up Your Space
The Home Edit Life: A Guide to Organizing Absolutely Everything
Winter makes a great time to do some home improvement. Since you're probably spending more time inside anyway, take the opportunity to tackle that project you've been putting off. Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.

❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.

Take advantage of streaming videos, find a style that suits you and make it easy to work out at home. Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Pride and Prejudice
Some days just call for TV. So pop a big bowl of popcorn and cuddle on the couch with a blanket. Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)

❄Have a Game Night

For some old school fun, turn off your devices, gather around a game board and have a game night marathon. Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.

❄Buy Yourself a Treat
When the winter slog has you feeling down, treat yourself to lift your spirits. Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.

❄Try a New Recipe
Blueberry Muffin Murder
A fun activity that also tastes great. If you aren't usually much of a cook, here's your chance to learn. Culinary enthusiasts, challenge yourself to a new recipe or different cuisine. Read a culinary themed mystery.

❄Dance It Out

Shake off those winter blues by turning on the tunes, cranking it up loud, and getting your groove on. Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Christmas by Accident
Awaken your inner child and try catching a snowflake on your tongue! Or have fun plopping yourself right into the snow. Read a book with snow on the cover.

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Mornings on Main
Get creative and make a wreath with pine cones and evergreens to hang on your front door. Read a book with a door on the cover.

❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
And Both Were Young
Getting out into the fresh air will lift your spirits, even in the cold weather. Sailing down a snowy hill is the perfect blend of exciting and terrifying. Or grab your boots, bundle up and take a walk in the woods. Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
Love Mercy
The Polar Bear Plunge is an event where you submerge your entire body into a chilling water, typically to raise money for a charitable organization. Read a book with a body of water on the cover.

❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
November Rain
It is surprisingly rewarding to be able to purge some clothes, plus as a bonus, you can donate or consign them. Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Add a splash of color to your winter wear. Scarves make easy projects even for beginners and can be worn in a variety of ways. Hats are quick and easy to crochet. Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.

❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Write a thank you note to show your appreciation for a job well done. Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Murder in the East End
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab a comfy blanket and cozy up with a good book. Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)

❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle

Reading a good book by the fire or enjoying the aroma of a scented candle soothes your mood and makes your home spell wonderful. Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.

❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers

You’re indoors and it’s cold outside. Make the hours slip by completing a jigsaw puzzle or solving brainteasers. Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.

❄Visit a Museum
Wilful Behaviour
If it's safe enough in your area to visit public spaces, take a trip to a local museum. Or visit museums online all over the world! They make perfect indoor playgrounds for inquisitive minds. Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).

❄Volunteer / Give Back
Turned Away: The World War II Diary of Devorah Bernstein
Giving back can make you feel good about your own life and put your circumstances in perspective. Donate warm gloves, socks or jackets to a homeless shelter. Donate to a food bank. Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
A Highland Christmas
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. So stir up one of your favorites and enjoy it with some crusty bread. Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.

❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced OR that held you in suspense OR kept you guessing.

❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.

Writer: I love your choices. WHICH version of P&P did you watch? My favorite is '95 (Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle).

QNPoohBear wrote: "Writer: I love your choices. WHICH version of P&P did you watch? My favorite is '95 (Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle)."

Yes, my fav as well.. buuut, the one on hand was Keira Knightly and as I watched for differences, I did find I appreciated the opulence and this version of Brenda Blethyn's role . No comparison of Darcy's role !😉

Thanks for sharing!

I got 17. Not as many as I had hoped.

I’m up to 18 out of the 20 I nominated by the end of March, but will try to get two more, even after the end of the month.

I did it! I’ve finished all 25 tasks!!!!
April 1, 2021 with 9 days to spare!🎉💃🎉

Woo Hoo Shelly!! Good Job 🎉👍🏼

Shelly wrote: "I did it! I’ve finished all 25 tasks!!!!
April 1, 2021 with 9 days to spare!🎉💃🎉"

wow great job!

I didn't do too bad with this one! The exciting part was getting a book with a hot beverage on the cover, I never seem to get that one!

