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January 2025 Mini Challenge
January 2025 Mini Challenge1. At the stroke of midnight
On that great big holiday
Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
Miss Kopp's Midnight Confessions 01/162. We're gonna have a ball, and that ain't all
I'm gonna chase my blues away
Read a book with a blue cover
Dead Calm 01/203. Chorus:
I'll be bringin' in a brand new year
Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed).
Now or Never 01/034. Gonna be a great big parade
I got my resolution made
Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
Exercise more ==> MC swims, plays golf
Back in Black 01/165. Gonna ride above the stars
We might even take a trip to mars
Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
Galaxy Cruise: The Maiden Voyage 01/13
January Mini ChallengeDuration: 1/01/25 - 31/01/25
5/5
1. Time of day in the title
2. Blue Cover
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig3. Book I bought myself
4. Resolution: spend more time with friends and family.
5. Night sky on cover
Graves on the Fens by Joy Ellis
January 2025 Mini ChallengeDuration: 1/1/25 - 31/1/25
5/5
1. Time of day in the title
2. Blue cover
3. Bought myself
4. Resolution: spend time with family and friends
5. Night sky on cover
January 2025 Mini Challenge1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto 1/5/25
Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie 1/7/25
(Top ten: https://staffordshirecommunitylearnin... )
Murder at Wedgefield Manor by Erica Ruth Neubauer - 1/3/25 - MC is learning to fly a plane
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
January mini challengeBringing in a Brand New Year
Song by B.B. King
5/5
1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard 3 January; 5☆
2. Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
Cat's Claw by Susan Wittig Albert 10 January; 5☆
3. Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed.
newly bought- A Very Woodsy Murder by Ellen Byron 17 January; 4☆
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
Spending time with family/friends- Murder with Earl Grey Tea by Karen Rose Smith 8 January; 5☆
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
Amish Country Ransom by Mary Alford 13 January; 4☆
January 2025 Mini Challenge5/5
1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).....Dawn Study.....1/8/2025
2. Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).....The Killing Cave.....The Secret of the Lady’s Maid......1/22/2925
3. Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed)......A New Lease on Death......1/4/2025
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
(Top ten: https://staffordshirecommunitylearnin... )....The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal......1/2/2025 (learn a new skill)
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.......Lanterns, Lakes, & Larceny......1/15/2025
January 2025 Mini Challenge2/5
1. At the stroke of midnight
Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
Read
- 13/01/20253. Chorus:
Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed).
(Top ten: https://staffordshirecommunitylearnin... )
Read
-01/01/2025 -Lose weight / Improve diet5. Gonna ride above the stars
Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
January 2025 Mini Challenge5/5
1. Read a book with a time of day in the title.
🏵️ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon 1/22/25
2. Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh.
🏵️Merit Badge Murder by Leslie Langtry 1/19/25
3. Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed.
🏵️ Rockin' Around the Chickadee by Donna Andrews 1/1/25
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
🏵️ Spending more time with family/friends (a mystery that begins when the MC goes out to a pub with some new friends): Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton 1/3/25
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
🏵️ Night sky on cover: Sleep in Heavenly Pizza by Mindy Quigley 1/11/25
🧧🐍January 2025 mini challenge🐍🏮Updated: Jan. 11
Progress: 5/5 COMPLETED
1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
Straight On Till Morning: A Twisted Tale Graphic Novel adapted by Stephanie Kate Strohm - Jan. 11
2. Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
Bizard the Bear Wizard by Chrissie Krebs - this book covered both tasks! - Jan. 8
🩸3. Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed).
Go with the Flow by Lily Williams & Karen Schneemann - Jan. 1
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
(Top Ten: https://staffordshirecommunitylearnin...)
Resolution: Pursuing a career ambition
Pixels of You: A Graphic Novel by Ananth Hirsh & Yuka Ota - Jan. 3
🫴🏼5.Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
The Giver: Graphic Novel by P. Craig Russell - Jan. 2
January 2025 !On that great big holiday
Read a book with a time of day in the title
(e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
2. We're gonna have a ball, and that ain't all
I'm gonna chase my blues away
Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh
(how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
3. Chorus:
I'll be bringin' in a brand new year
Bringin' in a brand new year
So listen dear, won't you meet me here?
While I'm bringin' in a brand new year
Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed).
4. Gonna be a great big parade
I got my resolution made
Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
(Top ten: https://staffordshirecommunitylearnin... )
5. Gonna ride above the stars
We might even take a trip to mars
Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
January 2025 Mini Challenge1. At the stroke of midnight- On that great big holiday
Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
2. We're gonna have a ball, and that ain't all - I'm gonna chase my blues away
Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
3. Chorus:
I'll be bringin' in a brand new year
Bringin' in a brand new year
So listen dear, won't you meet me here?
While I'm bringin' in a brand new year
Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed).
