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message 1: by Nell (last edited May 04, 2019 01:34PM) (new)

Nell | 3370 comments Mod


Challenge Rules:
Books must be at least 125 pp.
One task per book, BUT you may list more than one book for a task.
(Example - For Simplify, you may read two books with a one or two word title.)
Any genre is OK, cozies are preferred.

Duration: Flexible

Tasks:

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.


message 3: by Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review), Co-Moderator, Featured Series (last edited Oct 16, 2019 11:04AM) (new)

Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review) (knyttwytch) | 1222 comments Mod
Oooh I am in!

Tasks:

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.) - Suede to Rest by Diane Vallere Suede to Rest (A Material Witness Mystery #1) by Diane Vallere

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year. - Plain Killing by Emma Miller Plain Killing (An Amish Mystery #2) by Emma Miller

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy. - S'more Murders by Maya Corrigan S'more Murders (A Five-Ingredient Mystery #5) by Maya Corrigan

Declutter: Read a book with a double consonant in the title or in the author's name. - A Knit before Dying by Sadie Hartwell A Knit before Dying (Tangled Web Mystery, #2) by Sadie Hartwell

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations). - A Wrench in the Works by Kate Carlisle A Wrench in the Works (Fixer-Upper Mystery, #6) by Kate Carlisle

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover. - Silent Night, Deadly Night by Vicki Delany Silent Night, Deadly Night (A Year-Round Christmas Mystery, #4) by Vicki Delany

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home. - Scene of the Grind by Tonya Kappes Scene of the Grind (A Killer Coffee Mystery, #1) by Tonya Kappes

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title. - Charity's Burden by Edith Maxwell Charity's Burden (Quaker Midwife Mystery #4) by Edith Maxwell

Digital Detox: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device. - Guilty as Charred by Devon Delaney Guilty as Charred (A Cook-Off Mystery #3) by Devon Delaney

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store. - Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum Patterns in the Sand (Seaside Knitters, #2) by Sally Goldenbaum

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N E A & T in the title. - Slay in Character by Lynn Cahoon Slay in Character (Cat Latimer Mystery, #4) by Lynn Cahoon

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author. - Strangled Eggs and Ham by Maddie Day Strangled Eggs and Ham (Country Store Mysteries #6) by Maddie Day

12/12


message 4: by Anna Catharina (last edited Jul 17, 2019 05:01AM) (new)

Anna Catharina Duration: Flexible (Start: May 1st)

Progress 10/12

Tasks:

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
Schlechte Karten für den Barista Ein Toskana-Krimi (Barbesitzer-Massimo-Reihe, #4) by Marco Malvaldi La carta più alta by Marco Malvaldi (#23 TBR)

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
Canterbury Rock Ein Krimi aus Kent by Gitta Edelmann Canterbury Rock: Ein Krimi aus Kent by Gitta Edelmann

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
Mord in Cornwall by John Bude The Cornish Coast Murder by John Bude

Declutter: Read a book with a double consonant in the title or in the author's name.
Miss Daisy und der Tote auf dem Eis (Miss Daisy ermittelt #1) by Carola Dunn Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
Die venezianische Braut by Frédéric Lenormand Die venezianische Braut by Frederic Lenormand (the MC moves to Venice)

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
Canterbury Symphony Ein Krimi aus Kent und Schottland by Gitta Edelmann Canterbury Symphony: Ein Krimi aus Kent und Schottland by Gitta Edelmann

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
Kein Grappa für Commissario Luciani by Claudio Paglieri L'enigma di Leonardo by Claudio Paglieri (the MC use computer, cell phone and Facebook)

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
Die Einsamkeit des Barista by Marco Malvaldi Il re dei giochi by Marco Malvaldi (borrowed)

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N E A & T in the title.
Bedenke, was du tust (Inspector Lynley #19) by Elizabeth George A Banquet of Consequences by Elizabeth George

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
Miss Daisy und der Tod im Wintergarten (Miss Daisy ermittelt #2) by Carola Dunn The Winter Garden Mystery by Carola Dunn


message 5: by Michelle (last edited Jun 18, 2019 07:22PM) (new)

