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This is the thread for LISTS ONLY of the books you will be reading. There is a separate thread for discussions.
This is the finalized list of categories for this mini challenge: 1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. 8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved???? 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. 12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest. Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. Since this is actually a Mini Challenge, only 8 of the above books will be required to complete this challenge. The challenge will begin on Jan. 1st, 2012 and will end on Dec. 31st, 2012. On Jan. 1st of 2013, I will have DH draw a name from those who have completed the challenge and that person will receive a book from their WL (my choosing). Those who want to complete the entire challenge will be doing so on their own accord and for the satisfaction of reading all of these interesting books. Hope you all have fun with this! Thanks for your participation. |
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Yay! Another list for me to make today!
1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland.~~Absolution by Murder by Peter Tremayne~~5/6 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc.~~The Alchemist's Code by Dave Duncan~~2/20 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort.~~The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters~~7/4 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt.~~Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters~~5/22 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal.~~The Alchemist's Apprentice by Dave Duncan2/16 8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved????~~Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourn~~6/10 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect.~~Murphy's Law by Rhys Bowen~~7/12 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States.~~Death of Riley by Rhys Bowen, 7/15 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery.~~The Alchemist's Pursuit by Dave Duncan, 2/22 12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest.~~The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters, 5/16 Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award.~~For the Love of Mike by Rhys Bowen, 7/19 Last Edited on: 12/15/12 7:27 PM ET - Total times edited: 13 |
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1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. 8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved???? 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. 12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest. Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. Last Edited on: 10/30/11 11:24 AM ET - Total times edited: 1 |
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My spot too!
1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. Writ in Stone by Cora Harrison
2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc.
3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc.
4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place.
5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort.
6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt.
7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal.
8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved????
9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect.
10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States.
11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery.
12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest.
Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. Last Edited on: 9/17/12 8:55 PM ET - Total times edited: 18 |
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I think I will give this a try this year :-) The melding of two of my fav genres. Saving my spot.
1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. Pirate King by Laurie King, completed 1/12/12. 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. The Faerie Hills by Susan McDuffie completed 8/14/12 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. Murder in the Place of Anubis, completed 4/12 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. 8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved???? 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. The Chase - Cussler completed 4/2/12 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. 12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest. Outlaw - Angus Donald completed 12/1/12 Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. Since this is actually a Mini Challenge, only 8 of the above books will be required to complete this challenge. The challenge will begin on Jan. 1st, 2012 and will end on Dec. 31st, 2012. On Jan. 1st of 2013, I will have DH draw a name from those who have completed the challenge and that person will receive a book from their WL (my choosing). Those who want to complete the entire challenge will be doing so on their own accord and for the satisfaction of reading all of these interesting books. Last Edited on: 12/26/12 9:48 PM ET - Total times edited: 6 |