1/10/21 - 4/10/21

Goal Half the tasks (13)

21/25

Tasks:

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Nothing warms you up like a steaming cup of cocoa or spiced apple cider. Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.
The Calamity Café 3/10/21

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Baking cookies fills your home with a wonderful aroma and you get to eat cookies at the end. Read a book where the MC bakes.
Dying for Devil's Food 2/24/21

❄Have a Pajama Day
It’s a luxury to be able to spend all day in your PJs. Put on your most comfy pair and opt to watch movies, play games or just eat lots of yummy food. Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)
Cross Stitch Before Dying (weekend trip to San Francisco) 2/27/21

❄Spruce Up Your Space
Winter makes a great time to do some home improvement. Since you're probably spending more time inside anyway, take the opportunity to tackle that project you've been putting off. Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.

❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Take advantage of streaming videos, find a style that suits you and make it easy to work out at home. Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)
For Whom the Bread Rolls (swims) 3/26/21

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Some days just call for TV. So pop a big bowl of popcorn and cuddle on the couch with a blanket. Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder 2/12/21


❄Have a Game Night
For some old-school fun, turn off your devices, gather around a game board and have a game night marathon. Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990.
Sad Cypress (published in 1940) 2/21/21

❄Buy Yourself a Treat
When the winter slog has you feeling down, treat yourself to lift your spirits. Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
A Dog Gone Murder (I've always loved this series and have been putting this book off since it is the last one) 3/7/21

❄Try a New Recipe
A fun activity that also tastes great. If you aren't usually much of a cook, here's your chance to learn. Culinary enthusiasts, challenge yourself to a new recipe or different cuisine. Read a culinary themed mystery.
Killer Jam 3/2/21

❄Dance It Out
Shake off those winter blues by turning on the tunes, cranking it up loud, and getting your groove on. Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.
Ghost at Work (hip hop at the Spook Bash) 3/10/21

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Awaken your inner child and try catching a snowflake on your tongue! Or have fun plopping yourself right into the snow. Read a book with snow on the cover.
Iced Under 2/9/21

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Get creative and make a wreath with pine cones and evergreens to hang on your front door. Read a book with a door on the cover.
License to Dill 2/18/21

❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Getting out into the fresh air will lift your spirits, even in the cold weather. Sailing down a snowy hill is the perfect blend of exciting and terrifying. Or grab your boots, bundle up and take a walk in the woods. Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).
No Good Tea Goes Unpunished (walks to town) 1/31/21

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
The Polar Bear Plunge is an event where you submerge your entire body into a chilling water, typically to raise money for a charitable organization. Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
A Zen for Murder 3/4/21

❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
It is surprisingly rewarding to be able to purge some clothes, plus as a bonus, you can donate or consign them. Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Add a splash of color to your winter wear. Scarves make easy projects even for beginners and can be worn in a variety of ways. Hats are quick and easy to crochet. Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.
Thread on Arrival 2/3/21

❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Write a thank you note to show your appreciation for a job well done. Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.
Death of a Wandering Wolf (Hana writes a note to Erik) 3/20/21

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab a comfy blanket and cozy up with a good book. Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)
Sugar and Spite 2/15/21

❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Reading a good book by the fire or enjoying the aroma of a scented candle soothes your mood and makes your home spell wonderful. Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.

❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
You’re indoors and it’s cold outside. Make the hours slip by completing a jigsaw puzzle or solving brainteasers. Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
Killing Cupid 2/11/21

❄Visit a Museum
If it's safe enough in your area to visit public spaces, take a trip to a local museum. Or visit museums online all over the world! They make perfect indoor playgrounds for inquisitive minds. Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).
Terror on Tuesday (2 plays in the theater) 1/24/21

❄Volunteer / Give Back
Giving back can make you feel good about your own life and put your circumstances in perspective. Donate warm gloves, socks or jackets to a homeless shelter. Donate to a food bank. Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.
Dying for a Cupcake 1/12/21

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. So stir up one of your favorites and enjoy it with some crusty bread. Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.
High Country 2/6/21

❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced, that held you in suspense or kept you guessing.
Pumpkin Spice Peril 3/15/21

❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.

Great job Linda!

Rules:
Do as few or as many as you'd like.
15 is my goal 15/15

One task per book.
Must be at least 125 pp.
Post covers when the task requires it.
Duration: 3 months from start . 4/1/2021 - 6/30/2021
Tasks:

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Read a book where the MC bakes.
Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker 5/31/2021
❄Have a Pajama Day
Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)
Five on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton 4/27/2021
❄Spruce Up Your Space
Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.
Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane Kelly 04/14/2021
❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)

❄Have a Game Night
Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
Moon Signs by Helen Haught Fanick 4/13/2021
❄Buy Yourself a Treat
Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich 6/11/2021
❄Try a New Recipe
Read a culinary themed mystery.
Kale to the Queen by Nell Hampton 4/9/2021
❄Dance It Out
Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Read a book with snow on the cover.

