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Alice - Tree
Anastasia
Barbara - Orchard
Bastet Reads - Seed
Cheryl
Genevieve - Orchard 🌳🌳🌳🌳
Helen - Fruit 🍎 Tree 🌳
Hilary - Tree🌳 Orchard 🌳🌳🌳🌳
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Julesy - Tree 🌳 Orchard 🌳🌳🌳🌳
Linda R - Fruit🍎 Tree🌳 Orchard 🌳🌳🌳🌳
Meg - Orchard 🌳🌳🌳🌳
Michelle - Seed
Nell - Blossom 🌸 Fruit 🍎Orchard 🌳🌳🌳🌳
QnPoohBear - Fruit 🍎 - Tree 🌳 Orchard 🌳🌳🌳🌳
Shelly - Blossom 🌸 - Fruit 🍏
Susan - Tree
Tari - Orchard 🌳🌳🌳🌳
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Zermeena Orchard 🌳🌳🌳🌳
APPLE HARVEST CHALLENGEOrchard: 21 to 25 books
25/25
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s. (1896)
Above the Bay of AngelsGala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs. (Oktoberfest)
The Pint of No ReturnRed Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series (both).
Naive in ParadiseEmpire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre (mystery/politics/humor)
Hope Never DiesFuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Egg Drop Dead 01/07Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired. (MC is both)
Granny Strikes BackCortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Circle of InfluenceJazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book where MC attends an event where music is performed (Blue Grass festival).
Death Over EasyPaula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
Agatha Raisin and the Witch of WyckhaddenRome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
Murder in an Irish ChurchyardSweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer (actress & studio head).
Vampyres of Hollywood 11/19Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Bobbing for Bodies🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name.
Death on Tap by Ellie Alexander Read a book with a tree on the cover.
A Merry MurderRead a book with an eccentric character.
Swamp SpookRead a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (priest).
Bless Me FatherRead a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(Wisconsin)
Scared StiffRead a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
Escape Claws🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
Footprints in the Sand S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
Raining Cats and Dogs It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
Cutie Pies and Deadly LiesThe Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Apple Cider SlayingAs Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Pecan Pies and Dead Guys Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Footprints in the FrostingGetting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
Dead and Breakfast
In:Read a book set in the 1800s. Above the Bay of Angels
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs. Cream Puff Murder (hannah’s mother’s book publication party)
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series. Chili Cauldron Curse
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre. One Tequila (paranormal and mystery)
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired. Good Blood
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed Not Quite Crazy NYE party
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title. I Am Spartacus!: Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city. Before the Crown
Read a book where MC attends a dance or party. Murder in Waiting
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay) The Romanov Empress: A Novel of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Read a book with an eccentric character.
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary). Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US. (i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin) Undead and Unforgiven (minnesota)
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country. Damage Control (goes to hawaii)
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession. Undead and Unstable (Mark)
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other). The Dark Place
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters. Undead and Undermined
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is! The Green Line
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement. A Turn for the Bad
Read a mystery featuring a cold case. Cruel Winter
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I'm a player, I'm aiming for the fruit level at least.
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Not really. It is a fall to winter theme but the challenge will remain open. How long it takes depends on both the level you choose and your personal reading time.
