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message 1: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (last edited Sep 25, 2023 09:56AM) (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27497 comments Mod
OCTOBER 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. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.



🎃 👻 🧛🏻‍♂️ 🦇


message 2: by Lali & Michelle (last edited Oct 12, 2023 06:43PM) (new)

Lali & Michelle | 58 comments October 2023 Mini Challenge
5/5 Complete

Murder on Black Swan Lane (Wrexford & Sloane, #1) by Andrea Penrose The Long Paw of the Law (Paw Enforcement, #7) by Diane Kelly A Treacherous Tale (Cambridge Bookshop, #2) by Elizabeth Penney The Cat, the Professor and the Poison (A Cats in Trouble Mystery, #2) by Leann Sweeney Witch and Famous (Witch Way Librarian Mysteries, #3) by Angela M. Sanders

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose 10/7 4☆

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
The Long Paw of the Law by Diane Kelly 10/12 5☆

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).
A Treacherous Tale by Elizabeth Penney 10/4 4☆

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
The Cat, the Professor and the Poison by Leann Sweeney 10/9 4☆

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.
Witch and Famous by Angela M. Sanders 10/10 4.5☆


message 3: by Alice (last edited Oct 29, 2023 01:11PM) (new)

Alice | 3832 comments Alice's spot

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title. Haunted House Murder by Leslie Meier

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover. A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon by Sarah Hawley

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).
Chapter and Curse by Elizabeth Penney

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count). The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.
The Eternal Return by Yasmine Galenorn


message 4: by Jennifer (last edited Oct 20, 2023 04:20PM) (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) In. Finished 10/20

1.Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title. All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby
2. Read a book with leaves on the cover. Empty Promises and Other True Cases (Crime Files, #7) by Ann Rule
3. Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,). Three Tainted Teas (Kitchen Witch Mysteries, #3) by Lynn Cahoon (black cat)
4. Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count). All about Me! My Remarkable Life in Show Business by Mel Brooks
5. Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster. The Only Living Witness The True Story of Serial Sex Killer Ted Bundy by Stephen G. Michaud (bundy is absolutely a monster)


message 5: by christene_littlelibrary (last edited Oct 20, 2023 06:47AM) (new)

christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 25 comments October 2023 Mini Challenge
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1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix by Grady Hendrix 10/18 4⭐

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster
The Ex Hex (The Ex Hex, #1) by Erin Sterling by Erin Sterling 10/7 4⭐


message 6: by Genevieve (last edited Oct 31, 2023 03:47PM) (new)

Genevieve | 195 comments October 2023 Mini Challenge
2/5 Complete

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
Classified (The Elite, #3) by Brooke Blaine by Brooke Blaine 10/16/2023

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
Crimped to Death by Tonya Kappes 10/01/2023

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster


message 7: by JennH (last edited Oct 20, 2023 08:44AM) (new)

JennH | 1048 comments OCTOBER 2023 MINI CHALLENGES

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas 10/3/23

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
The Three Deaths of Magdalene Lynton by Katherine Hayton 10/11/23
The Three Deaths of Magdalene Lynton (Ngaire Blakes #1) by Katherine Hayton

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).
Chapter and Curse by Elizabeth Penney 10/20/23
Chapter and Curse (Cambridge Bookshop, #1) by Elizabeth Penney

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
Beyond a Reasonable Stout by Ellie Alexander 10/1/23

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.
Snapdragon by Kat Leyh 10/3/23


message 8: by Phrynne (last edited Oct 14, 2023 04:43PM) (new)

Phrynne | 624 comments October 2023 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent)
Murder On The Christmas Express by Alexandra Benedict Murder On The Christmas Express by Alexandra Benedict 3 stars

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
The Naturalist of Amsterdam by Melissa Ashley The Naturalist of Amsterdam by Melissa Ashley 4 stars

3. Read a book with a black cat on the cover
In the Wick of Time by Valona Jones In the Wick of Time (Magic Candle Shop #2) by Valona Jones 4 stars

4. Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C
Caught on the Book by Laura Gail Black Caught on the Book (Antique Bookshop, #4) by Laura Gail Black 4 stars

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost,
Overdue or Die by Allison Brook Overdue or Die (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #7) by Allison Brook 4 stars


message 9: by Brenda (last edited Oct 21, 2023 02:01AM) (new)

