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December 2024 Mini Challenge


RULES

** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.

** A book can be used only once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).

** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.

** Do as many as you are able and have fun!


This month’s challenge is based on one of my favorite winter songs by the late great Bing Crosby. If you are unfamiliar with the song, click on the link at the bottom of this post.


1. Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.


2. Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
Read a book with a tree on the cover.


3. And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze!
Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).


4. The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along!
Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.


5. It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.


Listen to the song:
Songwriters: Carl Sigman / Peter De Rose


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Here’s a little help for the song prompt.

A book that has the same title as a song
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* There are numerous books by Mary Higgins Clark that fit this prompt.

Title matches lyrics from a song
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Song title Parodies:
Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen
We Wish You a Murderous Christmas
Silent Night, Deadly Night
Hark the Herald Angels Slay
Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas

Duck the Halls
Six Geese A-Slaying
The Nightingale Before Christmas
Lark! The Herald Angels Sing
Let It Crow! Let It Crow! Let It Crow!
Dashing Through the Snowbirds
The Twelve Jays of Christmas
Rockin' Around the Chickadee


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Thanks for the very helpful links Heather :)

December Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
5/5

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
A Midwinter Murder by Verity Bright 5��s 4/12/24

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
A Tullagulla Christmas by Heather Reyburn 5��s 6/12/24

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
The Hidden Storyteller by Mandy Robotham 5��s 16/12/24

4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
The Christmas Match by Phillipa Nefri Clark 4��s 13/12/24

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Rings, Rocks and Murder by D.C. Pitt 5��s 6/12/24

December 2024 Mini

1. Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
Dashing Through the Snow 12/08

2. Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Dying for a Decoration 12/16

3. And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze!
Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
Mince Pies, Mistletoe and Murder 12/12

4. The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along!
Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
Murder at the Christmas Carols|63251193] 12/15

5. It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
What Four: Family Fruitcake Frenzy 12/22

December Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
5/5

1. Read a book with “snow�� in the title.
Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbø 4 stars

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
A Christmas Hope by Anne Perry 4 stars

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
The Girl Who Saved Christmas by Matt Haig 5 stars

4. Read a book whose title is also a song title
You Don't Own Me by Mary Higgins Clark 3 stars 4/12/24

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Murder Below the Mistletoe by Kaz Delaney 3 stars

December Mini Challenge

5/5

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
cover- Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost 7 December; 4 1/2��


2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Killer Christmas Evidence by Sami A. Abrams 2 December; 4 1/2��


3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
Christmas Scarf Murder by Carlene O'Connor, Maddie Day and Peggy Ehrhart 5 December; 4��


4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
parody- The Twelve Books of Christmas by Kate Carlisle 13 December; 5��


5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
cover- Haunted Hibiscus by Laura Childs 9 December; 4 1/2��

Alice Spot

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.


2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
The Ghost of Christmas Past by Rhys Bowen


4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.


5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.

All ready to go!

Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round! - Gingerbread Danger


Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees, - Snowed Under Murder


And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze! - Not a Creature Was Purring


The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along! - I'll Be Home for Mischief


It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world! - As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles

December Mini Challenge

5/5



1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
Murder at an Irish Christmas by Carlene O'Connor 12/6/24

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
The Knife Before Christmas by Kate Carlisle 12/15/24

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost 12/8/24

4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
Ronald sang in the talent show: Fortune Funhouse by Jana Deleon 12/17/24

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Requiem for a Mouse by Miranda James 12/2/24

December 2024 Mini Challenge

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
During the Snowstorm by Mo Bao Fei Bao 12/14/24

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Board Stiff by Piers Anthony 12/8/24


3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
The Historians by Cecilia Ekbäck 12/10/24


4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
The Searcher by Tana French 12/6/24

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Criminal Crumbs by Jessica Beck 12/28/24

1. Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.


2. Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
Read a book with a tree on the cover.


3. And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze!
Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).


4. The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along!
Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.


5. It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.

1. Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.


2. Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
Read a book with a tree on the cover.


3. And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze!
Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).


4. The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along!
Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.


5. It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.

December 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5 DONE

1. with “snow�� on cover Murder for Christmas Francis Duncan 12/5

2. tree on cover Susan Mallery 12/11

3. that has winter accessories on the cover - skis, coats, hats, scarves, gloves Merry Kissmas Piper Rayne 12/3

4. title is a parody of a song title - shifters at Christmas time with reindeer, cocoa, nutcrackers, decor Joy to the Wolves Terry Spear

5. baked goods on cover Two Down, Bun to Go H.Y. Hanna 12/9

I may be admitting defeat on this one - December has got away from me.

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.

Death Through a Dark Green Glass, Julia Buckley - 18/12/24

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.

Cookies in the Cottage, Kathi Daley - 02/12/24
Christmas tree inside, and pine trees through the windows.

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).

Away with the Penguins, Hazel Prior

4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.