I'll give this a try. Not sure how I will go.AUTUMN HARVEST CHALLENGE
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
The Yard by Alex Grecian finished 23/10/2020 5 stars
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
Come Homicide or High Water by Denise Swanson finished 04/11/2020 5 stars Thanksgiving is celebrated
Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
N or M? by Agatha Christie finished 09/11/2020 4 stars
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb Mystery/Romance finished 13/11/2020 5 stars
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Raining Men and Corpses by Anne R. Tan finished 30/11/2020 3 stars
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Bats and Bones by Karen Musser Nortman Frannie and Larry Shoemaker are a retired couple finished 27/11/2020 4 stars
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Innocent
by Erin Kinsley finished 13/12/2020 3 starsJazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
From Bad to Wurst by Maddy Hunter Emily's tour group attend and play at various venues at Oktoberfest Finished 14/12/2010 5 stars
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
The Agatha Christie Book Club by C.A. Larmer finished 02/11/2020 3 1/2 stars
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley Set in Britain Finished 18/11/2020 3 stars
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party. Murder on Cue by Jane Dentinger MC Jocelyn O'Roarke is an actress finished 26/12/2020 3 stars
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Witches' Brew
by Morgana Best finished 24/11/2020 3 1/2 stars🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)Tagged for Death by Sherry Harris finished 01/10/2020 3 stars
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
And Then There Were Crumbs by Eve Calder finished 17/11/2020 5 starsRead a book with an eccentric character. Just Add Salt by Jinx Schwartz finished 06/10/2020 4 stars
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
Deadly Blessings by Julie Hyzy finished 10/12/2020 5 stars
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin) Majoring In Murder by Jessica Fletcher Set in Indiana Finished 03/10/2020 3 stars
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.The Mummy Case by Elizabeth Peters MC travels in Egypt finished 02/01/2021 5 stars
🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
Stiff Competition by Annelise Ryan MC is deputy coroner/nurse Finished 23/11/2020 5 stars
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
Murder With Puffins By Donna Andrews finished 05/12/2020 4 stars
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover. Troubled Treats
by Jessica Beck finished 13/01/2021 3 starsThe Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters. Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich finished 06/10/2020 5 stars
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Best Murder in Show by Debbie Young finished 09/11/2020 3 stars
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Murder at the PTA by Lee Hollis finished 17/12/2020 5 stars
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
Survival of the Fritters by Ginger Bolton finished 11/11/2020 4 stars
Very cute challenge! 🍎 🍏 🍎 🍏Apple Harvest Challenge
🍎Begins October 1st (no end date)
🍏Goal level: Tree (16 to 20 books)
Progress: 20/20 COMPLETED
**EDIT** Will upgrade my goal level to Orchard since I have a couple more books to read.
🍏 New goal level: Orchard (20 to 25 books)
Progress: 23/25 DOUBLE COMPLETED
🍎 Read a book set in the 1800s.
The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer - Nov. 28🍎 Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs. (ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
A Roux of Revenge by Connie Archer - Harvest Festival - Dec. 13🍎 Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
Murder with Honey Ham Biscuitsby A.L. Herbert - Oct. 23🍎 Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre. (ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Making Wishes at Bay View by Jessica Redland - romance/women's fiction/contemporary - Nov. 22🍎 Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Egg Drop Dead by Vivien Chien - Oct. 6Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
🍎 Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Boy-Crazy Stacey by Ann M. Martin and Gale Galligan - Dec. 28🍎 Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Gimme a Show! 50 Years On the Rock & Rollercoaster: An Unauthorized Biography of JAMES PANKOW, Trombonist with CHICAGO by Bill Fleck - Nov. 23🍎 Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title. (ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
Christmas at Carly's Cupcakes by Jessica Redland - Dec. 6🍎 Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
Playing Nice by J.P. Delaney - England - Oct. 3🍎 Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
Jeopardy in High Heels by Gemma Halliday - MC's BFF, who helps her to solve mysteries, is an actress - Oct. 14🍎 Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Clue in the Ancient Disguiseby Carolyn Keene - Oct. 24🍎 Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
Deadly C(oo)l by Ge(mm)a Ha(ll)iday - Nov. 13🍎 Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Ghostly Graveyard by Kathi Daley - Nov. 19🍎 Read a book with an eccentric character.
