Cozies, Mysteries and Suspense Reading Challenges

Believe it or not, I am getting choosier in my reading challenges - I originally had 8 challenges that fell into this category and I ended up with only these 3! 

Mystery & Suspense Reading Challenge hosted by Book Chick City

Challenge Details:

• Timeline: Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012
• Levels:
• Level 1 - Read 12 Mystery/Suspense Novels (My Level)
• Level 2 - Read 24 Mystery/Suspense Novels
• Can join at anytime
• Monthly links at host site for reviews - but reviews are not mandatory
• All formats EXCEPT audiobooks count
• Crossovers are okay
• Blog not necessary - see host site for details
• You can choose from the numerous sub-genres of mystery and suspense, from cozies to hard-boiled, or romantic suspense to forensic crime.  Paranormal/supernatural suspense are also eligible.  Host has provided a sub-genre list here.
• Not necessary to list books ahead of time.

Books:

1.  Lovesick by Spencer Seidel
2.  Voices of the Dead by Peter Leonard
3.  Not in the Heart by Chris Fabry
4.  A Place to Die by Dorothy James
5.  Frantic by Mike Dellosso
6.  One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
7.  How to eat a Cupcake by Meg Donahue
8.  Shore Excursion by Marie Moore
9.  The Thirteen by Susie Moloney
10.  Gods and Fathers by James LePore
11.  A Grand Murder by Stacy Verdick Case
12. Banana Split by Josi Kilpack
13. Titanic 2012 by Bill Walker
14. Paskagankee by Allan Leverone

Cozy Mystery Challenge hosted by Debbie's Book Bag

Challenge Details:

• Timeline: Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012
• Levels:
• Snooper - 1-3 Cozy Mysteries
• Gumshoe - 4-6 Cozy Mysteries (My Level)
• Private-Eye - 7-9 Cozy Mysteries
• Super Sleuth - 10-12 Cozy Mysteries
• Definition of a cozy can be found at host site
• Can sign up until Feb 4, 2012
• You do not have to be a blogger, but must post reviews somewhere
• Any and all book formats count
• Bi-monthly post for reviews at host site
• Six mini-giveaways throughout the year - your review link will gain you entry
• Other mini challenges throughout the year
• One grand prize at year end for participants who meet the guidelines.

Books:

1.  A Place to Die by Dorothy James
2.  One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
3. Shore Excursion by Marie Moore
4. A Grand Murder by Stacy Verdick Case
5. Banana Split by Josi Kilpack

Cruisin thru the Cozies Reading Challenge hosted by Socrates' Book Reviews

Challenge Details:

• Timeline: Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012
• Levels:
• Snoop - Read 6 Cozies (My Level)
• Investigator - Read 7-12 Cozies
• Super Sleuth - Read 13+ Cozies
• Books can be in any format
• Crossovers are okay
• No need to create a list of books in advance
• Reviews are not mandatory
• Don't need a blog to participate - see host site for details
• Check out cozy-mystery.com for defintion of a cozy. There is also a great list of books/authors there!

Books:

1.  A Place to Die by Dorothy James
2.  One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
3.  Shore Excursion by Marie Moore
4.  A Grand Murder by Stacy Verdick Case
5.  Banana Split by Josi Kilpack
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