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April 2025 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!


1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.



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Here are a few helpful links for a couple of this month’s challenges.

Authors who use initials
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...


Best Modern Australian Lit
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...

Australian Crime Fiction
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...

They come from a land downunder: 13 Australian crime writers to try
https://crimefictionlover.com/2020/04...



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Mini Challenge
April 2025

5/5



1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Braking for Bodies by Duffy Brown 4/2/25

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez 4/1/25 (Dog on the cover)

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison 4/11/25

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.
Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss 4/3/25

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
The Dry by Jane Harper 4/15/25

Mini Challenge April 2025
5/5

1. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan 4 stars

2. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
Death in an English Village by Fliss Chester 4 stars

3. Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
The Inimitable Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse

4. Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano 2 stars

5. Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
Cherrywood by Jock Serong 4 stars

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.

CM Mini
April 2025 🎈

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
The Plot Thickets 04/02

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
Sticks and Bones, Carolyn Haines 04/04

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name. ==> G A McKevett
Killer Gourmet 04/07

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author
Secrets, Lies, and Sneaky Spies 04/08

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
Ruddy Gore 04/09

April 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/4/25 - 30/4/25
5/5

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
One Summer in Tuscany by Annie Seaton 3★s 7/4/25

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
Sheep Gully Road by Laurelle Cousins 4★s 10/4/25 title

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
Shadow Lives by Neil A. White 4★s 20/4/25

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.
Burn After Reading by Catherine Ryan Howard 3★s 2/4/25

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
Safe Harbour in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen 4★s 1/4/25 both criteria

Alice's spot

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover. Katharine, the Wright Sister by Tracey Enerson Wood

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover. An Irish Bookshop Murder by Lucy Connolly

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you. Trouble on the Books by Essie Lang

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.

I think I'll eliminate the last task...

April 2025 Mini Challenge

4/4

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Mums and Mayhem by Amanda Flower 14 April; 4☆


2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
Death of an Irish Druid by Catie Murphy 2 April; 5☆


3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
A Parting Shot by J.C. Kenney 10 April; 4 1/2☆


4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.
Resort to Murder by Annie McEwen 4 April; 5☆


5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.

Heather L wrote: "April 2025 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 (Season..."

Heather - it's like you could read my mind and knew I wanted to read a Miss Fisher book! I always need the Hug an Australian prompt to get back to that series.

April 2025 Mini Challenge - COMPLETED
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5/5

✔ 1. Read a book with flowers on the cover - by Aravind Adiga 04/23/25 4★

✔ 2. Read a book with an animal on the cover - by Tonya Kappes 04/24/25 1★

✔ 3. Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name - Dial A for Aunties - Jesse {Q}. Sutanto 04/21/25 2.5★

✔ 4. Take a chance on a new-to-you author - Heartwood by Amity Gaige 04/27/25

✔ 5. Read a book by an Australian author - Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates 04/17/25 3.5★

April 2025 Mini Challenge

2/5

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
(Read 17/04/25)

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.
New to me author - Emily Henry - Beach Read- Read (10/04/25)

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.

National Garden Month and National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

National Farm Animals Day and National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.

Scrabble Day: Ill-Fated Fortune

Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.

Hug an Australian Day: Ruddy Gore




This is what I've figured out so far. I've already switched my scrabble book once. I'm still debating between 2 books for Take a Chance day and I know I will be reading Pouncing on Murder for one of the first 2 but since it works for both I'm waiting to see what else comes up to decide.

April 2025 mini challenge

Updated: Apr. 20
Progress: 5/5 COMPLETED

🐻1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Brielle and Bear: Once Upon a Time by Salomey Doku - Apr. 9


🐶2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
Ozzie by Ellen Miles - Apr. 4


3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel by Colleen A.F. Venable - Apr. 20

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.
Brownstone by Samuel Teer - Apr. 12

✂️5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
The Makers Club: A Graphic Novel by Reimena Yee - Apr. 1

Linda wrote: "Heather - it's like you could read my mind and knew I wanted to read a Miss Fisher book! I always need the Hug an Australian prompt to get back to that series."

ROFL…. You’re welcome! 😁

April 2025 Mini Challenge

04/04 Completed

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover. -- by Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh -- 3★ -- 22/04/2025
3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name. -- Whispers in the Kalahari by B.G. Nettelton -- 5★ -- 11/04/2025
4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you. -- When Birds Fall Silent by Shana Frost -- 5★ -- 09/04/2025
5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia. -- Murder In Secret: Australian Outback Crime Mystery by Jason Summers -- 5★ -- 06/04/2025

April 2025 Mini Challenge

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.

April 2025 Mini Challenge

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune 4/30/25


3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher 4/26/25

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.
Secretly, Secretly; But Unable to Hide It by Yi Zhu 4/5/25

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
Death at Victoria Dock by Kerry Greenwood 4/30/25

Mini Challenge
April 2025

5/5

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
by Leslie Budewitz 4/3/2025

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
by Seren Star Goode 4/2/2025

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
Death on Eat Street by J.J. Cook 4/10/2025

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Death on Eat Street by J.J. Cook 4/10/2025

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia
Sit for a Spell by Morgana Best 4/25/2025

April 2025 Mini Challenge

0/4

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Murder at the Beacon Bakeshop
2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
Marshmallow Malice
3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
The Fatal Flying Affair
4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.
Murder in an Irish Village
5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
Live and Let Diet

April Mini
5/5

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Sister of the Bride by Carol Quinto 8/4 2★

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
A Match For Mother by Mona K. Gedney, Kathryn Kirkwood, Regina Scott 8/4 2.5★

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb 4/4 4★

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author
The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews 1/4 2.5★

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
Drop Dead by Margot Neville 12/4 3.5★

I absolutely love 💕 the monthly challenges. I track them in my book journal.