Murder at the Witching Hour by Kathi Daley - many characters in this book were eccentric with a goth wedding - Oct. 26Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
🍎 Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US. (i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
Little House in Brookfield by Maria D. Wilkes - Dec. 12🍎 Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
The Sinister Omen by Carolyn Keene - Nancy Drew, her father, friends, and boyfriend travel to Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Oct. 1🍎 Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay - one of the main characters is a psychiatrist - Oct. 17🍎 Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
One for the Books by Jenn McKinlay - Nov. 26🍎 Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
Yule Log Murder by Lee Hollis and Barbara Ross (planning to read 2 out of the 3 novellas, since I read the Leslie Meier novella from this omnibus last year) - Dec. 10🍎 Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
The Silver Cobweb by Carolyn Keene - Dec. 6🍎 Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
The Haunted Carousel by Carolyn Keene - Dec. 10🍎 Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Bikinis & Bloodshed by Anne Marie Stoddard - Nov. 29🍎 Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
Halloween Moon by Kathi Daley - Oct. 10
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Not really. It is a fall to winter theme but the challenge will remain open. How long it takes depends on both the level y..."
Great, thanks for the response :)
APPLE HARVEST CHALLENGE, starts Oct. 1, 202021/25
Orchard Level
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
Birthday extravaganza for Lena Laroy-For Letter or Worse Vivian Conroy 10/2/20
Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
#5, Mail Carrier Series; Tonya Kappes-First Class Killer Tonya Kappes 10/3/20
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Mystery & Young Adult-The Secret of Shadow Ranch Carolyn Keene 10/5/20
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Nell Endicott-A Crime of a Different Stripe Sally Goldenbaum 11/10/20
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Daniel Boone Natl Forest-
Tonya Kappes 10/4/20Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Local band-S'more Murder Josephine Beintema 10/9/20
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
Set in Europe-Under Lock & Key Sam Short 11/3/20
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
Reunion party-A Death Long Overdue Eva Gates 10/19/20
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Max Parrott 10/13/20🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
Title and author's name: Kidnapping, Kappes-Kickbacks, Kayaks & Kidnapping Tonya Kappes 10/7/20
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Kyla Colby 10/14/20Read a book with an eccentric character.
Sam-Assault and Pepper Leslie Budewitz 10/15/20
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
Ohio: The Diamond Deception J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 10/12/20
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
Traveling from Midwest to Oklahoma for this book: The Mystery in Tornado Alley Carolyn Keene 10/6/20
🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
Grace Littleton is a nurse-Post-Op and Potions Amorette Anderson 11/21/20
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
Lucy is married to Bill-Gobble, Gobble Murder Leslie Meier 10/11/20
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
Corinne Winters 10/10/20The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Haunted Hamlet Kathi Daley 10/8/20
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Bought the Farm Jeff Shelby 10/20/20
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Sabers, Sails and Murder Nola Robertson 10/11/20
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
Cookie Dough or Die Virginia Lowell 10/17/20 (missing woman case)
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Thank you Julesy. I had fun creating it.
I will try this one...APPLE HARVEST CHALLENGE
Level: Seed 1 to 5 books
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
by Alexis Morgan (10/12/20)Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
Death by Jack-O'-Lantern by Alexis Morgan(10/9/20)Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
by Lynn Cahoon (19/13/20)🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
Murder Wears a Little Black Dress by Debra Sennefelder (10/05/20)Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Read a book with an eccentric character.
