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February 2022 Mini Challenges

1/2/22 - 28/2/22
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1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title.






Duration: 1/2/22 - 28/2/22
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1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book in which someone is poisoned, or a book with “poison” in the title.






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1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).
Thread End by Amanda Lee 2 February; 4 1/2☆

2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Partners in Lime by Bree Baker 6 February; 5☆

3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.
a girl and a boy get lost in a storm- Surviving the Storm by P.A. DePaul 8 February; 5☆

4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.
Death of a Red-Hot Rancher by Mimi Granger 11 February; 4 1/2☆

5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title.
Pekoe Most Poison by Laura Childs 14 February; 5☆


2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which someone is lost.
Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries by Tonya Kappes 2/6/2022
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison.
Trick Roller by Cordelia Kingsbridge 2/3/2022

1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).......2/14/2022
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover......Blossoms, BBQ, & Blackmail....2/12/2022
3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.....A Lost Claus....2/11/2022
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.....Kathleen Catches a Killer.....2/5/2022
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title......A Fine Point of Murder: A Valentine's Cozy Mystery.....2/9/2022






1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint). Died in the Wool by Peggy Ehrhart
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title. The Frangipani Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title. Be My Ghost by Carol J Perry

National Embroidery Month: Murder, She Knit
Feed the Birds Day: Anchors Aweigh
National Lost Penny Day: Death on the Night of Lost Lizards
Valentine’s Day: Death of a Red-Hot Rancher
National Almond Day: Poisoned Prose







In the first post Heather has put down 5 challenges and all you have to do is find a book that fits what she wants - example red cover or red in the title and then read that book in February. Some people pick out their books ahead of time and others will pick them out as they go. All in fun and do as many as you want.

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February 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!
🍀1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint). Crochet and Cauldrons - Nancy Warren 03/03/22

💖2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover. Jingle all the Slay - Dakota Cassidy 02/09/22

💖3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something is lost. A Death Long Overdue - Eva Gates 02/19/22

💖4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover. A Batter of Life and Death - Ellie Alexander 02/25/22

💖5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison. Murder Most Fowl - Donna Andrews 02/15/22


✔1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).
Murder, She Knit by Peggy Ehrhart 2/13/22
✔2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Hearts, Keys, and Puppetry by Neil Gaiman 2/23/22

✔3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga 2/11/22
✔4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.
[b/ook:The Redbreast|465226] by Jo Nesbø 2/22/22
✔5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title.
Untimely Death by Elizabeth J. Duncan 2/21/22






In the first post Heather has put down 5 challenges and all you have t..."
Thank you so much Linda :)

Glad to help. I may have participated in a few of these.

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1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).
Knitting-A Dark and Snowy Night Sally Goldenbaum 9/22/22
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.
Della had to search to find the object she'd been given as an inheritance-Della’s inheritance had to be searched for Trouble Brewing Heather Day Gilbert 2/4/22
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.

5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title.
Creme Brulee Slay CeeCee James 2/10/22

Updated: Feb. 24
Progress: 5/5
💟1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).

💟2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

💟3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.

💟4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.

💟5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title.


February 2022
1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts.

2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.

4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.

5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title.


1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint). Knot on Your Life
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title. Hot Dog (Dox the Dachshund)
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.

5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title. Poisoned Prose

FEBRUARY 2022 MINI CHALLENGE:
1. Read a book that features needle crafts. Spinning in Her Grave by Molly MacRae
2. Read a book with a bird on the cover. The Woodpecker Always Pecks Twice by J.R. Ripley
3. Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with "lost" in the title. Stiff Competition by Annelise Ryan
4. Read a book with a red cover. Dead Suite by Wendy Roberts
5. Read a book in which someone is poisoned. Murder in the Bayou Boneyard Finished 2/4/22






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1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title. Whistling Past the Graveyard 02/23/2022
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title. Cursed 02/27/2022
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title. Pumpkin Spice Peril 02/22/2022



February Challenge
Duration: Feb, 1 - Feb, 28
Done
1.- February is National Embroidery Month: Murder, She Knit by Peggy Ehrhart (18/02/2022 - ★★★★)
2.- Feed the Birds Day: Poisoned Pen by Zenina Masters (27/02/2022 - ★★★★)
3.- National Lost Penny Day: Lost Roar by Zenina Masters (02/02/2022 - ★★★★)
4.- Valentine’s Day: Running Red by Viola Grace (27/02/2022 - ★★★★☆)
5.- National Almond Day: The Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick (06/02/2022 - ★★★★)
Duration: Feb, 1 - Feb, 28
Done
1.- February is National Embroidery Month: Murder, She Knit by Peggy Ehrhart (18/02/2022 - ★★★★)
2.- Feed the Birds Day: Poisoned Pen by Zenina Masters (27/02/2022 - ★★★★)
3.- National Lost Penny Day: Lost Roar by Zenina Masters (02/02/2022 - ★★★★)
4.- Valentine’s Day: Running Red by Viola Grace (27/02/2022 - ★★★★☆)
5.- National Almond Day: The Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick (06/02/2022 - ★★★★)