Brenda | 5037 comments October 2023 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
The Lost Girls of Penzance (Cornwall Murder Mystery #1) by Sally Rigby The Lost Girls of Penzance by Sally Rigby 5s 5/10/23

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
Syrup to No Good (Maple Syrup Mysteries #2) by Catherine Bruns Syrup to No Good by Catherine Bruns 4s 21/10/23

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).
Murders of a Feather (Dr. Kate Vet Mysteries #3) by Eileen Brady Murders of a Feather by Eileen Brady 5s 3/10/23

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
Back on Track by Tricia Stringer Back on Track by Tricia Stringer 5s 4/10/23

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.
Overdue or Die (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #7) by Allison Brook Overdue or Die by Allison Brook 4s 1/10/23 Evelyn, the library ghost


message 10: by Meg (last edited Oct 14, 2023 10:56AM) (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments 🎃🍂🎃 October 2023 Mini Challenge 🍂🎃🍂

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
The Tomb of the Chatelaine (Heathcliff Lennox, #6) by Karen Baugh Menuhin The Tomb of the Chatelaine 10/11

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
The House of Good and Evil A Ditie Brown Mystery Book 4 by Sarah Osborne The House of Good and Evil 10/09

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).
Wicked Witch Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery Series Book 16) by Leslie Meier Wicked Witch Murder 10/13

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
Birder, She Wrote (Meg Langslow, #33) by Donna Andrews Birder, She Wrote 10/04

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.
Give Up the Ghost (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries, #11) by Angie Fox Give Up the Ghost 10/11


message 11: by Patrizia (last edited Oct 18, 2023 07:35AM) (new)

Patrizia | 329 comments October 2023 Mini Challenge

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1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
The Lover's Knot by Clare O'Donohue 6 October; 4 1/2☆
The Lover's Knot (Someday Quilts Mystery, #1) by Clare O'Donohue

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
The Cider Shop Rules by Julie Anne Lindsey 18 October; 4 1/2☆
The Cider Shop Rules (A Cider Shop Mystery, #3) by Julie Anne Lindsey

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).
Claw Enforcement by Sofie Ryan 14 October; 4 1/2☆
No Escape Claws (Second Chance Cat Mystery, #6) by Sofie Ryan

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
Bells, Spells, and Murders by Carol J. Perry 10 October; 5☆
Bells, Spells, and Murders (Witch City Mystery, #7) by Carol J. Perry

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster
Be My Ghost by Carol J. Perry 2 October; 5☆
Be My Ghost (A Haunted Haven Mystery, #1) by Carol J. Perry


message 12: by Mary (Biblophile) (last edited Oct 19, 2023 06:38AM) (new)

Mary  (Biblophile) | 4610 comments October 2023 Mini Challenge
5/5

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title......The Huntsman's Tale.....10/10/2023

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover......Dead on Target.....10/12/2023

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,)......Moonstruck.....10/2/2023

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).....Backstitched and Stabbed.......10/8/2023

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster......Death's Detective: The Malykant Mysteries, Volume 1.....10/19/2025

The Huntsman's Tale (Oxford Medieval Mysteries #3) by Ann Swinfen Dead on Target (Agatha Raisin Mysteries, 34) by M.C. Beaton Moonstruck (The Gwen St. James Affair #2) by Nicole McKeon Backstitched and Stabbed (Grace Designs Mysteries Book 2) by Tilly Wallace Death's Detective The Malykant Mysteries, Volume 1 (Malykant Mysteries, #1-4) by Charlotte E. English


message 13: by Paula (new)

Paula S (paula_s) | 104 comments October 2023 Mini Challenge
0/5 Complete

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
Real Murders
2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
Midnight Snacks are Murder
3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).
Death Overdue
4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
Body on Baker Street
5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.
Pink Moon

Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden, #1) by Charlaine Harris Midnight Snacks are Murder (A Poppy McAllister Mystery, #2) by Libby Klein Death Overdue (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #1) by Allison Brook Body on Baker Street (A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, #2) by Vicki Delany Pink Moon (Hex Support Mystery, #1) by Annabel Chase


message 14: by Catsalive (last edited Oct 10, 2023 02:28AM) (new)

Catsalive | 74 comments October Mini
5/5


1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
Cross and Burn (Tony Hill & Carol Jordan, #8) by Val McDermid by Val McDermid 8/10 3★

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
Our Country Christmas by Darry Fraser by Darry Fraser,Penelope Janu,Fiona Lowe,Eva Scott,Jacquie Underdown 6/10 4★