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
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🍏Levels:
Seed: 1 to 5 books
Blossom: 6 to 10 books
Fruit: 11 to 15 books
Tree: 16 to 20 books
Orchard: 21 to 25 books
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s. - Judge Thee Not by Edith Maxwell
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair) - Thread and Dead by Elizabeth Penney
(annual lobster festival)Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series. - A Case of Cat and Mouse by Sofie Kelly
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry. - Murder Lo Mein by Vivien Chien
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired. - Murder at Icicle Lodge by J.D. Griffo
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand). - Many a Twist by Sheila Connolly
Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital). - Grave in the Garage by Alison Golden
(the church organist has a major role)Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern) - Robbing Peter to Kill Paul by Elizabeth Ashby
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city. Al Dente's Inferno by Stephanie Cole
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party. - With a Kiss I Die by J.A. Hennrikus
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover. - Whack The Mole by Maria Geraci
🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay) - Snuffed Out by Tim Myers
Read a book with a tree on the cover. - The Betel Nut Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu
Read a book with an eccentric character. - Fruit Baskets and Holiday Caskets by Gayle Leeson
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary). - Death at the Café by Alison Golden
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin) - A Dark and Twisting Path by Julia Buckley
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country. - Horror in the Highlands by Alison Golden
🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession. - Lost Books and Old Bones by Paige Shelton
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other). - Cherry Buried Cake by Lyndsey Cole
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover. - Murder at the Mansion by Alison Golden
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters. - Six Cats a Slayin' by Miranda James
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is! - A Fatal Yarn by Peggy Ehrhart
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement. - A Novel Death: a Danger Cove Bookshop Mystery by Elizabeth Ashby
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case. - Crêpe Expectations by Sarah Fox
24/25
🍎Begins October 1stLevel Aiming for Seed
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Read a book with an eccentric character.
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye - Bedeviled Eggs - 10/01/2020
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree - Poisoned Pages
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
I think I can do this one. I will try to be a tree ( 16 - 20 books)Starting the trunk
McIntosh: A book set in the 1800's: Where Shadows Dance by C.S. Harris
Red Delicious: A book by a favourite authour :A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny
Johnny Appleseed: Read a book set in Ohio: Down a Dark Road By Linda Castillo
Read a book with an eccentric character : The Ghost Fields by Elly Griffiths
Johnny Appleseed: Read a book with double consonants: The mystery of three quarters by Sophie Hannah.
Stayman: Read a book with a least one person on the cover: The daughter of Sherlock Holmes by Leonard Goldberg
Mod
Level: Orchard
Progress: 25
🍎 Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Someone to Trust by Mary Balogh by Jasmine Guillory
Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
The Diva Spices It Up by Krista Davis
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre.
Murder Cuts the Mustard by Jessica Ellicott
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover.
Murder Flies the Coop by Jessica Ellicott
Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book where MC attends an event where music is performed.
Someone to Trust by Mary Balogh - - MCs attend numerous balls
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost by Traci Wilton
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
Cairo, Egypt: Murder at the Mena House by Erica Ruth Neubauer
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer.
Against the Claw by Shari Randall - MC: Allie
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
🍏 Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name.
Murder Wears A Little Black Dress by Debra Sennefelder
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Read a book with an eccentric character
The Palace Guard by Charlotte MacLeod - "Countess" Ouspenska
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation: minister.
Lark! The Herald Angels Sing by Donna Andrews - Robyn
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
Stayin' Alive by Julie Mulhern - Missouri
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
Let Me Love You by Alexandria House
🍎 Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest.
Murder at Brighton Beach by Lee Strauss
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
The Diva Sweetens the Pie by Krista Davis
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Anthem for Doomed Youth by Carola Dunn
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Murder on a Silver Platter by Shawn Reilly Simmons
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Murder in an English Village by Jessica Ellicott
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
The Saddlemaker's Wife by Earlene Fowler
Alice's spotLevel Tree
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Murder at Queen's Landing by Andrea Penrose
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
Death of a New American by Mariah Fredericks --Wedding
Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
The Undead Uproar by Amanda M. Lee
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Dissolution by CJ Sansom
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Betrayal at Ravenswick by Kelly Oliver
Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
The Queen's Secret: A Novel of England's World War II Queen by Karen Harper
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Murder Cuts the Mustard by Jessica Ellicott
🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
Deep in the Alaskan Woods by Karen Harper
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
The Return by DB Reynolds
Read a book with an eccentric character.
