Cozy Mysteries discussion

See previous months for rules and how to play.
Read as many or as few as you have time for.

October is National Diabetes Awareness Month. (As I'm Diabetic myself, I encourage anyone with a family history of it to get checked.) Read a book with a sweet title, a character bakes, any character that has diabetes, etc.

October is also Computer Learning Month. Read an ebook of any length. (You can read them on a pc if you don't have access to an ereader. You can find a whole lot of them free online. There are around 30+ free romance ebook novellas, approximately 10 pages each, to download free from Wild Rose Press http://www.thewildrosepress.com/free-.... Google "free mystery ebooks" and a half dozen websites will show up. I didn't list them because I havn't personally tried this sites out before but have used the one above.)

October 1 is International Frugal Fun Day. Readers choice, but it must be a book you already own. No buying anything new for this as it's a "frugal" fun day!

October 7th - Briansgirl/Kate's Wedding Day!! I'm getting married! Yipee! lol Read a book with a wedding (or bride/groom) in the title, on the cover, or a wedding takes place in the book. Or you may pick any book to read off my shelves. (I have 562 books on my mystery shelf alone.)

October 30th is Mischief Night and October 31st is Halloween. Read a book with a halloween theme, or a black or orange cover.

Enjoy.

Diabetes Awareness: The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
Computer Learning: Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen
Frugal Fun Day*: Kansas Troubles by Earlene Fowler
Wedding Day: A Wedding to Die For by Leann Sweeney
Halloween: Dead and Berried by Karen MacInerney
(*all of these fit the frugal fun category)



Congratulations Kate!

Read: 2/5

Diabetes Awareness: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder
✔Computer Learning: Alibi in High Heels(10/07/11 ★★★★)
✔Frugal Fun Day: Undercover in High Heels (10/01/11 ★★★)
Wedding Day: Mayhem in High Heels
Halloween: Scared Stiff


I've been really into Gemma Halliday's "High Heels" series, so I'd love to get to finish it up this month. Supposedly, she has her 6th one coming out in December!

Congrats on your wedding Kate!

Thanks ladies. I've amended the above to add for my wedding, that you may choose any book off any of my shelves. (My mystery shelf has 562 books on it alone, so you shouldn't have a problem finding something. lol)

Congrats, Kate! I hope your day will be wonderful and a good time together.

And, about ebooks, the problem for me would be reading a paper book ;)

3/5 Done


Diabetes Awareness - A Catered Halloween 10/7
Computer Learning - Weddings Can Be Murder
Frugal Fun Day - Trick or Treachery 10/9/11
Wedding Day - Weddings Can Be Murder
Halloween - Wicked Witch Murder 10/16/11

Thanks Marisa.
I started reading ebooks on the pc, and started with the free romance novella's, as they were only 9-13 pages each. Eventually, I got an ereader (from the hardware store! lol) really marked down, only $59. I don't use it often, but it's the easiest way to read a full length novel that's an ebook. I've read three 400+ page ebooks on the pc, and I don't recommend it!

No, Briansgirl, I can't recommend it either. I've done it once (I wanted a lot to read the book), but I've finished with a big headache. ¿An ereader? Not the same. And when you read a lot and can't use audiobooks (my English is not good enough), it's a good solution for traveling and conmmuting.

0/5

Diabetes Awareness: Crunch Time - Diane Mott Davidson
Computer Learning: Clever John -Elizabeth Hoyt
Frugal Fun Day: Hurricane Party -Steve Brown
Wedding: For Better, For Murder -Lisa Bork
Halloween: Scared Stiff -Annelise Ryan

Kari wrote: "I am going to have to skip the e-reader too. I am in the market for a cheap reader too for a vacation. Which hardware store did you find it at?

Thanks for a fun challenge"

Kari, if you want a cheap ereader, try to look for a 350 or Kobo classic on sale. Or, if you don't mind offers on your ereader, there's now a Kindle marked to 79$.

