Ok --- so I have allowed the success of completing one reading challenge go to my head, and I have decided (or rather, was strongly urged by Kaye) to sign up for another one. This one does sound like a lot of fun, it sounds doable, it will allow me to read some books that are already on my bookshelves, and it will provide a much needed break from all the "big" books that I will have to read this summer for school. How could I possibly pass it up?!I have signed up for the Cozy Mystery Challenge, hosted by Kris at Not Enough Books, and the specific rules can be found at her site. Essentially, the challenge runs from April 1 to September 30 (6 months) and I must read 6 cozy mysteries in that time frame. The mysteries can be read one a month - all 6 in one month - or any combination in between. Up to 4 of the cozies can count towards other challenges; she only requests that 2 be exclusive to this challenge. While the following list is certainly subject to change (mostly because I read Lesa's Book Critiques every day and I am constantly adding to my wish list)......here are my initial 6 --- all are currently sitting on my bookshelves just waiting for me to read them:
- Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
- On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle
- The Ghost and Mrs. McClure by Alice Kimberly
- Gunpowder Green by Laura Childs
- Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett
So how about you? Are you a fan of cozy mysteries? Have you never read one but think you might like them? Go ahead and sign up for the challenge today. What have you got to lose?
Thanks for signing up for my challenge! Joanne Fluke's series is one of my all-time favorites! I hope you enjoy.
ReplyDeleteHI Molly- I'll think about this challenge - I don't read many cosy mysteries, I tend towards the darker ones - but I'll go see what the rules are. And I'll email you shortly for Nymeth's challenge, so we can finish with our 'conversation' and post! lol
ReplyDeleteI didn't twist your arm too much, now, did I ?? I'm just glad you decided to do it. I know it will be a lot of fun. Reading everyone's list is just going to make me want to put the books on my never ending wish list.
ReplyDeleteI've decided to join the challenge after reading your post and thinking about it. I signed up for one challenge when I first started blogging and didn't complete it. This will be my first official challenged and I plan to complete it. I've read some cozy mysteries and enjoyed them. I have a stack of my own to read and like you, they all center around food. I find them comfort reads.
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