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
A Gruesome Discovery by Cora Harrison
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
Medicus by Ruth Downie
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
Strange Love by Ann Aguiree
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
Here Comes the Body by Maria DiRico
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Verdict of the Court by Cora Harrison
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is! Christmas Cow Bells by Mollie Cox Bryan
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
The Darkness by Ragnar Jonasson
Begins October 1st🍏Goal Level:
Fruit: 11 to 15 books
Completed: 25/25
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
A Christmas Gathering
11/30/20Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer
(Howloween) 10/26/20Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
All the President's Menus
11/3/20Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Bubbles Ablaze
(mystery/romance/women's fiction-chick lit) 10/17/20Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Death by Dumpling
12/23/20Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Death With An Ocean View
10/31/20Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Town in a Strawberry Swirl
10/15/20Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Mums and Mayhem
11/13/20Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
At Wick's End
(Candle shop name) 10/8/20Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
Fellowship of Fear
(Germany/Italy/Spain) 11/6/20SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
Town in a Pumpkin Bash
10/4/20Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Black Coffee
11/20/20🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
If Onions Could Spring Leeks
11/12/20Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Shunned and Dangerous
10/20/20Read a book with an eccentric character.
Death of a Neighborhood Witch
(have you met Daddy? Also Cryptessa) 10/28/20Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
Murder on Monday
1/3/21Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
Flipped for Murder
(Indiana) 10/11/20Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
The Dark Place
11/22/20🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
Dead on Arrival
11/15/20S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
Nightmare in Shining Armor
10/29/30It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
On Thin Icing
10/14/20The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Butter Off Dead
10/6/20As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Christmas Cow Bells
12/3/20Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Fogged Inn
11/26/20Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
Cooking Spirits
11/6/20
fruit level- 15 out of 15 Completed 11/11Tree level - 4 out of 4 as of 12/20
Orchard level - 2 out 4 as of 1/3/21
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
The Gentleman and the Thiefset in 1865, a Victorian romance/slight mystery/suspense
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
A Deception at Thornecrest
Springtime festivalRed Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
The Fatal Flying Affair
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Murder is in the Air
Historical Fiction/Historical MysteryFuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Cobblered to DeathJazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Stay Calm and Collie On
(sings at a fundraising gala)Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
Murder in the East End
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
Macaron Murder
(Paris)SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Lost Among the Angels🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
Booked for Death Booked For Death
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Witches and Wedding Cake
Read a book with an eccentric character.
Murder Is a Must
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
Christmas Cupcake Murder
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
Coconut Layer Cake Murder
🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
A Deadly Inside Scoop
(Dad and BFF for primary characters)S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
A Lady Compromised
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
Dropping Like Pies
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Little Bookshop of Murder
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Murder in the Snow
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
A Waffle Lot of Murder
Getting A Second Bite of the Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
The Coloring Crook
I’ve just finished the Back in Time challenge, so I’m in.Fruit level completed. Now heading for tree. 20/20.
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
is set in the “Last Best Party of 1929”.Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
, by the author of a Wrinkle in Time.Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
- the MC, Judith, has two grandsons.Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
is set in Paris and New York.SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Read a book with an eccentric character.
has quite a few eccentric characters.Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
in which the author travels between New York and Sydney to do his research.🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
Nell;I read At Wick's End and am wondering if that will work for Paula Red. At Wick's End is the name of the candle shop that the MC inherits in the book but it doesn't necessarily seem like a place if you are just looking at the title. Thanks!
Mod
Yes that works.
What a cute challenge! I've never heard of some of these apples. Let's see how many books I can read.Progress: 7/25 (2 planned)
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
1. McIntosh - Read a book set in the 1800s.
🍎2. Gala - Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs. (ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair):
Paw and Order by V.M. Burns (MC attends fundraiser gala at museum) (finished 10/27/2020) 3. Red Delicious - Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
4. Empire - Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
5. Fuji - Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
6. Granny Smith - Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
🍎7. Cortland - Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris (finished 10/1/2020)8. Jazz - Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
9. Paula Red - Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title. (ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
10. Rome - Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
11. SweeTango - Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party:
Dial Meow for Murder by Bethany Blake (MC attends Halloween party) (planned)🍎12. Stayman - Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella (audio - 10/7/2020)🍏Johnny Appleseed
🍏13. Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay):
Puzzling Ink by Becky Clark (finished 11/19/2020)14. Read a book with a tree on the cover.