Kari wrote: "Thanks. I am steering clear of the Kindle. I will look at the Kobo. I only need it for a few weeks."

Same for me about the Kindle ;)

Kari wrote: "I am going to have to skip the e-reader too. I am in the market for a cheap reader too for a vacation. Which hardware store did you find it at?

Thanks for a fun challenge"

I got a Libre ereader, which is what Borders was selling, but of course, they're closing alot of stores, so for some reason it ended up in Menard's Hardware store for $59. That was finally cheap enough my parents and I split the price of one for my birthday present last year. (Then Dad had to go back and get one for himself. lol)

Diabetes Awareness:
Computer Learning: Not a mystery but read on my nook.
Frugal Fun Day:
Briansgirl's Wedding: from Briansgirl's bookshelves & has a wedding.
Halloween:

I managed to read all 5 this month. My computer learning book wasn't a mystery. If I get time I will look up a mystery on my nook and read it too. This was a fun challenge.

I just found out our library is finally allowing digital books on nooks and kindles. I borrowed Devil's Food Cake Murder on my nook so now I have a mystery for the Computer Learning challenge.

This is my list (at this moment, it can change, reorder...)

0/5

1.- Diabetes Awareness: A Sheetcake Named Desire
2.- Computer Learning: Let's see (it would be a problem if you would ask for a paper book but in this way... ;)
3.- Frugal Fun Day: Hangman's Root
4.- Wedding: Thread Reckoning
5.- Halloween: A Peach of a Murder

Woot Woot! I finished! Cutting it close! :-) Now to figure out what to read next month!

5/5

I am joining in the challenge for the first time, hopefully it will inspire me to read more!

1. National Diabetes Awareness: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (completed 10/4/11)
2. Computer Learning Month: Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck (completed 10/16/11)
3. International Frugal Fun Day: Latte Trouble by Cleo Coyle (completed 10/21/11)
4. Briansgirl/Kate's Wedding Day:The Diva Takes the Cake by Krista Davis (completed 10/30/11)
5. Halloween: Diva Las Vegas by Eileen Davidson (completed 10/9/11)

happy reading!

This is my list (at this moment, it can change, reorder...)

1/5

1.- Diabetes Awareness: A Sheetcake Named Desire
2.- Computer Learning: Let's see (it would be a problem if you would ask for a paper book but in this way... ;)
3.- Frugal Fun Day: Hangman's Root
4.- Wedding: Thread Reckoning by Amanda Lee (10/02/2011 - ★★★★)
5.- Halloween: A Peach of a Murder

Oh, congratulations! I am going to do at least 2 of these. Titles to come.

October 2011 Mini-Challenge

1. Diabetes Awareness Month Devil's Food Cake Murder - finished 10/3
2. Computer Learning The Mysterious Lady Law - finished 10/13
3. Frugal Fun Day
4. Kate's Wedding
5. Halloween

October 2011 Mini Challenge
0/6 Done

1. Diabetes Awareness:Peppermint Twisted by Sammi Carter
2. Computer Learning:Murder at Longbourn by Tracy Kiely
3. Frugal Fun Day: Take the Monkeys and Run by Karen Cantwell
4. Kate's Wedding Day:Better Off Wed by Laura Durham
5. Halloween or Black Cover:Sympathy for the Devil by Jerilyn Farmer

October Mini Challenge
Read: 0/5 Books
Updated: 10/14/11

1. Diabetes Awareness A Catered Halloween
2. Computer Learning Aunt Dimity, Vampire Hunter
3. Frugal Fun Day A Killer Crop by Sheila Connolly
4. Wedding With This Puzzle, I Thee Kill by Parnell Hall
5. Halloween Halloween Murder

My October Reads

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, Kate! :D
Wishing you and your new family all the best in the future. :D

Great themes, as always! :-)

I'll be reading by Jenn McKinlay,
by Denise Swanson and by Krista Davis.

