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THE CLUE CHALLENGE
Duration: October 1 - 31, 2013

Clue, or Cluedo outside North America, is a popular board game that matches our October theme, cozy mysteries. Mix and match the suspects, weapons, and rooms to "solve" the mystery! Each book you use for this challenge must have all three elements: the color that matches the suspect, the weapon that matches the title, and the room that matches the author.

You can reuse suspects, weapons, and rooms as long as the final answer is different in at least one element than a previous answer you've done. For example, if you use "Mrs. Peacock with the rope in the ballroom," you can't use it again, but you could use "Mrs. Peacock with the rope in the conservatory."


Suspects
The cover must contain the color of the suspect:
Miss Scarlett - Red
Colonel Mustard - Yellow
Mrs. White - White
Reverend Green - Green
Mrs. Peacock - Blue
Professor Plum - Purple

Weapons
One of the words in the title of the book must start with the same first letter as the weapon:
Candlestick - C
Knife - K
Lead Pipe - L
Revolver - R
Rope - R
Wrench - W

Rooms
One of the author's names must start with the same first letter as the room:
Kitchen - K
Ballroom - B
Conservatory - C
Dining Room - D
Lounge - L
Hall - H
Study - S
Billiard Room - B
Library - L


EXAMPLE
If I read:
- Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
This could count as Miss Scarlett with the lead pipe in the kitchen.

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Jodi will be our leader for this challenge. Thank you, Jodi!

I love Clue! This is going to be fun:) Can't lead since I'll be at Disneyland and other So. Cali sites for 10 days.

I would love to lead this challenge. I loved Clue when I was growing up.

Miss Scarlett with a candlestick in the Kitchen

You got it, Jodi--it's yours!

Updated Participants list! We have so many people for this challenge. I can't wait to see what you all read.


Participants

Sharon: /
Jodi: /2
Lilac: /1
Karina: /5
Lianne: /3
Erika: 2/6
Megan: 1/3
Biblophile: /
Jessica: /3
Samantha: /1
Sarah Message #18: /
Jack: 2/5
Kathy: /6
Sarah Message #27 : /
Sibyl: 1/5
Diana S: /
Theresa: 3/5
Lorelei: /3
Tiffany-Rae: /
Natalie: /6
Julieschreiner: /1
Alison: /1
Cherise: /3
Laura: /3
Craig: 1/3
Adriana: /TBD
Mave: /1
Londa: /4
Joanne: /
Mim: /

I'll join in! For one, I just got Life After Life from the library and will be reading that. I'll check my other TBR books for October to see if they fit.

Questions -

1) Do we set a goal, or just keep listing books that fit as we read them throughout the month?

2) Do sub-titles, such as in The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer count for weapons?

3) Can we choose whichever book cover we want for the book? For example, Cancer the Crab looks rather gray in this version but definitely blue in this one .

3. Theresa, you can choose whichever cover you want. I know I have selected a different cover to better suite a challenge when I needed to.

1. If you want to give me a goal you can, or if you want to just keep a record and see how many you finish, that should be fine too.

2. As far as sub-titles, I think that as long as it is a main word and not (a, of, the), it should probably be okay.

Of course Kara or one of the other moderators can probably answer these questions better than I can. Please correct me if I am wrong in any of the answers.

You're right, Jodi!

Wait, is this game called Clue in the US? In the UK it's called Cluedo so I didn't realise what it was was when I clicked on the post. It's an awesome challenge by the way. I'll go for 4 for now and might up my goal if I can. :)

Great point, Lilac. I've changed the challenge name so that other people will know what the challenge is about.

Cute format for a challenge!

I'm in - probably for, uh, at least 5.

I'm in, I really like this challenge! I don't know for how many books though. Will let you know if I'm going to set a goal or not.

I love it!! I am in for at least six!

I'm in for three!

I'm in. Sounds like fun. Not sure how many I'll do, but I read a lot and some should fit this challenge.