15. Read a book with an eccentric character.
16. Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
17. Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
18. Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
🍎Apple Sayings
19. An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away - Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
🍎20. S/He's The Apple Of My Eye - Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other):
Murder in the Bayou Boneyard by Ellen Byron (Bo is Maggie's fiance) (audio finished 11/13/2020)21. It's As American As Apple Pie - Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover:
Death by the Dozen by Jenn McKinlay (planned)🍎22. The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree - Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters:
Owls Well That Ends Well by Donna Andrews (Meg's parents, cousins and various relatives play a part in this one) (finished 11/3/2020)23. As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples - Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
24. Don't Upset The Apple Cart - Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
🍎25. Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple - Read a mystery featuring a cold case:
15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher (MC discovers an 100-year-old skeleton and solves the mystery) (finished 10/22/2020)
Apple Harvest Challenge - Oct 1stBegins October 1st
🍏Levels
Fruit: 11 to 15 books
Tree: 16 to 20 books
Orchard: 21 to 25 books
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the US, over 7500 worldwide!
>McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Jane and the Barque of Frailty>Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
Haunted House Murder 1st book of 3 in this audioRed Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a fav author or next in a fav series.
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is classified as more than one genre - two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
A Soupçon of Poison~mystery/historical fiction
>Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
The Color of Tea>Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Spider Web>Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25%
Murder at Teatime: Mysteries in the Classic Cozy TraditionJazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings + MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Cinnamon Roll MurderPaula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a specific location in the title.
The Loch Ness PapersRome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
A Match Made for MurderStayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
Peach Cobbler Murder🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name.
by Anne CanadeoRead a book with a tree on the cover.
Sunshine and ShadowRead a book with an eccentric character.
Murder in an English VillageRead a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
The Haunted RectoryRead a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
Knitting BonesRead a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
Death of a Kingfisher🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
Broken DishesIt's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
Tea & TreacheryThe Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
Raspberry Danish MurderAs Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
>Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder>Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
Midnight in Austenland🍏How to Play:
Pick a level. (You can change levels during the challenge.)
Copy and paste the tasks on this thread.
One book per task.
One task per book. (If a book fits multiple tasks, pick one.)
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
When the task requires a specific cover item, post the cover.
When the task requires a specific character, tell us who it is.
Almost there! I may up my level. I have to wait for the rest of my books to come in at the library.
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Woohoo!
I reached fruit and am going to go ahead and reach for tree!
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Yea!! Go for it.
Met my fruit goal and am now officially a tree.
I think I'm destined to remain a tree! I have one more to go before I'm a fully mature tree.
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Nell wrote: "Just realized that the Christmas cozy I just read gets me to my goal - Blossom! Now I will try to become Fruit."You go, Nell!
jaxnsmom wrote: "How wonderful - two new trees!"yay!!!
I'm loving this challenge but have slowed way down in Dec because nothing much fits. I'll dive back in next month.
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Woo Hoo! Go Nell :D
I am currently half way through fruit :D
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I'm a tree! I have an extra branch but I'm not an orchard and unlikely to grow into an orchard any time soon.
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Congratulations! What a lovely tree you are.
Nell wrote: "QNPoohBear wrote: "I'm a tree! I have an extra branch but I'm not an orchard and unlikely to grow into an orchard any time soon."Congratulations! What a lovely tree you are."
Hear, hear!
Helen wrote: "One more to go before becoming a tree."Great! There's plenty of room here for you to grow. I hope that last growth spurt is a good one.
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Hooray Nell!
QNPoohBear wrote: "I'm a tree! I have an extra branch but I'm not an orchard and unlikely to grow into an orchard any time soon."
Have you decided what kind of apple you're growing?