Happy Reading, everyone! :-)

Newbie and I'm in for the challenge!!! Books TBD later. Also, how do I post the book covers in my comment area? Looked in topics for the answer but didn't find anything. Thanks

Sharon

Diabetes Awareness: Sheet Cake Named Desire by Jacklyn Brady

Computer Learning Month: Spying in Heels by Gemma Halliday

International Frugal Day: The Fashion Police by Sibel Hodge

Wedding Day: Killing Bridezilla by Laura Levine

Mischief Night, Black or Orange Cover: Killer Crop by Sheila Connolly or The Diva Haunts the House by Krista Davis

Trine wrote: "Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, Kate! :D
Wishing you and your new family all the best in the future. :D"

Thank you. Wedding is this friday night, so not long now. :)

Sharon wrote: "Newbie and I'm in for the challenge!!! Books TBD later. Also, how do I post the book covers in my comment area? Looked in topics for the answer but didn't find anything. Thanks

Sharon"

When you open up the comment box, it'll say add book/author just above the text box, upper right. You can then look up a book and post a book or an author, with tabs for each. Under the book tab, it defaults to link, but you can check the button for cover instead if you like.

Thank you very much!

Sharon


ஐ Briansgirl "Book Sale Queen"ஐ wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Newbie and I'm in for the challenge!!! Books TBD later. Also, how do I post the book covers in my comment area? Looked in topics for the answer but didn't find anything. Thanks

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October Mini Challenge
Read: 1/5 Books
Updated: 10/5/11

1. Diabetes Awareness:
2. Computer Learning:
3. Frugal Fun Day: Sew Deadly 10/5/11
4. Wedding:
5. Halloween:

This is my list (at this moment, it can change, reorder...)

2/5

1.- Diabetes Awareness: A Sheetcake Named Desire
2.- Computer Learning: Let's see (it would be a problem if you would ask for a paper book but in this way... ;)
3.- Frugal Fun Day: Murder in the Queen's Armes by Aaron Elkins (10/04/2011 - ★★★★)
4.- Wedding: Thread Reckoning by Amanda Lee (10/02/2011 - ★★★★)
5.- Halloween: A Peach of a Murder

Welcome Rhea & Sharon! Hope you enjoy the challenge!

Here's my list this month....

1/5 Done

1. Diabetes: Peppermint Twisted by Sammi Carter
2. Computer: Murder at Longbourn by Tracy Kiely
3. Frugal Fun: Take the Monkeys and Run by Karen Cantwell 10/2 ★★★★★
4. Kate's Wedding: Dearly Depotted by Kate Collins
5. Halloween: Witches' Bane by SWA

#1: Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke finished 10/14/11

#5: The Diva Haunts the House by Krista Davis finished 10/5/11

DONE

2/5 3/5

Updated 10/6 Updated 10/9

Diabetes Awareness: Crunch Time - Diane Mott Davidson
Computer Learning: Clever John- Elizabeth Hoyt -- finished 10/5
Frugal Fun Day: Hurricane Party -Steve Brown -- finished 10/4
Wedding: For Better, For Murder - Lisa Bork --finished 10/8
Halloween: Scared Stiff - Annelise Ryan

I'm in for the October Challenge! Here is where I'm at so far.

Diabetes Awareness: A Touch of the Grape 10/9/11
Frugal Fun Day: Murder is a Girl's Best Friend 10/4/11
Wedding Day: Til Death Do Us Part
Halloween: Halloween Murder

This is my list (at this moment, it can change, reorder...)