The Twelve Topsy-Turvy, Very Messy Days of Christmas, James Patterson, Tad Safran
Parody of, and based on, the Twelve Days of Christmas.

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.

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December 2024 Mini Challenge

This month’s challenge is based on one of my favorite winter songs by the late great Bing Crosby. If you are unfamiliar with the song, click on the link at the bottom of this post.

1. Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.


2. Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
Read a book with a tree on the cover.


3. And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze!
Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).


4. The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along!
Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.


5. It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.

December 2024 Mini Challenge

1. Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.


A Christmas Murder by Mary Grand -- 4�� -- 09/12/2024

2. Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
Read a book with a tree on the cover.


Wild Card by Simon Rowell -- 5�� -- 25/12/2024

4. The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along!
Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.

Mistletoe by Justin Biebar -
Mistletoe Wish


The Mistletoe Wish by Suzanne Gilchrist -- 5�� -- 24/12/2024

5. It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.


Coffee, Cupcakes & Murder by William Jarvis -- 4�� -- 11/12/2024

December 2024 mini challenge

Updated: Dec. 17
Progress: 5/5 COMPLETED

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
Best in Snow by David Rosenfelt - Dec. 5


2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Sugar Plum Poisoned by Jenn McKinlay - Dec. 14


3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Winterfest: Graphic Novel by Brenda Maier - Dec. 17


4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
A Christmas Carol: A Graphic Novel by Saddleback Educational Publishing - Dec. 11


5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Mia's Baker's Dozen: The Graphic Novel by Coco Simon - Dec. 1

1. Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
12.23.24


2. Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
12.11.24

3. And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze!
Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
12.12.24


4. The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along!
Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen 12.09.24


5. It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Goodbye Cruller World 12.17.24

December Mini Challenge

0/5

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
by Liz Isaacson 12/13/2024

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
by Daisy Landish 12/12/2024

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves). Santa Hat
by Kaydence Snow 12/17/2024

4. Read a book in which someone sings.
About Last Night by Aimee Nicole Walker 12/19/2024

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
by Ellie Alexander 12/21/2024

December Mini Challenge
0/5

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
Christmas Corpse
2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
The Santa Klaus Murder
3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
Death at the Trade Show
4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
Dachshund Through the Snow
5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Gingerbread and Deadly Dread

December Mini Challenge

Completed - 5/5

1. Read a book with snow on the cover
by Michelle Stimpson - Dec 8

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
by Tonya Kappes - Dec 13

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover
by Valerie M. Bodden - Dec 11

4. Read a book whose title is also a parody of a song title
Silent Night, Deadly Night by Vicki Delany - Dec 11

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover
by Ellie Alexander - Dec 17

December 2024 Mini Challenge
4/5

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
Max Parrott 12/2/24

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Mona Marple 12/26/24 (snowy tree)

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).

4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
Tidings of Trouble Kathleen Suzette 12/19/24

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Murder at the Lemonberry Tea Darci Hannah 12/3/24

December 2024 mini challenge


1. Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
�� Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
- 10/12/2024

2. Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
Read a book with a tree on the cover.


3. And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze!
Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).


4. The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along!
Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.


5. It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
�� Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
-20/12/2024

I’ll join :)

December 2024 mini challenge

2/5


��1. Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
- 7/12


��2. Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
Read a book with a tree on the cover - - 12/12


3. And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze!
Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).


4. The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along!
Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.


5. It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover

December 2024 Mini-Challenge


1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
A Corpse in Christmas Close by Michelle Salter

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
The Christmas Murder Game by Alexandra Benedict

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
A Killer's Christmas in Wales by Elizabeth J. Duncan (mittens on cover)


4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
Madrigals and Mayhem by Elizabeth Penney

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Christmas Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke

DECEMBER MINI CHALLENGE ✔️

1. Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
Read a book with snow on the cover / “snow�� in the title.
Secrets in the Snow

2. Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Eggnog, Extortion, and Evergreen

3. And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze!
Read a
book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
Christmas by Accident

4. The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along!
Read a book in which someone sings/goes carolling, or
whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a
book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
Mr. Miracle

5. It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
Read a
book set in a bakery or has baked goods on the cover.
Merry Humbug Christmas: Two Tales of Holiday Romance

Listen to the song:

Done!

December Mini Challenge

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
cover- Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost 7 December; 4 1/2��


2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Killer Christmas Evidence by Sami A. Abrams 2 December; 4 1/2��


3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
Christmas Scarf Murder by Carlene O'Connor, Maddie Day and Peggy Ehrhart 5 December; 4��


4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
parody- The Twelve Books of Christmas by Kate Carlisle 13 December; 5��


5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
cover- Haunted Hibiscus by Laura Childs 9 December; 4 1/2��

December 2024 Mini Challenge

5/5 DONE

1. with “snow�� on cover Murder for Christmas Francis Duncan 12/5

2. tree on cover Susan Mallery 12/11

3. that has winter accessories on the cover - skis, coats, hats, scarves, gloves Merry Kissmas Piper Rayne 12/3