4. Gonna be a great big parade - I got my resolution made
Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
(Top ten: https://staffordshirecommunitylearnin... )
5. Gonna ride above the stars - We might even take a trip to mars
Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
January 2025 Mini Challenge1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
2. Read a book that makes you laugh.
Buried to the Brim by Jenn McKinlay 1/9/2025
3. Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed.
Beyond the Sea by Keira Andrews 1/2/2025
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
Bringing in a Brand New YearJanuary Mini-Challenge 2025
1/1/2025 -- 31/1/2025
01/04
1. --Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
Murder After Midnight by Dianne Harman
2. -- Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
Live and Let Growl by Laurien Berenson
3. -- Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed).
Secrets and Skeletons in the Teashop by Penny Townsend
5. -- Read a book with “star” in the title.
The Musician and the Monster by Jenya Keefe -- on the cover and in the title -- 4★ -- 23/01/2024
January 2025 Mini Challenge5/5 DONE
1. time of day in title Thursday at Noon William F. Brown 1/23
2. blue cover Sarah Morgenthaler 1/4
3. newly acquired book First published December 25, 2024 State of Alert Marie Force 1/13
4. related to a popular New Year’s resolution - eat healthier A Clue in the Stew Connie Archer 1/5
5. night sky on cover Michele Bardsley 1/4
January 2025 Mini Challenge0/5
1. time of day in title
2. blue cover
3. newly acquired book
4. related to a popular New Year’s resolution
5. night sky on cover or “star” in title
Amber wrote: "1. At the stroke of midnightOn that great big holiday
Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
2. We're gonna have a ball..."
Alice's spot
1. At the stroke of midnight
On that great big holiday
Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
2. We're gonna have a ball, and that ain't all
I'm gonna chase my blues away
Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
3. Chorus:
I'll be bringin' in a brand new year
Bringin' in a brand new year
So listen dear, won't you meet me here?
While I'm bringin' in a brand new year
Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed).
Last Call at the Nightingale by Katharine Schellman
4. Gonna be a great big parade
I got my resolution made
Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
(Top ten: https://staffordshirecommunitylearnin... )
5. Gonna ride above the stars
We might even take a trip to mars
Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
1. At the stroke of midnightOn that great big holiday
Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
2. We're gonna have a ball, and that ain't all
I'm gonna chase my blues away
Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
3. Chorus:
I'll be bringin' in a brand new year
Bringin' in a brand new year
So listen dear, won't you meet me here?
While I'm bringin' in a brand new year
Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed).
Bayles Mack: A Life in Politics, Business, and the Law 01/12/25
4. Gonna be a great big parade
I got my resolution made
Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
(Top ten: https://staffordshirecommunitylearnin... )
5. Gonna ride above the stars
We might even take a trip to mars
Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
January 2025 Mini Challenge1/5
1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
2. Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
3. Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed). The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon...4*s...01/01/2025
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
(Top ten: https://staffordshirecommunitylearnin... )
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
January 2025 Mini Challenge - COMPLETED ===============================
5/5
1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight) - Death on the {Night} of Lost Lizards by Julia Buckley 1/11/25
2. Read a book that makes you laugh - We Solve Murders by Richard Osman 1/15/25
3. Read a newly acquired book - The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz 1/14/25
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution - The Villa by Rachel Hawkins 1/6/25 - Reconnecting with your best friend
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title -
1/29/25
January Mini0/5
1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
2. Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
3. Read a newly acquired book - recently borrowed
The 22 Murders of Madison May by Max Barry 2/1 3★
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
(Top ten: Exercise more; Lose weight / Improve diet; Save more money; Pursuing a career ambition; Quit smoking; Decorating/renovating my home; Learn a new skill or hobby;
Cutting down on drinking; Volunteering; Spending more time with family/friends)
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover
Two Weeks 'til Christmas by Laura Greaves 1/1 3★
Success this month!5/5
1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
Dragonsdawn, Anne McCaffrey - 23/01/25
Dawn in the title and the “dawn” of the Pern series.
2. Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
Beast-Laid Plans, Kim M Watt – 06/01/25
Sadly a yellow cover, but it made me laugh anyway.
3. Read a newly acquired book - recently borrowed
Details in the Document, Kathi Daley – 04/01/25
Borrowed from Kindle Unlimited on 02/01/25 and started the following day.
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
(Top ten: Exercise more; Lose weight / Improve diet; Save more money; Pursuing a career ambition; Quit smoking; Decorating/renovating my home; Learn a new skill or hobby; Cutting down on drinking; Volunteering; Spending more time with family/friends)
How to Eat to Change How You Drink, Dr Brooke Scheller – 24/01/25
About how to reduce your alcohol intake through better nutrition - so both improving diet and reducing drinking.
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover
Stranded in Iceland, Victoria Walker – 13/01/25
Has the Northern Lights on the cover, which makes it night by default.
