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Any and all titles subject to change at the whim of the reader! 1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Diamonds for the Dead by Alan Orloff 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Faded Coat of Blue by Owen Parry
3. PICK A NUMBER:
4. GOIN’ NATIVE:
5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM:
6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION:
7. SNUG AS A BUG:
8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? 9. THE BIG APPLE: or Murder Your Darlings by J.J.Murphy 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? The Weed that Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley
11. THE SUN NEVER SETS:
12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME:
BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet:
New England:
Desert Southwest:
Great Lakes:
Rocky Mountains:
Pacific West:
BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy: TBA 1. 2008 Arthur Ellis Award (Best Crime Novel): Before the Poison by Peter Robinson
2. 2011 Barry Award (Best Novel):
3. 2010 International Dagger Award: 4. 2010 Edgar Award (Best First Novel by an American Author): In the Shadow of Gotham by Stephanie Pintoff
5. 2010 Nero Award:
6. 2011 Thriller Award (Best First Novel): Last Edited on: 11/12/12 10:51 PM ET - Total times edited: 33 |
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: The Punjat's Ruby/Marion J. A. Jackson finished 1/31/12 2.WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING:Read a mystery that is set during any American war through World War II. Revolutionary, Civil, 1812…they all qualify! In the Mood for Murder/M. T. Jefferson finished 10/17/12 3.PICK A NUMBER:Read a mystery that has a number in the title.The number can be numeric (1, 2, 3…) or written out (four, five, six). Cardinal or ordinal numbers are fine. Six Feet Under/Dorothy Simpson finished 11/06/12 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: The Drowning Man/Margaret Coel finished 4/26/12 5.DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: A Dead Man Out of Mind/Kate Charles finished 4/18/12 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Too Many Notes, Mr. Mozart/Robert Barnard finished 1/10/12 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Wicked Autumn/G. M. Malliet finished 2/23/12 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Read a mystery with food or a beverage in the title. Maigret and the Wine Merchant/Georges Simenon finished 2/20/12 9. THE BIG APPLE:Read a mystery that is set primarily in one of the five boroughs New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island). Murder Your Darlings/J.J. Murphy finished 5/7/12 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Children of the Street/Kwei Quartey finished 3/12/12 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: White Corridor/Christopher Fowler finished 9/5/12 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME:Read a straight up thriller or espionage novel. Blue Monday/Nicci French finished 5/2/12
BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet:Read at least five books, each set in a different region of the 48 contiguous United States. We’re in a Chevy and we don’t have a passport. Regions could include: New England, Southeast, Pacific West, Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, Great Lakes, Midwest etc. (If you must, Hawaii and Alaska can be added AFTER the first five! J) New England Shadows on the Ivy/Lea Wait finished 3/20/12 Great Lakes City for Ransom/Robert W. Walker finished 4/7/12 Mountain Southwest Blind Descent/Nevada Barr finished 4/9/12 Northeastern All Mortal Flesh/Julia Spencer-Fleming finished 5/11/12 Mountain Midwest The Sign of the Book/John Dunning finished 9/28/12 BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy:Chose any SIX mystery book awards (Agatha, Dagger, Edgar etc.) and read any winner from the past five years for each award. The SYKM website has all the awards and titles you’ll need! The Brutal Telling/Louise Penny (Agatha) finished 10/09/12 Ice Cold/Tess Gerritsen (Nero) finished 2/24/12 The Chalk Circle Man/Fred Vargas (International Dagger) finished 10/02/12 Nemesis/Jo Nesbo (Macavity) finished 11/21/12 Thirty-Three Teeth/Colin Cotteril (Dilys) finished 8/18/12 Trumpets Sound No More/Jon Redfern (Arthur Ellis) finished 8/28/12
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN:Read a mystery that has a precious or semi-precious gem in the title: ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, pearl etc. - Pearl Harbor Murder by Max Alan Collins or The Diamond Cat by Marian Babson or The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
2.WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING:Read a mystery that is set during any American war through World War II. Revolutionary, Civil, 1812…they all qualify! - The Ninth Daughter by Barbara Hamilton or an Owen Parry novel
3.PICK A NUMBER:Read a mystery that has a number in the title.The number can be numeric (1, 2, 3…) or written out (four, five, six). Cardinal or ordinal numbers are fine. - It Happened One Knife by Jeffrey Cohen or Three Bedrooms, One Corpse by Charlaine Harris
4. GOIN’ NATIVE:Read a mystery that features any aboriginal peoples of the world.This could include any Native American tribe, First Nations of Canada, Australian Aboriginals etc.- The Xibalba Murders by Lyn Hamilton
5.DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM:Read any mystery with the word dead, death, murder or mayhem in the title.This one should be easy!
6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION:Read a mystery in which the title contains at least three words with the same initial sound, as in “All About Alliteration”. (Hey, I can’t help it.I’m an English major!) - Goody Goody Gumshots by Sammi Carter
7. SNUG AS A BUG:Read the next mystery in any cozy series that you have already started.If you don’t read cozies, now is a good time to give one a try! (Everyone should read at least one cozy a year!)
