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January 2022 MINI CHALLENGES


RULES

** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.

** A book can be used only once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).

** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.

** Do as many as you are able and have fun!


The start of a new year is steeped in tradition and superstition. This month’s challenges come from some of these.


1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.

2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.

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Happy holidays! I’m posting this a bit earlier than usual, as my gift to all you treasure hunters. 🎁

Thanks, Heather! Merry Christmas!

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
A Fatal New Year 01/01

2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.
The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax 01/06

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.
Murder in White Lace 01/07

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.
Death by Bagpipes 01/12

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.
Murder in the Storybook Cottage 01/05

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
Freaky Days by Amanda M. Lee

2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.
Murder at Bray Manor by Lee Strauss

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title. Retirement Can Be Murder: Every Wife Has a Story by Susan Santangelo

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.
The Joy and Light Bus Company by Alexander McCall Smith

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title. Murder in an Irish Bookshop by Carlene O'Connor

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I'm in :-)

Target: 5 books
Read: 5/5

✔ 1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
La fortuna aiuta il morto. Un caso per Pentecost e Parker


✔ 2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.
La prigione della fede: Scientology a Hollywood


✔ 3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.
L'anima buona del Sezuan: Parabola scenica


✔ 4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.
Agatha Raisin: Campane a morto


✔ 5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.
La seconda sposa

January 2022 Mini Challenge

✔1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
Murder by the Book by Lauren Elliott 1/5/22

✔2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart 1/4/22 - sun


✔3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander 1/25/22


✔4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.
Sealed with a Kill by Lucy Lawrence 1/6/22 - dog


✔5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie 1/3/22

January 2022 Mini Challenge

5/5 done

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: 1st book in a new-to-you series (Coven Daughters #1) Hex, Love, and Rock & Roll Kat Turner 1/2
2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: something round on cover --medallion, coin, magnifying glass lens Ruby Red Herring Tracy Gardner 1/7

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: white cover Steven Johnson 1/5

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn -- thundering hoofbeats John Flanagan 1/2

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: door on cover Cold Brew Corpse Tara Lush 1/9

In! :). Finished 01/23/22

1. Read the first book in a new-to-you series. Magical Midlife Madness (Leveling Up)
2. Read a book with something round on the cover.
3. Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.
4. Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn. (tornado)
5. Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.

Merry Christmas Heather. Thanks for all you do for us. I'll be back later with my books.

January 2022 Challenge
Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
5/5

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.

Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly 4.5★s 22/1/22

2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.

The Mystery of Albert E. Finch by Callie Hutton 5★s 12/1/22 a plate

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.

White Fang by Jack London 4★s 17/1/22

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.

Crimes and Covers by Amanda Flower 4★s 11/1/22 Both Faulkner the crow and Emerson the tuxedo cat made much noise throughout the book!

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.

Anything Could Happen by Lucy Diamond 3★s 18/1/22

I am in

1. Read the first book in a new-to-you series: Lady Takes The Case - Eliza Casey

2. REad a book with something round on the cover: Glazed Murder - Jessica Beck (doughnut)

3. Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 Percent), or with the word "white" in the title: The Tower, The Zoo, and the Tortoise - Julia Stewart

4. Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums fireworks or a horn: Black Thunder - Aimee and David Thurlo. This was a hard one. I hope it works

5. Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it's open) or the word "door" in the title: Dead in the Doorway - Diane Kelly
I definitely think this was a good choice.

January 2022 Mini Challenge

5/5

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
A Side of Murder by Amy Pershing 9 January; 5☆


2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.
Devonshire Scream by Laura Childs 2 January; 4 1/2☆


3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.
The Coloring Crook by Krista Davis 5 January; 5☆


4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.
gun (in Italy there is always some idiot who shoots in the air to celebrate the new year ...)- Last Call by Allyson K. Abbott 14 January; 5☆


5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.
Can't Judge a Book By Its Murder by Amy Lillard 19 January; 4☆

