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"Sherlock Holmes" Challenge
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Starting 8/20/11
1. Sherlock Holmes � ???
2. Dr. John H. Watson � ???
3. 221 B Baker Street � 1022 Evergreen Place by Debbie Macomber
� 4. London �
5. Books - Holmes on the Range by Steve Hockensmith
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle � A Case of Identity by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
7. Smoking �
8. Drugs � On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle
9. Deductive Reasoning � Murder, She Wrote: Rum & Razors by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain
10. Disguise � Murder, She Wrote: Manhattans & Murder by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain (A person in a Santa Claus costume was murdered.)
11. Forensic Science � CSI: Killing Game by Max Allan Collins
12. Deerstalker hat & cape � Schlock Homes: The Complete Bagel Street Saga by Robert L. Fish
13. Dr. Moriarty � ???
That's all I've come up with at the moment. I may change my mind later. lol
I've got to do this one--have been reading cozies but also have been winning so many goodreads books that I've wanted to read and review them as soon as possible. Think I'll start this one after Labor Day-but will start lining up the books now.
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I am starting this one today, 17 August, 2011. 1. Sherlock Holmes:The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
2. Dr. John Watson: A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny
3. 221 B Baker Street: Murder Most Frothy by Cleo Coyle
4. London:Her Royal Spyness
5. Books:
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle:Witches' Bane
7. Smoking: Iron Lake: A Novel by William Kent Krueger
8. Drugs:With This Puzzle, I Thee Kill
9. Deductive Reasoning:The Mournful Teddy
10. Disguise: Eon: Dragoneye Reborn - Girl disguises herself as a boy for most of the novel.
11. Forensic Science:City of Veils
12. Deerstalker Hat & Cape: Mind Your Own Beeswax by Hannah Reed (beekeeper's hat and veil)
13. Dr. Moriarty:Legend in Green Velvet by Elizabeth Peters
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I love this challenge. I need to think a bit but I'm definitely joining in!
I will be in also. But like the rest I will start in September. Lining up books to start then.
Oh, oh! What fun! I love Sherlock Holmes! Will start compiling my list and post when I have it complete - probably start in a few days. :D
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Looked it up and it appears to be roughly the same as caffeine, so yes.
This looks like a great challenge! I'll start making my list and probably start September 1.
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Looked it up and it appears to be roughly the same as caffeine, so yes."
It's the same but for tea ;) In Spain we use both words in a normal way, according to the drink.
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This looks like fun. I'll probably start in Sept. - there's no way I can before then. One question - will Agatha Christie count for #6? Here bio here on ŷ lists her as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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One question - will Agatha Christie count for #6? Here bio here on ŷ lists her as Dame Commander of t..."
Dame is the female equivelant to Sir, and both mean they are knighted, having received their OBE so yes, she counts. :)
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Can, but usually they are more serious thrillers. That's why I added the more normal stimulants as well.
Start date: 8/31/20111/13 Finished
1. Sherlock Holmes: Motherhood is Murder
3. 221 B Baker Street: TBD
4. London: Sweet Revenge: A Lady Hadley Regency Mystery
5. Books: TBD
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: Tempest in the Tea Leaves
7. Smoking: My Life as A White Trash Zombie
8. Drugs: Through the Grinder
9. Deductive Reasoning: Trick or Treachery
10. Disguise: How to Host a Killer Party-party is a costume party
11. Forensic Science: TBD
12. Deerstalker Hat & Cape: The Ghost and the Dead Deb
13. Dr. Moriarty: State of the Onion
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In the book I'm talking about, the dogs talk to her and her own dog helps her to solve the cases ;)
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That will be fine Marisa.
