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message 1: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (last edited Feb 23, 2023 11:08PM) (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27490 comments Mod
APRIL 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. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.


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Listopias for Aussie authors/books:
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message 2: by Julesy (last edited Apr 26, 2023 09:20PM) (new)

Julesy | 1411 comments April 2023 mini challenge 🌷🌼☔🐣 COMPLETED

Updated: Apr. 26
Progress: 5/5

🐣1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).
The Secret Garden on 81st Street A Modern Retelling of the Secret Garden by Ivy Noelle Weir The Secret Garden on 81st Street: A Modern Retelling of the Secret Garden by Ivy Noelle Weir & Amber Padilla - Apr. 3

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).
Manga Classics Les Miserables by Crystal S. Chan Manga Classics: Les Miserables adapted by Crystal S. Chan - Apr. 1

🐇3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Catherine's War by Julia Billet Catherine's War by Julia Billet & Claire Fauvel - Apr. 10

🐘4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).
Star The Elephant (Surviving the Wild #1) by Remy Lai Star The Elephant by Remy Lai - Apr. 19

🌳5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
Lucky Stars (Mr. Wolf's Class, #3) by Aron Nels Steinke Lucky Stars by Aron Nels Steinke


message 3: by Meg (last edited Apr 17, 2023 10:27PM) (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments CM mini - April 2023 🎈🐰🐣

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).
Morning Glory Circle (Rose Hill Mysteries #2) by Pamela Grandstaff Morning Glory Circle 04/07

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name.
The Case of the Canterfell Codicil (Anty Boisjoly Mysteries, #1) by P.J. Fitzsimmons The Case of the Canterfell Codicil, P J Fitzsimmons 04/08

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Buried in a Good Book (By the Book #1) by Tamara Berry Buried in a Good Book, Tamara Berry 04/12

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).
Death Down Under (Ruby Bay Mystery, #1) by Samantha Silver Death Down Under 04/03

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
Murder at Blackwater Bend (A Stella and Lyndy Mystery, #2) by Clara McKenna Murder at Blackwater Bend, Clara McKenna 04/15


message 4: by Brenda (last edited Apr 17, 2023 04:42PM) (new)

Brenda | 5032 comments April Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
5/5


1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).
The Summer Place by Janette Paul The Summer Place by Janette Paul 5s 17/4/23

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).
The Vienna Writers Circle by J.C. Maetis The Vienna Writers Circle by J.C. Maetis 4s 12/4/23

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Murder Among the Roses (Maybridge Murder Mysteries #1) by Liz Fielding Murder Among the Roses by Liz Fielding 5s 13/4/23

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).
A Woman's Work by Victoria Purman A Woman's Work by Victoria Purman 4s 3/4/23

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
Murder in the Family (DI Hillary Greene, #5) by Faith Martin Murder in the Family by Faith Martin 4s 13/4/23


message 5: by Phrynne (last edited Apr 29, 2023 06:40PM) (new)

Phrynne | 623 comments April Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
5/5


1. Read a book with a route of travel in the title .
Rutland Place (Charlotte & Thomas Pitt, #5) by Anne Perry Rutland Place by Anne Perry 4 stars

2. Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name
In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune 4 stars

3. Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
The Time of Thunder by Greg Barron The Time of Thunder by Greg Barron 4 stars

4. Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia
A Woman's Work by Victoria Purman A Woman's Work by Victoria Purman 3 stars

5. Read a book with a tree on the cover
Viviana Valentine Goes Up The River (Girl Friday #2) by Emily J. Edwards Viviana Valentine Goes Up River by Emily J. Edwards 4 stars


message 6: by Patrizia (last edited Apr 21, 2023 07:18AM) (new)

Patrizia | 329 comments April 2023 mini challenge

5/5 (I hope...)