January 2022 Mini Challenge

1. Read the first book in a new-to-you series. Death of a Red-Hot Rancherby Mimi Granger

2. Read a book with something round on the cover. Spinning in Her Grave by Molly MacRae

3. Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent). Buried In Books by Kate Carlisle

4. Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn. One Fete in the Grave by Vickie Fee

5. Read a book that has a door on the cover. Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron (door on the house in the back)

Thank you, Heather. Happy Holidays! 🎅🏽🎄

January 2022 mini challenge

Updated: Jan. 18
Progress: 5/5

⛄ 1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
Iced in Paradise by Naomi Hirahara - Jan. 4

⛄ 2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.
The Spider Sapphire Mystery by Carolyn Keene - Jan. 3

⛄ 3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.
A Cup of Holiday Fear by Ellie Alexander - Jan. 5

⛄ 4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.
Balloons, Allies & Dead Guys by Jennifer Fischetto - balloons make a LOUD noise when popped - Jan. 18

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.
Murder At The Bake Sale by Lee Hollis - Jan. 8

January picks - I almost went with a book with goats on the cover for my noise book but opted to go more traditional.

January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Do or Diner

Eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Silence of the Jams

Good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: The Labours Of Hercules

Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Cinco De Murder

Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Basket Case

Linda wrote: "January picks - I almost went with a book with goats on the cover for my noise book but opted to go more traditional.

January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: [book:Do or ..."

🤣 They can be noisy!

January mini challenge
5 / 5 complete

✔ 1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.


✔ 2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.


✔ 3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.


✔ 4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.


✔ 5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title

January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.....Pride, Prejudice, and Peril.....1/11/2022

2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.....The Candy Cane Cupcake Killer......1/5/2022

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title......Tiffin & Tragedy.......1/22/2022

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn......A Filmsy Excuse......1/22/2022

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title......Some Hauntings Never Go Out of Fashion: Book 8....1/15/2022

January 2022 MINI CHALLENGES

The start of a new year is steeped in tradition and superstition. This month’s challenges come from some of these.

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
Out Of Print by Isabella Bassett 1/8/2022

2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.
by Lilian Jackson Braun 1/2/2022

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn. Ducks
Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey 1/10/2022

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.
by Lois Greiman 1/2/2022

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series. , 01/19/2022

2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.

Thank you! Happy New Year! As a goal this year, I'm going to try to resume the monthly challenges (something I've lost due to pandemic and teleworking)

Jan 1 - Jan 31

(5 / 5)

1.- January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: New Shifter in Town by Meg Knight (17/01/2022 - ★★★)
2.- Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston (05/01/2022 - ★★★★★)
3.- It is good luck to wear white on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day; symbolizing peace in the coming year: White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz (02/01/2022 - ★★★★)
4.- Making noise at midnight on New Year's Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Rockets' Dead Glare by Lynn Cahoon (21/01/2022 - ★★★★)
5.- Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after; in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: A Glimmer of a Clue by Daryl Wood Gerber (15/01/2022 - ★★★★)

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
Dire Threads 01.03.22

2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.
01.05.22

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.
01.06.22

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.
01.10.22

Sounds fun! New to the group & excited to start some challenges :)

Target: 5 books
Final Total: 4/5 - completed Feb. 1

1. ✔️Read the first book in a new-to-you series.


2. ✔️Read a book with something round on the cover.


3. Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.


4. ✔️Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.


5. ✔️ Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title (open cage door on this one)

January 2022 mini challenge

Updated:
Progress: 0/5
(I picked all new to me books and series)

January 2022 Mini Challenges
5/5

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
A Dashie Discovery M.Alfano 1/1/22

2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.
Wedding cake- Lynn Cahoon 1/4/22

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.
Linnea West 3/5/22

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.
M.Alfano 1/3/22 LOL if anyone’s ever been around three small yapping dogs, they can make more noise than bells, drums, fireworks or horns combined. ;)

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover(bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.
It's closed- Laura Scott 1/12/22

January 2022 MINI CHALLENGES

3/5
After expired: 4/5

☃️1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series. Books Can Be Deceiving - Jenn McKinlay 01/02/22


☃️2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover. Kneaded to Death - Winnie Archer 01/07/22 - Bistro Table Top


3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.

