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April 2024 Mini Challenge

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!


On July 25, 2024, Billy Joel will perform his 150th and final concert at Madison Square Garden, ending a ten-year residency. On Sunday, April 14, CBS will air his 100th concert, filmed March 28. Your host being a life-long fan, she thought she could have some fun with this — and found it difficult to narrow down the possibilities to just five, but persevered in the end.


1. Billy Joel’s first hit single in 1973 was “Piano Man” (#25 in the US), which opens with the lyrics, It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday/The regular crowd shuffles in/There’s an old man sitting next to me/Making love to his tonic and gin— Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.

2. “The Longest Time” was released in 1984 and topped the charts at #14 in the US. I don't care what consequence it brings/I have been a fool for lesser things/I want you so bad/I think you ought to know that/I intend to hold you for the longest time:— Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).

3. “This is the Time” hit #18 on the charts in 1986, and years later was your host’s senior class song. We walked on the beach beside that old hotel/They're tearing it down now, but it's just as well —Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.

4. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” hit #1 in 1989. In it, Joel rattles off a list of historical references in order to argue that his generation — as the title says — didn't “start the fire” of global tragedy, scandal, and screw-ups. ”We didn't start the fire/It was always burning, since the world's been turning/We didn't start the fire/No, we didn't light it, but we tried to fight it” — Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).

5. In 1990, “The Downeaster’Alexa’” was released and peaked at #57 on US charts. It describes the plight of fishermen in the Northeast United States amongst the challenges of overfishing and global warming. “I was a bayman like my father was before/Can't make a living as a bayman anymore/There ain't much future for a man who works the sea/But there ain't no island left for islanders like me.” As April 22 is Earth Day, this seems a fitting fifth challenge. — Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.


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Watch the videos:

Piano Man
https://youtu.be/gxEPV4kolz0?si=dr6Uq...

This is the Time
https://youtu.be/pOBwqlP-3ls?si=PVIwY...

The Longest Time
https://youtu.be/a_XgQhMPeEQ?si=6CMxG...

We Didn’t Start Start the Fire
https://youtu.be/eFTLKWw542g?si=xwa-v...

The Downeaster ‘Alexa’
https://youtu.be/LVlDSzbrH5M?si=v5bA7...

April Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/4/24 - 30/4/24
5/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
The Mistress of Dara Island by Averil Kenny 5★s 2/4/24 happy hour at the bar

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
Hillary's Final Case by Faith Martin 5★s 10/4/24 (2 years)

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
The Faceless Moon by Ashley Capes 5★s 2/4/24 House Stag Inn

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
The Wild Date Palm by Diane Armstrong 5★s 1/4/24

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves 5★s 14/4/24

April 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5



1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
Phantoms and Felonies by Lucy Ness 4/11/24 3☆ -- Speakeasy

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower 4/1/24 4☆

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
Dead and Breakfast by Kate Kingsbury 4/20/24 3☆

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn 4/5/24 4☆

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
Later Gator by Jana Deleon 4/2/24 4☆

Alice's Spot

1. Billy Joel’s first hit single in 1973 was “Piano Man” (#25 in the US), which opens with the lyrics, It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday/The regular crowd shuffles in/There’s an old man sitting next to me/Making love to his tonic and gin— Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.


2. “The Longest Time” was released in 1984 and topped the charts at #14 in the US. I don't care what consequence it brings/I have been a fool for lesser things/I want you so bad/I think you ought to know that/I intend to hold you for the longest time:— Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).