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).
No Safe Place by Robin Mahle 8 April; 4☆
No Safe Place (A Detective Rebecca Ellis Thriller Book 1) by Robin Mahle

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).
A Deadly Discovery by J.C. Kenney 11 April; 4☆
A Deadly Discovery (An Allie Cobb Mystery, #4) by J.C. Kenney

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
An Appetite for Murder by Lucy Burdette 5 April; 4☆
An Appetite for Murder (Key West Food Critic Mystery, #1) by Lucy Burdette

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
Fall and Foul Play by Megan Mayfair 21 April; 3 1/2☆
Fall and Foul Play (The Lana Honeywell Mysteries #1) by Megan Mayfair

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly 2 April; 4☆
One Bad Apple (Orchard, #1) by Sheila Connolly


message 7: by Mary (Biblophile) (last edited Apr 20, 2023 04:16AM) (new)

Mary  (Biblophile) | 4610 comments April 2023 mini challenge

Updated:
Progress: 5/5

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way)...Trouble on a Country Lane.....4/5/2023

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).....A Death at Dinner.....4/6/2023

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.....Murder on the Oceanic......4/7/2023

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!)...A Donation of Murder.....4/15/2023

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title........April is Murder: A Berkshires Cozy Mystery....4/20/2023

Trouble on a Country Lane (Lady Caroline Murder Mysteries #4) by Isabella Bassett A Death at Dinner (Mary Blake #2) by A.G. Barnett Murder on the Oceanic (George Porter Dillman & Genevieve Masefield, #7) by Conrad Allen A Donation of Murder (Dr Dody McCleland, #5) by Felicity Young April is Murder A Berkshires Cozy Mystery by Andrea Kress


message 8: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8978 comments Current April plan.


Read a Road Map Day: Murder on the Silk Road

Scrabble Day: Death by Chocolate

Take a Chance Day: Kneading to Die

Hug an Australian Day: Blood and Circuses

Earth Day and Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.


Murder on the Silk Road (Charlotte Graham, #4) by Stefanie Matteson Death by Chocolate (Savannah Reid, #8) by G.A. McKevett Kneading to Die (Pawsitively Organic Mysteries, #1) by Liz Mugavero Blood and Circuses (Phryne Fisher, #6) by Kerry Greenwood



message 9: by Becky (last edited Apr 18, 2023 04:00PM) (new)

Becky | 287 comments Progress: 2/5

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry). Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet by M.C. Beaton
Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet (Agatha Raisin, #2) by M.C. Beaton

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author. The Mothers by Brit Bennett
The Mothers by Brit Bennett

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.


message 10: by JennH (last edited Apr 28, 2023 06:44AM) (new)

JennH | 1048 comments April 2023 Mini Challenge

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).

✔2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).
Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes 4/6/23

✔3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee 4/3/23

✔4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).
White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad 4/3/23

✔5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
Fatal Fascinator by Jenn McKinlay 4/16/23
Fatal Fascinator (Hat Shop Mystery, #7) by Jenn McKinlay

White Tears/Brown Scars How White Feminism Betrays Women of Color by Ruby Hamad Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee Mango, Mambo, and Murder (A Caribbean Kitchen Mystery, #1) by Raquel V. Reyes Fatal Fascinator (Hat Shop Mystery, #7) by Jenn McKinlay


message 11: by Jennifer (last edited Apr 27, 2023 05:24PM) (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Finished 4/27

1. Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way). Pay Dirt Road
2. Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry). Crimes That Changed Our World: Tragedy, Outrage, and Reform Paul H. Robinson (Both authors)
3. Take a chance on a new-to-you author. Pandora's Lab: Seven Stories of Science Gone Wrong Paul A. Offit
4. Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!). Murder in Williamstown
5. Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title. A Murder Yule Regret (A Bread Shop Mystery #7) by Winnie Archer


message 12: by Catsalive (last edited Apr 06, 2023 07:46PM) (new)

Catsalive | 74 comments April Mini
5/5


1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title
A Walk In The Woods The World's Funniest Travel Writer Takes a Hike by Bill Bryson A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson 7/4 4★

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name
Rapture in Death (In Death, #4) by J.D. Robb Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb 6/4 4★

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
A Gift in December by Jenny Gladwell A Gift in December by Jenny Gladwell 1/4 3.5★

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia
Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe 2/4 4★

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover
The Final Hour by Tom Wood The Final Hour by Tom Wood 5/4 3.5★


message 13: by Jenny (last edited Apr 28, 2023 11:51PM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 93 comments April Mini Challenges

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).