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,) - moon
The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, #1) by Robert Jordan by Robert Jordan 10/10 3.5★

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C
At Home A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson by Bill Bryson 4/10 4★

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.
Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1) by Terry Goodkind by Terry Goodkind 3/10 4★


message 15: by Julesy (last edited Oct 14, 2023 09:45AM) (new)

Julesy | 1411 comments October mini challenge

Updated: Oct. 7
Progress: 5/5 COMPLETED

🟠1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
Pups, Pumpkins, and Murder (Samantha Davies Mysteries Book 4) by S.A. Kazlo Pups, Pumpkins, and Murder by S.A. Kazlo - Oct. 7

🍂2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
Wildfire by Breena Bard Wildfire by Breena Bard - Oct. 1

🐱‍👤3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).
NewsPrints (NewsPrints, #1) by Ru Xu NewsPrints by Ru Xu - Oct. 6

©4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
Chef Yasmina and the Potato Panic by Wauter Mannaert (C)hef Yasmina and the Potato Panic by Wauter Mannaert - Oct. 2

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster
Ghost Book by Remy Lai Ghost Book by Remy Lai - Oct. 14


message 16: by ~~Karen~~ (new)

~~Karen~~ | 1 comments October Mini Challenge

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1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.


message 17: by Becky (new)

Becky | 287 comments October Mini Challenge

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1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.


message 18: by Caraina (new)

Caraina (raina79) October Mini Challenge
Duration: Oct 1, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023

Completed: 0/5

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.


message 19: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Munger | 129 comments OCTOBER MINI CHALLENGE: October 1-31,2023

1. Read a book with mostly a orange or black cover.
The Body from the Past by Judi Lynn

2. Read a book with leaves on the cover. Apples and Alibis by Gayle Leeson

3. Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover.
Absence of Mallets by Kate Carlisle (ladder)

4. Read a book who title begins with A, B or C.
Blowin' Up a Murder by Tonya Kappes

5. Read a book that features a ghost, which or monster.
Tombs of Endearment by Casey Daniels



The Body from the Past (Jazzi Zanders Mystery #5) by Judi Lynn Apples and Alibis (Down South Café Mystery, #4) by Gayle Leeson Absence of Mallets (Fixer-Upper Mystery, #9) by Kate Carlisle Blowin' Up a Murder (Kenni Lowry #8) by Tonya Kappes Tombs of Endearment (Pepper Martin, #3) by Casey Daniels


message 20: by Jenny (last edited Oct 27, 2023 07:30PM) (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 93 comments October 2023 Mini Challenge
4/4


2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

Cat Me If You Can (Cat in the Stacks, #13) by Miranda James Cat Me If You Can by Miranda James -- 5★ -- 26/10/2023

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

Big Little Spells (Witchlore, #2) by Hazel Beck Big Little Spells by Hazel Beck -- 3★ -- 22/10/2023

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).

Corpse Road (DCI Harry Grimm, #3) by David J. Gatward Corpse Road by David J. Gatward -- 5★ -- 3/10/2023

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.

Loose Ends (Badlands #3) by Morgan Brice Loose Ends by Morgan Brice -- 5★ -- 24/10/2023


message 21: by Nell (last edited Oct 23, 2023 04:27AM) (new)

Nell | 1223 comments October Mini-Challenge
Progress: 3

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.


2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C.
C:
Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking by Raquel V. Reyes 10/22/23
Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking (A Caribbean Kitchen Mystery, #2) by Raquel V. Reyes

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch ...
Stage Fright: by Dakota Cassidy 10/07/23 - MC is a witch who communicates with ghosts! 🪄👻
Stage Fright A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Bewitching Midlife Crisis Mysteries, # 1) by Dakota Cassidy


message 22: by [deleted user] (last edited Oct 21, 2023 05:11AM) (new)

COMPLETED: 5/5

✅Mostly orange or black cover. Sunsets, Sabbatical & Scandal. 10/21.
✅Leaves on the cover. State of the Art Heist. 10/6.
✅Symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover. Night Shift Witch. 10/21.
✅Title begins with A, B, or C. Curiosity Killed the Cat Burglar. 10/6.
✅Features a ghost, witch or monster. Brimstone Bound. 10/8.
Sunsets, Sabbatical & Scandal (Camper & Criminals #10) by Tonya Kappes State of the Art Heist (Booker Brothers Detective Agency #1) by Maisie Dean Curiosity Killed the Cat Burglar (Booker Brothers Detective Agency Book 5) by Maisie Dean Brimstone Bound (Firebrand, #1) by Helen Harper Night Shift Witch (Night Shift Witch, #1) by Cate Lawley


message 23: by Amber (last edited Oct 23, 2023 01:31PM) (new)