- Reverend Green in the lounge with a lead pipe
- Miss Scarlett in the library with a lead pipe.
- Mrs. Peacock in the ballroom with a candlestick.
- Mrs. White in the library with a wrench.
- Professor Plum with a candlestick in the conservatory.
- Mrs. White in the kitchen with a wrench.
- Miss Scarlett in the conservatory with a knife.

I'm in for 3.

I'm in :)

I'm in but like with the other challenge for this month, I'm not going to set myself a goal, just see which books fit in as I go. A great challenge idea!

Ah, I've just looked over the books I want to read over the next month or two to see how many fit into the challenge and have realised that only one does. Sadly that means I'm changing me goal to a measly 1. I still think the challenge is really inventive though :)

I have one out of five, now. The Greatest Words Ever Spoken: Everything Jesus Said about You, Your Life, and Everything Else by Steven K. Scott Done; 10/31/13
So, for this book, it is:
Reverend Green with a Wrench in the Study.

This book is better as a reference to one's questions about spiritual life and Biblical teachings, but it may be read as a challenge. It becomes repetitive read this way as many themes repeat the Gospel written by more than one Apostle. There are slight differences in their writings. The Gospel is now deeper within this reader and its application is easier applied.

I am adding another book, Church Folk by Michele Andrea Bowen Done; 10/11/13
So, it is:
Mrs Peacock with a Candlestick in the Ballroom.
Review
Michele Andrea Bowen's writing captures the era and the culture beautifully while Denise Burse narrates the unfolding events with the style and flavor of an American Southern town during the story's timeline.

The story puts the reader in Mississippi among people who may remind them of those with whom they grew up, interacted, or worked. If it does not, this reader can attest to the feelings of authenticity and charm these people bring to the story.

Church Folk is an enjoyable read/listen about a black community in Mississippi circa 1961-1963. The plot centers around a young, handsome, black man, Rev Theophilus Simmons, and his courtship of Essie, a young, good, black woman worthy of marrying. The story evolves through the characters' behavior with one another during the days of Civil Rights. Some of the male minor characters, including those of the cloth, use women in the community as objects to satisfy their sexual urges which makes them feel desirable and important. As one elder female citizen points out, some women think that having sex with a man of God is a pathway to grace by way of his penis. This slice of life is fraught with humorous colloquialisms like this. At first, Essie questions Rev Theophilus Simmons' intentions knowing many men, especially good looking ones, like to play the field. She did not want to be a player in any man's field. This quality in Essie is one of the reasons Theophilus courts and eventually marries her. Theophilus proves to be the man Essie believes him to be by his devotion to her and his stance against the corruption in the church.

Book three is The Liberty Amendments: Restoring the American Republic by Mark R. Levin Done, 10/1/13 Therefore, it is:
Mrs White with a Lead Pipe in the Library
Review
A solution to restore America to the original intent of its founding father's, The Liberty Amendments: Restoring the American Republic, outlines the manner and supports the rationale for taking measures to ensure less corruption and deceit by those in power who wish to remain in that intoxicating position at all costs. Mark Levin, in his earlier books, Liberty and Tyranny, and, Ameritopia, describes how America starts with a Constitution that limits the powers of men and groups of men and women in government, then describes how disregard for that Constitution leads to a Progressive Socialist form of government, one which resembles a declining Europe more than an exceptional America. This third book on the subject of the American Constitution expertly delineates the appropriate Conservative approach necessary to become a trusted, economically responsible nation once again, a country the world can depend upon to act with moral conviction and compassion for all humanity and who demonstrates such virtue with its own citizens.

All Conservative pundits praise The Liberty Amendments: Restoring the American Republic as inspirational while the opposition, far-left Liberals, view it as heresy. Anyone who knows the American Constitution as the longest lasting document of its type in the history of the world with designs to give the people of sovereign states the ultimate power in government, must acknowledge Mark Levin's body of work in this arena of law and justice as brilliant. That body of work culminates in The Liberty Amendments: Restoring the American Republic which offers a cogent, logical solution worthy of our best efforts to implement, if liberty and freedom have a chance, still, in America.

