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message 1: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (last edited Feb 22, 2023 08:11AM) (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27497 comments Mod
MARCH 2023 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. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.

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message 2: by Alice (last edited Mar 23, 2023 08:40AM) (new)

Alice | 3832 comments Alice's spot

1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years. Charity's Burden by Edith Maxwell

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies. In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title. Death on the Green by Catie Murphy

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
An Unjust Judge by Cora Harrison


message 3: by JennH (last edited Mar 19, 2023 01:05PM) (new)

JennH | 1048 comments March 2023 Mini Challenge

✔1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).
A Stitch in Crime by Betty Hechtman 3/10/23

✔2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.
Falling Together by Marisa de los Santos 3/9/23 - TBR 1/31/16

✔3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Death Overdue by Allison Brook 3/1/23
Death Overdue (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #1) by Allison Brook

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.

✔5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
The Venice Sketchbook by Rhys Bowen 3/19/23

Death Overdue (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #1) by Allison Brook A Stitch in Crime (Crochet Mystery, #4) by Betty Hechtman Falling Together by Marisa de los Santos The Venice Sketchbook by Rhys Bowen


message 4: by Meg (last edited Mar 16, 2023 01:43PM) (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments CM Mini
March 2023

1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).
Shards of Murder (A Webb's Glass Shop Mystery, #2) by Cheryl Hollon Shards of Murder 03/16

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.
Divas, Diamonds & Death (Danger Cove #15, Pet Sitter #2) by Elizabeth Ashby Divas, Diamonds & Death

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Sinister Snickerdoodles (Danger Cove #12, Bakery #2) by Janel Gradowski Sinister Snickerdoodles 03/10

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
Something Fresh (Blandings Castle, #1) by P.G. Wodehouse Something Fresh 03/08

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
Murder on an Irish Farm (Irish Village Mystery, #8) by Carlene O'Connor Murder on an Irish Farm 03/04


message 5: by Brenda (last edited Mar 12, 2023 12:47AM) (new)

Brenda | 5037 comments March 2023 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/3/23
5/5


1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.)
A Village Fete Murder (Julia Bird Mysteries #3) by Katie Gayle A Village Fete Murder by Katie Gayle 5s 2/3/23

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least ten years.
Blood Orchids (Paradise Crime Mysteries, #1) by Toby Neal Blood Orchids by Toby Neal 5s 5/3/23 2011

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Death on Deck (Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, #13) by Verity Bright Death on Deck by Verity Bright 5s 9/3/23

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
A Stranger in Featherwood Falls (Featherwood Falls #1) by Heather Reyburn A Stranger in Featherwood Falls by Heather Reyburn 5s 11/3/23

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
Bellevue by Alison Booth Bellevue by Alison Booth 5s 10/3/23


message 6: by Catsalive (last edited Mar 18, 2023 04:45AM) (new)

Catsalive | 74 comments March Mini
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1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).
Aunt Dimity and the Duke by Nancy Atherton 15/3 3.5★

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 1/3 4★

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
The Cake Maker’s Wish by Josephine Moon 18/3 3.5★

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
The Doctor's Gift by Fiona McArthur 6/3 3.5★

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan 4/3 4★

Aunt Dimity and the Duke (Aunt Dimity Mystery, #2) by Nancy Atherton The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next, #1) by Jasper Fforde The Cake Maker’s Wish by Josephine Moon The Doctor's Gift by Fiona McArthur Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan


message 7: by Julesy (last edited Mar 18, 2023 12:06PM) (new)

Julesy | 1411 comments March 2023 mini challenge

Update: Mar. 18
Progress: 5/5 COMPLETED

🍀1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).
Kit Learns a Lesson: A School Story by Valerie Tripp - Mar. 6

🍀2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.
The Haunted Bridge (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #15) by Carolyn Keene The Haunted Bridge by Carolyn Keene - Mar. 18

🍀3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee - MC always has cookies during her tea parties - Mar. 7

🍀4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
Truly Tyler by Terri Libenson Truly Tyler by Terri Libenson - Mar. 17

🍀5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
My Last Summer with Cass by Mark Crilley My Last Summer with Cass by Mark Crilley - Mar. 1


message 8: by Phrynne (last edited Mar 20, 2023 12:31AM) (new)

Phrynne | 624 comments MARCH 2023 MINI CHALLENGE
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1. Read a book that features some sort of craft (sewing).
Seams Deadly (A Measure Twice Sewing Mystery, #1) by Maggie Bailey Seams Deadly by Maggie Bailey

