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May 2023 Mini Challenge
May Mini ChallengeDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
5/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Murder at Home by Faith Martin4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
May 2023 mini challenge COMPLETEDUpdated: May 18
Progress: 5/5
💐1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Marshmallow & Jordan by Alina Chau - May 14🚂2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Murder at the Mine by Jamie L. Adams - ghost town in Grady, CA - May 18🤱🏼3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Hard Court by Mike Dawson - May 2🤰🏼4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
Borders by Thomas King - May 9 🌊5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Bad Egg by Josi Avari - set in Hawaii - May 2
CM mini - May 20231. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Delphiniums and Deception 05/152. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location ==> San Francisco
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers 05/183. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
No Vow Broken 05/024. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
Pearls Gone Wild, Diane Vallere 05/045. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Danger on the Atlantic 05/07
COMPLETED: 5/5
✔︎Flowers on the cover. Gardenias and a Grave Mistake. 5/20.
✔︎Set in a touristy location. Punch, Pastries, and Poison. Cape Cod. 5/12.
✔︎Features a mother. Gone Missing. Synopsis. 5/24.
✔︎That has either "purple" or "peace" in the title. Peace. Peace. 5/1.
✔︎Set near the sea/ocean. The Cove. Synopsis. 5/27.
✔︎Flowers on the cover. Gardenias and a Grave Mistake. 5/20.
✔︎Set in a touristy location. Punch, Pastries, and Poison. Cape Cod. 5/12.
✔︎Features a mother. Gone Missing. Synopsis. 5/24.
✔︎That has either "purple" or "peace" in the title. Peace. Peace. 5/1.
✔︎Set near the sea/ocean. The Cove. Synopsis. 5/27.
May 2023 mini challenge5/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Death in Irish Accents by Catie Murphy 2 May; 5☆
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Key West- Death in Four Courses by Lucy Burdette 9 May; 4 1/2☆
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Midnight Abduction: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 7 May; 5☆
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
Mocha, She Wrote by Ellie Alexander 14 May; 5☆
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
set in Jersey Shore- Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder by Tina Kashian 6 May; 4 1/2☆
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Boyfriend Goals by Riley Hart 5/28/2023
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean. Her house overlooks the harbor
Murder by the Book by Lauren Elliott 5/9/2023
May 2023 mini challenge5/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover...Death in Irish Accents.....5/19/2023
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.)...Covert in Cairo....5/5/2023
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).....Drop Dead Ornaments.....5/2/2023
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.....Basket Case: A Gray Whale Inn Novella.......5/14/2023
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean...A Sew Deadly Cruise.....5/18/2023
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
May picksGifts from the Garden Month, National Wildflower Week, Iris Day and Lilac Sunday: Death in Bloom
National Tourist Appreciation Day and National Tourism Day: Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder
Mother's Day: Death at a Premium
Wear Purple for Peace Day: Snuffed Out
National Maritime Day: Killer Takeout
In! Finished 5/271. Features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
2. Centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
(much of it is in Palm beach Florida)3. Features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
(The book concerns the murder of a young mother)4. Purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5. Set on or near the sea/ocean.
(coastal NC)
May Mini Challenge3/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
(NYC)
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Lovers Like Us [in progress]
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Done!5/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
5/11/2023
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
5/12/2023
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
5/2/2023
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5/15/2023
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
5/8/2023
May Mini ChallengeDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
5/5
1. Read a book that has flowers on the cover.
2. Read a book set in a touristy location (Dordogne, France)
3. Read a book that features a mother
4. Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent)
5. Read a book set on the sea/ocean.
I'll try for this one as well - hopefully the purple book I have in mind will work okay. I will admit, I'm not a fan of "colour on the cover" tasks, as people see colours differently.1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Death in Bloom, Jess Dylan - 04/05/23
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Fictional London: A Guide to the Capital’s Literary Landmarks, Stephen Halliday - 23/05/23
I don't think this is too much of a stretch. It is all about London, which is touristy, and could be used as the basis of a walking tour around its literary landmarks. Plus, I'm out of time to read anything else!