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January 2025 Mini Challenge0/5
1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
Midnight Magic
2. Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh.
The Mystery in the Margins
3. Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed.
Servant of Death
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution. - Decorating/renovating my home
Witcher Upper
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title
Once Wicked
I just finished this one.January mini challenge
Bringing in a Brand New Year
Song by B.B. King
1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
Shadows at Dusk by Elizabeth Goddard 3 January; 5☆
2. Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
Cat's Claw by Susan Wittig Albert 10 January; 5☆
3. Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed.
newly bought- A Very Woodsy Murder by Ellen Byron 17 January; 4☆
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
Spending time with family/friends- Murder with Earl Grey Tea by Karen Rose Smith 8 January; 5☆
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
Amish Country Ransom by Mary Alford 13 January; 4☆
I have also finished :)January 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/1/25 - 31/1/25
5/5
1. Time of day in the title
2. Blue cover
3. Bought myself
4. Resolution: spend time with family and friends
5. Night sky on cover
Here it goes1. Read a book with a time of day in the title: Seven minutes to Noon - Kate Pepper
2. Read a book with a blue cover: Murder at the 42nd Street Library - Con Lehane
3. Read a newly acquired book whether it is gifted, one you bought your yourself or recently borrowed: The Black Echo - Michael Connelly
4. Read a book related to a popular New Years Resolution: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - Jesse Q. Sutanto (walking)
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover or has "star" in the title: A Pocket Guide to the Stars and Planets - Donald John
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Ending with 2 this monthanuary 2025 Mini Challenge
1. Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
2. Read a book that makes you laugh.
Buried to the Brim by Jenn McKinlay 1/9/2025
3. Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed.
Beyond the Sea by Keira Andrews 1/2/2025
4. Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
5. Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
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FinishedJanuary Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/01/25 - 31/01/25
5/5
1. Time of day in the title
2. Blue Cover
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig3. Book I bought myself
4. Resolution: spend more time with friends and family.
5. Night sky on cover
Graves on the Fens by Joy Ellis
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Finished!On that great big holiday - Lavender Morning
I'm gonna chase my blues away - Hard Dough Homicide
I'll be bringin' in a brand new year
Bringin' in a brand new year
So listen dear, won't you meet me here?
While I'm bringin' in a brand new year - Under Lock & Skeleton Key
I got my resolution made - Marriage Can Be Mischief
We might even take a trip to mars - The Raven Thief
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How to copy and also add the book cover in the comments
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January 2025 Mini Challenge5/5 DONE
1. time of day in title Thursday at Noon William F. Brown 1/23
2. blue cover Sarah Morgenthaler 1/4
3. newly acquired book First published December 25, 2024 State of Alert Marie Force 1/13
4. related to a popular New Year’s resolution - eat healthier A Clue in the Stew Connie Archer 1/5
5. night sky on cover Michele Bardsley 1/4
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1. Time of day: Girls' Night Out Murder by Jenna St. James
2. Blue cover: The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
3. Newly acquired: Until Our Last Embrace by Joyce and Jim Lavene
4. New year resolution: Only Santas in the Building by Alexis Daria
(Heroine vows to work less)
5. Night Sky: Lies of Omission: A Hanneke Bauer Mystery by Kathleen Ernst
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RULES
** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.
** A book can be used only once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).
** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.
** Do as many as you are able and have fun!
Bringing in a Brand New Year
Song by B.B. King
1. At the stroke of midnight
On that great big holiday
Read a book with a time of day in the title (e.g.: dawn, morning, noon, afternoon, evening, nighttime, midnight).
2. We're gonna have a ball, and that ain't all
I'm gonna chase my blues away
Read a book with a blue cover OR a book that makes you laugh (how many will try to combine both criteria in one book?).
3. Chorus:
I'll be bringin' in a brand new year
Bringin' in a brand new year
So listen dear, won't you meet me here?
While I'm bringin' in a brand new year
Read a newly acquired book, whether it’s one that was gifted, one you bought yourself, or recently borrowed).
4. Gonna be a great big parade
I got my resolution made
Read a book related to a popular New Year’s resolution.
(Top ten: https://staffordshirecommunitylearnin... )
5. Gonna ride above the stars
We might even take a trip to mars
Read a book with a night sky on the cover or that has “star” in the title.
I'll be bringin' in a brand new year
Bringin' in a brand new year
So listen dear, won't you meet me here
While I'm bringin' in a brand new year
Oh, sailin' down on a rainbow
I'll flirt with lady moon
If she sighs or winks her eye
I won't be back 'til June
I'll be bringin' in a brand new year
Bringin' in a brand new year
So listen dear, won't you meet me here?
While I'm bringin' in a brand new year
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Charles Mose Brown
You can listen to the song here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ir2cDv9...
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