2. Read a book you have owned for at least five years.
Resurrection Men (Inspector Rebus, #13) by Ian Rankin Resurrection Men by Ian Rankin 5 stars

3. Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
How the Murder Crumbles (Cookie Shop Mystery, #1) by Debra Sennefelder How the Murder Crumbles by Debra Sennefelder

4. Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent)
A Flicker of a Doubt (A Fairy Garden Mystery, #4) by Daryl Wood Gerber A Flicker of a Doubt by Daryl Wood Gerber 4 stars

5. Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
A Midsummer Night's Scheme (Bookbinding Mystery, #2) by Harper Kincaid A Midsummer Night's Scheme by Harper Kincaid 3 stars


message 9: by Patrizia (last edited Mar 18, 2023 03:26AM) (new)

Patrizia | 329 comments March Mini Challenge

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1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).
A Quilt of a Different Color by Arlene Sachitano 4 March; 4☆
A Quilt of a Different Color (A Harriet Truman/Loose Threads Mystery Book 13) by Arlene Sachitano

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.
Murder on the Hoof by Kathryn O'Sullivan 13 March; 4☆
Murder on the Hoof (Colleen McCabe, #2) by Kathryn O'Sullivan

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Leave No Scone Unturned by Denise Swanson 16 March; 4☆
Leave No Scone Unturned (Chef-to-Go Mystery, #2) by Denise Swanson

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
Murder in an Irish Bookshop by Carlene O'Connor 8 March; 4 1/2☆
Murder in an Irish Bookshop (Irish Village Mystery, #7) by Carlene O'Connor

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
Murder at Crossways by Alyssa Maxwell 2 March; 4 1/2☆
Murder at Crossways (Gilded Newport Mysteries #7) by Alyssa Maxwell


message 10: by Mary (Biblophile) (last edited Mar 21, 2023 05:53AM) (new)

Mary  (Biblophile) | 4610 comments March Mini Challenge
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1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).....A Stitch to Die For.....3/10/2023

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.....Death By Haunting...3/21/2023

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies....Teatime Pastries and Punishments....3/16/2023

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.....Irish Coffee Murder....3/7/2023

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.....Three Can Keep a Secret....3/4/2023


A Stitch to Die For (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery #5) by Lois Winston Teatime Pastries and Punishments (Teatime Classic Whodunit Cozy Mystery Book 1) by Leighann Dobbs Death By Haunting (Josiah Reynolds Mystery #7) by Abigail Keam Irish Coffee Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #28.5) by Leslie Meier Three Can Keep a Secret (Greer Hogan Mystery #3) by M.E. Hilliard


message 11: by Becky (new)

Becky | 287 comments 1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.


message 12: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) In!

1. Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).
2. Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.
3. Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
4.Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
5. Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.


message 13: by Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (last edited Apr 10, 2023 12:53PM) (new)

Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 217 comments 1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned
Death in a Budapest Butterfly by Julia Buckley...03/03

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title. Forests, Fishing & Forgery (Camper & Criminals, #3) by Tonya Kappes by Tonya Kappes 04/10/2023

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover. Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts by Tonya Kappes


message 14: by nightowl99 (last edited Mar 12, 2023 08:37PM) (new)

nightowl99 MARCH 2023 Mini Challenge

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1. Read a book that features some sort of craft.
A Strand of Murder (Homespun Crochet Cozy Mysteries Book 2) by Patti Benning
A Strand of Murder

2. Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.
The Matchmakers by Debbie Macomber
The Matchmakers

3. Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Murder Over Macaroons (Christmas Cookies) by Kay Harris
Murder Over Macaroons

4.Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
Pall Bearers and Pepperoni (Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria #1) by Patti Benning
Pall Bearers and Pepperoni

5. Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.


message 15: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8978 comments Playing March a little more by ear than usual.

National Craft Month and National Quilting Day: A Murderous Glaze

Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.

National Oreo Cookie Day: Tastes Like Murder

St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.

Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.


A Murderous Glaze (Clay and Crime, #1) by Melissa Glazer Tastes Like Murder (Cookies & Chance Mystery, #1) by Catherine Bruns



message 16: by Jenny (last edited Mar 17, 2023 08:55PM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 93 comments MARCH 2023 MINI CHALLENGES



1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).

Knot a Game (Yarn Retreat Mystery, #9) by Betty Hechtman -- Knot a Game by Betty Hechtman

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.

Rosie’s Little Café on the Riviera by Jennifer Bohnet -- Rosie’s Little Café on the Riviera by Jennifer Bohnet

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.