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Read a book with a door on the cover.
by Debbie Macomber 5/17/2021
❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
by Dianne Harman 5/20/2021
❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.
Glue, Baby, Gone by Joanna Campbell Slan 5/14/2021
❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)
Drowning the Daffodils by Cindy Bell 4/30/2021
❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.
by Robyn Neeley 6/18/2021
❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
A Melted Morsel of Murder by Patti Benning 6/4/2021
❄Visit a Museum
Read a book with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).
Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon 6/20/2021
❄Volunteer / Give Back
Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
Read a book set during winter.
Gingerbread Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke 4/11/2021
❄Watch a Sports Game
Read a book that is fast-paced OR that held you in suspense OR kept you guessing.
Storiebook Charm by Melissa Bourbon 4/7/2021
❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.

I’ve now finished the twenty books I nominated, listed at post 16.

Congratulations Helen! There are a variety of good reads on your list.

Helen wrote: "I’ve now finished the twenty books I nominated, listed at post 16."

Amazing! Great job!

Whoa, I think I finally finished! A little behind the deadline....

See message 8

Meg - You are on a roll!!! These look like good reads, too.

What did you think of Southern Sass...?

Nell wrote: "Meg - You are on a roll!!! These look like good reads, too.

What did you think of Southern Sass...?"

Thanks, it was fun, even though it took awhile!

I ended up liking the book; it just took me a bit to get into it.

FINISHED
Rules:
Do as few or as many as you'd like.
15 is my goal
15/15

One task per book.
Must be at least 125 pp.
Post covers when the task requires it.
Duration: 3 months from start . 4/1/2021 - 6/30/2021
Tasks:

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Read a book where the MC bakes.
Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker 5/31/2021
❄Have a Pajama Day
Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)
Five on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton 4/27/2021
❄Spruce Up Your Space
Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.
Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane Kelly 04/14/2021
❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)

❄Have a Game Night
Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
Moon Signs by Helen Haught Fanick 4/13/2021
❄Buy Yourself a Treat
Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich 6/11/2021
❄Try a New Recipe
Read a culinary themed mystery.
Kale to the Queen by Nell Hampton 4/9/2021
❄Dance It Out
Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Read a book with snow on the cover.

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Read a book with a door on the cover.
by Debbie Macomber 5/17/2021
❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
by Dianne Harman 5/20/2021
❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.
Glue, Baby, Gone by Joanna Campbell Slan 5/14/2021
❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)
Drowning the Daffodils by Cindy Bell 4/30/2021
❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.
by Robyn Neeley 6/18/2021
❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
A Melted Morsel of Murder by Patti Benning 6/4/2021
❄Visit a Museum
Read a book with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).
Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon 6/20/2021
❄Volunteer / Give Back
Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
Read a book set during winter.
Gingerbread Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke 4/11/2021
❄Watch a Sports Game
Read a book that is fast-paced OR that held you in suspense OR kept you guessing.
Storiebook Charm by Melissa Bourbon 4/7/2021
❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.

I finally finished! I've updated message 7 which my books.

Congratulations Zermeena!

Wouldja believe...msg 13 is finally done! Took me, well, all year to get to that book I planned for task 15.

Tari wrote: "Wouldja believe...msg 13 is finally done! Took me, well, all year to get to that book I planned for task 15."

Way to go Tari! 👏🏼

Just in time for the new Winter challenge- coming soon. ☺

Nell wrote: "Tari wrote: "Wouldja believe...msg 13 is finally done! Took me, well, all year to get to that book I planned for task 15."

Way to go Tari! 👏🏼"

Thanks, Nell!

Tari wrote: "Wouldja believe...msg 13 is finally done! Took me, well, all year to get to that book I planned for task 15."

Congratulations!

QNPoohBear wrote: "Tari wrote: "Wouldja believe...msg 13 is finally done! Took me, well, all year to get to that book I planned for task 15."

Congratulations!"

Thanks, Q!

Are we still doing this one, or are we doing it again for 2022?