3/5

1.- Diabetes Awareness: A Sheetcake Named Desire
2.- Computer Learning: Thread Reckoning by Amanda Lee (10/02/2011 - ★★★★)
3.- Frugal Fun Day: Murder in the Queen's Armes by Aaron Elkins (10/04/2011 - ★★★★)
4.- Wedding: A Wedding to Die For by Leann Sweeney (10/10/2011 - ★★★★)
5.- Halloween: A Peach of a Murder

I'll update as I go. Thanks for the fun challenge


1. Diabetes Awareness: Evil Eclairs 10/15
2. Computer Learning: Devil's Food Cake Murder 10/23
3. Frugal Fun Day: Truly, Madly 10/18
4. Wedding: To Have and to Kill
5. Halloween:

Completed 3/5

Hi Im new to the group and so glad I found it.

1. Diabetes Awareness : 10/16/11

2. Computer Learning:

3. Frugal Fun:

4. Wedding 10/28/11

5. Halloween :

Welcome Shieka!

Done!

Diabetes Awareness: Bake Sale Murder by Leslie Meier
Computer Learning: Crossing the Lion by Cynthia Baxter
Frugal Fun: Trouble in Mudbug by Jana Deleon (added bonus-It was only 99cents when I bought it in July!)
Wedding: One Hex of a Wedding by Yasmine Galenorn
Halloween: Sympathy for the Devil by Jerrilyn Farmer

Congrats, Donna!

Yay Donna!

3/5 Done

1. Diabetes: Peppermint Twisted by Sammi Carter
2. Computer: Murder at Longbourn by Tracy Kiely 10/12 ★★★★
3. Frugal Fun: Take the Monkeys and Run by Karen Cantwell 10/4 ★★★★★
4. Kate's Wedding: Dearly Depotted by Kate Collins 10/16 ★★★★
5. Halloween: Witches' Bane by SWA

Welcome and have fun with your challenge Caren!

So far:
Frugal Fun Day*: Dead and Berried by Karen MacInerney
Wedding Day: Dark Road to Darjeeling by Deanna Raybourn
Halloween: Night of the Living Deed by E.J. Copperman
(*all of these fit the frugal fun category)

I'm only reading one cozy this month, so it's the frugal category: Night of the Living Deed

I tried looking at Kate's shelves, and the one Nora Roberts that I need to read next, she doesn't have on her shelves, is The Search. oh well. of course, if you'd like to add it, feel free :)

.

Welcome and have fun, Caren!

Kim wrote: "I'm only reading one cozy this month, so it's the frugal category: Night of the Living Deed

I tried looking at Kate's shelves, and the one Nora Roberts that I need to read next, sh..."

Kim - Night of the Living Deed is a 3-in-1: It also fits Wedding because it's on Kate's shelf and it happens before and on Halloween. And remember, the books don't have to be cozy mysteries

4/5 Done

1. Diabetes: Peppermint Twisted by Sammi Carter
2. Computer: Murder at Longbourn by Tracy Kiely 10/12 ★★★★
3. Frugal Fun: Take the Monkeys and Run by Karen Cantwell 10/4 ★★★★★
4. Kate's Wedding: Dearly Depotted by Kate Collins 10/16 ★★★★
5. Halloween: Witches' Bane by SWA 10/18 ★★★★

Nell wrote: "Kim wrote: "I'm only reading one cozy this month, so it's the frugal category: Night of the Living Deed

I tried looking at Kate's shelves, and the one Nora Roberts that I need to..."

ok, I didn't know we could overlap them. And, I forgot - it is Halloween-time in the book. so, I'm good to go, then :)

Congrats to all the finishers so far!

5/5 Done Yay!

1. Diabetes: Peppermint Twisted by Sammi Carter 10/21 ★★★
2. Computer: Murder at Longbourn by Tracy Kiely 10/12 ★★★★
3. Frugal Fun: Take the Monkeys and Run by Karen Cantwell 10/4 ★★★★★
4. Kate's Wedding: Dearly Depotted by Kate Collins 10/16 ★★★★
5. Halloween: Witches' Bane by SWA 10/18 ★★★★

Congrat, Valorie!

Thanks Marisa!