Mint Cookie Murder (Merry Wrath Mysteries, #2) by Leslie Langtry -- Mint Cookie Murder by Leslie Langtry -- 3★ -- 15/03/2023

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.

Murder in the Lincoln White House by C.M. Gleason -- Murder in the Lincoln White House by C.M. Gleason -- 4★ -- 12/03/2023

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.

A Doomful of Sugar by Catherine Bruns -- A Doomful of Sugar by Catherine Bruns


message 17: by Rhonda (new)

Rhonda Lee Wunder | 621 comments I am in

1. Read a book that features some sort of craft:

2. Read a book you owned or has been oy your TBR list at least 5 years:

3. Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies:

4. Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or has green in the title:

5. Read a book that has an outdoor scene on the cover:


message 18: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 195 comments March 2023 Mini Challenge

1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover


message 19: by [deleted user] (last edited Mar 20, 2023 02:07AM) (new)

COMPLETED: 4/5

✔︎Features some sort of craft. Death of a Crafty Knitter. Knitting. 3/5.
✔︎You have owned. Death of a Dapper Snowman. 3/4.
3. Features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
✔︎Green in the title. The Green Trap. 3/13.
✔︎Outdoors scene on the cover. A Streetcar Named Murder. 3/20.

Death of a Crafty Knitter (Stormy Day Mystery #2) by Angela Pepper Death of a Dapper Snowman (Stormy Day Mystery #1) by Angela Pepper 3 The Green Trap by Ben Bova A Streetcar Named Murder (A New Orleans Mystery, #1) by T.G. Herren


message 20: by Paula (new)

Paula S (paula_s) | 104 comments March Mini Challenge
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1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).
Silent Knit, Deadly Knit
2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.
Ghostly Paws
3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Sharpe Cookie
4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
Victorian San Francisco Novellas
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
A Picture of Murder

Silent Knit, Deadly Knit (A Knit & Nibble Mystery, #4) by Peggy Ehrhart Ghostly Paws (Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery, #1) by Leighann Dobbs Sharpe Cookie (Maycroft Mystery Series Book 6) by Lisa B. Thomas Victorian San Francisco Novellas (A Victorian San Francisco Mystery, #4.5, 5.1, 5.2) by M. Louisa Locke A Picture of Murder (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #4) by T.E. Kinsey


message 21: by Jonquil (last edited Mar 18, 2023 06:34PM) (new)

Jonquil | 142 comments March 2023 Mini Challenge

1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: you have owned, AND has been on your TBR, at least five years = since 2016 Rip Tides Toby Neal 3/10

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: someone bakes cookies - chocolate macadamia loc 1352 A Half-Baked Murder Emily George 3/14

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: green cover Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House Stephanie Barron 3/1
Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House (Jane Austen Mysteries, #6) by Stephanie Barron
5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: outdoors scene on the cover Victoria Houston 3/16
Hidden in the Pines (Lew Ferris #2) by Victoria Houston


message 22: by Tari (last edited Mar 19, 2023 10:13AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 274 comments MARCH 2023 MINI CHALLENGES
March 1-31, 2023

3/5

1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Conjured Cookies Cindy Stark 3/19/23

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
A Case of Senior Scandals (Willow Cove Mysteries Book 2) by Lily Rose Lane Lily Rose Lane 3/2/23

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
Red Sky at Night, Murderer's Delight (Forecast for Murder Mysteries Book 2) by Lynda Brunelle Lynda Brunelle 3/6/23


message 23: by Helen (last edited Mar 14, 2023 03:56PM) (new)

Helen | 4 comments March 2023 Mini-Challenge

Mysteries only

1 out of 5

1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.

++3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Dog Eat Dog Laurien Berenson 3-14-23 (they eat cookies)

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.


message 24: by Meghana (last edited Mar 05, 2023 08:46PM) (new)

Meghana (meghana_r) | 46 comments March 2023 Mini Challenge

2/5

1. Read a book that features some sort of craft -
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 3/1/23 4★

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.

4. Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title - Normal People by Sally Rooney 3/5/23 4★

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.


message 25: by Trish (last edited Mar 15, 2023 11:53AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 420 comments I'll give it a go.

1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).

Murder, She Knit, Peggy Ehrhart - 15/03/23

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.

The Abbot's Gibbet, Michael Jecks - 06/03/23
Shelved on my To Read shelf on 24 April 2017

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.

Tastes Like Murder, Catherine Bruns - 03/03/23

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.

Silent Spring, Rachel Carson

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.