Amber (arboan) | 154 comments 1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
Dangerous Creatures (Dangerous Creatures, #1) by Kami Garcia 10.10.23

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 10.11.23

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
City of Ashes10.15.23

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.


message 24: by Tari (last edited Oct 24, 2023 08:32AM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 274 comments October 2023 Mini Challenge
5/5

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
Treats, Tricks, and Trespassing A Pumpkin Hollow Candy Store Mystery by Kathleen Suzette Kathleen Suzette 10/22/23

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
Hope this works, in the bigger version there're leaves in the street the cat appears to be watching. Kinda hard to find something that small that shows up in the thumbnail lol- The Fatal Folio (Cambridge Bookshop #3) by Elizabeth Penney Elizabeth Penney 10/24/23

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).
Murders of a Feather (Dr. Kate Vet Mysteries #3) by Eileen Brady Eileen Brady 10/4/23

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
Caught on the Book Laura Gail Black 10/3/23

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.
Witch-Witching Up the Wrong Tree Mara Webb 10/9/23


message 25: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8978 comments In for October!

It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Sunsets, Sabbatical & Scandal

Look at the Leaves Day: The Stitching Hour

Friday the Thirteenth: The Plot and the Pendulum

Dictionary Day: A Biscuit, a Casket

Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.


Sunsets, Sabbatical & Scandal (Camper & Criminals, #10) by Tonya Kappes The Stitching Hour (Embroidery Mystery, #9) by Amanda Lee The Plot and the Pendulum (Library Lover's Mystery, #13) by Jenn McKinlay A Biscuit A Casket (A Pawsitively Organic Mystery) by Liz Mugavero



message 26: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 2322 comments Done in message 11! 🎃


message 27: by Phrynne (new)

Phrynne | 624 comments Finished
October 2023 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent)
Murder On The Christmas Express by Alexandra Benedict Murder On The Christmas Express by Alexandra Benedict 3 stars

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
The Naturalist of Amsterdam by Melissa Ashley The Naturalist of Amsterdam by Melissa Ashley 4 stars

3. Read a book with a black cat on the cover
In the Wick of Time by Valona Jones In the Wick of Time (Magic Candle Shop #2) by Valona Jones 4 stars

4. Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C
Caught on the Book by Laura Gail Black Caught on the Book (Antique Bookshop, #4) by Laura Gail Black 4 stars

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost,
Overdue or Die by Allison Brook Overdue or Die (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #7) by Allison Brook 4 stars


message 28: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5037 comments Well done Phrynne!


message 29: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27497 comments Mod
Congrats on finishing, Meg and Phrynne!


message 30: by Patrizia (new)

Patrizia | 329 comments I just finished this one!

October 2023 Mini Challenge

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
The Lover's Knot by Clare O'Donohue 6 October; 4 1/2☆
The Lover's Knot (Someday Quilts Mystery, #1) by Clare O'Donohue

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
The Cider Shop Rules by Julie Anne Lindsey 18 October; 4 1/2☆
The Cider Shop Rules (A Cider Shop Mystery, #3) by Julie Anne Lindsey

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).
Claw Enforcement by Sofie Ryan 14 October; 4 1/2☆
No Escape Claws (Second Chance Cat Mystery, #6) by Sofie Ryan

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
Bells, Spells, and Murders by Carol J. Perry 10 October; 5☆
Bells, Spells, and Murders (Witch City Mystery, #7) by Carol J. Perry

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster
Be My Ghost by Carol J. Perry 2 October; 5☆
Be My Ghost (A Haunted Haven Mystery, #1) by Carol J. Perry


message 31: by Meghana (last edited Oct 31, 2023 08:22PM) (new)

Meghana (meghana_r) | 46 comments OCTOBER 2023 MINI CHALLENGE - COMPLETED

5/5


1.Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title. - The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf 10/30/23 2★

2. Read a book with leaves on the cover - Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena 10/31/23 3★

3. Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,). - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 10/25/23 3★

4. Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count). - Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter 10/27/23 2★

5. Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster. - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 10/25/23 4★


message 32: by Trish (last edited Oct 19, 2023 03:40AM) (new)

Trish (trishhartuk) | 420 comments Well, I've sort of finished it, although it's possible that book 2 is a bit of a stretch. If I come across something better, I'll replace it.