8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Read a mystery with food or a beverage in the title. - The Battered Body by J.B. Stanley
9. THE BIG APPLE:Read a mystery that is set primarily in one of the five boroughs New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island).- J.D. Robb book
10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Read the second book in a series that you have already started. We all have started a series that we’ve been meaning to get back to.Now is your chance! - Gunpowder Green by Laura Childs or My Heart May Be Broken, But My Hair Still Looks Good by Dixie Cash
11. THE SUN NEVER SETS:Read a mystery that is set anywhere in the British Isles because let’s face it, the empire is much smaller than it used to be!
12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME:Read a straight up thriller or espionage novel.- American Assassin by Vince Flynn
BONUSES:
BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet:Read at least five books, each set in a different region of the 48 contiguous United States. We’re in a Chevy and we don’t have a passport. Regions could include: New England, Southeast, Pacific West, Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, Great Lakes, Midwest etc. (If you must, Hawaii and Alaska can be added AFTER the first five! J)
BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy:Chose any SIX mystery book awards (Agatha, Dagger, Edgar etc.) and read any winner from the past five years for each award. The SYKM website has all the awards and titles you’ll need!
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN:
2.WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: A Duty to The Dead by Charles Todd
3.PICK A NUMBER:Read a mystery that has a number in the title. 88 Killer by Oliver Stark
4. GOIN’ NATIVE: No Mercy by Lori Armstrong
5.DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: The Chemistry of Death by Simon Beckett
6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
7. SNUG AS A BUG: Due or Die by Jenn Mckinlay 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? The Sweetness At the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
9. THE BIG APPLE:
10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Stalking Angel by Robert Crais
11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: Borderlands by Brian McGilloway
12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: The Faithful Spy by Alex Berenson
BONUSES:
BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet: New England: The Cutting by James Hayman Desert Southwest: Edge of Evil by J.A. Jance
Great Lakes: Rocky Mountains: The Poet by Michael Connelly Pacific West: Heartsick by Chelsea Cain
BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy:
1. Arthur Ellis Award (Best Crime Novel): To Close to Home by Linwood Barclay 2. Barry Award (Best Novel): The Hidden Man by David Ellis 3. International Dagger Award: The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo 4. Edgar Award (Best First Novel by an American Author): Purgatory Chasm by Steve Ulfelder 5. Nero Award: Think of a Number by John Verdon 6. 2011 Thriller Award (Best First Novel): The Poacher's Son by Paul Dorion
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: The Red Carnelian by Phyllis Whitney - June 9, 2012 2.WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING:Read a mystery that is set during any American war through World War II. Revolutionary, Civil, 1812…they all qualify! Murder at Manassas by Michael Kilian - July 10, 2012 3.PICK A NUMBER: Death Times Three by Rex Stout - March 14, 2012 4. GOIN’ NATIVE:Read a mystery that features any aboriginal peoples of the world.This could include any Native American tribe, First Nations of Canada, Australian Aboriginals etc. Murder in a Cold Climate by Scott Young - September 24, 2012 5.DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Alive and Dead by E. X. Ferrars - January 5, 2012 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Fat Free and Fatal by G. A. McKevett - July 31, 2012 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Aunt Dimity Goes West by Nancy Atherton - February 2, 2012, Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer by Dorothy Gilman - April 28, 2012 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Sticks and Scones by Diane Mott Davidson - August 12, 2012 9. THE BIG APPLE: The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling by Lawrence Block February 22, 2012 (Manhattan), The Burglar Who Painted Like Mondrian by Lawrence Block April 2, 2012, Little Girl Lost by Richard Aleas (Manhattan) - October 22, 2012 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Wire in the Blood by Val McDermid - August 16, 2012 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: A Place of Safety by Caroline Graham - March 12, 2012, A Ghost in the Machine by Caroline Graham - April 13, 2012, According to the Evidence by Henry Cecil - May 1, 2012, A Famine of Horses by P. F. Chisholm - June 23, 2012 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: The Bell Ringers by Henry Porter - January 24, 2012 BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet: (5) North of Nowhere by Steve Hamilton (Upper Midwest - Michigan UP) - October 7, 2012 Highland Laddie Gone by Sharyn McCrumb (Appalachia) - January 27, 2012 The Edge of the Crazies by Jamie Harrison (Northwest - Montana) - November 9, 2012 Malice in Maggody by Joan Hess (Ozarks) - September 14, 2012 Do Unto Other by Jeff Abbott (Texas) - May 4, 2012 BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy: (6) 2009 Gold Dagger Award finalist Hit and Run by Lawrence Block - November 28, 2012 2010 Agatha Award winner Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny - April 6, 2012 2011 Anthony Award finalist Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin - June 13, 2012 2011 Edgar Award finalist Faithful Place by Tana French - December 3, 2012 2011 DIlys Award finalist Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane - November 23, 2012 2012 Macavity Award finalist A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny - July 28, 2012
