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Nope. Tried to read this for the #ChristmasCrimeChallenge
As a rule I don't like cosy anything, but I thought adding a fantasy element might help. It didn't. I could barely make it 20 pages. I think this one is probably bad even if you love cosy books. Would only take two hours or so to read, but life is still too short. I'd rather spend that time searching for a different book.
@RaeLovesToRead @Ruthiella

Finished my first book for the #ChristmasCrimeChallenge - Hardboiled/Noir. The grumpy dog was the closest I could get to a Grinch/Scrooge sticker 😂
I enjoyed this. I've read enough Noir that I had my suspicions early on, but there were still some surprises and a lot of tension. Will continue this series at some point.
@RaeLovesToRead @Ruthiella

My first ⭐️ for #ChristmasCrimeChallenge

An excellent adaptation from Audible with an all-star cast.
#FamousLeadDetective #HerculePoirot

@Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead

I missed #FridayHappyReadingHour yesterday but this morning I am enjoying my coffee and listening to the sound of the rain with the slider open.

I am ready to finish up the tagged for #NancyDrewBR as well as Parrot and Olivier for #OffMyShelf and #10beforetheend today.

Later, after errands and my parents, I will crack in to my pile for #ChristmasCrimeChallenge.

#5JoysFriday

1)Poe & Em catching sunshine on a cold day
2) sun setting at work last evening
3) got my books lined up for #ChristmasCrimeChallenge hosted by @Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead -excited!
4)2 students singing karaoke at our HS bonfire last night
5) HS bonfire!!!
The bonfire fun helped erase a day of challenging HS students.

These are the books I'm hoping to read for the #ChristmasCrimeChallenge! @Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead

1. The Black Wolf
2. A Colder Kind of Death
3. The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
4. The Honjin Murders
5. The Return of Campion
6. Cat's Paws and Curses
7. Murder on the Canadian
8. A Kiss Before Dying
9. The Iron Hand of Mars

I‘m excited for this year‘s #ChristmasCrimeChallenge! (Does it count as a challenge if I was already going to read these for other challenges/buddy reads? 😂)

3. Star: famous lead detective—Taken at the Flood (Poirot)
5. Advent calendar: short stories—Partners in Crime
7. Sleigh: set on transport (train, boat, etc.)—Destination Unknown (there‘s a plane on the cover; it MUST be set on transport, right?!)
9. Present: ANY mystery you like!—Thud!

#ChristmasCrimeChallenge

I‘m a little late for my own challenge! 😂 I‘ve settled on my pile of possibilities. Super pleased that some work for other prompts.

1. “Unnatural Causes“
2. “A Fatal Grace” #OhCanada
3. “Crime at Black Dudley” #HashtagBrigade
4. “The Mystery of the Yellow Room”
5. “Poirot‘s Early Cases”
6. “Drive Your Plow over the Bones of the Dead” #Roll100
7. “Six Wakes”
8. “Follow Her Home”.
9. “The Quincunx” #10beforetheend

https://youtu.be/Q6I18m5FRCo?si=twx12Al-7-3ij64c

@Ruthiella and anyone else joining in the #christmascrimechallenge ❄️🌟🎁🎅🎄

Please excuse the voice / face. I am still sick 🤒

I actually finished this yesterday, but I‘m still gonna use it for the #ChristmasCrimeChallenge which starts today 😀

6. Snowflake: set during winter/in snow
The action starts during a storm in mid December, then it continues through the solstice and the Christmas holidays. There‘s not much snow, but it‘s definitely cold and dark and…mysterious.