Michelle Munger | 230 comments Thank you for the new challenge, I’m in! I hope I can read all of these...
1. Read one of first 50 books from shelf...Dead Girls Don’t Wear Diamonds by Nancy Martin (2003)Finished 5/23/19
2. Read next book in series you haven’t read in a year....Sweet Pepper Hero by J.J. Cook Finished 5/17/19
3. Read a book that sparks joy... The Book Stops Here by Kate Carlisle
4. Read a book with double consonant in title....Flipped Out by Jennie Bentley
5. Read book MC is does home renovations...Mortar and Murder by Jennie Bentley
6. Read book with indoor room on cover...Plaster and Poison by Jennie Bentley
7. Read book MC moves new home...Beaches Bungalows & Burglaries by Tonya Kappes
8. Read a book with two word title...Downright Dead by Pamela Kopfler
9. Read a book MC uses computer, cell phone...A Dark and Twisting Path by Julia Buckley Finished 6/7/2019
10. Read a book borrowed...Innkeeping with Murder by Lynn Bohart Finished 6/3/19
11. Read a book with letters N,E,A,T in title....Death Waits in the Dark by Julia Buckley Finished 6/18/2019
12. Read book by favorite author...Diggin� Up the Dirt by Tonya Kappes Finished 5/22/19
Dead Girls Don't Wear Diamonds (Blackbird Sisters Mystery, #2) by Nancy Martin Sweet Pepper Hero (Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade Mystery #4) by J.J. Cook The Book Stops Here (A Bibliophile Mystery, #8) by Kate Carlisle Flipped Out (A Do-It-Yourself Mystery, #5) by Jennie Bentley Mortar and Murder (A Do-It-Yourself Mystery, #4) by Jennie Bentley Plaster and Poison (A Do-It-Yourself Mystery, #3) by Jennie Bentley Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries (A Camper & Criminals Cozy #1) by Tonya Kappes Downright Dead (A B&B Spirits Mystery #2) by Pamela Kopfler A Dark and Twisting Path (A Writer's Apprentice Mystery, #3) by Julia Buckley Inn Keeping with Murder (Old Maids of Mercer Island) by Lynn Bohart Death Waits in the Dark (A Writer's Apprentice Mystery #4) by Julia Buckley Diggin' Up Dirt by Tonya Kappes


message 6: by Nell (last edited Sep 13, 2020 04:11AM) (new)

Nell | 3370 comments Mod
Spring Cleaning Challenge
Books Read: 11

Tasks:

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
A Likely Story by Jenn McKinlay

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
The Essence of Malice by Ashley Weaver

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a housekeeper.
Blanche Cleans Up by Barbara Neely

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
Threads of Evidence by Lea Wait
Threads of Evidence (Mainely Needlepoint, #2) by Lea Wait

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
Death Overdue by Allison Brook

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
Them Bones by Carolyn Haines
Telephone Line by Julie Mulhern

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
Diners, Dives & Dead Ends by Terri L. Austin

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
Decluttering at the Speed of Life: by Dana K. White - borrowed

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.
A Most Novel Revenge by Ashley Weaver

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
Victoria Thompson, Murder on Union Square

Them Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney, #1) by Carolyn Haines Murder on Union Square (Gaslight Mystery, #21) by Victoria Thompson A Most Novel Revenge (Amory Ames Mystery #3) by Ashley Weaver Decluttering at the Speed of Life Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff by Dana K. White Death Overdue (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #1) by Allison Brook Diners, Dives & Dead Ends (Rose Strickland Mystery, #1) by Terri L. Austin Telephone Line (The Country Club Murders #9) by Julie Mulhern The Essence of Malice (Amory Ames #4) by Ashley Weaver A Likely Story (Library Lover's Mystery, #6) by Jenn McKinlay Blanche Cleans Up (Blanche White #3) by Barbara Neely


message 7: by Barbara (last edited Jun 28, 2019 02:50PM) (new)

Barbara Sousa | 504 comments This sounds fun. I will start as soon as I complete the last challenge (hopefully this week).