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: The Turquoise Shop by Frances Crane 2.WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Faded Coat of Blue by Owen Parry 3.PICK A NUMBER: The Twelve by Stewart Neville (Completed 2/5/12) 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: Skinwalkers by Tony Hillerman (Completed 2/27/12) 5.DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Not decided yet 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Inspector Singh Investigates: A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder by Shamini Flint 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Farewell, Miss Zukas 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall 9. THE BIG APPLE: Murder on Lexington Avenue by Victoria Thompson (completed 1/6/12) 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? A Bitter Chill by Jane Finnis (completed 5/23/12) 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: Kissing the Demons by Kate Ellis(completed 2/22/12) 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: The Spy Who Came in From the Cold by John le Carré (completed 3/31/12)
BONUS ONE: See the USAin Your Chevrolet: Read books from (at least) five different regions: (I'm going to try to do them all) 1) New England The Divine Circle of Ladies Playing With Fire by Dolores Stewart Riccio (completed 4/10/12) 2) Southeast 3) Pacific West V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton (completed 5/15/12) 4) Rocky Mountains As the Crow Flies by Craig Johnson 5) Desert Southwest Chet & Bernie book #5 by Spencer Quinn 6) Great Lakes Bloody Mary by J.A. Konrath (Completed 1/18/12) 7) Midwest A Bad Day for Scandal by Sophie Littlefield 8) Deep South
BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy: 1) The Damage Done by Hilary Davidson (2011 Anthony Best First Mystery) 2) Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson (2011 Dagger Award "New Dagger") 3) Nox Dormienda: A Long Night for Sleeping by Kelli Stanley (2009 Bruce Alexander Historical Mystery Award) 4) In Search of Mercy by Michael Ayoob (2011 Shamus Award for Best First P.I. Novel) 5) Faces of the Gone by Brad Parks (2010 Shamus Award for Best First P.I. Novel) 6) Running From the Devil by Jamie Freveletti (2010 Barry Award for Best Thriller)
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Read a mystery that has a precious or semi-precious gem in the title: ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, pearl etc. 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: The Yellow Room Conspiracy, by Peter Dickinson (WWII) 3. PICK A NUMBER: The Ninth Daughter, by Barbara Hamilton 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: Master of the House of Darts, by Aliette de Bodard (Aztecs) 5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Murder Must Advertise, by Dorothy L. Sayers. Start date: 3/11/12. Finish date: 3/12/12. Rating: 4 1/2 stars. 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Read a mystery in which the title contains at least three words with the same initial sound, as in “All About Alliteration.” 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Gaudy Night, by Dorothy L. Sayers. Start date: 1/17/12. Finish date: 1/18/12. Rating: 5 stars. 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Rosemary and Rue, by Seanan McGuire 9. THE BIG APPLE: ad eternum, by Elizabeth Bear 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Harbinger of the Storm, by Aliette de Bodard 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: Busman's Honeymoon, by Dorothy L. Sayers. Start date: 1/19/12. Finish date: 1/19/12. Rating: 4 1/2 stars. 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: Tomorrow's Ghost, by Anthony Price BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet: Read at least five books, each set in a different region of the 48 contiguous United States. We’re in a Chevy and we don’t have a passport. Regions could include: New England, Southeast, Pacific West, Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, Great Lakes, Midwest etc. (If you must, Hawaii and Alaska can be added AFTER the first five!) 1. The Inquisitor's Apprentice, by Chris Moriarty (Northeast) 2. The Blue Place, by Nicola Griffith (Mid-Atlantic) 3. Graveyard Dust, by Barbara Hambly (Deep South) 4. Unclean Spirits, by M.L.N. Hanover (Rocky Mountains) 5. Last Edited on: 3/24/12 4:03 AM ET - Total times edited: 19 |
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN:Read a mystery that has a precious or semi-precious gem in the title: ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, pearl etc. 2.WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING:Read a mystery that is set during any American war through World War II. Revolutionary, Civil, 1812…they all qualify! 3.PICK A NUMBER:Read a mystery that has a number in the title.The number can be numeric (1, 2, 3…) or written out (four, five, six). Cardinal or ordinal numbers are fine. 4. GOIN’ NATIVE:Read a mystery that features any aboriginal peoples of the world.This could include any Native American tribe, First Nations of Canada, Australian Aboriginals etc. 5.DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM:Read any mystery with the word dead, death, murder or mayhem in the title.This one should be easy! 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION:Read a mystery in which the title contains at least three words with the same initial sound, as in “All About Alliteration”. (Hey, I can’t help it.I’m an English major!) 7. SNUG AS A BUG:Read the next mystery in any cozy series that you have already started.If you don’t read cozies, now is a good time to give one a try! (Everyone should read at least one cozy a year!) 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Read a mystery with food or a beverage in the title. 9. THE BIG APPLE:Read a mystery that is set primarily in one of the five boroughs New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island). 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU?Read the second book in a series that you have already started. We all have started a series that we’ve been meaning to get back to.Now is your chance! 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS:Read a mystery that is set anywhere in the British Isles because let’s face it, the empire is much smaller than it used to be! 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME:Read a straight up thriller or espionage novel.
BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet:Read at least five books, each set in a different region of the 48 contiguous United States. We’re in a Chevy and we don’t have a passport. Regions could include: New England, Southeast, Pacific West, Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, Great Lakes, Midwest etc. (If you must, Hawaii and Alaska can be added AFTER the first five!) BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy:Chose any SIX mystery book awards (Agatha, Dagger, Edgar etc.) and read any winner or nominee from the past five years for each award. The SYKM website has all the awards and titles you’ll need!
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING A Faded Coat of Blue Owen Parry April 2012 3. PICK A NUMBER Zero Day David Baldacci April 2012 4. GOIN’ NATIVE The Sands of Windee Arthur Upfield Australia January 2012 5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM A Small Death in the Great Glen A.D. Scott February 2012 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION Meet Me at the Morgue Ross MacDonald January 2012 7. SNUG AS A BUG Death at Devil's Bridge Robin Paige January 2012 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie Alan Bradley November 2012 9. THE BIG APPLE Murder in Little Italy Victoria Thompson January 2012 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? The Solomon Effect C.S. Graham January 2012 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS The Mapping of Love & Death Jacqueline Winspear January 2012 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME Once a Spy Keith Thomson January 2012 BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet 1) Undone Karin Slaughter Georgia May 2012 2) Thunder Bay William Kent Krueger Minnesota April 2012 3) Vanished Joseph Finder Washington, D.C. December 2012 4) The Eagle Catcher Margaret Coel Wyoming November 2012 5) The Common Lawyer Mark Gimenez Texas April 2012 BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy 1) Think of a Number John Verdon Nero Nominee 2011 January 2012 2) In the Shadow of Gotham Stephanie Pintoff Agatha Nominee Best First Novel 2009 January 2012 3) Buckingham Palace Gardens Anne Perry Agatha Nominee Best Novel 2008 April 2012 4) The Last Child John Hart Anthony Nominee Best Mystery Novel 2010 January 2012 5) Still Missing Chevy Stevens Arthur Ellis Nominee Best First Crime Novel 2011 November 2012
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Read a mystery that has a precious or semi-precious gem in the title: ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, pearl etc.
2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING:
3. PICK A NUMBER:
4. GOIN’ NATIVE:
5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM:
6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION:
7. SNUG AS A BUG:
8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT?
9. THE BIG APPLE:
10. DON’T I KNOW YOU?
11. THE SUN NEVER SETS:
12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME:
BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet: Read at least five books, each set in a different region of the 48 contiguous United States. We’re in a Chevy and we don’t have a passport. Regions could include: New England, Southeast, Pacific West, Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, Great Lakes, Midwest etc. (If you must, Hawaii and Alaska can be added AFTER the first five!)
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5. BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy: Chose any SIX mystery book awards (Agatha, Dagger, Edgar etc.) and read any winner or nominee from the past five years for each award. The SYKM website has all the awards and titles you’ll need!
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN
2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: 3. PICK A NUMBER: The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency 4. GOIN' NATIVEi
5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Alibis in Arkansas
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9. THE BIG APPLE: 10. DON'T I KNOW YOU?: To Sketch a Thief by Sharon Page
11. THE SUN NEVER SETS:
12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME:
BONUS ONE: SEE THE USA IN YOUR CHEVEROLET
BONUS TWO: I'D LIKE TO THANK THE ACADEMY
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: A Matter of Diamonds - David Manuel - completed 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Miss Dimple Disappears - Mignon Ballard - completed 2nd round - Don't Die Under the Apple Tree - completed 3. PICK A NUMBER: The 10th Anniversary - James Patterson - completed 2nd round - Threats at Three - completed 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: A Fatal Thaw - Dana Stabenow - completed 5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Herald of Death - K. Kingsbury - completed 2nd round - Death by the Dozen - competed 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Goody, Goody, Gunshots - Sammi Carter - completed 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Mrs.Jeffries and the Mistletoe Mix-Up - Emily Brightwell - completed 2nd round - Murder at Gramercy Park - completed 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Peppermint Twisted - Sammi Carter - completed 2nd round - Killer Crullers - completed 9. THE BIG APPLE: Murder on Astor Place - Victoria Thompson - completed 2nd round - Murder at St.Marks Place - competed 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? In the Still of the Night - Jill Churchill - completed 2nd round - Hasty Death - completed 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: Mrs.Malory Investigates - Hazel Holt - completed 2nd round - The Cruelest Month - completed 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: The Quickie - James Patterson - completed 2nd round - 11th Hour - completed BONUSES BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet: Northeast: Owls Well That Ends Well - Donna Andrews (Pennsylvania) - completed Southeast: Harrowing Hats - Joyce and Jim Lavene (South Carolina)- completed Northern New England -Flipped Out - Jennie Bentley (Maine) - completed Northwest - Farewell, Miss Zukas -Jo Dereske (Washington) - completed Great Lakes - Devils Food Murder - Joanne Fluke - completed 2nd round - Cinnamon Roll Murder - completed BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy Mystery Writers of America/Minotaur Book Competition Winner - Death On Tour Completed Macavity Award -2009 Runner Up - Death of a Cozy Writer - GM Mallliet - completed Left Coast Award- 2007 Runner Up - Most Humerous - No Nest For the Wicket - Donna Andrews - completed Agatha - 2010 Runner Up - Murder at the PTA - Laura Alden - Completed Agatha - 2011 Nominee - Best First Novel - Tempest in the Tea Leaves - Kari Lee Townsend - completed Anthony - 2007 Winner - Best First Novel - Still Life - completed 2nd round: Agatha - 2007 Winner - A Fatal Grace - completed Agatha - 2009 Nominated - Bookplate Special - completed Agatha - 2007 nominated - Royal Spyness - completed Best 1st Novel - 2008 - Thru the Glass Deadly - completed Best Historical Novel - 2012 - Naught in Nice - completed
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Concrete Pearl by Vincent Zandri Completed BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet:
New England Town in a Blueberry Jam (Candy Holliday, Bk 1) B B Haywood Completed
Second Round
1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Gem of a Ghost by Sue Ann Jaffarian Completed
Agatha Award Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen (2009) Completed
Third Round
Great Lakes (Wisconsin) Means to an End :: Michael Hachey
Fourth Round
1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: The Turquoise Tattoo :: Nancy Baker Jacobs Complete I may do more but privately, just if I find something, hoping to clean up the ol' TBR Last Edited on: 10/24/12 3:43 PM ET - Total times edited: 31 |
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As I find 'em 
Just because I've read some that fit! (and will be read before the year is over)
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So far, this is what I have to work with. I'll see how it goes.....
1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Black Emeralds by Duane Feagley 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: The Schoolmaster's Daughter by John Smolens (American Revolution)
3. PICK A NUMBER:
4. GOIN’ NATIVE:
5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM:
6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Bookmarked to Die: a Miss Zukas Mystery by Jo Dereske 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Sugartown by Loren Estleman
9. THE BIG APPLE:
10. DON’T I KNOW YOU?
11. THE SUN NEVER SETS:
12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: Bonus 1 See the USA: Pacific West: The Big Both Ways by John Straley
Rocky Mountains:
Great Lakes and Upper Midwest:
Desert Southwest: Mid- Atlantic: All Aboard for Murder by R.T. Ray (Maryland)
Bonus 2 I'd like to thank the Academy: 1. Gold Dagger Award: Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin(2011). 2. John Creasey Award: Dogs of Rome by Conor Fitzgerald(2011)
3. Barry Award for Best first Novel:
4. Edgar Award debut novel:
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Saving my space 1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Moonstone by Wilkie Collins done Sept 12th 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Mr. churchill's Secretary by Susan Eia MacNeal done 7/12 3. PICK A NUMBER: Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinley done 2/2 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: Devil-Devil by Graeme Kent finished 2/24 5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: -- Dead Bolt by Juliette Blackwell done 1/4 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Tempest in the Tea Leaves done July 11 7. SNUG AS A BUG: The Scarlet Pepper by Dorothy St James done May 14th 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Clobbered in Camembert by Avery Aames done April 28th 9. THE BIG APPLE: Murder on Marble Row by Victoria Thompson done Jan 18 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Instpect Singh Investigates: A Bali Conspiracy most Fouls by Shamini Flint done March 10th 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: India Black, and the Widow of Windsor by Carol K. Carr done Feb 20 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: Raven Black by Ann Cleeves done July 1 BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet: Read at least five books, each set in a different region of the 48 contiguous United States. We’re in a Chevy and we don’t have a passport. Regions could include: New England, Southeast, Pacific West, Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, Great Lakes, Midwest etc. (If you must, Hawaii and Alaska can be added AFTER the first five!) A Bad Day for Pretty by Sophie Littlefield - Missouri Midwest It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake - Massachusetts, New England File M for Murdrer by Mirdanda James - Missippi - Deep South Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cate - South East, Savannah A Deadly Grind by Victoria Hamilton- North Central, Michigan BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy: Chose any SIX mystery book awards (Agatha, Dagger, Edgar etc.) and read any winner or nominee from the past five years for each award. The SYKM website has all the awards and titles you’ll need! The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi-Adler Olsen - Glass Key Award done Aprll 23rd City of Dragons by Kelli Stanley Macavity Award winner done Sept 20th
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My page even though I don't do so good on the challenges.