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Seriously fun challenge! I'll get right on it. : )
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Start date: 8/22/2011
1. Sherlock Holmes: The Clever Detective by Linsey Lanier (09/26/2011 - ★★�)
2. Dr. John Watson: Till Death Do Us Bark by Judi McCoy (2/2/2012 - ★★★★)
3. 221 B Baker Street:
4. London: Coffee, Tea, or Murder? by Jessica Fletcher (11/24/2011 - ★★★★)
5. Books: A Study in Terror by Ellery Queen (12/31/2011 - ★★★★)
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: Decked by Carol Higgins Clark (09/19/2011 - ★★)
7. Smoking: Tensleep by Sarah Andrews (09/11/2011 - ★★�)
8. Drugs: Uncommon Grounds by Sandra Balzo (12/04/2011 - ★★★★)
9. Deductive Reasoning: New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb (09/18/2011 - ★★★★)
10. Disguise: Ghastly Glass by Joyce Lavene (10/23/2011 - ★★�)
11. Forensic Science: Murder in the Queen's Armes by Aaron Elkins (10/04/2011 - ★★★★)
12. Deerstalker Hat & Cape: Pleating for Mercy by Misa Ramirez / Melissa Bourbon (08/22/2011 - ★★★★) [A lot of men wear hats in this book in Texas]
13. Dr. Moriarty: Deadly Dreams by Kylie Brant (10/29/2011 - ★★★★)
For #8 - Drugs category, could you read a book with a type of drug in the title? Examples...Acid: Acid Bath
Cocaine: Cocaine Blues
Okay, I think I'll do the thing where I use this post as my reference point for how I'm doing on the challenge...beginnins: August 27th, 2011
1. Sherlock Holmes � The Highly Effective Detective Crosses the Line. (began 8/27)
2. Dr. John H. Watson � Read a book where the person solving the mystery has an assistant or helper.
3. 221 B Baker Street � Read a book with an address in the title, or mentioned somewhere in the book. Or there is a character named Baker, or Baker is in the title, or is part of the author’s name.
4. London � Read a book that takes place in England.
5. Books - There are 4 novels and 56 short stories that make up the Sherlock Holmes original works. Read any one of those, or you may read a book that is based on Sherlock Holmes in any way.
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle � Read a book by an author with a 3 word name, the author is knighted (Sir or Dame), Or “Arthur�, “Conan� or “Doyle� is found in the authors name (including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, if you wish to read another book by the author himself).
7. Smoking � Holmes smoked a Meerschaum pipe, and occasionally cigarettes and cigars. Read a book where there is a pipe, cigarettes, or cigar either on the cover, in the title, or used by a main character in a book.
8. Drugs � Holmes had a habit of using cocaine and occasionally morphine as a stimulant. Read a book where drugs are part of the story or someone uses a stimulant (including caffeine).
9. Deductive Reasoning � Holmes was famous for this. Read a book where a mystery is solved by following and interpreting clues.
10. Disguise � Holmes frequently disguised himself. Read a book where, for whatever reason, someone wears a disguise or costume.
11. Forensic Science � This was used frequently by Holmes. Read a book where some type of forensic science is mentioned. It could be anything from fingerprints to CSI type lab work.
12. Deerstalker hat & cape � This was what Holmes is usually pictured wearing. Read a book where someone wears either a hat or a cape, of any kind, at some point in the book. (Police officers, cowboy, etc.)
13. Dr. Moriarty � He was Holmes� archvillian. Read a book where there is one major villain.
Enjoy!
1. Sherlock Holmes � The Highly Effective Detective Crosses the Line. (began 8/27)
2. Dr. John H. Watson � Read a book where the person solving the mystery has an assistant or helper.
3. 221 B Baker Street � Read a book with an address in the title, or mentioned somewhere in the book. Or there is a character named Baker, or Baker is in the title, or is part of the author’s name.
4. London � Read a book that takes place in England.
5. Books - There are 4 novels and 56 short stories that make up the Sherlock Holmes original works. Read any one of those, or you may read a book that is based on Sherlock Holmes in any way.
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle � Read a book by an author with a 3 word name, the author is knighted (Sir or Dame), Or “Arthur�, “Conan� or “Doyle� is found in the authors name (including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, if you wish to read another book by the author himself).
7. Smoking � Holmes smoked a Meerschaum pipe, and occasionally cigarettes and cigars. Read a book where there is a pipe, cigarettes, or cigar either on the cover, in the title, or used by a main character in a book.
8. Drugs � Holmes had a habit of using cocaine and occasionally morphine as a stimulant. Read a book where drugs are part of the story or someone uses a stimulant (including caffeine).
9. Deductive Reasoning � Holmes was famous for this. Read a book where a mystery is solved by following and interpreting clues.
10. Disguise � Holmes frequently disguised himself. Read a book where, for whatever reason, someone wears a disguise or costume.