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.

The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton - 10/10/23

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

A Troubling Tail, Laurie Cass – 19/10/23
I can just about see individual leaves on the trees by the Bookmobile. They're a bit clearer on the Amazon page as the image is bigger (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Troubling-Ta...)

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

Chapter and Curse, Elizabeth Penney – 06/10/23
Black cat

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).

Brought to Book, Liz Hedgecock – 13/10/23

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.

Deadly Patterns, Melissa Bourbon – 04/10/23
The MC’s great grandmother Loretta Mae is haunting her sewing/design workshop.

1. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton , 2. A Troubling Tail (Bookmobile Cat Mystery, #11) by Laurie Cass , 3. Chapter and Curse (Cambridge Bookshop, #1) by Elizabeth Penney , 4. Brought to Book (Magical Bookshop #2) by Liz Hedgecock , 5. Deadly Patterns (Harlow Cassidy Mysteries, #3) by Melissa Bourbon


message 33: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (last edited Oct 20, 2023 11:10AM) (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27497 comments Mod
Great job, Patrizia!

Trish — I’ve never seen that cover of The Outsiders before, and you can definitely see the leaves on the tree in the other cover. Well done!


message 34: by Rhonda (new)

Rhonda Lee Wunder | 621 comments Here it goes

1. Read a book with mostly orange or black cover or with those colors in the title - Black for Remembrance - Carlene Thompson

2. October 3 is Look at Leaves Day - Read a book with leaves on the cover - Malice in the Cotswolds - Rebecca Tope

3. Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition, or bad luck on the cover (e.g. black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow, or magpie etc) - The Plot and the Pendulum - Jenn McKinley (raven)

4. October is Dictionary Day which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster - Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C.
Booked for Death - Victoria Gilbert

5. October 31 is Halloween. Read a book that features a ghost, witch, or monster. It takes a Witch - Heather Blake


message 35: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5037 comments Finished :)

October 2023 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
The Lost Girls of Penzance (Cornwall Murder Mystery #1) by Sally Rigby The Lost Girls of Penzance by Sally Rigby 5s 5/10/23

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.
Syrup to No Good (Maple Syrup Mysteries #2) by Catherine Bruns Syrup to No Good by Catherine Bruns 4s 21/10/23

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).
Murders of a Feather (Dr. Kate Vet Mysteries #3) by Eileen Brady Murders of a Feather by Eileen Brady 5s 3/10/23

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
Back on Track by Tricia Stringer Back on Track by Tricia Stringer 5s 4/10/23

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.
Overdue or Die (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #7) by Allison Brook Overdue or Die by Allison Brook 4s 1/10/23 Evelyn, the library ghost


message 36: by Julie (last edited Oct 22, 2023 06:39AM) (new)

Julie Ringrose | 18 comments Julie R 5/5 Done

1. Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover.

Wicked Witch Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #16) by Leslie Meier

2. Read a book with leaves on the cover.

The Witch and the Dead (A Wishcraft Mystery #7) by Heather Blake

3. Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

Flea Market Magic (Southern Relics #1) by Bella Falls

4. Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C.

Candy Corn Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #22) by Leslie Meier

5. Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster

Gone With the Witch (A Wishcraft Mystery, #6) by Heather Blake


message 37: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4144 comments Mod
Dates: Oct, 1 2023 - Oct 31, 2023
Done

1.- Spooky season: The Magic of Halloween Night by Kathi Daley (15/10/2023 - ★★★★)
2.- Look at the Leaves Day: A Geek Thing by Kathi Daley (14/10/2023 - ★★★★)
3.- Friday the Thirteenth: The Secret of the Logan Pond by Kathi Daley (05/10/2023 - ★★★☆)
4.- Dictionary Day: Cupid and Cool Jazz by Kathi Daley (15/10/2023 - ★★★☆)
5.- Halloween: Missing by the Sea by Kathi Daley (16/10/2023 - ★★★★)

The Magic of Halloween Night (Cat in the Attic #5) by Kathi Daley Charmed Summer (Cottage on Gooseberry Bay, #5) by Kathi Daley The Secret of Logan Pond (A Cat in the Attic #4) by Kathi Daley Cupid and Cool Jazz (The Bistro at Holiday Bay) by Kathi Daley Missing by the Sea (Haunting by the Sea #3) by Kathi Daley


message 38: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 274 comments Updated msg. 24 to finished


message 39: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (diggensjenny) | 93 comments Finished

October 2023 Mini Challenge
4/4


2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

Cat Me If You Can (Cat in the Stacks, #13) by Miranda James Cat Me If You Can by Miranda James -- 5★ -- 26/10/2023

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

Big Little Spells (Witchlore, #2) by Hazel Beck Big Little Spells by Hazel Beck -- 3★ -- 22/10/2023

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).