Progress:

Tasks: 12/12

🌷Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
The Ex by Alafair Burke (#24 on the list) (audio - finished 6/6/19)

🌷Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
Someone Always Knows by Marcia Muller (Sharon McCone series #31) (finished 5/6/19)

🌷KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
Murder at Morrington Hallby Clara McKenna (surprising in how good it makes me feel -- nice use of the horseracing backdrop) (finished 5/28/19)

🌷Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
Kissing Christmas Goodbye: An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M.C. Beaton (a double double) (audio - finished 5/6/19)

🌷Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).
The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries by Emily Brightwell (Mrs. Jeffries is the Inspector's housekeeper) (audio - finished 5/26/19)

🌷Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle (view from study desk) (audio - finished 5/7/19)

🌷Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley (MC moves into a new Victorian) (audio - finished 5/22/19)

🌷Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
Without Precedent by J.D. Trafford (audio - finished 5/28/19)

🌷Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
A Spoonful of Poison by M.C. Beaton (Agatha and other characters use computers, etc.) (audio - finished 5/14/19)

🌷Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
Espressos, Eggnogs, and Evil Exes by Harper Lin (borrowed from Hoopla Digital) (audio - finished 6/13/19)

🌷Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.
Sconed to Death by Lynn Cahoon (finished 5/14/19)

🌷Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny (audio - finished 6/27/19)

The Ex by Alafair Burke Someone Always Knows (Sharon McCone #31) by Marcia Muller Murder at Morrington Hall (A Stella and Lyndy Mystery #1) by Clara McKenna Kissing Christmas Goodbye An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M.C. Beaton The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries (Mrs. Jeffries, #1) by Emily Brightwell If Books Could Kill (Bibliophile Mystery, #2) by Kate Carlisle A Dark and Stormy Murder (A Writer's Apprentice Mystery, #1) by Julia Buckley Without Precedent by J.D. Trafford A Spoonful of Poison (Agatha Raisin, #19) by M.C. Beaton Espressos, Eggnogs, and Evil Exes (A Cape Bay Cafe Mystery #7) by Harper Lin Sconed to Death (Cat Latimer Mystery #5) by Lynn Cahoon The Beautiful Mystery (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #8) by Louise Penny


message 8: by Sharon (new)

Sharon PLB (sharonlpb) | 234 comments I haven't had time for many challenges in the last few months, but this sounds like fun and I like the flexible time frame. I'm in.


message 9: by Sharon (last edited Jul 19, 2019 09:54PM) (new)

Sharon PLB (sharonlpb) | 234 comments Tasks:

I am so glad this has a flexible deadline. My other book clubs have been picking loooong, not at all cozy books. This could take a while.

1. Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)

2. Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.

3. KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.


4. Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
Clouds in My Coffee by Julie to her.)Mulhern

5. Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).
Address to Die For by Mary Feliz

6. Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
Peril in Paperback by Kate Carlisle (I should have waited a few more weeks and I could have used this for a series I haven't read in at least a year.)

7. Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.

8. Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
Pasta Mortem by Ellery Adams

9. Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.

10. Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
Bud & Me by Ala Abernathy (Not a cozy but one my sister loaned to me and I needed to get it back to her.)

11. Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.

12. Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.


message 10: by Helen (last edited Jun 27, 2019 02:55AM) (new)

Helen (helennn) | 989 comments I’m in again. 7/12


Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50g books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
Vi Agra Falls (Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries, #24) by Mary Daheim

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
Saks & Violins (Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries, #22) by Mary Daheim

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
Just One Damned Thing After Another (The Chronicles of St Mary's, #1) by Jodi Taylor

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
Aunt Bessie Assumes (Isle of Man #1) by Diana Xarissa

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
Brownies & Betrayal (A Sweet Bites Mystery, #1) by Heather Justesen

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
Black, White or Brindle: Race in Rural Australia
This book was published in 1988, about the outback Australian town where I’m living and working, so the cover is not available. I borrowed it from a friend who works here too.

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.