#4 will be Revolution in World Missions by K .P. Yohannan Done, 10/18/13 with:
Colonel Mustard with a Revolver in the Kitchen
Review
K.P. Yohannan is a remarkable human being with a real grasp of the need for spreading the Word of God, via the Gospel, as Jesus Christ intends. His life story and his testimony shares the qualities missing in the world, especially in Western Civilization, that spread the Gospel effectively. Large, managed world missionary projects spend more time controlling organizational tasks than effectively reaching and impressing the Great Commission upon those who have never heard about Jesus Christ. K.P. brings this message to America and demonstrates how the Holy Spirit works in his life by never caving to temptation by taking the easy path or accepting lucrative offers that come with selfish preconditions. Revolution in World Missions is an example of how missions should operate using trained indigenous people to connect to their fellow countrymen; otherwise, the Gospel appears to be the religion of the West white man and not the Word of God.


Just downloaded #5 from my local library: Righteous Indignation: Excuse Me While I Save the World! by Andrew Breitbart Done; 10/3/13
So my final clue reveals:
Miss Scarlett with a Rope in the Study
Review
An autobiographical account of the author that starts in his college days and ends with his success in digital social media, 2011. Andrew Breitbart pursues truth as an investigative journalist and internet pioneer. His opinions and convictions develop throughout this very enjoyable adventure known as his life. Andrew is best known for the exposure of lies and deceit within the politics of America; most notably, the ACORN scandal. His knowledge of change, that occurs to this day behind the scenes, makes him a true hero and adversary simultaneously.

Righteous Indignation comes about when Andrew learns how the philosophy of Harry Frankfurt, ... allows the teachings of Karl Marx and G.W.F. Hegel to attack the American way of life via critical theory. This cultural Marxism becomes apparent to Breitbart as he becomes subject to its utilization by a far-left political machine that is well funded and deeply ingrained in today's society. Further, Andrew goes on a campaign to expose the mainstream media's attempts to suppress knowledge of this machine that invents a rationale for radical environmentalism, artistic Communism, psychological deconstruction of their opponents, multiculturalism, and especially repressive tolerance, otherwise known as political correctness.

Jack wrote: "I have one out of five, now. The Greatest Words Ever Spoken: Everything Jesus Said about You, Your Life, and Everything Else [bookcover:The Greatest Words Ever Spoken: Everything Jesus Said about Y..."

Jack the challenge doesn't officially start until October 1st. As long as your books are finished between October 1st-31st they can count.

Jodi wrote: "Jack wrote: "I have one out of five, now. The Greatest Words Ever Spoken: Everything Jesus Said about You, Your Life, and Everything Else [bookcover:The Greatest Words Ever Spoken: Everything Jesus..."

I shall concentrate on the books I have in all challenges to try to meet that goal.

I think I have everyone so far listed above and their goals if they set one. Megan, I put you down for 3 but you always kill your goal. My guess you will double it :) Please let me know if I missed you or missed your goal. If you decide later you want to set a goal, let me know and I will update.

I will give it a try

I'm going to try this challenge also. My goal is to read 6 books.

What a cool idea! I took a look through some of my TBRs and couldn't find one that naturally fit lol. I'm going to pass but I can't wait to see what everyone else comes up with!

Sign me up for three.