3. “This is the Time” hit #18 on the charts in 1986, and years later was your host’s senior class song. We walked on the beach beside that old hotel/They're tearing it down now, but it's just as well —Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
Fatal Cajun Festival by Ellen Byron

4. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” hit #1 in 1989. In it, Joel rattles off a list of historical references in order to argue that his generation — as the title says — didn't “start the fire” of global tragedy, scandal, and screw-ups. ”We didn't start the fire/It was always burning, since the world's been turning/We didn't start the fire/No, we didn't light it, but we tried to fight it” — Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn

5. In 1990, “The Downeaster’Alexa’” was released and peaked at #57 on US charts. It describes the plight of fishermen in the Northeast United States amongst the challenges of overfishing and global warming. “I was a bayman like my father was before/Can't make a living as a bayman anymore/There ain't much future for a man who works the sea/But there ain't no island left for islanders like me.” As April 22 is Earth Day, this seems a fitting fifth challenge. — Read a book with water on the cover or in the title. The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger

April Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/4/24 - 30/4/24
5/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
The Coldest Case by Martin Walker 5 stars

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
Gallant by V.E. Schwab 3 stars

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
Bikinis and Murder by H.Y. Hanna 3 stars

4. Read a history or historical fiction
Taken in Nuala by Harriet Steel 5 stars

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves 5 stars

April 2024 Mini Challenge

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
Without a Brew by Ellie Alexander 4/3/24

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbø 4/9/24 - TBR 8/8/22

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer by Krista Davis 4/4/24

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark 4/10/24

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.

April Mini
5/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard - DS Mark Fuller is working on becoming an alcoholic
by M.J. Arlidge 26/4 4★

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year) - at least 10 years
by J.D. Robb 9/4 3.5★

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
by Beth Cartwright 7/4 2.5★

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
by Kerry Greenwood 3/4 5★

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
by Jo Thomas 4/4 3.5★

April 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5 DONE

1 that revolves around or features alcohol Tuscan Vineyard Aged for Death Fiona Grace 4/24
2 that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” from my 1st goodreads year Buyer, Beware Diane Vallere 4/22
3 set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse a Turks and Caicos resort In a Not So Perfect World Neely Tubati Alexander 4/7
4 historical fiction Lady Helena Investigates Jane Steen 4/15
5 with water on the cover White Nights Ann Cleeves 4/18

CM Mini 2024
April 01 - 30🎈
1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
Murder at the Mousetrap 04/04

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
File M for Murder 04/11

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
The Mystery Guest04/04

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
The Betel Nut Tree Mystery 04/10

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
Knifed In Nice 04/08

Monthly Challenge: Apr 2024
Apr 1, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024
Done

1.- Piano Man: Sunshine and Sweet Wine by Kathi Daley (17/04/2024 - ★★★★)
2.- The Longest Time: Death Comes Silently by Carolyn Hart (03/04/2024 - ★★★☆)
3.- This is the Time: Details in the Document by Kathi Daley (18/04/2024 - ★★★★)
4.- We Didn’t Start the Fire: A Most Novel Revenge by Ashley Weaver (08/04/2024 - ★★★★☆)
5.- The Downeaster’Alexa: 'Til Death by Kathi Daley (12/04/2024 - ★★★★)

April 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
set in a bar- A Time to Swill by Sherry Harris 6 April; 5☆


2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
added in 2021- Cross My Heart by D.K. Hood 2 April; 5☆


3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
set in a B&B- A Cajun Christmas Killing by Ellen Byron 14 April; 4 1/2☆


4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
historical mystery (set in 1899)- Murder at Kingscote by Alyssa Maxwell 10 April; 5☆


5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
Shucked Apart by Barbara Ross 12 April; 4☆

April 2024 Mini Challenge

0/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
A Frosty Mug of Murder
2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
52 Steps to Murder
3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
Strangled Eggs and Ham
4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
Bluegate Fields
5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title
Just Add Water

April 2024 mini challenge 💐🐰🐣😎🌞

Updated: May 22
Progress: 5/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
Death of a Clam Digger by Lee Hollis - May 22


2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner - Apr. 12

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
Chasing Echoes by Dan Goldman - Apr. 24

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith - Apr. 7

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944: The Graphic Novel by Lauren Tarshis - Apr. 4

APRIL 2024 MINI CHALLENGE: COMPLETED!!

