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“It‘s tiiiiiiiiiiiimmmmeeeeeee” (sung in Mariah Carey voice) 🎅🏼🎄🎁❄️☃️🛷⛸️ We‘ll see how many I get through in December, but I‘m going to try participating in the #christmascrimechallenge hosted by @RaeLovesToRead and @Ruthiella

December Hopefuls.
#thesundaybuddyread #ALinleyMysteryNovel #chrismasCrimeChallenge #prompt1 #redcover #rudolph #ChristieCapers #AgathaChristieClubR3 #ChristmasCrimeChallenge #prompt6 #snowflake #setinwinter #ChristmasCrimeChallenge #prompt5 #adventcalendar #shortstories #advent #PoeticConversation #NF #NF#advent #ChristmasCrimeChallenge #prompt8 #GrinchScrooge #HardboiledNoir #ChristmasCrimeChallenge #prompt2 #Angel #cozymystery

Oh look. #ChristmasCrimeChallenge gives me an excuse to read another of the MG Leonard books (middle-grade mysteries set on trains around the world - this one in Australia).

And what I‘ve learned so far, apart from the basics of hydrogen fuel cells, is that the moon is smaller in diameter than Australia is in width. Is that really true? And if it is, how did I not know?

“Science, man!”

Apparently.

These chapter titles are so fun 😄

#ChristmasCrimeChallenge @Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead

#ChristmasCrimeChallenge #FamousDetective - because, you know, it says so in the cover. Kind of.

Listened to this on audio, which was absolutely the way - and enjoyed it thoroughly. Might even try the next in the series. 12-year-old Stephanie inherits her uncle‘s house. And before you know it, she‘s hanging out with a living skeleton, saving the world. Lots of laughs, some really quite scary bits, and a way-too-long fight scene. Fun, though.

Well, this was a fun romp! I forgot how much I enjoy Taylor's writing and wit. And it goes down so quickly and easily! Not sure which prompt I'll use this for with the #christmascrimechallenge - part of it does take place on a train, but it might be my reader's choice. Or arguably cozy? It depends how the rest of the month shakes out. 😉
@Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead

Book 2 for the #ChristmasCrimeChallenge - a very convoluted classic Locked Room Mystery. Gets a bit meta in a surprising discussion of all the usual solutions to locked rooms, and warns the reader that detective fiction only has to be possible, not probable.
Also works for Set in Winter. Snow is an important element in the puzzle. Shows its age in the portrayal of the female characters, but is still enjoyable. @RaeLovesToRead @Ruthiella

My first mystery for the #ChristmasCrimeChallenge. A locked room.
It was also on my list of #10beforetheend.
@Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead @ChaoticMissAdventures

This was a really unique mystery, there were moments early in the book where the backstory of the clones felt daunting, but I ended up loving how it all came together!

#ChristmasCrimeChallenge @Ruthiella @RaeLovesToRead “transport”

#BookReport #November23to29 #2025
Finished the first 4 books: #sundaybuddyread #TLI #PasticheBR #ABrunoChiefofPoliceNovel #ChristmasCrimeChallenge #RailwayDetectiveBook15 #prompt7 #setontransport

Currently reading: #NFNovember #ChristmasCrimeChallenge #prompt4
#lockedroommystery #ChristmasCrimeChallenge #prompt6 #setinsnow #audiobook

Next week I predict my reading will slow down as I will be back to work after a 5 day Thanksgiving holiday!