Birthdays Can Be Deadly (Sage Gardens #1) by Cindy Bell

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.


message 11: by Nell (new)

Nell | 3370 comments Mod
Hilary and Anna C - I changed the title for one of the task from "Digital Detox" to "Go Digital" since that better fits the theme. The task remains the same.


message 12: by Tari (last edited Jul 01, 2019 04:01PM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 133 comments 13/13

Tasks:

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.) Blueburied Muffins Lyndsey Cole 5/19/19 (was 19 on GR TBR)

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year. A Deadly Feast Lucy Burdette 5/21/19

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy. Dire Threads Janet Bolin 5/20/19

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name. Died in the Wool Melinda Mullet 6/21/19

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations). A Blossom of Murder Summer Prescott 6/29/19

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover. Staged to Death (Caprice De Luca Mystery #1) by Karen Rose Smith Karen Rose Smith 5/22/19

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home. Murder In Galway Carlene O'Connor 5/10/19

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title. Seeing Red Dana Dratch 6/13/19

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device. Sifting Through Clues Daryl Wood Gerber 5/8/19

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store. Them Bones Carolyn Haines 5/7/19

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title. Panic at the Pier Mel McCoy 6/19/19

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author. Pies and Prejudice Ellery Adams 5/23/19


message 13: by Meg (last edited Jun 05, 2019 07:37PM) (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 1511 comments Spring Cleaning
Minimum 125 pgs

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
Concealed in Death (In Death, #38) by J.D. Robb Concealed in Death

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
The Readaholics and the Gothic Gala (Book Club Mystery, #3) by Laura DiSilverio The Readaholics and the Gothic Gala

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
Overdose in Paradise (Paradise Series Book 16) by Deborah Brown Overdose in Paradise

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the author's name.
Mardi Gras Murder (Cajun Country Mystery, #4) by Ellen Byron Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a professional organizer.
Dead Storage (A Maggie McDonald Mystery #3) by Mary Feliz Dead Storage

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
Tails, You Lose (Witch City Mystery, #2) by Carol J. Perry Tails, You Lose

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
Deadhead and Buried (English Cottage Garden Mysteries #1) by H.Y. Hanna Deadhead and Buried

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
Borrowed Crime (A Bookmobile Cat Mystery, #3) by Laurie Cass Borrowed Crime

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a cell phone.
Well Read, Then Dead (A Read 'Em and Eat Mystery, #1) by Terrie Farley Moran Well Read, Then Dead

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed.
A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder (A Countess of Harleigh Mystery, #1) by Dianne Freeman A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.
Death by Dumpling (A Noodle Shop Mystery, #1) by Vivien Chien Death by Dumpling

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
No Regrets (Lexi Carmichael Mystery, #10) by Julie Moffett No Regrets


message 14: by Amanda A (new)

Amanda A | 19 comments Spring Cleaning
Completed:


Tasks:

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.


message 15: by Marina (last edited Jun 04, 2019 02:58PM) (new)

Marina  (marina12474) I am definitely in for this one!!

Spring Cleaning

Completed: 6/12

Tasks:


Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
Caramel Apple & Murder by Susan Gillard (Done 5/20/19 ⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Caramel Apple & Murder (Oceanside Mystery #6) by Susan Gillard

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
Raspberry Danish Murder by Joanne Fluke (Done 5/10/19 ⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Raspberry Danish Murder (Hannah Swensen, #22) by Joanne Fluke

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
Fluffy by Julia Kent (Done 5/17/19 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�)
Fluffy by Julia Kent

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
Boiled Over by Barbara Ross (Done 6/4/19⭐⭐⭐⭐) (MC used multiple devices)
Boiled Over (A Maine Clambake Mystery, #2) by Barbara Ross

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
Banana Cream Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke (borrowed from Library) (Done 5/7/19 ⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Banana Cream Pie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #21) by Joanne Fluke

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
Christmas Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke (Done 5/16/19 ⭐⭐⭐⭐�)
Christmas Cake Murder (Hannah Swensen #23) by Joanne Fluke


message 16: by Linda (last edited Oct 10, 2019 12:22PM) (new)

Linda (rudylkr) | 701 comments Spring Cleaning
Started 5/6/19

Completed - 11/12


Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
Beneath the Ashes Beneath the Ashes (Alex Jensen / Jessie Arnold, #7) by Sue Henry (added in 2010) 5/14/19