Becky wrote: "Are we still doing this one, or are we doing it again for 2022?"

Becky - We keep the challenges open so you can do this one whenever you please. 😊

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Nothing warms you up like a steaming cup of cocoa or spiced apple cider. Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover. Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Baking cookies fills your home with a wonderful aroma and you get to eat cookies at the end. Read a book where the MC bakes.
Midnight Snacks are Murderby Libby Klein
❄Have a Pajama Day
It’s a luxury to be able to spend all day in your PJs. Put on your most comfy pair and opt to watch movies, play games or just eat lots of yummy food. Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)Hems and Homicide by Elizabeth Penney

❄Spruce Up Your Space
Winter makes a great time to do some home improvement. Since you're probably spending more time inside anyway, take the opportunity to tackle that project you've been putting off. Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book. Deadly Decor by Karen Rose Smith

❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Take advantage of streaming videos, find a style that suits you and make it easy to work out at home. Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics) Booked for Trouble byEva Gates

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Some days just call for TV. So pop a big bowl of popcorn and cuddle on the couch with a blanket. Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.) Agatha Raisin and the Potted Gardener by M.C. Beaton


❄Have a Game Night
For some old school fun, turn off your devices, gather around a game board and have a game night marathon. Read a book with a night scene on the cover OR read a book set or published in the 20th century before the internet - between 1900 and 1990. The Wishing Gameby Meg Shaffer

❄Buy Yourself a Treat
When the winter slog has you feeling down, treat yourself to lift your spirits. Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author. Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet by M.C. Beaton


❄Try a New Recipe
A fun activity that also tastes great. If you aren't usually much of a cook, here's your chance to learn. Culinary enthusiasts, challenge yourself to a new recipe or different cuisine. Read a culinary themed mystery. Marshmallow Malice by Amanda Flower


❄Dance It Out
Shake off those winter blues by turning on the tunes, cranking it up loud, and getting your groove on. Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played. The Darling Dahlias and the Red Hot Pokerby Susan Wittig Albert

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Awaken your inner child and try catching a snowflake on your tongue! Or have fun plopping yourself right into the snow. Read a book with snow on the cover. Noel Streetby Richard Paul Evans

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Get creative and make a wreath with pine cones and evergreens to hang on your front door. Read a book with a door on the cover.
Little Bookshop of Murderby Maggie Blackburn


❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Getting out into the fresh air will lift your spirits, even in the cold weather. Sailing down a snowy hill is the perfect blend of exciting and terrifying. Or grab your boots, bundle up and take a walk in the woods. Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's). No Parm No Foul
by Linda Reilly


❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
The Polar Bear Plunge is an event where you submerge your entire body into a chilling water, typically to raise money for a charitable organization. Read a book with a body of water on the cover. The Soulmateby Sally Hepworth

❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
It is surprisingly rewarding to be able to purge some clothes, plus as a bonus, you can donate or consign them. Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.Naturally Tanby Tan France by Isabella Alan

❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Write a thank you note to show your appreciation for a job well done. Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is. (took them coffee & cookies) Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab a comfy blanket and cozy up with a good book. Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)
Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny by Brian Kilmeade


❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Reading a good book by the fire or enjoying the aroma of a scented candle soothes your mood and makes your home spell wonderful. Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.
The London Séance Societyby Sarah Penner


❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
You’re indoors and it’s cold outside. Make the hours slip by completing a jigsaw puzzle or solving brainteasers. Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
Silent Partnerby Jonathan Kellerman

❄Visit a Museum
If it's safe enough in your area to visit public spaces, take a trip to a local museum. Or visit museums online all over the world! They make perfect indoor playgrounds for inquisitive minds. Read a book with a scene in a museum, theater, or at a concert OR with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).
The Darling Dahlias And The Voodoo Lilyby Susan Wittig Albert

❄Volunteer / Give Back
Giving back can make you feel good about your own life and put your circumstances in perspective. Donate warm gloves, socks or jackets to a homeless shelter. Donate to a food bank. Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization. Spare by Prince Harry

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day. So stir up one of your favorites and enjoy it with some crusty bread. Read a book set during winter and/or in a cold climate.
A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy


❄Watch a Sports Game
Get your adrenaline pumping by watching a sports game. Read a book that is fast-paced OR that held you in suspense OR kept you guessing.A Gathering of Secretsby Linda Castillo

❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most loved dishes in the winter season. Now is the time to perfect your recipe. What's your flavor - hot, spicy, sweet, robust, meaty? Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months. Living Well in a Down Economy For Dummies by Tracy L. Barr

Is there a date that you have to finish this challenge by?