Hiding the Past, Nathan Dylan Goodwin - 02/03/23

1. Murder, She Knit (A Knit & Nibble Mystery, #1) by Peggy Ehrhart , 2. The Abbot's Gibbet (Knights Templar, #5) by Michael Jecks , 3. Tastes Like Murder (Cookies & Chance Mystery, #1) by Catherine Bruns , 4. xx, 5. Hiding the Past (The Forensic Genealogist #1) by Nathan Dylan Goodwin


message 26: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4144 comments Mod
Question about crafts: are coloring books fine? Just in case...


message 27: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27497 comments Mod
Marisa wrote: "Question about crafts: are coloring books fine? Just in case..."

Coloring books? How do you mean?


message 28: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5037 comments I think she means a book which has people using/buying etc colouring books Heather...


message 29: by Amber (last edited Mar 11, 2023 12:46PM) (new)

Amber (arboan) | 154 comments 1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).
Murder, Plain and Simple 03.02.23 (quilting)

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.
Better Homes and Corpses 03.07.23

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Banana Cream Pie Murder 03.08.23


4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
A is for Alibi (Kinsey Millhone, #1) by Sue Grafton 03.10.23

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
A Doomful of Sugar by Catherine Bruns 03.01.23


message 30: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth Sofia | 8 comments Elizabeth Sofia
March 2023 Mini Challenge
Duration: 3/1-31/23

1. Read a book that features some sort of craft:

2. Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR at least five years:

3. Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies:

4. Read a book with a green cover, or that has "green" in the title:

5. Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover:


message 31: by Rhonda (new)

Rhonda Lee Wunder | 621 comments 1. Read a book that features some sort of craft - Knitting Bones by Monica Ferris

2. Read a book you have owned or has been on your TBR list at least five years - Murder Out of Tune by Sara Woods

3. Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover or in which some bakes cookies

4. Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or has green in the title - The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

5. Read a book that has an outdoor scene on the cover - The Sting of Death by Rebecca Tope


message 32: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5037 comments Finished :)

March 2023 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/3/23 - 31/3/23
5/5


1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.)
A Village Fete Murder (Julia Bird Mysteries #3) by Katie Gayle A Village Fete Murder by Katie Gayle 5s 2/3/23

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least ten years.
Blood Orchids (Paradise Crime Mysteries, #1) by Toby Neal Blood Orchids by Toby Neal 5s 5/3/23 2011

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Death on Deck (Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery, #13) by Verity Bright Death on Deck by Verity Bright 5s 9/3/23

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
A Stranger in Featherwood Falls (Featherwood Falls #1) by Heather Reyburn A Stranger in Featherwood Falls by Heather Reyburn 5s 11/3/23

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
Bellevue by Alison Booth Bellevue by Alison Booth 5s 10/3/23


message 33: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments Congrats on the quick finish! And it looks like you hit the jackpot on 5* reads, very cool.


message 34: by Katherine (last edited Mar 19, 2023 02:44PM) (new)

Katherine Decker | 195 comments March 2023 Mini Challenge
Duration: 3/1/23 - 3/31/23

3/5 as of 3/19/23

1. March is National Craft Month & March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft- Dead Men Don't Lye: 3/11/23

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.

4. Mar 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title: They Come at Knight (Nena Knight #2) by Yasmin Angoe : 3/11/23

5. Mar 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover: Digging Up the Remains (A Garden Squad Mystery #3) by Julia Henry : 3/14/23


message 35: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5037 comments Meg wrote: "Congrats on the quick finish! And it looks like you hit the jackpot on 5* reads, very cool."

Thanks Meg :)


message 36: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments Finished in message #4!


message 37: by Patrizia (new)

Patrizia | 329 comments Done!

March Mini Challenge

1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).
A Quilt of a Different Color by Arlene Sachitano 4 March; 4☆
A Quilt of a Different Color (A Harriet Truman/Loose Threads Mystery Book 13) by Arlene Sachitano

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.
Murder on the Hoof by Kathryn O'Sullivan 13 March; 4☆
Murder on the Hoof (Colleen McCabe, #2) by Kathryn O'Sullivan

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
Leave No Scone Unturned by Denise Swanson 16 March; 4☆
Leave No Scone Unturned (Chef-to-Go Mystery, #2) by Denise Swanson

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
Murder in an Irish Bookshop by Carlene O'Connor 8 March; 4 1/2☆
Murder in an Irish Bookshop (Irish Village Mystery, #7) by Carlene O'Connor

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
Murder at Crossways by Alyssa Maxwell 2 March; 4 1/2☆
Murder at Crossways (Gilded Newport Mysteries #7) by Alyssa Maxwell


message 38: by Catsalive (new)

