2023 Reading Challenge - Cruisin' thru the Cozies

Cruisin' thru the Cozies 

Reading Challenge

2023

Hosted by: Socrates' Book Reviews

To sign up click here

• Challenge runs from January 1 to December 31
  
• Pick a level
• Any format counts
• Cozy mysteries only
• Challenge crossovers okay
• You can make a list of books to be read, or not
• Make a list of books read 
• reviews would be nice

This challenge has two ways to complete it. Read general cozy mysteries or read by theme!

I'm going for snoop and hope to read 10 books.

(actually, I'm hoping to read at least ONE cozy this year, I've got a great pile)

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2019 Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge

Cruisin' thru the Cozies

Reading Challenge

2019

Hosted by: Socrates' Book Reviews

To sign up click here

• Challenge runs from January 1 to December 31
• Pick a level
• Any format counts
• Cozy mysteries only
• Challenge crossovers okay
• You can make a list of books to be read, or not
• Make a list of books read 
• reviews would be nice

This challenge has two ways to complete it. Read general cozy mysteries or read by theme!

I'm going for snoop and hope to read 10 books.

Books Read

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Challenge Complete!

~date~

~Reading by Theme?~
culinary (anything dealing with food: restaurants, baked goods, etc.)
animal related (cats, dogs, birds, etc.)
craft related (any kind of hobbies - knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, etc.)
paranormal (witches, vampires, etc.)
based outside the US (example: Belinda Lawrence series (British))
career-based  (housekeeping, wedding planner, etc.)
holiday based (set during any holiday - Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentines, etc.)
travel mystery (character could be on a cruise, touring another area, etc.)
historical mystery (any mystery not set in the present)
One is your choice! (freebie!)

Challenge Complete!

~date~

Books to choose from... (possible list)

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RC: Cozy Mysteries

 

Cruisin' thru the Cozies

2016

hosted by Socrates' Book Reviews
for more information and to sign up, click here

This challenge is all about the cozy mystery! Not sure what a "cozy" is? Check out this site.

There are several levels, I'm going for Level 1 - Snoop and hope to read at least 6 books. Only books started and finished during 2016 count. Any format. There will be a place to link reviews but they aren't necessary, just a list of books read.

The Crafty Cozy Challenge

2016

hosted by  Books Are Life – Vita Libri
for more information and to sign up, click here

I didn't see a requirement for a specific number of books and while reviews aren't necessary there is a prize opportunity if you link yours. This challenge is also all about the cozy but needs a "craft" element. Maggie Shefton works because not only does she own a yarn shop, she knits!

Craving for Cozies may also be hosted by Books Are Life but while I was able to find a "I finished this many" page, I was unable to find a sign up page. :-(  There is a Facebook page. There are several levels but I'm going for Famished and hope to read 1-10 books.

~ Crafty Cozy Books Read ~

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~ All Cozy Books Read ~

1. The Pickled Piper by Mary Ellen Hughes (pickling shop)
2. Southern Spirits by Angie Fox (ghosts)
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~ Possible Books ~

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RC Cruisin' thru the Cozies

Cruisin' thru the Cozies

Reading Challenge

2015

hosted by Yvonne at Socrates Book Reviews
for more information and to sign up, click here


There are several levels to choose from. I've got enough unread cozies to go for Sleuth Extraordinaire (20 or more) but as I didn't get any read this year, I'm going for Snoop and hope to read at least 6.

~ Books Read ~

1. Halloween Hijinks by Kathi Daley
2. Romeow and Juliet by Kathi Daley
3. Faux Paw by Sofie Kelly
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Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge

Cruisin' thru the Cozies

Reading Challenge

2013

hosted by Yvonne of Socrates' Cozy Cafe

Sign- up here





Requirements:

• choose your level (see below)
• The challenge runs from January 1, 2013 and ends December 31, 2013
• You don’t have to choose your books in advance. If you do, you can change your list at any time during the year.
• Books can overlap with other challenges
• Books can be in any format – paper, audio, ebooks…it all counts!
• You don’t have to post a review, but I’m sure others would love to know about the books you are reading and may even want to add it to their reading lists
• Take the button above, put it on your blog and post about the challenge. Then add your name to Mr. Linky at Socrates’ Book Review Blog. Please use the link of your challenge post, not the link to your home page.
• There will be a link for signing up, completed reviews and one for wrap up posts.

NOTE: If you don’t have a blog and want to participate, that’s fine. You don’t have to have a blog, just post in the comments section as you finish books. If you belong to a site like Goodreads and review the books there, that’s fine too. Just leave us the link.

Levels:

• Level 1 – Snoop – Read at least 6 books
• Level 2 – Investigator – Read 7-12 books
• Level 3 – Super Sleuth – Read 13 or more books

 I'm going for Snoop and hope to read at least 6 cozy mysteries. Review too?!