Night Train to Paris (A Fen Churche Mystery #2) by Fliss Chester -- Night Train to Paris by Fliss Chester -- 28/04/23

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).

Death's Requiem (DCI Harry Grimm, #6) by David J. Gatward Death's Requiem by David J. Gatward -- 5★ -- 24/04/2023

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.

Dizzy Spells (Wicked Witches of Shadow Woods Book 4) by Sara Bourgeois Dizzy Spells by Sara Bourgeois -- 5 -- 09/04/2023

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).

Broken Homes (The Barrington Family Series Book 9) by Chris Taylor -- Broken Homes by Chris Taylor -- 5★ -- 15/04/2023

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.

Killing Christmas (DI Mike Nash #4) by Bill Kitson
Killing Christmas by Bill Kitson -- 5★ -- 07/04/2023


message 14: by [deleted user] (last edited Apr 09, 2023 02:00AM) (new)

COMPLETED: 5/5

✔︎Route of travel in the title. Berkley Street. Street. 4/8.
✔︎Author who uses an initial in their name. Sugar and Sliced. C.A. Phipps. 4/9.
✔︎Take a chance on a new-to-you author. Off Kilter. Hannah Reed. 4/4.
✔︎Australian author. Battle of the Hexes. Morgana Best. 4/9.
✔︎The word "tree" in the title. The Tree of Death. 4/2.

Berkley Street (Berkley Street #1) by Ron Ripley Sugar and Sliced (Maple Lane Cozy Mysteries #0.5) by C.A. Phipps Off Kilter (Scottish Highlands #1) by Hannah Reed Battle of the Hexes by Morgana Best The Tree of Death (Rosemary & Thyme) by Brian Eastman


message 15: by jeannette swanson (last edited Apr 24, 2023 09:02AM) (new)

jeannette swanson | 19 comments Current April plan
4/5

1. Read a Road Map Day: Murder on Main Street by Shannon Kaper

2. April 13th is Scrabble Day: Booked 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton ✔

3. Take a Chance Day: Peach Cobber Poison by Diana Dumont ✔

4. Hug an Australian Day: The Kangaroo Case: A Witchy Cozy Mystery (Trouble Down Under) by P.A. Mason ✔

5. Earth Day and Arbor Day: Up to No Gouda by Linda Reilly ✔

Murder on Main Street (Comstock Cozy Mysteries #1) by Shannon Kaper Booked 4 Murder (Sophie Kimball Mystery, #1) by J.C. Eaton Peach Cobbler Poison (The Drunken Pie Cafe Cozy Mystery Book 1) by Diana DuMont The Kangaroo Case A witchy cozy mystery (Trouble Down Under) by P.A. Mason Up to No Gouda (Grilled Cheese Mysteries, #1) by Linda Reilly


message 16: by Alice (last edited Apr 15, 2023 05:18PM) (new)

Alice | 3825 comments Alice's spot

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry). Black Arrow by IJ Parker

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author. Just Haven't Met You Yet by Sophie cousens

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
Our Last Days in Barcelona BY Chanel Cleeton


message 17: by Genevieve (last edited Apr 05, 2023 07:32AM) (new)

Genevieve | 195 comments APRIL 2023 MINI CHALLENGES

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name.