11. Forensic Science � This was used frequently by Holmes. Read a book where some type of forensic science is mentioned. It could be anything from fingerprints to CSI type lab work.
12. Deerstalker hat & cape � This was what Holmes is usually pictured wearing. Read a book where someone wears either a hat or a cape, of any kind, at some point in the book. (Police officers, cowboy, etc.)
13. Dr. Moriarty � He was Holmes� archvillian. Read a book where there is one major villain.
Enjoy!
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Acid: Acid Bath
Cocaine: Cocaine Blues[bookco..."
Yes, that will work just fine.
I want to do this one, but must think on it since it is 10 p.m. and I am tired.
Have been very behind posting my challenges, but here it is:Sherlock Holmes Challenge - Start Date: August 23, 2011
1. Sherlock Holmes �
2. Dr. John H. Watson �
3. 221 B Baker Street �
4. London �
5. Books -
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle �
7. Smoking �
8. Drugs �
9. Deductive Reasoning �
10. Disguise �
11. Forensic Science �
12. Deerstalker hat & cape �
13. Dr. Moriarty �
Maliha wrote: "i dont understand how this works =s"Briansgirl has excellent instructions in the first post. Basically you read one book for every of the 13 categories listed, all based on Sherlock Holmes. You have 6 months from the time you read the first book to finish the challenge. It's not a contest, just a challenge to yourself to find and read books that fit a specific theme/category.
ooooh alriight =p it makes sense now =p lol =D
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Sherlock Holmes ChallengeDuration: 8/30/2011 - 1/30/2012
4/13 Done
1. Sherlock Holmes:
2. Dr. Watson:
3. 221 Baker St.:
4. London:
5. Books:
6. Sir Arthur C Doyle:
7. Smoking:
8. Drugs: Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood
9. Deductive Reasoning:
10. Disguise:
11. Forensic Science:
12. Deerstalker Hat:
13. Dr. Moriarty:
I officially started this challenge yesterday! Here is the current plan of what I'm planning to read.Official Start: 9/21/11
1. Sherlock Holmes - Chicago Confidential
2. Dr. Watson - For Better or Hearse
3. 221 B Baker St. - Fatal Fixer-Upper
4. London - A Bicycle Built For Murder
5. Books - The Hound of the Baskervilles
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Beads of Doubt
7. Smoking - Murder is a Girl's Best Friend
8. Drugs - Gunpowder Green
9. Deductive Reasoning - The Hollow
10. Disguise - Halloween Murder
11. Forensic Science - Book Of The Dead
12. Deerstalker Hat & Cape - The Ghost and the Femme Fatale
13. Dr. Moriarty - Crescent Dawn
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7/13 Done1. Sherlock Holmes:
2. Dr. Watson:
3. 221 Baker St.: Dolled Up For Murder by Deb Baker
4. London:
5. Books:
6. Sir Arthur C Doyle: Witches' Bane by SWA
7. Smoking:
8. Drugs: Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood
9. Deductive Reasoning:
10. Disguise:
11. Forensic Science:
12. Deerstalker Hat:
13. Dr. Moriarty:
9/13 Done1. Sherlock Holmes:
2. Dr. Watson:
3. 221 Baker St.: Dolled Up For Murder by Deb Baker
4. London:
5. Books:
6. Sir Arthur C Doyle:
7. Smoking:
8. Drugs: Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood
9. Deductive Reasoning:
10. Disguise:
11. Forensic Science: Unspeakable by Laura Griffin
12. Deerstalker Hat:
13. Dr. Moriarty:
Start Date 10.13.11...End Date 4.13.1211/13 READ; Updated 4.9.12
I'll post the books as I read along.