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
Lethal Licorice Lethal Licorice (Amish Candy Shop Mystery, #2) by Amanda Flower 6/6/19

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria (Tara Holloway, #4) by Diane Kelly 5/20/19

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
Something Borrowed, Something Bleu Something Borrowed, Something Bleu (Home Crafting Mystery, #4) by Cricket McRae 6/18/19

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).
Organize Your Corpses Organize Your Corpses (A Charlotte Adams Mystery, #1) by Mary Jane Maffini 6/21/19

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
The Christie Curse The Christie Curse (Book Collector Mystery #1) by Victoria Abbott 8/21/19

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die A Tine to Live, A Tine to Die (Local Foods Mystery, #1) by Edith Maxwell 6/12/19

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
French Fried French Fried (A Carolyn Blue Culinary Mystery, #9) by Nancy Fairbanks 5/11/19

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
Spin a Wicked Web Spin a Wicked Web (Home Crafting Mystery, #3) by Cricket McRae 6/3/19

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
Blood Relations Blood Relations (Torie O'Shea, #6) by Rett MacPherson 5/23/19

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.
Bookman Dead Style Bookman Dead Style (Dangerous Type Mystery, #2) by Paige Shelton 6/15/19

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
Copy Cap Murder Copy Cap Murder (Hat Shop Mystery, #4) by Jenn McKinlay 5/8/19


message 17: by Julesy (last edited Jul 16, 2019 08:27PM) (new)

Julesy | 409 comments Spring Cleaning Challenge
Start: May 7, End: July 16

Updated: July 16
Progress: 12/12 �

Tasks:

� Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
An Instinct for Trouble (Nancy Drew Files, #95) by Carolyn Keene An Instinct for Trouble by Carolyn Keene - May 19

� Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
In Cave Danger (Pacific Northwest Mystery #5) by Kate E. Dyer-Seeley In Cave Danger by Kate E. Dyer-Seeley - May 24

� KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
Soul Surrender (Zoe Donovan Mystery #14) by Kathi Daley Soul Surrender by Kathi Daley - May 27

� Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
A Sip Before Dying (Wine & Dine Mysteries #1) by Gemma Halliday A Sip Before Dying by Ge(mm)a Ha(ll)iday - May 7

� Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).
Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts (A Camper & Criminals Cozy #2) by Tonya Kappes Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts by Tonya Kappes - July 16

� Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
Book Clubbed (Booktown Mystery, #8) by Lorna Barrett Book Clubbed by Lorna Barrett - May 31

� Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries (A Camper & Criminals Cozy #1) by Tonya Kappes Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries by Tonya Kappes - June 12

� Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
Outfoxed (Andy Carpenter, #14) by David Rosenfelt Outfoxed by David Rosenfelt - June 21

� Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
Fire Beach (Lei Crime, #8) by Toby Neal Fire Beach by Toby Neal - May 17

� Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
All the Beautiful Lies by Peter Swanson All the Beautiful Lies by Peter Swanson - May 22

� Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.
An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena - May 15

� Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
Whale of a Crime (Gray Whale Inn Mystery, #7) by Karen MacInerney Whale of a Crime by Karen MacInerney - May 11


message 18: by Zermeena (last edited Jul 02, 2019 11:54AM) (new)

Zermeena | 694 comments I'm in again.

Challenge Rules:
Books must be at least 125 pp.
One task per book, BUT you may list more than one book for a task.
(Example - For Simplify, you may read two books with a one or two word title.)
Any genre is OK, cozies are preferred.