1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Read a mystery that has a precious or semi-precious gem in the title: ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, pearl etc. 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Read a mystery that is set during any American war through World War II. Revolutionary, Civil, 1812…they all qualify! 3. PICK A NUMBER: Read a mystery that has a number in the title. The number can be numeric (1, 2, 3…) or written out (four, five, six). Cardinal or ordinal numbers are fine. 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: Read a mystery that features any aboriginal peoples of the world. This could include any Native American tribe, First Nations of Canada, Australian Aboriginals etc. 5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Read any mystery with the word dead, death, murder or mayhem in the title. This one should be easy! 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Read a mystery in which the title contains at least three words with the same initial sound, as in “All About Alliteration”. (Hey, I can’t help it. I’m an English major!) 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Read the next mystery in any cozy series that you have already started. If you don’t read cozies, now is a good time to give one a try! (Everyone should read at least one cozy a year!) 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Read a mystery with food or a beverage in the title. 9. THE BIG APPLE: Read a mystery that is set primarily in one of the five boroughs New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island). 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Read the second book in a series that you have already started. We all have started a series that we’ve been meaning to get back to. Now is your chance! 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: Read a mystery that is set anywhere in the British Isles because let’s face it, the empire is much smaller than it used to be! 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: Read a straight up thriller or espionage novel.
BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet: Read at least five books, each set in a different region of the 48 contiguous United States. We’re in a Chevy and we don’t have a passport. Regions could include: New England, Southeast, Pacific West, Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, Great Lakes, Midwest etc. (If you must, Hawaii and Alaska can be added AFTER the first five!) BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy: Chose any SIX mystery book awards (Agatha, Dagger, Edgar etc.) and read any winner or nominee from the past five years for each award. The SYKM website has all the awards and titles you’ll need! |
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Read a mystery that has a precious or semi-precious gem in the title: ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, pearl etc. 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Read a mystery that is set during any American war through World War II. Revolutionary, Civil, 1812…they all qualify! 3. PICK A NUMBER: One Book in the Grave by Carlisle (apr) 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: Read a mystery that features any aboriginal peoples of the world. This could include any Native American tribe, First Nations of Canada, Australian Aboriginals etc. 5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Murder Buys a T-shirt by Christy Fifield (may) 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Read a mystery in which the title contains at least three words with the same initial sound, as in “All About Alliteration”. (Hey, I can’t help it. I’m an English major!) 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Mind your Own Beeswax by Reed (june) 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Evil Eclairs by Jessica Beck (jan) 9. THE BIG APPLE: Read a mystery that is set primarily in one of the five boroughs New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island). 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Buttercream Bumpoff by Jenn McKinlay (jan) 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: Sweet Revenge by Andrea Penrose (jan) 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: Read a straight up thriller or espionage novel.
BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy: The Reviewers' Chioce Award - Best Amateur Slewth : Tempest in Tea Leaves by Kari Lee Townsend (nominee 2011) The Dilys Award: The Thirteenth Tale by Setterfield (2007) Anthony Award: Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Larsson (2009) Last Edited on: 11/10/12 12:11 PM ET - Total times edited: 7 |
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Yay! I can't wait!
1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Pearls Before Swine, Margery Allingham Finished 5/4/12
2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: The Danger Within, Michael Gilbert (World War II) Finished 2/12/12
3. PICK A NUMBER: Death in Five Boxes, John Dickson Carr (a.k.a. Carter Dickson) Finished 1/17/11
4. GOIN’ NATIVE: The Mystery of Swordfish Reef, Arthur Upfield Finished 7/9/12
5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Murder Begins at Home, Delano Ames Finished 1/3/12
6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Going, Going, Gone: An Asey Mayo Cape Cod Mystery, Phoebe Atwood Taylor Finished 6/18/12
7. SNUG AS A BUG: The Wild Hog Murders, Bill Crider Finished 5/13/12
8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? The Ten Tea Cups, Carter Dickson Finished 6/4/12
9. THE BIG APPLE: The Second Confession, Rex Stout (Manhattan) Finished 4/21/12
10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? The Cut Direct, Alice Tilton (aka Phoebe Atwood Taylor) Finished 1/29/12
11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: A Most Contagious Game, Catherine Aird Finished 5/22/12
12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: The 39 Steps, John Buchan Finished 2/3/12
BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet: Read at least five books, each set in a different region of the 48 contiguous United States. We’re in a Chevy and we don’t have a passport. Regions could include: New England, Southeast, Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, Great Lakes, Midwest etc. (If you must, Hawaii and Alaska can be added AFTER the first five!)