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
Murder on the Rocks by Allyson K. Abbott Finished 4/5/24

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR "for the longest time".
To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton Finished 4/18/24

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
Be My Ghost by Carol J. Perry
Finished 4/15/24

4. Read a history or historical fiction.
Naughty on Ice by Maia Chance Finished 4/23/24

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
Be Our Ghost by Kate Kingsbury Finished 4/8/24

April 2024 Mini Challenge
4/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
A bar called Siren’s Song owned by 2 sisters The Wrong Note Courtney McFarlin 4/16/24

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
Almost 3 years on TBR-The Case of the Cautious Crow L.C. Richards 4/8/24

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
Death at Warbler's End Bellamy Beck 4/21/24

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
Lake- Emily James 4/4/24

On July 25, 2024, Billy Joel will perform his 150th and final concert at Madison Square Garden, ending a ten-year residency. On Sunday, April 14, CBS will air his 100th concert, filmed March 28. Your host being a life-long fan, she thought she could have some fun with this — and found it difficult to narrow down the possibilities to just five, but persevered in the end.


1. Billy Joel’s first hit single in 1973 was “Piano Man” (#25 in the US), which opens with the lyrics, It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday/The regular crowd shuffles in/There’s an old man sitting next to me/Making love to his tonic and gin— Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.

2. “The Longest Time” was released in 1984 and topped the charts at #14 in the US. I don't care what consequence it brings/I have been a fool for lesser things/I want you so bad/I think you ought to know that/I intend to hold you for the longest time:— Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year). Hot Ice 04.10.24

3. “This is the Time” hit #18 on the charts in 1986, and years later was your host’s senior class song. We walked on the beach beside that old hotel/They're tearing it down now, but it's just as well —Read a book set at a hotel The Mystery Guest 04.24.24

4. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” hit #1 in 1989. In it, Joel rattles off a list of historical references in order to argue that his generation — as the title says — didn't “start the fire” of global tragedy, scandal, and screw-ups. ”We didn't start the fire/It was always burning, since the world's been turning/We didn't start the fire/No, we didn't light it, but we tried to fight it” — Read a history Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI04.09.24

5. In 1990, “The Downeaster’Alexa’” was released and peaked at #57 on US charts. It describes the plight of fishermen in the Northeast United States amongst the challenges of overfishing and global warming. “I was a bayman like my father was before/Can't make a living as a bayman anymore/There ain't much future for a man who works the sea/But there ain't no island left for islanders like me.” As April 22 is Earth Day, this seems a fitting fifth challenge. — Read a book with water on the cover or in the title. 04.22.24

Here it goes April mini-challenge

April 2024 Mini Challenge - COMPLETED
Duration: April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Completed: 5/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard. Exiles - Jane Harper 4/13/24 (set at a vineyard)

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year). The Girl on the Train - Paula Hawkins 4/5/24

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse. One Night - Eric Jerome Dickey 4/27/24

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction). The Snow Gypsy - Lindsay Jayne Ashford 4/20/24

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title. Identity - Nora Roberts 4/6/24

April 2024 Mini Challenge
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0/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year) - Cosmos by Carl Sagan on my TBR since 2021

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction) - Small Things Like These Histotical Fiction

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title -

My picks for April

“Piano Man” — Last Call

“The Longest Time”— A Decadent Way to Die

“This is the Time” — Booked for Murder

“We Didn’t Start the Fire” — To Slip the Bonds of Earth

“The Downeaster’Alexa’” — Murder Wears Mittens

April 2024 Mini Challenge

3/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard. Dot Matrix: Mistress of the Stage

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year). What a Goddess Wants

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction). Historical Romance. Firelight

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.

I'm in!

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.

Finished 4/13/2024

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.

April 2024 Mini Challenge


1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
Batten Down the Belfry by Diane Kelly 4/3/2024

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.


4, Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
When She Was Naughty by Tessa Dare 4/30/2024
5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
by Enid Blyton 4/20/2024

Reading Challenges >
April 2024 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. -- Billy Joel’s first hit single in 1973 was “Piano Man” (#25 in the US), which opens with the lyrics, It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday/The regular crowd shuffles in/There’s an old man sitting next to me/Making love to his tonic and gin—

Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.