Duration: Flexible

Tasks:

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure (Tara Holloway, #1) by Diane Kelly Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure by Diane Kelly
Done 6/19/19

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
The Real Macaw (Meg Langslow, #13) by Donna Andrews The Real Macaw by Donna Andrews
Done 5/26/19

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
Ghost Gone Wild (Bailey Ruth, #4) by Carolyn G. Hart Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart
Done 6/7/19

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
Stiffs and Swine (A Supper Club Mystery, #4) by J.B. Stanley Stiffs and Swine by J.B. Stanley
Done 6/13/19

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).
The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
Done 6/10/19

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
Tarnished and Torn (A Witchcraft Mystery #5) by Juliet Blackwell Tarnished and Torn by Juliet Blackwell
Done 6/11/19

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
A Dark and Stormy Murder (A Writer's Apprentice Mystery, #1) by Julia Buckley A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley
Done 5/9/19

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
Terminal City by Linda Fairstein Terminal City by Linda Fairstein
Done 5/29/19

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
Fatal Frost (Dewberry Farm Mysteries, #2) by Karen MacInerney Fatal Frost by Karen MacInerney
Done 7/1/9

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
I Am Half-Sick of Shadows (Flavia de Luce, #4) by Alan Bradley I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley
Done 7/1/19

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.
Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham (Agatha Raisin, #8) by M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham by M.C. Beaton
Done 6/28/19

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
The Deeds of the Disturber (Amelia Peabody, #5) by Elizabeth Peters The Deeds of the Disturber by Elizabeth Peters
Done 6/23/19


message 19: by Kristina Simon (last edited Aug 27, 2019 02:24PM) (new)

Kristina Simon (kristinasimon) Spring Cleaning
Progress:
11/12

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf.
Air Time by Hank Phillippi Ryan ~ shelved: March 24, 2010 ~ Read: 7/26/19

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
The Grave's a Fine and Private Place by Alan Bradley ~ last read: April 26, 2018 ~ Read: 6/21/19

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
We'll Always Have Parrots by Donna Andrews Read: 6/14/19

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
Pretty Poison by Joyce Lavene Read: 5/24/19

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
Knit One, Kill Two (A Knitting Mystery, #1) by Maggie Sefton by Maggie Sefton Read: 8/24/19

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton Read: 5/25/19

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
Plantation Shudders by Ellen Byron Read: 5/15/19

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
Assault and Pepper by Leslie Budewitz Read: 5/19/19

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke ~ borrowed from library Read: 6/19/19

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.
The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley Read: 7/5/19

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
Tails, You Lose (Witch City Mystery, #2) by Carol J. Perry by Carol J. Perry Read: 8/23/19


message 20: by Carol (last edited Dec 27, 2019 06:17PM) (new)

Carol | 9 comments Spring Cleaning...... 12/12

Challenge Rules:
Books must be at least 125 pp.
One task per book, BUT you may list more than one book for a task.
(Example - For Simplify, you may read two books with a one or two word title.)
Any genre is OK, cozies are preferred.

Duration: Flexible

Tasks:

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.):
Trash, Treasures & Treachery: Kate & Kylie Mystery No. 2 Trash, Treasures & Treachery Kate & Kylie Mystery No. 2 by Charlotte Moore by Charlotte Moore....Finished 05/24/2019 �
/review/show...

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year:
Stowed Away Stowed Away (A Maine Clambake Mystery, #6) by Barbara Ross by Barbara Ross.....Finished
08/07/2019
/review/show...

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy:
How the Finch Stole Christmas How the Finch Stole Christmas (A Bird Lover's Mystery #6) by J.R. Ripley by J.R. Ripley.....Finished 07/29/2019 �
/review/show...

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name:
Thirteen Across Thirteen Across by Dan Grant by Dan Grant....Finished 06/30/2019 �
/review/show...

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations):
Steamed Steamed (Maid in LA, #1) by Holly Jacobs by Holly Jacobs.....Finished 12/26/2019 �
/review/show...

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
Death in a Budapest Butterfly Death in a Budapest Butterfly (A Hungarian Tea House Mystery #1) by Julia Buckley by Julia Buckley....Finished 06/17/2019 �
/review/show...

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home:
Triple Witch Triple Witch (Home Repair is Homicide, #2) by Sarah Graves by Sarah Graves....Finished 06/02/2019
/review/show...


Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title:
Bitter Harvest Bitter Harvest (A Greenhouse Mystery #2) by Wendy Tyson by Wendy Tyson.....
Finished: 08/15/2019 �
/review/show...