Pacific West (San Francisco): The Maltese Falcon, Dashiell Hammett Finished 2/19/12
Deep South (Georgia): Sick of Shadows, Sharyn McCrumb Finished 6/23/12
Mountain West (Montana): The Curious Custard Pie, Margaret Scherf Finished 6/27/12
New England (New York): Nothing Can Rescue Me, Elizabeth Daly Finished 7/21/12
Midwest (Illinois): The Message of the Mute Dog, Charlotte Murray Russell Finished 8/7/12
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: The Information Officer - done 3. PICK A NUMBER: Death by the Dozen - done 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: Force of Nature - done 5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Death Cloud - done 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Killer Crab Cakes - done 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Sinister Sprinkles - done 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? A Sheetcake Named Desire - done 9. THE BIG APPLE: Holiday Grind - done 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Fatally Frosted - done 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: Evil Under the Sun - done 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: Snowbound - done BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet:
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Read a mystery that has a precious or semi-precious gem in the title: ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, pearl etc. 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Read a mystery that is set during any American war through World War II. Revolutionary, Civil, 1812…they all qualify! 3. PICK A NUMBER: Read a mystery that has a number in the title. The number can be numeric (1, 2, 3…) or written out (four, five, six). Cardinal or ordinal numbers are fine. 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: Read a mystery that features any aboriginal peoples of the world. This could include any Native American tribe, First Nations of Canada, Australian Aboriginals etc. 5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Read any mystery with the word dead, death, murder or mayhem in the title. This one should be easy! 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Read a mystery in which the title contains at least three words with the same initial sound, as in “All About Alliteration”. (Hey, I can’t help it. I’m an English major!) 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Read the next mystery in any cozy series that you have already started. If you don’t read cozies, now is a good time to give one a try! (Everyone should read at least one cozy a year!) 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Read a mystery with food or a beverage in the title. 9. THE BIG APPLE: Read a mystery that is set primarily in one of the five boroughs New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island). 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Read the second book in a series that you have already started. We all have started a series that we’ve been meaning to get back to. Now is your chance! 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: Read a mystery that is set anywhere in the British Isles because let’s face it, the empire is much smaller than it used to be! 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: Read a straight up thriller or espionage novel.
BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet: Read at least five books, each set in a different region of the 48 contiguous United States. We’re in a Chevy and we don’t have a passport. Regions could include: New England, Southeast, Pacific West, Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, Great Lakes, Midwest etc. (If you must, Hawaii and Alaska can be added AFTER the first five!) BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy: Chose any SIX mystery book awards (Agatha, Dagger, Edgar etc.) and read any winner or nominee from the past five years for each award. The SYKM website has all the awards and titles you’ll need! |
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1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Read a mystery that has a precious or semi-precious gem in the title: ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, pearl etc. 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Read a mystery that is set during any American war through World War II. Revolutionary, Civil, 1812…they all qualify! 3. PICK A NUMBER: Read a mystery that has a number in the title. The number can be numeric (1, 2, 3…) or written out (four, five, six). Cardinal or ordinal numbers are fine.
4. 5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Read any mystery with the word dead, death, murder or mayhem in the title. This one should be easy!
6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Read a mystery in which the title contains at least three words with the same initial sound, as in “All About Alliteration”. (Hey, I can’t help it. I’m an English major!) The Case of the Tough-Talking Turkey (Casebook of Dr. McKenzie, Bk 2) 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Read the next mystery in any cozy series that you have already started. If you don’t read cozies, now is a good time to give one a try! (Everyone should read at least one cozy a year!) 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Read a mystery with food or a beverage in the title. 9. THE BIG APPLE: Read a mystery that is set primarily in one of the five boroughs New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island).
10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Read the second book in a series that you have already started. We all have started a series that we’ve been meaning to get back to. Now is your chance! Mind Your Own Beeswax (Queen Bee, Bk 2) 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: Read a mystery that is set anywhere in the British Isles because let’s face it, the empire is much smaller than it used to be! 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: Read a straight up thriller or espionage novel.
BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet: Read at least five books, each set in a different region of the 48 contiguous United States. We’re in a Chevy and we don’t have a passport. Regions could include: New England, Southeast, Pacific West, Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, Great Lakes, Midwest etc. (If you must, Hawaii and Alaska can be added AFTER the first five!) BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy: Chose any SIX mystery book awards (Agatha, Dagger, Edgar etc.) and read any winner or nominee from the past five years for each award. The SYKM website has all the awards and titles you’ll need! Last Edited on: 1/7/12 5:04 PM ET - Total times edited: 3 |
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Challenge AND Bonuses FINISHED 7/17/2012! 1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: Cat in a Sapphire Slipper by Carole Nelson Douglas FINISHED: 1/15/2012 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: This Dame for Hire by Sandra Scoppettone FINISHED: 3/14/2012 3. PICK A NUMBER: First Drop by Zoe Sharp FINISHED 1/20/2012 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: Silent Spirit by Margaret Coel FINISHED: 2/1/2012 5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Dead Over Heels by Charlaine Harris FINISHED: 4/2/2012 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: She Smiled Sweetly by Mary-Ann Tirone Smith FINISHED: 3/4/2012 7. SNUG AS A BUG: Real Murders by Charlaine Harris FINISHED: 1/6/2012 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? A Fool and His Honey by Charlaine Harris FINISHED: 4/16/2012 9. THE BIG APPLE: Dead Connection by Alafair Burke (Manhattan) FINISHED: 1/2/2012 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? A Bad Day for Pretty by Sophie Littlefield FINISHED: 3/31/2012 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: Why Mermaids Sing by C. S. Harris (historical) FINISHED: 2/8/2012 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: I, Sniper by Stephen Hunter FINISHED: 2/13/2012
BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet (5): Pacific West - Silence by Thomas Perry FINISHED: 1/26/2012 Southeast - Hunting Fear by Kay Hooper FINISHED: 6/6/2012 Southwest - Left for Dead by J.A. Jance FINISHED: 4/15/2012 Plains States (Oklahoma) - Husband and Wives by Susan Rogers Cooper FINISHED: 7/15/2012 New England - The Sour Cherry Surprise by David Handler FINISHED: 4/24/2012 BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy(6): In Search of Mercy by Michael Ayoob (Shamus, Best First P.I. Novel, 2011) FINISHED: 6/25/2012 In the Shadow of Gotham by Stephanie Pintoff (Edgar, Best First Novel, 2010) FINISHED: 3/27/2012 China Lake by Meg Gardiner (Edgar, Best Paperback Original, 2009) FINISHED: 5/8/2012 (OK, I read two Edgar winners. One will have to wait to count next time through the challenge!) Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane (DILYS, runner up, 2010) FINISHED: 2/21/2012 Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin (Gold Dagger, 2011) FINISHED: 5/30/2012 The Damage Done by Hilary Davidson (Anthony Awards, Best First Mystery, 2011) FINISHED: 7/17/2012 Swift Justice by Laura DiSilverio (Left Coast Crime, Best Humorous Mystery runner-up, 2011) FINISHED: 6/10/2012 SECOND ROUND 1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: The End of Emerald Woods, by David J. Walker. 2. WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Some Welcome Home, by Sharon Wildwind 3. PICK A NUMBER: Read a mystery that has a number in the title. The number can be numeric (1, 2, 3…) or written out (four, five, six). Cardinal or ordinal numbers are fine. 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: 5. DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Dead Dancing Women, by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Bone by Bone, by Carol O’Connell, FINISHED: 8/20/2012 7. SNUG AS A BUG: The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree, by Susan Wittig Albert, FINISHED: 9/23/2012 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? Bad Chili, by Joe Lansdale, FINISHED: 9/9/2012 9. THE BIG APPLE: Always Time to Die, by Elizabeth Lowell 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Swift Edge, by Laura DiSilverio, FINISHED: 8/4/2012 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: What Remains of Heaven by C.S. Harris, FINISHED: 7/22/2012 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: Gideon's Sword, by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, FINISHED: 8/15/2012
BONUSES: BONUS ONE: See the USA in Your Chevrolet: Pacific Northwest - Sleight of Hand by Kate Wilhelm (Oregon): FINISHED: 9/4/2012 Midwest - Misery Bay, by Steve Hamilton (Michigan): FINISHED: 8/11/2012 Plains States - A Wanted Man, by Lee Child (Nebraska): FINISHED: 10/2012 West Coast - Vampire Bytes, by Linda Grant (California): FINISHED: 11/2012 Deep South - The Archangel Project, by C.S. Graham (Louisiana): FINISHED: 11/23/2012
BONUS TWO: I’d Like to Thank the Academy: A Duty to the Dead, by Charles Todd (Macavity, 2010, finalist for Best Historical Novel): FINISHED: 8/2/2012 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson (Anthony, 2009, Best First Mystery): FINISHED: 8/28/2012 The Last Child, by John Hart (Barry Awards, 2010, AND Edgar, 2010 Best Novel) Ghost Hero, by S.J. Rozan (DILYS, 2011) The Yiddish Policemen’s Union, by Michael Chabon (Hammett, 2007 runner-up) The Spider’s Web, by Margaret Coel (Left Coast Crime’s Hillerman Sky Award, 2011): FINISHED 7/29/2012 Snow Blind, by Lori Armstrong (Shamus, Best P.I. paperback original, 2009)
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The 2012 Mystery Challenge! 1. THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN: 2.WAR IS HELL, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand 3.PICK A NUMBER: 11 Harrowhouse by Gerald Browne - Finished 1-19-11 4. GOIN’ NATIVE: Vanishing Act by Thomas Perry - Finished 3-17-12 5.DEAD, DEATH, MURDER, MAYHEM: Death Is In The Air by Kate Kingsbury - Finshed 1-6-12 6. ALL ABOUT ALLITERATION: Catch As Cat Can by Rita Mae Brown - Finished 3-14-12 7. SNUG AS A BUG: The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais - Finished 1-9-12 8. YOU GONNA EAT THAT? The Seduction of Water by Carol Goodman - Finished 6-26-12 9. THE BIG APPLE: In Like Flynn (Molly Murphy Bk 4) by Rhys Bowen - Finished 2-14-12 10. DON’T I KNOW YOU? Aunt Dimity And The Duke by Nancy Atheron - Finished 1-13-12 11. THE SUN NEVER SETS: An Instance Of The Fingerpost by Iain Post - Finished 1-23-12 12. THE THRILLING SPY WHO LOVED ME: First To Kill by Andrew Peterson - Finished 1-30-12 Last Edited on: 6/27/12 11:49 AM ET - Total times edited: 12 |
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