Viki wrote: "Is there a date that you have to finish this challenge by?"

No The challenge is open-ended. You may set a personal goal if you like.

Just realized I never posted FINISHED

Rules:
Do as few or as many as you'd like.
15 is my goal 15/15

One task per book.
Must be at least 125 pp.
Post covers when the task requires it.
Duration: 3 months from start . 4/1/2021 - 6/30/2021
Tasks:

❄Drink Hot Cocoa or Mulled Apple Cider
Read a book with a hot beverage on the cover.

❄Bake a Batch of Cookies
Read a book where the MC bakes.
Closely Harbored Secrets by Bree Baker 5/31/2021
❄Have a Pajama Day
Read a book where the MC takes a break. (ex: enjoys a spa day, leaves for a weekend getaway, takes a vacation, goes on a retreat)
Five on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton 4/27/2021
❄Spruce Up Your Space
Read a home improvement or interior decorating themed book.
Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane Kelly 04/14/2021
❄Stick to an Indoor Exercise Routine.
Read a book where a primary character exercises. (ex: jogs, swims, yoga, aerobics)

❄Watch a Movie Marathon / Binge Watch a TV Series
Read a book that was made into a movie or tv show. (Can be any book in the series.)

❄Have a Game Night
Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
Moon Signs by Helen Haught Fanick 4/13/2021
❄Buy Yourself a Treat
Read the next book in a favorite series or a book by a favorite author.
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich 6/11/2021
❄Try a New Recipe
Read a culinary themed mystery.
Kale to the Queen by Nell Hampton 4/9/2021
❄Dance It Out
Read a book with a scene where the MC dances and/or where music is played.

❄Catch a Snowflake on Your Tongue / Make a Snow Angel
Read a book with snow on the cover.

❄Make a Winter Wreath for Your Front Door
Read a book with a door on the cover.
by Debbie Macomber 5/17/2021
❄Go Sledding or Take a Hike
Read a book where the MC walks somewhere (to the store, library, work, friend's).

❄Do the Polar Bear Plunge
Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
by Dianne Harman 5/20/2021
❄Clean Out & Organize Your Closet
Read a book with a clothing or fashion theme.

❄Knit a Scarf or Crochet a Hat
Read a book with a craft theme and/or where the MC crafts.
Glue, Baby, Gone by Joanna Campbell Slan 5/14/2021
❄Write a Thank You Note to Someone Who Deserves It
Read a book where the MC thanks someone or shows her/his appreciation to another. Tell us what it is.

❄Find Your Favorite Tea
Read a book with the letters T-E-A in the title. (Letters do not have to be in order. Series name not included.)
Drowning the Daffodils by Cindy Bell 4/30/2021
❄Read by the Fire or Light a Candle
Read a book with a fire, flame or candle on the cover.
by Robyn Neeley 6/18/2021
❄Put Together a Jigsaw Puzzle / Solve Brainteasers
Read a book that puzzled you, i.e., where you DID NOT guess the perpetrator.
A Melted Morsel of Murder by Patti Benning 6/4/2021
❄Visit a Museum
Read a book with a primary character in the fine arts (ex: artist, musician, novelist).
Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon 6/20/2021
❄Volunteer / Give Back
Read a book where a primary character volunteers his/her time or donates to a charity or community organization.

❄Make Homemade Soup / Bake a Loaf of Bread
Read a book set during winter.
Gingerbread Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke 4/11/2021
❄Watch a Sports Game
Read a book that is fast-paced OR that held you in suspense OR kept you guessing.
Storiebook Charm by Melissa Bourbon 4/7/2021
❄Perfect Your Chili Recipe
Read a hot new release - a book published within the last 6 months.

Genevieve wrote: "Just realized I never posted FINISHED

Rules:
Do as few or as many as you'd like.
15 is my goal 15/15..."

Congratulations Genevieve!

Nell wrote: "Genevieve wrote: "Just realized I never posted FINISHED

Rules:
Do as few or as many as you'd like.
15 is my goal 15/15..."

Congratulations Genevieve!"

Thanks