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Complete 8 of 12 COMPLETED 05/08/12 1) In the village of Blarney...An historical mystery featuring Ireland. Absolution by Murder by Peter Tremayne (completed 04/03/12) 2) It's A Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery including pirates, piracy etc The Sea Witch by Helen Hollick (completed 05/16/12) 3) Off to Visit the Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery etc The Demon's Parchment by Jeri Westerson (completed 04/21/12) 4) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/journey to a holy place. Troubled Bones by Jeri Westerson (Crispin travels to Canterbury) (completed 05/01/12) (5) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. The Unquiet Bones by Melvin Starr (completed 3/21/12) 6) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters (completed 02/11/12) 7) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters (completed 2/14/12) 8) It's All in the Family Could a member of one's own family be involved???? The Prodigal Son by Kate Sedley (completed 01/13/12) 9) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. Serpent in the Thorns by Jeri Westerson (completed 02/23/12) 10) In Your Own Backyard HF mystery in the States. Devil's Den by Timothy Ashby (completed 04/19/12) 11) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location. India Black by Carol K. Carr (completed 03/23/12) 12) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest The Green Man by Kate Sedley (completed 01/31/12)
Bonus An historical mystery that won a book award The Janissary Tree by Jason Goodwin (Edgar award winner) (completed 05/08/12)
Last Edited on: 5/16/12 8:10 PM ET - Total times edited: 25 |
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Will try for 8 out of 12 1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. Benjamin Black. A Death in Summer. Completed 2/12/12 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. Ariana Franklin. The Murderous Procession. Completed 2/20/12 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. Peter Ackroyd. The Clerkenwell Tales Completed 1/25/12 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. Joseph Gangemi. Inamorata 8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved???? Death Comes to Pemberley. P.D. James. Completed 1/14/2012 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. Patricia Highsmith. The Cry of the Owl Completed 3/19/2012 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. James Ellroy. The Black Dahlia. 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. 12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest. Ellis Peters. Brother Cadfael’s Penance Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. TBD
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1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! Dark Fire by C.J. Sansom Finished 1/3/12 498pgs. 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. The Judgement of Caesar by Steven Saylor Finished 9/16/12 318pgs 5.) What Befalls Me? A Mist of Prophecies by Steven Saylor Finshed 9/9/12 267pgs. 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra! The Lion inthe Valley by Elizabeth Peters Finished 2/12/12 370pgs. 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. 8.) It's All in the Family. The Venus Throw by Steven Saylor Finished 1/9/12 350pgs. 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. Sovereign by CJ Sansom Finished 7/25/12 576pgs. 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! Last Seen in Massilia by Steven Saylor Finished 7/14/12 268pgs, 12.) A Bad State of Decay! The Last Camel Died at Noon by Elizabeth Peters Finished 10/20/12 419pgs. Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. Last Edited on: 10/22/12 2:29 PM ET - Total times edited: 9 |
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1 In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone Absolution by Murder Peter Tremayne 03/12 2 It's a Pirate's Life for Me! 3 Off to Visit The Wizard! 4 Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. The Alehouse Murders Maureen Ash 04/2012 5 What Befalls Me? A Wicked Deed Susanna Gregory 02/2012 6 Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! Seeing a Large Cat Elizabeth Peters 03/2012 7 Oooh, Spooky! 8 It's All in the Family. The Outlaw's Tale Margaret Frazer 06/2012 9 Could It Be Me? The Anatomist's Apprenti Tessa Harris 05/2012 10 In Your Own Backyard. In The Shadow of Gotham Stefanie Pintoff 01/2012 11 Water, Water Everywhere! Death at Rottingdean Robin Paige 02/2012 12 A Bad State of Decay! Buckingham Palace Gardens Anne Perry 04/2012 Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. The Sweetness at the Bottom Alan Bradley 11/2012 of the Pie Last Edited on: 12/15/12 6:55 PM ET - Total times edited: 20 |
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12. Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. Last Edited on: 9/28/12 2:21 PM ET - Total times edited: 9 |
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Read 8 of 12 1. Featuring Ireland 2. Involving Pirates, piracy, etc. 3. Involving magic, sorcery, etc.
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Last Edited on: 10/16/12 4:49 PM ET - Total times edited: 11 |
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I am in 1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. Darker Still by Leanna Renee Hieber done 5/15 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. Unquiet Bones by Melvin Starr done 5/11 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. Seven Wonders by Steven Saylor done 6/17 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. Gem of a Ghost by Sue Ann Jaffarian 2/16 8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved???? 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. Lucrezia Borgia and the Mother of Poison by Roberta Gillis 7/13 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. Hush Now, Don't you Cry by Rhys Bowen finished May 20th 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. A Watery Grave by Joan Druett 1/1 done 12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest. Dead Water by Barbara Hambly 6/22 Bonus book that won award Iron Ties by Ann Parker - Willa Award for HF 2/8 done Last Edited on: 7/13/12 11:36 AM ET - Total times edited: 12 |
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1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort.
8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved????