Digital Detox: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
The Cat, the Professor and the Poison The Cat, the Professor and the Poison (A Cats in Trouble Mystery, #2) by Leann Sweeney by Leann Sweeney.....Finished 05/10/2019 �

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store:
Murder in Moreton: Eliza Thomson Investigates
Murder in Moreton (Eliza Thomson investigates, #2) by V.L. McBeath by V.L. McBeath........
Finished 08/03/2019 �
/review/show...

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N E A & T in the title:
Death at Wentwater Court Death at Wentwater Court (Daisy Dalrymple, #1) by Carola Dunn by Carola Dunn ....
Finished: 07/25/2019 �
/review/show...

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author:
Gardenias and a Grave Mistake Gardenias and a Grave Mistake (Diana Flowers Floriculture Mysteries #1) by Ruby Loren by Ruby Loren.....Finished 05/26/2019 �
/review/show...


message 21: by Pat (new)

Pat Pierce | 7 comments I'm in, what an interesting challenge! Nothing done yet, but I'm starting today.

Thank you for sharing this.


message 22: by Heather (new)

Heather | 195 comments I’m in!


message 23: by Helen (new)

Helen (helennn) | 989 comments Quick question. For be neat, do the letters N.E.A.T need to be in order?


message 24: by Nell (new)

Nell | 3370 comments Mod
Helen wrote: "Quick question. For be neat, do the letters N.E.A.T need to be in order?"

No, the letters can be in any order.


message 25: by Nell (last edited May 21, 2019 02:39AM) (new)

Nell | 3370 comments Mod
The dates for this challenge are flexible. You can start at any time.

Once you copy and post the challenge tasks, your name (in msg 2) will become a link to your challenge post.


message 26: by Helen (new)

Helen (helennn) | 989 comments Nell wrote: "Helen wrote: "Quick question. For be neat, do the letters N.E.A.T need to be in order?"

No, the letters can be in any order."


Thank you, Nell.


message 27: by Pat (new)

Pat Pierce | 7 comments Update on where I am so far (this is a fun challenge, I love especially that it's really helping me on my way-too-big TBR list)! I am doing all mysteries, and cozies where I can.

Books Read: 5/12

Tasks:

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
--Clark, Mary Jane To Have and to Kill 5/14/19

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
--Grafton, Sue Y is for Yesterday 5/15/19

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
--Hillerman, Tony Listening Woman 5/17/19

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
--Cahoon, Lynn Story to Kill 5/18/19

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).
--Ames, Ritter Organized for Murder 5/20/19

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N E A & T in the title.

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.


message 28: by Heather (new)

Heather | 195 comments Tasks:

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy. The Satapur Moonstone (Perveen Mistry, #2) by Sujata Massey

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name. A Ghostly Grave (Ghostly Southern Mysteries, #2) by Tonya Kappes

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device. A Dark and Stormy Murder (A Writer's Apprentice Mystery, #1) by Julia Buckley

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store. A Tale of Two Murders (A Dickens of a Crime #1) by Heather Redmond

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.

reply | flag *


message 29: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 1511 comments I believe I'm done! See message 13.

Totally enjoyed this challenge and hope for more soon.


message 30: by Pat (new)

Pat Pierce | 7 comments Meg wrote: "I believe I'm done! See message 13.

Totally enjoyed this challenge and hope for more soon."


Congratulations! You've inspired me to try to get done in the next week or two.


message 31: by Nell (new)

Nell | 3370 comments Mod
Good job Meg!


message 32: by Carol (new)

Carol | 9 comments Congrats, Meg 😊😊😊😊


message 33: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 1511 comments Thanks, all! It was one of those times when my reading list synched up so well with a challenge.


message 34: by Pat (new)

Pat Pierce | 7 comments I finished! This is the first challenge I've completed, and I really enjoyed doing it. Thank you Nell and I'm looking forward to doing more of your challenges.