Books Read

1. That Old Flame of Mine by J. J. Cook
2. A Timely Vision by Joyce and Jim Lavene
3. Cat Trick by Sofie Kelly

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Mystery & Suspense and Two Cozy Challenges

Challenge 1: Cruisin thru the Cozies at Socrates' Book Reviews

Time Frame: 2012

Basic requirements: Read cozy mysteries. I'm going for Investigator and plan to read 7-12 books

sign up here





Challenge 2: Cozy Mystery at Debbie's Book Bag

Time Frame: 2012

Basic Requirements: read AND review cozy mysteries. Because of the review requirement, I'm going for Snooper and plan on reviewing 1-3 of my cozies read.

Sign up here, by February 4.



Challenge 3: Mystery & Suspense at Book Chick City

Time Frame: 2012

Basic Requirements: Read mystery and/or suspense novels through the year. I'm going for level 1 and plan to read 12 books. I'm so happy cozies count! Audiobooks do not count but other formats do.

sign up here


Challenge 4: Criminal Plots at it's own blog!

Time Frame: 2012

Basic Requirements: Read six books that fit specific requirements.

sign-up here



Challenge 5: Cozy Mystery Challenge at it's own blog

Time Frame: April 1 thru September 30

Basic Requirements: a minimum of six cozy mysteries. Two of which must be for this challenge only! (page/book count challenges are okay to overlap).

sign-up here

I have several mystery/suspense books in my TBR pile and a stack of cozies on my shelf.....
Tragic Toppings (A Donut Shop Mystery) by Jessica Beck
Skirting the Grave (A Vintage Magic Mystery) by Annette Blair
A Sheetcake Named Desire (A Piece of Cake Mystery) by Jacklyn Brady
Sentenced to Death (A Booktown Mystery) by Lorna Barrett
Death by the Dozen (A Cupcake Bakery Mystery) by Jenn McKinlay
Liver Let Die (A Clueless Cook Mystery) by Liz Lipperman
Shoe Done It (An Accessories Mystery) by Grace Carroll
Buzz Off (A Queen Bee Mystery) by Hannah Reed
Classified as Murder (A Cat in the Stacks Mystery) by Miranda James
Stay at Home Dead
..... and several more in boxes

~*~Books Read~*~

Challenge 1:

1. Carrots by Colleen Helme
2. A Cookie Before Dying by Virginia Lowell
3. Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman
4. Copycat Killing by Sofie Kelly
5. Devil's Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
6. Town in a Blueberry Jam by B. B. Haywood
7. Stamped Out by Terri Thayer

1st goal Complete
May 25

8. Tombs of Endearment by Casey Daniels
9. A Deadly Chocolate Pi by Cynthia Gallant-Simpson
10. The Long Stitch Good Night by Amanda Lee
11. Lemon Tart by Josi S. Kilpack
12. Pies and Prejudice by Ellery Adams

~Challenge Complete~ September 10

Challenge 2:

1. Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman


1st goal Complete
2. Copycat Killing by Sofie Kelly
3. Devil's Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke (planned)

~Challenge Complete~ May 24

Challenge 3:

1. Deep Disclosure by Dee Davis
2. Carrots by Colleen Helme
3. A Cookie Before Dying by Virginia Lowell
4. Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman
5. A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing by Terry Spear
6. Princess in Peril by Rachelle McCalla
7. The 4 Phase Man by Richard Steinberg
8. Nobody's Safe by Richard Steinberg
9. Holiday Hideout by Lynette Eason (double check author)
10. Houseboat on the Nile by Tinnean
11. Copycat Killing by Sofie Kelly
12. Zero Day by David Baldacci

~Challenge Complete~ May 6

Challenge 4:

1. Novel with a weapon in the title

Death by a Honeybee

by Abigail Keam

2. A Book published at least 10 years ago

The 4 Phase Man

by Richard Steinberg

3. A California author (your state/providence)

Devil's Food Cake Murder 

by Joanne Fluke

4. A book written by an author using a pen name

Copycat Killing 

by Sofie Kelly

5. Crime novel whose protagonist is the opposite gender of the author

Houseboat on the Nile

by Tinnean

6. A stand-alone by an author who writes series

Zero Day 

by David Baldacci

~Challenge Complete~ December 3

Challenge 5:

1. Hiss of Death by Rita Mae & Sneaky Pie (this challenge only)
2. Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates (this challenge only)
3. Copycat Killing by Sofie Kelly
4. Devil's Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
5. Town in a Blueberry Jam by B. B. Haywood
6. Stamped Out by Terri Thayer

~Challenge Complete~ May 25

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