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
04.06.25

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
04.13.24

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
An American in Scotland 04.03.25

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
The Hypnotist's Love Story 04.23.25

APRIL>

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Chris Fabry

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
tiny puppy cameo

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
Sarah E. Ladd In the Shelter of Hollythorne House

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.
Ariana Neumann

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.

April 2025 Mini

5/5 DONE

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover. Kestra Pingree 4/19


2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title Loved by the Lion Evangeline Anderson 4/19

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name. Delusion in Death J.D. Robb 4/12

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author Pig Park Claudia Guadalupe Martinez 4/12

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia Cocaine Blues Kerry Greenwood 4/1

I'm done early this month! Yay April! 🎈

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

Made it!

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.

Aunt Dimity and the Enchanted Cottage, Nancy Atherton – 03/04/25
Flowers round the window.

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.

A Rule Against Murder, Louise Penny – 01/04/25
Owl on the cover.

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.

The U.S. Constitution: A Very Short Introduction, David J. Bodenhamer – 09/04/25
Assuming just the middle initial is okay.

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.

Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence, Doris Pilkington – 08/04/25
New to me author.

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.

Murder in Montparnasse, Kerry Greenwood – 08/04/25
Kerry Greenwood was Australian, and more than half of the novel is set in Melbourne.

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As I said before, this month I limited myself to four tasks, but I finished.

April 2025 Mini Challenge

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Mums and Mayhem by Amanda Flower 14 April; 4☆


2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
Death of an Irish Druid by Catie Murphy 2 April; 5☆


3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
A Parting Shot by J.C. Kenney 10 April; 4 1/2☆


4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.
Resort to Murder by Annie McEwen 4 April; 5☆


5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.

FINISHED

Mini Challenge
April 2025

5/5



1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Braking for Bodies by Duffy Brown 4/2/25

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez 4/1/25 (Dog on the cover)

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison 4/11/25

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.
Cheddar Off Dead by Korina Moss 4/3/25

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
The Dry by Jane Harper 4/15/25

April Mini Challenge

1. Read a book with flowers on the cover: The Goodbye Body - Joan Hess

2. Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover: The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime - Vicki Delaney

3. Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name: The Murder at Redmire Hall - J. T. Ellis

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new to you author, or a book that intimidates you: Yeonnam-Dong's Smiley Restaurant - Kim Jijun

5. Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia: Force of Nature - Jane Harper

Finished :)

April 2025 Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/4/25 - 30/4/25
5/5

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
One Summer in Tuscany by Annie Seaton 3★s 7/4/25

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
Sheep Gully Road by Laurelle Cousins 4★s 10/4/25 title

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
Shadow Lives by Neil A. White 4★s 20/4/25

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you.
Burn After Reading by Catherine Ryan Howard 3★s 2/4/25

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
Safe Harbour in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen 4★s 1/4/25 both criteria

Finished last night!

National Garden Month and National Dandelion Day: Agony of the Leaves 4/21/25

National Farm Animals Day and National Pet Day: Pouncing on Murder 4/15/25

Scrabble Day: Ill-Fated Fortune 4/9/25

Take a Chance Day: Last Pen Standing 4/12/25

Hug an Australian Day: Ruddy Gore 4/21/25

Finished

April 2025 Mini Challenge

04/04 Completed

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover. -- by Nightingale by Fiona McIntosh -- 3★ -- 22/04/2025
3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name. -- Whispers in the Kalahari by B.G. Nettelton -- 5★ -- 11/04/2025
4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you. -- When Birds Fall Silent by Shana Frost -- 5★ -- 09/04/2025
5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia. -- Murder In Secret: Australian Outback Crime Mystery by Jason Summers -- 5★ -- 06/04/2025

Finished
Mini Challenge April 2025
5/5

1. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan 4 stars

2. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
Death in an English Village by Fliss Chester 4 stars

3. Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
The Inimitable Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse 5 stars

4. Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano 2 stars

5. Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia.
Cherrywood by Jock Serong 4 stars

Well done Phrynne :)

Thanks Brenda:)

My April challenge results:


1. Read a book with flowers on the cover. The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury (It’s hard to see in the thumbnail, but there are tattoos of flowers.)

2. Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover. The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name. Playing with Fire by J.J. Cook

4. Take a chance on a new-to-you author, or a book that intimidates you. The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa (I really enjoyed this one!)

5. Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia. Quade: The Irresistible One by Bronwyn Jameson

Congrats to all those who finished their challenge. Good luck in May!

Finished

Mini Challenge
April 2025

0/5

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover.
by Leslie Budewitz 4/3/2025

2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title or on the cover.
by Seren Star Goode 4/2/2025

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name.
Death on Eat Street by J.J. Cook 4/10/2025

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author.
Blooms, Bodies, & Black Magic by Lucia Kuhl 4/21/2025

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia
Sit for a Spell by Morgana Best 4/25/2025

April 2025 Mini

5/5 DONE

1. April is National Garden Month and April 5 is National Dandelion Day: Read a book with flowers on the cover. Kestra Pingree 4/19


2. April 10 is National Farm Animals Day and April 11 is National Pet Day: Read a book with an animal in the title Loved by the Lion Evangeline Anderson 4/19

3. April 13 is Scrabble Day: Read a book by an author who uses initials in his/her name. Delusion in Death J.D. Robb 4/12

4. April 23 is Take a Chance Day: Take a chance on a new-to-you author Pig Park Claudia Guadalupe Martinez 4/12

5. April 26 is Hug an Australian Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia Cocaine Blues Kerry Greenwood 4/1