Murder at the Pub by Lucinda D. Davis -- 4★ -- 24/04/2024

2. -- “The Longest Time” was released in 1984 and topped the charts at #14 in the US. I don't care what consequence it brings/I have been a fool for lesser things/I want you so bad/I think you ought to know that/I intend to hold you for the longest time:—

Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).


Dead Men's Bones by James Oswald -- March 2018 -- 5★ -- 28/04/2024

3. -- “This is the Time” hit #18 on the charts in 1986, and years later was your host’s senior class song. We walked on the beach beside that old hotel/They're tearing it down now, but it's just as well —

Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.


Bed and Breakfast and Murder by Patti Larsen -- 5★ -- 19/04/2024

4. -- “We Didn’t Start the Fire” hit #1 in 1989. In it, Joel rattles off a list of historical references in order to argue that his generation — as the title says — didn't “start the fire” of global tragedy, scandal, and screw-ups. ”We didn't start the fire/It was always burning, since the world's been turning/We didn't start the fire/No, we didn't light it, but we tried to fight it” —

Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).


House Party Murder Rap by Sonia Parin -- 3★ -- 22/04/2023

5. -- In 1990, “The Downeaster’Alexa’” was released and peaked at #57 on US charts. It describes the plight of fishermen in the Northeast United States amongst the challenges of overfishing and global warming. “I was a bayman like my father was before/Can't make a living as a bayman anymore/There ain't much future for a man who works the sea/But there ain't no island left for islanders like me.” As April 22 is Earth Day, this seems a fitting fifth challenge. —

Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.


Seaside Secrets by Cindy Bell -- 5★ -- 15/04/2024

April 2024 Mini Challenge

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!


On July 25, 2024, Billy Joel will perform his 150th and final concert at Madison Square Garden, ending a ten-year residency. On Sunday, April 14, CBS will air his 100th concert, filmed March 28. Your host being a life-long fan, she thought she could have some fun with this — and found it difficult to narrow down the possibilities to just five, but persevered in the end.


1. Billy Joel’s first hit single in 1973 was “Piano Man” (#25 in the US), which opens with the lyrics, It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday/The regular crowd shuffles in/There’s an old man sitting next to me/Making love to his tonic and gin— Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.

2. “The Longest Time” was released in 1984 and topped the charts at #14 in the US. I don't care what consequence it brings/I have been a fool for lesser things/I want you so bad/I think you ought to know that/I intend to hold you for the longest time:— Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).

3. “This is the Time” hit #18 on the charts in 1986, and years later was your host’s senior class song. We walked on the beach beside that old hotel/They're tearing it down now, but it's just as well —Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.

4. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” hit #1 in 1989. In it, Joel rattles off a list of historical references in order to argue that his generation — as the title says — didn't “start the fire” of global tragedy, scandal, and screw-ups. ”We didn't start the fire/It was always burning, since the world's been turning/We didn't start the fire/No, we didn't light it, but we tried to fight it” — Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).

5. In 1990, “The Downeaster’Alexa’” was released and peaked at #57 on US charts. It describes the plight of fishermen in the Northeast United States amongst the challenges of overfishing and global warming. “I was a bayman like my father was before/Can't make a living as a bayman anymore/There ain't much future for a man who works the sea/But there ain't no island left for islanders like me.” As April 22 is Earth Day, this seems a fitting fifth challenge. — Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.

A bit late to the party, but I'm in.

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.

Murder Uncorked, Maddie Day – 04/04/24
Set in a wine bar in Northern California, which specialises in wines from local vineyards

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).

A Night's Tail, Sofie Kelly - 10/04/24
Added to my TBR (i.e. my Goodreads To-Read shelf) on 24 December 2018

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.

A Manor of Life & Death, Kim M. Watt – 17/04/24
Set in a country house hotel and spa

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).

See What You're Missing: 31 Ways Artists Notice the World – and How You Can Too, Will Gompertz – 08/04/24
MPGS include History and Art History

5. As April 22 is Earth Day, this seems a fitting fifth challenge. — Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.