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author. Pawsitively Poisonous by Melissa Erin Jackson 4/5/2023

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
The Snowman Killer (Alaska #1) by Wendy Meadows by Wendy Meadows 4/5/2023


Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 217 comments 1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.


message 19: by Paula (last edited Apr 02, 2023 08:06AM) (new)

Paula S (paula_s) | 103 comments April 2023 mini challenge

Updated:
Progress: 0/5

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).
Murder on Main Street
2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).
A Picture of Murder
3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Bed, Breakfast & Bones
4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).
Cocoa and Chanel
5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
A Fatal Yarn

Murder on Main Street (Comstock Cozy Mysteries #1) by Shannon Kaper A Picture of Murder (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #4) by T.E. Kinsey Bed, Breakfast & Bones (Ravenwood Cove Mystery #1) by Carolyn L. Dean Cocoa and Chanel by Donna Joy Usher A Fatal Yarn (A Knit & Nibble Mystery, #5) by Peggy Ehrhart


message 20: by Amber (last edited Apr 29, 2023 01:52PM) (new)

Amber (arboan) | 154 comments 1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).
The Ocean at the End of the Lane 04.03.23

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Snow White Red-Handed 04.14.23

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia
The Last Anniversary 04.12.23

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
The Magicians (The Magicians, #1) by Lev Grossman 04.24.23


message 21: by Meghana (last edited Apr 26, 2023 12:20AM) (new)

Meghana (meghana_r) | 46 comments April 2023 Mini Challenge

5/5 - Completed!!


1. Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way). - The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman Completed: 4/14/23, 3★

2. Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name - Bird, Bath, and Beyond by E.J. Copperman Completed: 2/4/23, 2★

3. Take a chance on a new-to-you author. - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Completed: 4/13/23, 4★

4. Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia. - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Completed: 4/26/23, 5★

5. Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title. - Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi Completed: 4/4/23, 1★
Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1) by Tahereh Mafi


message 22: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (last edited May 06, 2023 03:01AM) (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4145 comments Mod
April 2023
Duration: Apr, 1 - Apr, 30
(4/ 5)

1.- Read a Road Map Day: The Secret on Rum Runner's Lane by Melissa Bourbon & Wendy Lyn Watson (17/04/2023 - ★★★★)
2.- Scrabble Day: Wed, Read & Dead by V.M. Burns (09/04/2023 - ★★★★☆)
3.- Take a Chance Day: The Unkindness of Ravens by M.E. Hilliard (13/04/2023 - ★★★★)
4.- Hug an Australian Day:
5.- Earth Day / Arbor Day: Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle (26/04/2023 - ★★★★)

The Secret on Rum Runner's Lane, a Book Magic Prequel (Book Magic #1) by Melissa Bourbon Wed, Read & Dead (Mystery Bookshop, #4) by V.M. Burns The Unkindness of Ravens (Greer Hogan Mystery #1) by M.E. Hilliard Midnight Crystal (Dreamlight Trilogy, #3; Arcane Society, #9; Harmony, #7) by Jayne Castle


message 23: by Jonquil (last edited Apr 28, 2023 09:42PM) (new)

Jonquil | 142 comments April 2023

5/5 DONE

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: route of travel in the title 19 Yellow Moon Road: An Action-Packed Novel of Suspense Fern Michaels 4/19
2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: author who uses an initial in their name Brotherhood in Death J.D. Robb 4/15
3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author. The Bangalore Detectives Club Harini Nagendra 4/9
4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: by an Australian author or set in Australia Blood and Circuses Kerry Greenwood 4/1
5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: tree on the cover Louise Penny 4/6
A Trick of the Light (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #7) by Louise Penny


message 24: by Elizabeth (last edited Apr 25, 2023 01:29PM) (new)

Elizabeth Sofia | 8 comments Elizabeth Sofia
Cozy Mysteries April Mini Challenge
Duration: 4/1-30/23
Goal: 0/5
update 4/19/23: 3/5
update 4/24/23: 4/5
FINISHED 4/25/23 5/5

1. Read a book with a route of travel in the title: Up a Road Slowly by Irene Hunt read 4/23/23 5 star read Up a Road Slowly by Irene Hunt

2. Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling read4/16/23 5 star read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) by J.K. Rowling

3. Take a chance on a new-to-you author: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien read 4/11-13/23 5 star read Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien

4. Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia: Never Count Tomorrow byDaphne Clair read 4/24/23 2 star set in New Zealand by a New Zealand writer Never Count Tomorrow by Daphne Clair

5. Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title: Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr read 4/2-3/23 4 star read Whispering Rock (Virgin River, #3) by Robyn Carr


message 25: by Brenna (last edited Apr 30, 2023 08:44PM) (new)

Brenna Donahue | 2419 comments I'm in this month!