#1. Sherlock Holmes (detective or P.I.):
The Godwulf Manuscript by Robert B. Parker 208 pages (11.6.11)#2. Dr.Watson(assistant):
I read
The Student Body by J.S. Borthwick 293 pages (10.13.11)#3.221 Baker Street
#4.London (set in England):
Coffee, Tea, or Murder? by Jessica Fletcher (3.6.12)#5.Books(based on Holmes):
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King (1.16.11)#6.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle(book with an author with 3 word name):
I read
Cat in a Flamingo Fedora by Carole Nelson Douglas 384 pages (10.21)#7.Smoking(pipe on cover):
I read
The Barker Street Regulars bySusan Conant (3.23)#8.Drugs(alcohol):
I read
Full Cry by Rita Mae Brown (3.24.12)#9.Deductive Reasoning: (following/interpret clues): I read
The Big Four by Agatha Christie (2.12.12)#10.Disguise(character wears disguise/costume):
(Hannah wears a blonde wig to disguise herself while investigating a murder)Cinnamon Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke (3.27.12)#11.Forensic Science(forensic science mentioned in plot):
Earth Colors(forensic geologist) by Sarah Andrews(1.23.12)#12.Deerstalker hat & cape(character wears nat and/or caper):
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle (4.9.12)#13.Dr. Moriarty
October 2, 2011-April 2, 20127/13 complete; updated 10/21/2011
1. Sherlock Holmes� Voice of the Violin by Andrea Camilleri (10/2011)
2. Dr. John H. Watson� Sofie Metropolis by Tori Carrington (10/2011)
3. 221 B Baker Street� The Baker Street Letters by Michael Robertson (10/2011)
4. London� The Witness at the Wedding by Simon Brett
5. Books-
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle� Death Takes Up a Collection by Sister Carol Anne O'Marie (10/2011)
7. Smoking� The Cat, the Quilt and the Corpse by Leeann Sweeney (10/2011)
8. Drugs�
9. Deductive Reasoning�
10. Disguise� Hula Done It? by Maddy Hunter (10/2011)
11. Forensic Science�
12. Deerstalker hat & cape� Trick or Treachery by Jessica Fletcher (10/2011)
13. Dr. Moriarty�
11.01.2011 - 05.01.20121.SHERLOCK HOLMES:
2.DR JOHN H WATSON:
READ 01.08.20123.221B BAKER STREET:
4.LONDON: aunt dimity's death, nancy atherton
5.BOOKS:
6.SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE:
7.SMOKING:
READ 04.228.DRUGS:
READ 11.14.20119.DEDUCTIVE REASONING:
READ 11.30.201110.DISGUISE:
11.FORENSIC SCIENCE:
12.DEERSLAYER HAT & CAPE:
13.DR MORIARTY:
READ 01.29.2012
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will be my Dr. Moriarty.
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Based on the life and events of the fictional character Sherlock Holmes written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
You have 6 months to finish this challenge from when you start. Please put your start date on your post. This allows anyone to join us later. Note: Some books for this challenge will need to be mysteries, but you don't have to use all mysteries unless you want to.
1. Sherlock Holmes � Read a book with a detective or private eye as a main character.
2. Dr. John H. Watson � Read a book where the person solving the mystery has an assistant or helper.
3. 221 B Baker Street � Read a book with an address in the title, or mentioned somewhere in the book. Or there is a character named Baker, or Baker is in the title, or is part of the author’s name.
4. London � Read a book that takes place in England.
5. Books - There are 4 novels and 56 short stories that make up the Sherlock Holmes original works. Read any one of those, or you may read a book that is based on Sherlock Holmes in any way.
6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle � Read a book by an author with a 3 word name, the author is knighted (Sir or Dame), Or “Arthur�, “Conan� or “Doyle� is found in the authors name (including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, if you wish to read another book by the author himself).
7. Smoking � Holmes smoked a Meerschaum pipe, and occasionally cigarettes and cigars. Read a book where there is a pipe, cigarettes, or cigar either on the cover, in the title, or used by a main character in a book.
8. Drugs � Holmes had a habit of using cocaine and occasionally morphine as a stimulant. Read a book where drugs are part of the story or someone uses a stimulant (including caffeine).
9. Deductive Reasoning � Holmes was famous for this. Read a book where a mystery is solved by following and interpreting clues.
10. Disguise � Holmes frequently disguised himself. Read a book where, for whatever reason, someone wears a disguise or costume.
11. Forensic Science � This was used frequently by Holmes. Read a book where some type of forensic science is mentioned. It could be anything from fingerprints to CSI type lab work.
12. Deerstalker hat & cape � This was what Holmes is usually pictured wearing. Read a book where someone wears either a hat or a cape, of any kind, at some point in the book. (Police officers, cowboy, etc.)
13. Dr. Moriarty � He was Holmes� archvillian. Read a book where there is one major villain.
Enjoy!