Death Knells and Wedding Bells, Eva Gates – 05/04/24
Water on the cover, almost at the middle point of the cover on the right, but if there isn't quite enough of it, then I've also read
Tokyo Express, Seicho Matsumoto - 17/04/24


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**Incomplete**
April 2024 Mini Challenge

Books read: 4/5


On July 25, 2024, Billy Joel will perform his 150th and final concert at Madison Square Garden, ending a ten-year residency. On Sunday, April 14, CBS will air his 100th concert, filmed March 28. Your host being a life-long fan, she thought she could have some fun with this — and found it difficult to narrow down the possibilities to just five, but persevered in the end.


**1. Billy Joel’s first hit single in 1973 was “Piano Man” (#25 in the US), which opens with the lyrics, It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday/The regular crowd shuffles in/There’s an old man sitting next to me/Making love to his tonic and gin— Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard-Hooked-4/12/24

**2. “The Longest Time” was released in 1984 and topped the charts at #14 in the US. I don't care what consequence it brings/I have been a fool for lesser things/I want you so bad/I think you ought to know that/I intend to hold you for the longest time:— Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year)-The Love Hypothesis-added in 2022-read 4/5/24

**3. “This is the Time” hit #18 on the charts in 1986, and years later was your host’s senior class song. We walked on the beach beside that old hotel/They're tearing it down now, but it's just as well —Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse-The Guest List-4/6/24

4. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” hit #1 in 1989. In it, Joel rattles off a list of historical references in order to argue that his generation — as the title says — didn't “start the fire” of global tragedy, scandal, and screw-ups. ”We didn't start the fire/It was always burning, since the world's been turning/We didn't start the fire/No, we didn't light it, but we tried to fight it” — Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).

**5. In 1990, “The Downeaster’Alexa’” was released and peaked at #57 on US charts. It describes the plight of fishermen in the Northeast United States amongst the challenges of overfishing and global warming. “I was a bayman like my father was before/Can't make a living as a bayman anymore/There ain't much future for a man who works the sea/But there ain't no island left for islanders like me.” As April 22 is Earth Day, this seems a fitting fifth challenge. — Read a book with water on the cover or in the title-Happy Place-4/2/24

Finished early this month! See message 10!

Congrats, Meg!

Thanks, Marisa!

Finished!

April 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
set in a bar- A Time to Swill by Sherry Harris 6 April; 5☆


2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
added in 2021- Cross My Heart by D.K. Hood 2 April; 5☆


3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
set in a B&B- A Cajun Christmas Killing by Ellen Byron 14 April; 4 1/2☆


4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
historical mystery (set in 1899)- Murder at Kingscote by Alyssa Maxwell 10 April; 5☆


5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
Shucked Apart by Barbara Ross 12 April; 4☆

Congrats, Patrizia!

Finished :)

April Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/4/24 - 30/4/24
5/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
The Mistress of Dara Island by Averil Kenny 5★s 2/4/24 happy hour at the bar

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
Hillary's Final Case by Faith Martin 5★s 10/4/24 (2 years)

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
The Faceless Moon by Ashley Capes 5★s 2/4/24 House Stag Inn

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
The Wild Date Palm by Diane Armstrong 5★s 1/4/24

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves 5★s 14/4/24

Congrats, Brenda!

Thanks Marisa :)

All done: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Congrats, Trish!

FINISHED

April 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5



1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
Phantoms and Felonies by Lucy Ness 4/11/24 3☆ -- Speakeasy

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
Assaulted Caramel by Amanda Flower 4/1/24 4☆

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
Dead and Breakfast by Kate Kingsbury 4/20/24 3☆

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn 4/5/24 4☆

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
Later Gator by Jana Deleon 4/2/24 4☆

Congrats, Lali!

Cozy Mysteries Goodreads Group
April 2024 Mini Challenge
0/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.


A Sip Before Dying by Gemma Halliday

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).


Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.


We'll Always Have Parrots by Donna Andrews

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).


A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.


Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon by Donna Andrews

April cozies ✔️🍀

1
revolves around or features alcohol


2
on my TBR “for the longest time”

3
set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse

4
historical fiction

5
water on the cover

Finished!