Progress: 4/5

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).

✔️2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry). If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio

✔️3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author. Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman
Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman

✔️4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!). Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates
Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates

✔️5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule


message 26: by Tari (last edited Apr 13, 2024 07:44AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 274 comments APRIL 2023 MINI CHALLENGES
4/5

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).
Eat, Drink and Drop Dead T.C. LoTempio 4/6/23

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Penthouse, Pools & Poison Louise Stevens 4/5/23

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).
Doors, Danishes & Death K.J. Emrick 4/13/24

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
The Bark of Zorro (Gone to the Dogs #4) by Kathleen Y'Barbo Kathleen Y'Barbo 4/4/23 (In background-will replace if/when a better one comes along).


message 27: by Catsalive (new)

Catsalive | 74 comments Done

April Mini
5/5


1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title
A Walk In The Woods The World's Funniest Travel Writer Takes a Hike by Bill Bryson A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson 7/4 4★

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name
Rapture in Death (In Death, #4) by J.D. Robb Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb 6/4 4★

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
A Gift in December by Jenny Gladwell A Gift in December by Jenny Gladwell 1/4 3.5★

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia
Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe 2/4 4★

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover
The Final Hour by Tom Wood The Final Hour by Tom Wood 5/4 3.5★


message 28: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5032 comments Great work Kylie!


message 29: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5032 comments Finished :)

April Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/4/23 - 30/4/23
5/5


1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).
The Summer Place by Janette Paul The Summer Place by Janette Paul 5s 17/4/23

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).
The Vienna Writers Circle by J.C. Maetis The Vienna Writers Circle by J.C. Maetis 4s 12/4/23

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Murder Among the Roses (Maybridge Murder Mysteries #1) by Liz Fielding Murder Among the Roses by Liz Fielding 5s 13/4/23

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).
A Woman's Work by Victoria Purman A Woman's Work by Victoria Purman 4s 3/4/23

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
Murder in the Family (DI Hillary Greene, #5) by Faith Martin Murder in the Family by Faith Martin 4s 13/4/23


message 30: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27490 comments Mod
Awesome, Brenda!


message 31: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5032 comments Thanks Heather :)


message 32: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments Completed! See message 3...


message 33: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne | 623 comments Well done Brenda and Meg!


message 34: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5032 comments Thanks Phrynne :)


message 35: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27490 comments Mod
Way to go, Meg!


message 36: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments Thank you both!


Mary  (Biblophile) | 4610 comments Done


message 38: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8978 comments Done with April and now just waiting "patiently" for May.

Read a Road Map Day: Murder on the Silk Road 4/9/23

Scrabble Day: Death by Chocolate 4/20/23

Take a Chance Day: Kneading to Die 4/15/23

Hug an Australian Day: Blood and Circuses 4/17/23

Earth Day and Arbor Day: Murder at an Irish Wedding 4/12/23


Murder on the Silk Road (Charlotte Graham, #4) by Stefanie Matteson Death by Chocolate (Savannah Reid, #8) by G.A. McKevett Kneading to Die (Pawsitively Organic Mysteries, #1) by Liz Mugavero Blood and Circuses (Phryne Fisher, #6) by Kerry Greenwood Murder at an Irish Wedding (Irish Village Mystery, #2) by Carlene O'Connor



message 39: by Patrizia (new)

Patrizia | 329 comments I just finished this one.