4. title is a parody of a song title - shifters at Christmas time with reindeer, cocoa, nutcrackers, decor Joy to the Wolves Terry Spear 12/12

5. baked goods on cover Two Down, Bun to Go H.Y. Hanna 12/9

Finished :)

December Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
5/5

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
A Midwinter Murder by Verity Bright 5��s 4/12/24

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
A Tullagulla Christmas by Heather Reyburn 5��s 6/12/24

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
The Hidden Storyteller by Mandy Robotham 5��s 16/12/24

4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
The Christmas Match by Phillipa Nefri Clark 4��s 13/12/24

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Rings, Rocks and Murder by D.C. Pitt 5��s 6/12/24

FINISHED

December Mini Challenge

5/5



1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
Murder at an Irish Christmas by Carlene O'Connor 12/6/24

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
The Knife Before Christmas by Kate Carlisle 12/15/24

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost 12/8/24

4. Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.
Ronald sang in the talent show: Fortune Funhouse by Jana Deleon 12/17/24

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Requiem for a Mouse by Miranda James 12/2/24

I had to put my brain to work to do this challenge.

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with snow in the title- The Twelve Days of Murder - Andrina Cordani

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover - A Garland of Bones - Carolyn Haines

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (scarf) - Hounding the Pavement - Judi McCoy

4. Read a book on which someone sings/goes caroling or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose titles matches lyrics from a song - Let Me Call You Sweetheart - Mary Higgins Clark

5. Read a book set in a bakery or has baked goods on the cover - Murder at an Irish Bakery - Carlene O'Connor

FINISHED

December Mini Challenge

1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
by Liz Isaacson 12/13/2024

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
by Daisy Landish 12/12/2024

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves). Santa Hat
by Kaydence Snow 12/17/2024

4. Read a book in which someone sings.
About Last Night by Aimee Nicole Walker 12/19/2024

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
by Ellie Alexander 12/21/2024

Done!

Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round! - Gingerbread Danger 12/17/24


Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees, - Snowed Under Murder 12/6/24


And the sun is red like a pumpkin head,
It's shining so your nose won't freeze! - Not a Creature Was Purring 12/14/24


The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along! - I'll Be Home for Mischief 12/20/24


It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world! - As the Christmas Cookie Crumbles 12/11/24

Well done to all who have finished :)

Congrats to all who have finished this month’s challenge!

I've finished! See message 4...

Finished:)
December Mini Challenge
Duration: 1/12/24 - 31/12/24
5/5

1. Read a book with “snow�� in the title.
Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbø 4 stars

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
A Christmas Hope by Anne Perry 4 stars

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover (e.g.: hat, scarf, ear muffs, snow boots, mittens, gloves).
The Girl Who Saved Christmas by Matt Haig 5 stars

4. Read a book whose title is also a song title
You Don't Own Me by Mary Higgins Clark 3 stars 4/12/24

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
Murder Below the Mistletoe by Kaz Delaney 3 stars

Great job Phrynne!

Finished

December 2024 Mini Challenge
4/4

1. Ah, it's a marshmallow world in the winter,
When the snow comes to cover the ground.
It's the time for play, it's a whipped cream day,
I wait for it the whole year round!
Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.


A Christmas Murder by Mary Grand -- 4�� -- 09/12/2024

2. Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly,
In the arms of the evergreen trees,
Read a book with a tree on the cover.


Wild Card by Simon Rowell -- 5�� -- 25/12/2024

4. The world is your snowball, see how it grows,
That's how it goes, whenever it snows.
The world is your snowball just for a song,
Get out and roll it along!
Read a book in which someone sings/goes caroling, or whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title, or a book whose title matches lyrics from a song.

Mistletoe by Justin Biebar -
Mistletoe Wish


The Mistletoe Wish by Suzanne Gilchrist -- 5�� -- 24/12/2024

5. It's a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts,
Take a walk with your favorite girl.
It's a sugar date, so what if spring is late,
In winter it's a marshmallow world!
Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.


Coffee, Cupcakes & Murder by William Jarvis -- 4�� -- 11/12/2024

Well done Jenny, and all who have finished :)

Thank you, Brenda. Congratulations to everyone who finished. :)

I hope everyone had fun with this month’s challenge �� my apologies for getting January’s up a bit later than usual. I promise it’s coming. Blame it on the holidays. Here’s my December books.


1. Read a book with snow on the cover or with “snow�� in the title.
Christmas on Reindeer Road by Debbie Mason (I’m close enough to the end that I am counting this as done.)

2. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Stranded with Santa by Janet Tronstad

3. Read a book that has winter accessories on the cover.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens


4. Read a book…whose title is also a song title or parody of a song title
When I See Your Face by Laurie Paige (Bruno Mars)

5. Read a book set in a bakery or that has baked goods on the cover.
A Very German Christmas by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and others (there is a cake above the title).

Well done Heather!