Catsalive | 74 comments Done

March Mini
5/5


1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).
Aunt Dimity and the Duke by Nancy Atherton 15/3 3.5★

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 1/3 4★

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
The Cake Maker’s Wish by Josephine Moon 18/3 3.5★

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.
The Doctor's Gift by Fiona McArthur 6/3 3.5★

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan 4/3 4★

Aunt Dimity and the Duke (Aunt Dimity Mystery, #2) by Nancy Atherton The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next, #1) by Jasper Fforde The Cake Maker’s Wish by Josephine Moon The Doctor's Gift by Fiona McArthur Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan


message 39: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27497 comments Mod
Congrats to those who have already finished!


message 40: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5037 comments Well done all finishers :)


message 41: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8978 comments Done!

National Craft Month and National Quilting Day: A Murderous Glaze 3/3/23

Old Stuff Day: Elementary, My Dear Watkins (Bought at Dayton library book sale 2012, added to TBR 4/21/12) 3/18/23

National Oreo Cookie Day: Tastes Like Murder 3/9/23

St. Patrick's Day: Forests, Fishing & Forgery 3/6/23

Take a Walk in the Park Day: Pleading the Fish 3/6/23


A Murderous Glaze (Clay and Crime, #1) by Melissa Glazer Elementary, My Dear Watkins (Smart Chick Mysteries #3) by Mindy Starns Clark Tastes Like Murder (Cookies & Chance Mystery, #1) by Catherine Bruns Forests, Fishing & Forgery (Camper & Criminals, #3) by Tonya Kappes Pleading the Fish (Seaside Café Mysteries, #7) by Bree Baker



message 42: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27497 comments Mod
Way to go, Linda!


Mary  (Biblophile) | 4610 comments Done


message 44: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne | 624 comments Finished.
MARCH 2023 MINI CHALLENGE
5/5

1. Read a book that features some sort of craft (sewing).
Seams Deadly (A Measure Twice Sewing Mystery, #1) by Maggie Bailey Seams Deadly by Maggie Bailey 3 stars

2. Read a book you have owned for at least five years.
Resurrection Men (Inspector Rebus, #13) by Ian Rankin Resurrection Men by Ian Rankin 5 stars

3. Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.
How the Murder Crumbles (Cookie Shop Mystery, #1) by Debra Sennefelder How the Murder Crumbles by Debra Sennefelder 4 stars

4. Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent)
A Flicker of a Doubt (A Fairy Garden Mystery, #4) by Daryl Wood Gerber A Flicker of a Doubt by Daryl Wood Gerber 4 stars

5. Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.
A Midsummer Night's Scheme (Bookbinding Mystery, #2) by Harper Kincaid A Midsummer Night's Scheme by Harper Kincaid 3 stars


message 45: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5037 comments Well done Phrynne!


message 47: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 274 comments Updated msg 22, made it in a month for once lol


message 48: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 93 comments Finished

MARCH 2023 MINI CHALLENGES



1. March is National Craft Month and March 18 National Quilting Day: Read a book that features some sort of craft (candle-making, card making, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, embroidery, glass, Hardanger, knitting, quilting, scrapbooking, sewing, etc.).

Knot a Game (Yarn Retreat Mystery, #9) by Betty Hechtman -- Knot a Game by Betty Hechtman -- 4★ -- 20/03/2023

2. March 2 is Old Stuff Day: Read a book you have owned, or that has been on your TBR, at least five years.

Rosie’s Little Café on the Riviera by Jennifer Bohnet -- Rosie’s Little Café on the Riviera by Jennifer Bohnet 4★ 21/03/2023

3. March 6 is National Oreo Cookie Day: Read a book that features cookies, has cookies on the cover, or in which someone bakes cookies.

Mint Cookie Murder (Merry Wrath Mysteries, #2) by Leslie Langtry -- Mint Cookie Murder by Leslie Langtry -- 3★ -- 15/03/2023

4. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day: Read a book with a green cover (at least 50 percent) or that has "green" in the title.

Murder in the Lincoln White House by C.M. Gleason -- Murder in the Lincoln White House by C.M. Gleason -- 4★ -- 12/03/2023

5. March 30 is Take a Walk in the Park Day: Read a book that has an outdoors scene on the cover.

A Doomful of Sugar by Catherine Bruns -- A Doomful of Sugar by Catherine Bruns -- 5★ -- 15/03/2023


message 49: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5037 comments Well done Jenny!


message 50: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8978 comments Congrats to all who finished their challenges!


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