THE CLUE CHALLENGE
Duration: October 1 - 31, 2013
Books Read: 1

Suspects
The cover must contain the color of the suspect:
Miss Scarlett - Red
Colonel Mustard - Yellow
Mrs. White - White
Reverend Green - Green
Mrs. Peacock - Blue
Professor Plum - Purple

Weapons
One of the words in the title of the book must start with the same first letter as the weapon:
Candlestick - C
Knife - K
Lead Pipe - L
Revolver - R
Rope - R
Wrench - W

Rooms
One of the author's names must start with the same first letter as the room:
Kitchen - K
Ballroom- B
Conservatory - C
Dining Room - D
Lounge - L
Hall - H
Study - S
Billiard Room - B
Library - L

Book #1
Mrs. Peacock with the revolver in the ballroom.
Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (10/7/13)

I just went through my TBR books for the first part of October. I should be able to commit to 5 for this challenge.

So far only one of my 4 books I am reading for October fits this challenge. I am going to have to try to read faster this month and find another book that will fit this challenge.

Put me down for 3 please.

I'm in Jodi. I'll let you know how many as soon as I can.

I love Clue! Especially the movie which is hilarious if you haven't seen it yet. I will go for six. One for each suspect (ideally). I'm using the names I grew up with.

Completed 5 out of 5

Miss Scarlet with the wrench in the library

Read 10/7/2013

Ms. Peacock with the lead pipe in the kitchen

Read 10/31/2013

Mrs. White with the wrench in the ballroom

Read 10/14/2013

Mr. Green with the wrench in the study

Read 10/9/2013

Col. Mustard with the lead pipe in the hall

Read 10/17/2013

I'm in for one- will be doing Mrs.white with the wrench in the dining room - White Noise by Don DeLillo!

Put me down for 1. I am not sure what yet, but I am sure I have something on my Nook that will work.

I went through my TBR list and found a lot of books that suit this challenge. For anyone who needs some inspiration:

Carrie - Miss Scarlett, Candlestick, Kitchen
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Mrs. White, Candlestick, Kitchen
To Kill a Mockingbird - Reverend Green, Knife, Lounge
The Book of Lost Things - Mrs. Peacock, Lead Pipe, Conservatory
Never Let Me Go - Miss Scarlett, Lead Pipe, Kitchen
Ready Player One - Colonel Mustard, Revolver, Conservatory
City of Bones - Colonel Mustard, Candlestick, Conservatory
Howl's Moving Castle - Mrs. Peacock, Candlestick, Dining Room
The Unbearable Lightness of Being - Mrs. Peacock, Lead Pipe, Kitchen

I think I'll go for at least 3!

I've just realised I haven't set a goal. Put me down for one to begin with.

Thanks Lianne for the list of books that fit this challenge. There are several of us who are reading Carrie as a buddy read this month. Anyone is welcome to join us.

I'm so in! This is a really awesome idea! I'm going to go for three!

0/3

1.
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (Reverend Green, Candlestick, Dining Room)

Based on books I was already planning on reading soon I may manage 3, so will try for that.

Completed first book - Mrs. Peacock w/ the candlestick in the Lounge - The Colonel's Lady. Sweet, lighthearted book with some interesting historical references. Christian perspective was present but not shoved into the reader's face on every page. Worth reading! 3.5 stars

1/3

Megan I have updated your progress. What a start. Are you sure you are only going to go for 3? I can up you ;)

Cherise wrote: "0/3

1.
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (Reverend Green, Candlestick, Dining Room)"

Cherise, is this the book you are currently reading? Or are you finished this one?

Awesome Craig. I've got you down.

Jodi wrote: "Cherise wrote: "0/3

1.
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (Reverend Green, Candlestick, Dining Room)"

Cherise, is this the book you are currently re..."

Currently reading! Sorry for the confusion. I'll put that I've finished with a date and what not when I'm done! I just wanted to put something on it to start my list.

Okay thank you Cherise. I just wanted to make sure I didn't miss your progress.

I want to join this challenge! I'm going to just go with it and see how many I can get.

Adriana wrote: "I want to join this challenge! I'm going to just go with it and see how many I can get."


Yay, Adriana! It is such a great challenge. I love that there are so many people who are on board. I can't wait to see what people read.

I'm going to try this challenge. My goal is to read 1 book.