11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. 12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest. Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. Last Edited on: 9/23/12 6:37 PM ET - Total times edited: 4 |
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1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. Writ in Stone/Cora Harrison finished 3/3/12
4 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. The Solitary House/Lynn Shepherd finished 7/15/12 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. A Path of Shadows/Lauren Haney finished 9/15/12 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. Sherlock Holmes: The Breath of God finished 3/11/12 8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved???? Bluegate Fields/Anne Perry finished 1/30/12 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. Alms for Oblivion/Philip Gooden finished 10/19/12 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. Crimson Snow/Jeanne M. Dams finished 8/26/12 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. Watery Grave/Bruce Alexander finished 3/25/12
Last Edited on: 10/20/12 4:10 PM ET - Total times edited: 11 |
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Linda's List ... 1.) An historical mystery featuring Ireland. Absollution by Murder, by Peter Tremayne - completed 2/17/12 2.) HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. 3.) HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. The Alchemist's Apprentice, Dave Duncan - 2/29/12 4.) HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. The Crown, Nancy Bilyeau - 5/27/12 5.) Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. The Legacy, Katherine Webb - 5/15/12 6.) HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. 7.) HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. The Demon's Parchment, Jeri Westerson - 2/27/12 8.) Could a member of one's own family be involved???? The Second Duchess, Elizabeth Loupas - completed 1/27/12 9.) HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. 10.HF mystery in the States. Holmes on the Range, Steve Hockensmith - completed 7/24/12 11.) HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery.Dark Assassin, Anne Perry - completed 1/28/12 12.) Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest. A Foreign Affair, Caro Peacock - completed 5/9/12 Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award.
Last Edited on: 9/17/12 8:23 AM ET - Total times edited: 11 |
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Kelly's List ... Except for the mini-challenge requirement of the 2012 HF Challenge (Course 1, menu item D), I am not going to use any book more than once to fulfill the requirements of either challenge. Books listed below are initial ideas; I may change & substitute different titles/authors as I move through the year (& see what fabulous books other people are reading!) 1. An historical mystery featuring Ireland. 2. HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. 3. HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. The Flower Reader, Elizabeth Loupas, finished 16 Sep. Young woman (Rinette Leslie), part of young Queen Mary's court in 1560's Scotland can understand what the flowers are saying to her. She uses this knowledge to help her uncover the mystery of who murdered her husband and who stole the silver cask belonging to Mary's mother, Marie of Guise. 4. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. 5. Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. A Foreign Affair, Caro Peacock, finished 2 Jul. First Libby Lane mystery; RE: Imposter as Princess Charlotte's still-born son. Setting is 1837; William III has died; Victoria is heir apparent. 6. HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. Book by Elizabeth Peters 7. HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. Terra Incognita, Ruth Downie, finished 15 Feb. 8. Could a member of one's own family be involved? Murder in a Mill Town, P.B. Ryan, finished 23 Jun. (Nell's husband Duncan? or Employer's family member Harry Hewitt?) 9. HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. What Angels Fear, C.S. Harris, finished 18 Apr. 10. HF mystery in the States. Mercury's Rise, Ann Parker, finished 9 Aug. 11. HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. Medicus, Ruth Downie, finished 24 Jan. 12. Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest. Still Life With Murder, P.B. Ryan, finished 1 Jun. Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. Last Edited on: 9/16/12 3:26 PM ET - Total times edited: 10 |
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1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. Christine Falls by Benjamin Black - May 13, 2012 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. Pirate King by Laurie King 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. The Coroner's Lunch by Colin Cotterill - May 30, 2012 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin - March 3, 2012 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron - January 12, 2012 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. Lord of the Silent by Elizabeth Peters 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. Bloodlist by P. N. Elrod - February 20, 2012 8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved???? The Murder Stone by Charles Todd - September 18, 2012 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. What Angels Fear by C. S. Harris - November 1, 2012 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. Femme Fatale by Carole Nelson Douglas - March 12, 2012, The Magic Bullet by Larry Millett - April 25, 2012 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. A Watery Grave by Joan Druett OR The Titanic Murders by Max Allen Collins OR The Lusitania Murders by Max Allen Collins 12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest. Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley - May 16, 2012 Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. 2009 Historical Dagger Award finalist Dead of Winter by Rennie Airth-October 16, 2012
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Planned to read eight but decided to finish the whole challenge! How about that? Have so many books I want to read I am not sure where to start here. Expanding mystery to include thriller. Hope that is ok!