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
A Witch to Remember, Heather Blake - 03/05/23
The MC’s mother is a secondary, but important, character in the book.
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
Lilac Avenue, Pamela Grandstaff - 19/05/23
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Murder in the Caribbean, Robert Thorogood - 10/05/23
Set on the small (fictional) Caribbean of Saint-Marie. The police station overlooks the sea, and one of the murders is on a boat.
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May Mini Challenge - COMPLETEDDuration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
5/5
5/22/23 4★
5/16/23 3★
May 2023 Mini Challenge✔︎1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Marshmallow Malice by Amanda Flower 5/13/23
✔︎2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Ghost Squad by Claribel A. Ortega 5/9/23
✔︎3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor 5/5/23
✔︎4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
Drama by Raina Telgemeier 5/2/23
✔︎5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
The Awakening Storm by Jaimal Yogis 5/30/23
MAY 2023 MINI CHALLENGES1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
May 2023 Mini Challenge - COMPLETEDCompleted: 0/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.:
It Starts with Us - Colleen Hoover 5/9/232. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).: The Palm Beach Murders - James Patterson 5/7/23
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).: Our Missing Hearts - Celeste Ng 5/26/23
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.: Peace Like a River - Leif Enger 5/29/23
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.: To Scotland with Love - Patience Griffin 5/11/23
May Mini5/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center 3/5 4★
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location - restoring the gardens so they may be opened to the public
A Secret Garden by Katie Fforde 9/5 2.5★
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother - Lady Westcott
The Reluctant Thief by April Kihlstrom 1/5 2★
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
Tell Me About It by Sacha Naspini 2/5 2★
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
The Deep by Rivers Solomon 4/5 1★
Alice's Spot 1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover. A Dragon Speaks Her Name by Kyra Nyte
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Murder at the Capitol by CM Gleason
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character). Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Kali 2/51.May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Peony Dreadful
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Poison in Paradise
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Star of Sage & Scream
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
Cat Scratch Murder: A Crystal Beach Paranormal Cozy Mystery finished 5/5
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Murder at the Marina. Finished 5/4
Finished 11/21/23 :)1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Murder Uncorked by Maddie Day, several characters are taking a floral arranging class, which has some events pivotal to the story, finished 5/12/232. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Murder by the Seashore by Samara Yew, set on the beach in Oceanside, California, finished 5/3/23, review3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Christmas Mittens Murder by Lee Hollis, main character Hayley has two kids, finished 5/7/2023, review4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
A Smoking Bun by Ellie Alexander (purple cover), finished 11/21/235. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Hidden Beneath by Barbara Ross, set in Busman’s Harbor, Maine, finished 5/17/23, review
May 2023 Mini Challenge5/5 DONE
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month features flowers, or has flowers on the cover. fairy gardens
A Flicker of a Doubt Daryl Wood Gerber 5/4
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: centered on tourism -- Larch Haven, Vermont is hosting its annual Gondola Races Six Sweets Under Sarah Fox 5/18
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: features a mother -- Midwife and mom Sarah Malloy Murder on Bedford Street Victoria Thompson 5/14
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: purple cover Lydia Sherrer 5/7
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: on or near the sea/ocean - Nova Scotia Murder In Hum Harbour Jayne E. Self 5/14
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.Death in Bloom 05.04.23
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
The Beach House 05.26.23
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
The Immortalists 05.17.23
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent),
05.22.235. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Dressed to Kill 05.23.23
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
May 2023 Mini Challenges5/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Cover-
Deany Ray 6/8/232. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Mexico island setting-Here Today Gone Tomato Mona Marple 5/3/23
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
MC Avery's mom-Murder at the Cheese Shop Dani Simms 5/4/23
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
Katherine H. Brown 9/12/235. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Cabo San Luca-It's Nacho Funeral Mona Marple 5/5/23
My spot!Progress: 0/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
May 2023 Mini Challenges5/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Digging Up the Dirt Miranda James -- 3★ -- 09/05/20232. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Murder Mystery Book Club by C.A. Larmer -- 3★ -- 12/05/20233. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
The Creek by L.J. Ross -- 5★ -- 16/05/20234. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
The Mystery of the Skelton Diamonds by Karen Charlton -- 4★ -- 11/05/20235. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Tide and Punishment by Bree Baker -- 5★ -- 21/05/2023
May 2023 Mini Challenges0/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Crimes and Covers
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Toxic Toffee
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Rutland Place
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
The Cat Who Could Read Backwards
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Clammed Up
May Mini ChallengeFinished 5/5 on 5/19/23
1. Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Friends Like These 5/10/23
2. Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Nantucket All the Days of Summer 5/19/23
3. Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Deleted in the District 5/16/23
4. Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent).