Books read: 12

Tasks:
Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
Clark, Mary Jane To Have and to Kill 5/14/19

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
Grafton, Sue Y is for Yesterday 5/15/19

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
Hillerman, Tony Listening Woman 5/17/19

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
Cahoon, Lynn Story to Kill 5/18/19

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).
Ames, Ritter Organized for Murder 5/20/19

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
Buckely, Julia Death in Dark Blue 5/21/19

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
Feliz, Mary Address to Die For 5/26/2019

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
Davis, Rae Loose Screw 6/2/19

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
Riordan, Rick The Devil Went Down to Austin 6/9/19

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
Christie, Agatha Peril at End House (library book) 5/25/19

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N E A & T in the title.
Antiques Roadkill Barbara Allan 6/10/19

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
Francis, Dick Rat Race 6/5/19


message 35: by Carol (new)

Carol | 9 comments Pat wrote: "I finished! This is the first challenge I've completed, and I really enjoyed doing it. Thank you Nell and I'm looking forward to doing more of your challenges.

Books read: 12

Tasks:
Clear the She..."

DzԲٲ😊😊😊😊


message 36: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Munger | 230 comments Congrats Pat, that was a big challenge to complete. Great Job!!!


message 37: by Nell (new)

Nell | 3370 comments Mod
Congratulations on finishing your first challenge Pat! Well done.


message 38: by Meg (new)

Meg (makeli2) | 1511 comments Congrats, Pat!


message 39: by Helen (new)

Helen (helennn) | 989 comments Congratulations Pat.


message 40: by Vanessa (last edited May 07, 2021 07:26PM) (new)

Vanessa (nesshawk) | 36 comments Count me in! I definitely need a clean-up!

SPRING CLEANING
Duration: Open-Ended

FINISHED: 12/12

Clear the Shelf: Read one of the first 50 books on your ŷ TBR shelf. (Sorted by date added starting with the oldest book.)
The Hollow by Agatha Christie 1/30/21

Pick Things Up: Read the next book from a series that you haven't read in at least a year.
Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/6/19

KonMari It: Read a book that sparks joy.
The Hidden Gallery- Maryrose Wood 12/14/19

Declutter: Read a book with double consonants in the title or in the author's name.
A Muddied Murder by Wendy Tyson 7/27/19

Clean Up: Read a book where the MC is a maid, housekeeper/cleaner, professional organizer or contractor (does home repairs or renovations).

Go Room by Room: Read a book with the indoor room of a house on the cover.
Grace Under Pressure by Julie Hyzy 11/22/19
Grace Under Pressure (Manor House Mystery, #1) by Julie Hyzy

Downsize: Read a book where the MC moves to a new home.
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager 12/15/19

Simplify: Read a book with a one or two word title.
One Tequila by Tricia O'Malley 7/16/19

Go Digital: Read a book where an MC uses a computer, cell phone or another digital device.
Notorious by Allison Brennan 10/2/19

Recycle: Read a book that you borrowed or that you bought at a used book store.
The Haunting of Tram Car 015 by P. Djèlí Clark 9/29/19

Be Neat: Read a book with the letters N, E, A & T in the title.
An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten 9/19/19

Reward Yourself!: Read a book by a favorite author.
Scoop To Kill by Wendy Lyn Watson 8/8/19


message 41: by Barbara (new)

Barbara Sousa | 504 comments Congratulations, Meg and Pat!

I, too, finished my last book of this challenge. The complete list can be found at message 7.

I'm looking forward to the next one!


message 42: by Pat (new)

Pat Pierce | 7 comments Congratulations Barbara, well done!


message 43: by Nell (last edited Jun 29, 2019 10:15AM) (new)

Nell | 3370 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge, Vanessa. Your name in message two is a link to your challenge post.


message 44: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 133 comments Update to msg. 12: Finished by 6/30 (not sure if there was a deadline) 13/13


message 45: by Nell (new)

Nell | 3370 comments Mod
Congratulations Barbara and Tari!


message 46: by Pat (new)

Pat Pierce | 7 comments Congratulations Tari!


message 47: by Carol (new)

Carol | 9 comments Congrats to Barbara & Atari 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈


message 48: by Zermeena (new)

Zermeena | 694 comments I finished just a few days late. I updated my books in message 18.


message 49: by Nell (new)

Nell | 3370 comments Mod
Congratulations Zermeena!


message 50: by Pat (new)

Pat Pierce | 7 comments Congratulations Zermeena!


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