💖4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn. Up to No Gouda - Linda Reilly 02/28/22 DOG (my dogs are very noisy, especially on New Year’s Eve 😂)


☃️5. Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title. - Read and Buried - Eva Gates 01/23/22

january book challenge

- [x] read a book from a new-to-you-series - anna and the french kiss (stephanie perkins)
- [ ] read a book with something round on the cover - the holiday swap (maggie knox)
- [ ] read a book w/ a white cover or the word white in the title - why i’m no longer talking to white people about race (reni eddo-lodge)
- [ ] read a book w/ smth that makes noise on the cover (drums, bells, etc.) - fireworks (katie contugo)
- [ ] read a book that has a door on the cover or in the title - my life next door (huntly fitzpatrick)

January 2022 Mini Challenge

5/5 done

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: 1st book in a new-to-you series (Coven Daughters #1) Hex, Love, and Rock & Roll Kat Turner 1/2
2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: something round on cover --medallion, coin, magnifying glass lens Ruby Red Herring Tracy Gardner 1/7

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: white cover Steven Johnson 1/5

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn -- thundering hoofbeats John Flanagan 1/2

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: door on cover Cold Brew Corpse Tara Lush 1/9

Awesome job, Jonquil. Congrats!

Well done Jonquil!

Wow, Jonquil, you go!

Congrats, Jonquil!

I'm done for January! See message 3!

Congrats, Meg!

Congrats, Meg and Jonquil!

Thank you!

I finished the monthly challenge today. It was fun! See message #12.

Congrats, Julesy!

Just finished...

January 2022 Mini Challenge

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.
A Side of Murder by Amy Pershing 9 January; 5☆


2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.
Devonshire Scream by Laura Childs 2 January; 4 1/2☆


3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.
The Coloring Crook by Krista Davis 5 January; 5☆


4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.
gun (in Italy there is always some idiot who shoots in the air to celebrate the new year ...)- Last Call by Allyson K. Abbott 14 January; 5☆


5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.
Can't Judge a Book By Its Murder by Amy Lillard 19 January; 4☆

Excellent work, Julesy and Patrizia! 🌟

Congrats, Patrizia!

2. Read a book with something round on the cover
I read Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne

Finished :)

January 2022 Challenge
Duration: 1/1/22 - 31/1/22
5/5

1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series.

Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly 4.5★s 22/1/22

2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover.

The Mystery of Albert E. Finch by Callie Hutton 5★s 12/1/22 a plate

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title.

White Fang by Jack London 4★s 17/1/22

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn.

Crimes and Covers by Amanda Flower 4★s 11/1/22 Both Faulkner the crow and Emerson the tuxedo cat made much noise throughout the book!

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title.

Anything Could Happen by Lucy Diamond 3★s 18/1/22

Congrats, Brenda!

Thanks Heather :)

Congrats, Brenda!

Thanks Marisa 😊

Finished this afternoon! 😁


1. January is named for Janus, Roman god of gateways and beginnings: Read the first book in a new-to-you series. On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle

2. Many cultures believe that eating something round (such as a bagel or donut) on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day will bring good fortune: Read a book with something round on the cover. They Came to Baghdad by Agatha Christie (full moon)

3. It is good luck to wear white on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, symbolizing peace in the coming year: Read a book with a white cover (at least 50 percent), or with the word “white” in the title. Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

4. Making noise at midnight on New Year’s Eve is believed to scare away evil spirits: Read a book with something on the cover that makes noise, such as bells, drums, fireworks, or a horn. Kernel of Truth by Kristi Abbott (dog and popcorn machine)

5. Another tradition says you should open doors and windows a few minutes before midnight on New Year’s Eve until a few minutes after, in order to let out negative energy and welcome in positive energy: Read a book that has a door on the cover (bonus if it’s open) or the word “door” in the title. Dead in the Doorway by Diane Kelly

Congratulations to Meg, Patrizia, Brenda, Heather! Great job.

Well done Heather!!