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Bonus: A Since this is actually a Mini Challenge, only 8 of the above books will be required to complete this challenge. The challenge will begin on Jan. 1st, 2012 and will end on Dec. 31st, 2012. On Jan. 1st of 2013, I will have DH draw a name from those who have completed the challenge and that person will receive a book from their WL (my choosing). Those who want to complete the entire challenge will be doing so on their own accord and for the satisfaction of reading all of these interesting books. 2011 Reads - 215. Challenges completed: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Historical Fiction Mystery, Mystery, YA, Contemporary, 11 of 13 for Classics, 1 HF Monthly Read (Veil of Lies) plus some goodreads readalongs. Last Edited on: 12/6/12 7:55 PM ET - Total times edited: 91 |
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1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal.
8.) 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. 12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest. Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award.
Last Edited on: 5/10/12 9:08 AM ET - Total times edited: 1 |
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8/12 1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. The Butterfly Cabinet by Bernie McGill FINISHED 6/18/12 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. The Orphanmaster by Jean Zimmerman FINISHED 6/16/12 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. The Crown by Nancy Bilyeau FINISHED 1/2/12 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. Instruments of Darkness by Imogen Robertson FINISHED 4/29/12 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. 8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved???? The Anatomist's Apprentice by Tessa Harris FINISHED 2/27/12 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. The Technologists by Matthew Pearl FINISHED 1/18/12 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. Princess Elizabeth's Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal FINISHED 10/7/12 12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest.
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Joining In RED IS READ This is the finalized list of categories for this mini challenge: 1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone Valley of the Shadow by Peter Tremayne 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. Pirate King by Laurie R. King 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! HF mystery involving magic, sorcery, etc. The School of Night by Louis Bayard 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. Mercury's Rise by Ann Parker 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. 7.) Oooh, Spooky! HF mystery with a hint of the paranormal or what appears to be paranormal. Shadows of Glory by Owen Parry 8.) It's All in the Family. Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourn 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. What Angels Fear by C S Harris 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. Holmes on the Range by Steve Hockensmith 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. Burial at Sea by Charles Finch 12.) A Bad State of Decay! Historical mystery that's been on your shelf the longest. Raisins and Almonds by Kerry Greenwood Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. Edgard Allen Poe award 2007 --- The Janissary Tree by Jason Goodwin Last Edited on: 11/12/12 7:39 PM ET - Total times edited: 12 |
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1.) In the village of Blarney, there's one magic stone...... An historical mystery featuring Ireland. 2.) It's a Pirate's Life for Me! HF mystery involving pirates, piracy, etc. 3.) Off to Visit The Wizard! "The Map of Time" Felix DePalma 5/15/12 4.) Take 'er Easy There, Pilgrim. HF mystery which occurs or involves a pilgrimage/ journey to a holy place. 5.) What Befalls Me? Another HF mystery in which there is illness of some sort. 6.) Pyramids, Scarabs, Ankhs and Ra!! HF mystery set in, around or involving Egypt. 7.) Oooh, Spooky! "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" Seth Grahame-Smith 6/03/12 8.) It's All in the Family. Could a member of one's own family be involved???? 9.) Could It Be Me? HF mystery in which the protagonist is suspect. 10.) In Your Own Backyard. HF mystery in the States. 11.) Water, Water Everywhere! HF mystery in which water is involved in the location of the mystery. 12.) A Bad State of Decay! "Sovereign" by C. J. Sansom 1/26/12 Bonus: An Historical mystery that won a book award. Last Edited on: 6/5/12 8:06 AM ET - Total times edited: 4 |
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