1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).
Hooked on Murder EB/AB
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
The Rhyme of the Magpie: A Birds of a Feather Mystery EB/AB
3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.
Little Girl Lost (Georgiana Germaine Book 1) EB
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.
A Dead Red Cadillac The Dead Red Mystery Series, Book 1 EB
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title.
The Poison in All of Us: A 1918 Cozy Mystery EB

5/5 DONE
1. February is National Embroidery Month: features needle crafts -- knitting and crochet
Ribbing and Runes Nancy Warren 2/10
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: bird on cover - chicken Vikki Walton 2/4

3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: with “lost” in the title Paradise Lost Zanna Mackenzie 2/16
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: “red” in title Death of a Red-Hot Rancher Mimi Granger 2/13
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: features poison - Family Secrets Shawn McGuire 2/3

Murder, She Knit 02.08.22
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.
Her Last Flight 02.07.22 (MC is looking for someone she lost)
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title.
Broomsticks and Burials 02.11.22


✔ 2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.

✔ 3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.

✔ 4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.

✔ 5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title.


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1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
3. something or someone is lost - with dementia, so much is lost
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title
5. features poison - Fidelia's mother was poisoned






1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title. READING - rereading Lord of the Flies
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title. DONE - read Delicious and Suspicious, the main murder/mystery was a poisoning

February 2022 Challenge
Duration: 1/2/22 - 28/2/22
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1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book in which someone is poisoned, or a book with “poison” in the title.






February Mini Challenge
1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).
Thread End by Amanda Lee 2 February; 4 1/2☆

2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Partners in Lime by Bree Baker 6 February; 5☆

3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.
a girl and a boy get lost in a storm- Surviving the Storm by P.A. DePaul 8 February; 5☆

4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.
Death of a Red-Hot Rancher by Mimi Granger 11 February; 4 1/2☆

5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title.
Pekoe Most Poison by Laura Childs 14 February; 5☆


5/5 DONE
1. February is National Embroidery Month: features needle crafts -- knitting and crochet
Ribbing and Runes Nancy Warren 2/10
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: bird on cover - chicken Vikki Walton 2/4

3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: with “lost” in the title Paradise Lost Zanna Mackenzie 2/16
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: “red” in title Death of a Red-Hot Rancher Mimi Granger 2/13
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: features poison - Family Secrets Shawn McGuire 2/3
Finished my last book before bed last night.
1. Needlecrafts: Murder, She Knit by Peggy Ehrhart
2. Bird on the cover: The Rhyme of the Magpie by Marty Wingate
3. Lost: Treasures Lost, Treasures Found by Nora Roberts
4. Red cover/red title: Letters to Juliet: Celebrating Shakespeare's Greatest Heroine, the Magical City of Verona, and the Power of Love by Lise Friedman
5. Poison: Buffalo West Wing by Julie Hyzy
1. Needlecrafts: Murder, She Knit by Peggy Ehrhart
2. Bird on the cover: The Rhyme of the Magpie by Marty Wingate
3. Lost: Treasures Lost, Treasures Found by Nora Roberts
4. Red cover/red title: Letters to Juliet: Celebrating Shakespeare's Greatest Heroine, the Magical City of Verona, and the Power of Love by Lise Friedman
5. Poison: Buffalo West Wing by Julie Hyzy






1. Read a book that features needlecrafts: Cast On Kill Off - Maggie Sefton
2. Read a book with a bird on the cover: Books Of A Feather - Kate
Carlisle
3. Read a book in which something or someone is lost or a book with "lost" in the title: A Storm Too Soon - Michael J. Tougias
4. Read a book with a red cover or "red" in the title: The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry
5. Cyanide is suppose to smell like almonds. REad a book that features poison or a book with "poison" in the title:
Books mentioned in this topic
A Dark and Snowy Night (other topics)Pumpkin Spice Peril (other topics)
Cursed (other topics)
Whistling Past the Graveyard (other topics)
Under Lock & Skeleton Key (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Sally Goldenbaum (other topics)Gigi Pandian (other topics)
Nancy Warren (other topics)
Ellie Alexander (other topics)
Viola Grace (other topics)
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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!
1. February is National Embroidery Month: Read a book that features needle crafts (e.g.: crewel, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, Hardanger, knitting, needlepoint).
2. February 3 is Feed the Birds Day: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
3. February 12 is National Lost Penny Day: Read a book in which something or someone is lost, or a book with “lost” in the title.
4. February 14 is Valentine’s Day: Read a book with a red cover or “red” in the title.
5. February 16 is National Almond Day: Cyanide is supposed to smell like almonds. Read a book that features poison, or a book with “poison” in the title.
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