Corpse Road (DCI Harry Grimm, #3) by David J. Gatward Corpse Road by David J. Gatward -- 5★ -- 3/10/2023

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.

Loose Ends (Badlands #3) by Morgan Brice Loose Ends by Morgan Brice -- 5★ -- 24/10/2023


message 40: by Linda (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 8978 comments Finished!

It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Sunsets, Sabbatical & Scandal 10/12/23

Look at the Leaves Day: The Stitching Hour 10/27/23

Friday the Thirteenth: The Plot and the Pendulum 10/15/23

Dictionary Day: A Biscuit, a Casket 10/10/23

Halloween: Wicked Harvest 10/7/23


Sunsets, Sabbatical & Scandal (Camper & Criminals, #10) by Tonya Kappes The Stitching Hour (Embroidery Mystery, #9) by Amanda Lee The Plot and the Pendulum (Library Lover's Mystery, #13) by Jenn McKinlay A Biscuit A Casket (A Pawsitively Organic Mystery) by Liz Mugavero Wicked Harvest (Dewberry Farm #6) by Karen MacInerney



message 41: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 195 comments FINISHED

October 2023 Mini Challenge
2/5 Complete

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.
Classified (The Elite, #3) by Brooke Blaine by Brooke Blaine 10/16/2023

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).
Crimped to Death by Tonya Kappes 10/01/2023

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster


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

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27497 comments Mod
Finished my final book late last night.


1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title. Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover. The October Country by Ray Bradbury

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover. Chapter and Curse by Elizabeth Penney

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C. By the Pricking of My Thumbs by Agatha Christie

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster. ParaNorman by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel


Winnie-the-Pooh (Winnie-the-Pooh, #1) by A.A. Milne The October Country by Ray Bradbury Chapter and Curse (Cambridge Bookshop, #1) by Elizabeth Penney By the Pricking of My Thumbs (Tommy and Tuppence Mysteries, #4) by Agatha Christie ParaNorman by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel


message 43: by Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator (new)

Heather L  (wordtrix) | 27497 comments Mod
Congrats and well done to all who finished. Happy Halloween!


message 44: by Meghana (new)

Meghana (meghana_r) | 46 comments Finished!

OCTOBER 2023 MINI CHALLENGE - COMPLETED

5/5


1.Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title. - The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf 10/30/23 2★

2. Read a book with leaves on the cover - Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena 10/31/23 3★

3. Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,). - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 10/25/23 3★

4. Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count). - Better than the Movies by Lynn Painter 10/27/23 2★

5. Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster. - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 10/25/23 4★


message 45: by Brenda (new)

Brenda | 5037 comments Well done to all who finished October!


message 46: by Linda (new)

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


message 47: by Marisa, Cozy Mysteries Assistant Moderator (new)

Marisa (moretta) | 4144 comments Mod
Congrats to all the finishers and I hope everybody who celebrates Halloween has enjoyed it.


message 48: by Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (last edited Nov 05, 2023 02:17PM) (new)

Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 217 comments OCTOBER 2023 MINI CHALLENGES

1. It's the spooky season, when black and orange abound: Read a book with a mostly orange or black cover (at least fifty percent), or with those colors in the title.

2. October 3 is Look at the Leaves Day: Read a book with leaves on the cover.

3. It's Friday the Thirteenth, a day considered unlucky in some Western countries: Read a book with a symbol related to curses, superstition or bad luck on the cover (e.g.: black cat, ladder, broken mirror, a raven, crow or magpie, etc,).

4. October 16 is Dictionary Day, which celebrates the birthday of Noah Webster: Read a book whose title begins with A, B, or C (the articles "a," "an," or "the" do not count).

5. October 31 is Halloween: Read a book that features a ghost, witch or monster.

🎃 👻 🧛🏻‍♂️ 🦇


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