“Piano Man” — Last Call 4/18/24

“The Longest Time”— A Decadent Way to Die 4/24/24

“This is the Time” — Booked for Murder 4/12/24

“We Didn’t Start the Fire” — To Slip the Bonds of Earth 4/10/24

“The Downeaster’Alexa’” — Murder Wears Mittens 4/7/24

Congrats, Linda!

Finished:)

April Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/4/24 - 30/4/24
5/5

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.
The Coldest Case by Martin Walker 5 stars

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).
Gallant by V.E. Schwab 3 stars

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.
Bikinis and Murder by H.Y. Hanna 3 stars

4. Read a history or historical fiction
Taken in Nuala by Harriet Steel 5 stars

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.
The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves 5 stars

Congrats, Phrynne!

Here it goes

1. Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol. Murder in the Crooked Eye Brewery - J. C. Eaton

2. Read a book that has been on your TBR "for the longest time" - The Bookseller - Mark Pryor

3. Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B & B or guesthouse.- Antique Auctions are murder - Libby Klein

4. Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance, or literary fiction). - Angel Trumpet - Ann McMillan

5. Read a book with water on the cover or in the title - Don't Cry Tai Lake - Qui Xiaolong

April 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5 DONE

1 that revolves around or features alcohol Tuscan Vineyard Aged for Death Fiona Grace 4/24
2 that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” from my 1st goodreads year Buyer, Beware Diane Vallere 4/22
3 set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse a Turks and Caicos resort In a Not So Perfect World Neely Tubati Alexander 4/7
4 historical fiction Lady Helena Investigates Jane Steen 4/15
5 with water on the cover White Nights Ann Cleeves 4/18

Finished

Reading Challenges >
April 2024 Mini Challenge
5/5


1. -- Billy Joel’s first hit single in 1973 was “Piano Man” (#25 in the US), which opens with the lyrics, It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday/The regular crowd shuffles in/There’s an old man sitting next to me/Making love to his tonic and gin—

Read a book that revolves around or features alcohol, such as a book set in a pub, bar, or vineyard.


Murder at the Pub by Lucinda D. Davis -- 4★ -- 24/04/2024

2. -- “The Longest Time” was released in 1984 and topped the charts at #14 in the US. I don't care what consequence it brings/I have been a fool for lesser things/I want you so bad/I think you ought to know that/I intend to hold you for the longest time:—

Read a book that has been on your TBR “for the longest time” (more than one year).


Dead Men's Bones by James Oswald -- March 2018 -- 5★ -- 28/04/2024

3. -- “This is the Time” hit #18 on the charts in 1986, and years later was your host’s senior class song. We walked on the beach beside that old hotel/They're tearing it down now, but it's just as well —

Read a book set at a hotel, inn, B&B or guesthouse.


Bed and Breakfast and Murder by Patti Larsen -- 5★ -- 19/04/2024

4. -- “We Didn’t Start the Fire” hit #1 in 1989. In it, Joel rattles off a list of historical references in order to argue that his generation — as the title says — didn't “start the fire” of global tragedy, scandal, and screw-ups. ”We didn't start the fire/It was always burning, since the world's been turning/We didn't start the fire/No, we didn't light it, but we tried to fight it” —

Read a history or historical fiction (mystery, romance or literary fiction).


House Party Murder Rap by Sonia Parin -- 3★ -- 22/04/2023

5. -- In 1990, “The Downeaster’Alexa’” was released and peaked at #57 on US charts. It describes the plight of fishermen in the Northeast United States amongst the challenges of overfishing and global warming. “I was a bayman like my father was before/Can't make a living as a bayman anymore/There ain't much future for a man who works the sea/But there ain't no island left for islanders like me.” As April 22 is Earth Day, this seems a fitting fifth challenge. —

Read a book with water on the cover or in the title.


Seaside Secrets by Cindy Bell -- 5★ -- 15/04/2024

Congrats, Jonquil! Congrats, Jenny!