Helen wrote: "One more to go before becoming a tree."
Woohoo!
I'm growing red delicious apples. They're not in favor anymore but that's the kind human me enjoys eating the most. I have another cozy from the library on my nightstand now and an ARC of a Kindle cozy in my ever growing digital TBR pile so we'll see if I make it to orchard.
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Will this fun challenge be available to begin in 2021. Thanks.
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🍎Begins October 1st
🍏Levels:
Seed: 1 to 5 books
Blossom: 6 to 10 books
Fruit: 11 to 15 books
Tree: 16 to 20 books
Orchard: 21 to 25 books
TASKS:
🍎Types of Apples
There are over 2500 varieties in the United States, over 7500 worldwide!
McIntosh (crisp & slightly tart) - discovered in 1811
Read a book set in the 1800s.
Gala (crisp & mildly sweet)
Read a book where a special event or celebration occurs.
(ex: village fete, birthday party, holiday celebration, museum gala, country fair)
Red Delicious (crunchy & mildly sweet) - favorite snack
Read a book by a favorite author or the next in a favorite series.
Empire (juicy & sweet-tart) - cross between Delicious & McIntosh
Read a book that is cross-genre, i.e., classified as more than one genre. Must be two distinct genres, not a sub-genre.
(ex: mystery/romance or mystery/historical fiction NOT mystery-cozy mystery or fiction-historical fiction)
Fuji (crunchy & sweet) - developed in Japan
Read a book set in Asia and/or with an MC who is of Asian ancestry.
Granny Smith (crunchy & tart)
Read a book where a primary character is a grandparent or the MC is retired.
Cortland (mild & tender)
Read a book with land on the cover - at least 25% (ex: grass/lawn, soil, sand).
Jazz (tangy, sweet & juicy)
Read a book with a primary character who plays a musical instrument or sings OR where MC attends an event where music is performed (ex: choir sings, concert, music recital).
Paula Red (tender & slightly tart)
Read a book with the name of a person or a specific location in the title.
(ex: Murder on Astor Place or Death at Wentwater Court NOT Death at the Tavern)
Rome (soft & mildly tart)
Read a book set in Europe or set in a capital city.
SweeTango (crisp, juicy & sweet)
Read a book where a primary character is a dancer, actor or performer OR where MC attends a dance or party.
Stayman (firm & tart)
Read a book with at least one person on the cover.
🍏Johnny Appleseed
An American folk hero based on John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist and missionary who planted apple trees across the Midwest.
Read a book with double consonants or double vowels in either the title or the author's name. (ex: Murder Wears A Little Black Dress, Barbara Neely, Jenn McKinlay)
Read a book with a tree on the cover.
Read a book with an eccentric character.
Read a book with a primary character who has a religious occupation (ex: minister, pastor, vicar, nun, missionary).
Read a book set in a midwestern state of the US.
(i.e., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin)
Read a book where the MC travels to a different city/town, state or country.
🍎Apple Sayings
An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Read a book with a primary character in the medical profession.
S/He's The Apple Of My Eye
Read a book where the MC has a love interest (spouse or significant other).
It's As American As Apple Pie
Read a book with a pie or other dessert on the cover.
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree
Read a book where member(s) of the MC's family are characters.
As Sure As God Made Little Green Apples
Read a mystery where you correctly guess whodunit. Don't tell us who it is!
Don't Upset The Apple Cart
Read a mystery where the police discourage or object to the MC's involvement.
Getting A Second Bite Of The Apple
Read a mystery featuring a cold case.
🍏How to Play:
Pick a level. (You can change levels during the challenge.)
Copy and paste the tasks on this thread.
One book per task.
One task per book. (If a book fits multiple tasks, pick one.)
Books can be any genre, but cozies are preferred.
Books must be at least 125 pages.
When the task requires a specific cover item, post the cover.
When the task requires a specific character, tell us who it is.