Secrets, Spells & Murder 5/3/23
5. Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean
Baked in Suspicion 5/3/23
I just finished this one.May 2023 mini challenge
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Death in Irish Accents by Catie Murphy 2 May; 5☆
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Key West- Death in Four Courses by Lucy Burdette 9 May; 4 1/2☆
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Midnight Abduction: A Christian Romantic Suspense by Laura Scott 7 May; 5☆
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
Mocha, She Wrote by Ellie Alexander 14 May; 5☆
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
set in Jersey Shore- Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder by Tina Kashian 6 May; 4 1/2☆
Mod
Done!
Mod
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
- May 172. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
- May 53. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
- May 154. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
May 185. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
May 3
Mod
Here I go1. Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover-The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush - Susan Wittig Albert
2. Ead a book centered on tourism or set in a touristy location - Bonnie of Evidence - Maddy Hunter
3. Read a book that features a mother (doesn't have to be the main character) - Berties Guide to Life and Mothers - Alexander McCall Smith
4. Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50%) or that has either peace or purple in the title - Purple Hibiscus - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
5. Read a book on or near the sea/ocean - Sealed Off - Barbara Ross
Finished :)May Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
5/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
Murder at Home by Faith Martin4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Meg wrote: "May is done in message 4!"Well done Meg!
FinishedMay 2023 Mini Challenges
5/5
1. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
Digging Up the Dirt Miranda James -- 3★ -- 09/05/20232. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
Murder Mystery Book Club by C.A. Larmer -- 3★ -- 12/05/20233. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
The Creek by L.J. Ross -- 5★ -- 16/05/20234. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
The Mystery of the Skelton Diamonds by Karen Charlton -- 4★ -- 11/05/20235. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
Tide and Punishment by Bree Baker -- 5★ -- 21/05/2023
Great job everyone! I finished last week. Looking forward to next month’s.
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Thank you, Brenda! Congratulations to everyone who has finished this challenge!
Thanks, everyone! My congrats to all finishers!
FinishedMay Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/5/23 - 31/5/23
5/5
1. Read a book that has flowers on the cover.
2. Read a book set in a touristy location (Dordogne, France)
3. Read a book that features a mother
4. Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent)
5. Read a book set on the sea/ocean.
Cozy Mysteries
Books mentioned in this topic
A Smoking Bun (other topics)Murder at the Cheese Shop: A Small Town Friends Cozy Mystery with Recipes (other topics)
Toes in the Tulips: (Adventures of Gladys) (other topics)
Peace Like a River (other topics)
Our Missing Hearts (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Ellie Alexander (other topics)Dani Simms (other topics)
Katherine H. Brown (other topics)
Celeste Ng (other topics)
Leif Enger (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. May is Gifts from the Garden Month, The third week is National Wildflower Week, May 8 is Iris Day and May 14 Lilac Sunday: Read a book that features flowers, or has flowers on the cover.
2. May 6 is National Tourist Appreciation Day and May 7 National Tourism Day: Read a book centered on tourism, or set in a touristy location (e.g.: Cape Cod, Florida Keys, Hollywood, Paris, etc.).
3. May 14 is Mother's Day, celebrated in more than forty countries worldwide: Read a book that features a mother (does not have to be the main character).
4. May 16 is Wear Purple for Peace Day: Read a book with a purple cover (at least 50 percent), or that has either "purple" or "peace" in the title.
5. May 22 is National Maritime Day: Read a book set on or near the sea/ocean.
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