April 2023 mini challenge

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).
No Safe Place by Robin Mahle 8 April; 4☆
No Safe Place (A Detective Rebecca Ellis Thriller Book 1) by Robin Mahle

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).
A Deadly Discovery by J.C. Kenney 11 April; 4☆
A Deadly Discovery (An Allie Cobb Mystery, #4) by J.C. Kenney

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
An Appetite for Murder by Lucy Burdette 5 April; 4☆
An Appetite for Murder (Key West Food Critic Mystery, #1) by Lucy Burdette

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
Fall and Foul Play by Megan Mayfair 21 April; 3 1/2☆
Fall and Foul Play (The Lana Honeywell Mysteries #1) by Megan Mayfair

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.
One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly 2 April; 4☆
One Bad Apple (Orchard, #1) by Sheila Connolly


message 40: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27490 comments Mod
Well done to Mary, Linda and Patrizia! 🦋


message 41: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5032 comments Great work to all finishers :)


message 42: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4145 comments Mod
Congrats to all the finishers!


message 43: by Becky (new)

Becky | 287 comments Would "coast" count for a route of travel in #1?


message 44: by Rhonda (new)

Rhonda Lee Wunder | 621 comments I finally finished so here it goes

1. read a book with a route of travel: The Circle - Peter Lovesey

2. Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name: Purged - M. E. May

3. Take a chance on a new to you author: Murder in the Lincoln White House - C. M. Gleason

4. Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia: Exiles - Jane Harper

5. Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title: Sour Grapes - Natasha Cooper


message 45: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27490 comments Mod
Becky wrote: "Would "coast" count for a route of travel in #1?"

Only if it’s a synonym for a popular route of travel, such as “road.”


message 46: by Becky (new)

Becky | 287 comments Heather L wrote: "Becky wrote: "Would "coast" count for a route of travel in #1?"

Only if it’s a synonym for a popular route of travel, such as “road.”"


Hmm, I don't know for sure. The book is called Ghosts of the north coast so it's more of a location than a travel route, now that I think about it. I can use this book for the other prompt since it has trees on it though!


message 47: by Trish (last edited Apr 25, 2023 11:24PM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 420 comments I wasn't sure if I'd manage to get through this month, as work was busy and then I was away for a week, but I have, so here goes.

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).

Daisy Lane, Pamela Grandstaff – 25/04/23

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).

The Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien - 16/04/23

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.Away with the Fairies

Snug in Iceland, Victoria Walker – 03/04/23

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).

Away with the Fairies, Kerry Greenwood – 23/04/23

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with
a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.

Baking Bad, Kim M. Watt – 10/04/23
Winter tree bottom, right.

Or failing that

Not the Ones Dead, Dana Stabenow - 19/04/23
Has a line of trees on the horizon two-thirds of the way down on the right.

1. Daisy Lane (Rose Hill Mysteries #5) by Pamela Grandstaff , 2. The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) by J.R.R. Tolkien , 3. Snug in Iceland by Victoria Walker , 4. Away with the Fairies (Phryne Fisher, #11) by Kerry Greenwood , 5. Baking Bad (Beaufort Scales Mystery #1) by Kim M. Watt or Not the Ones Dead (Kate Shugak, #23) by Dana Stabenow


message 48: by Caraina (last edited Oct 10, 2023 09:43AM) (new)

Caraina (raina79) APRIL 2023 MINI CHALLENGE
Completed: 4/5

1. The first week in April is Read a Road Map Day: Read a book with a route of travel in the title (e.g.: avenue, boulevard, circle, highway, lane, road, route, street, way).: If Beale Street Could Talk - 4/25/23

2. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses an initial in their name (e.g.: V.M. Burns, E.J. Copperman, F. Scott Fitzgerald, B.B. Haywood, Ursula K. LeGuin, George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Carol J. Perry).: Anywhere You Run - Wanda M. Morris 4/6/23

3. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.: Wade in the Water - Nyani Nkrumah 4/29/23

4. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia (I'm sure Brenda can help you out here!).

5. April 22 is Earth Day and April 28 Arbor Day: Read a book with a tree on the cover or with the word "tree" in the title.: Under the Greenwood Tree - Thomas Hardy 4/24/23


message 49: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne | 623 comments Well done to all you finishers! I have one left to go but I am going to get there in time!


message 50: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5032 comments I have no doubt you will Phrynne!!


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