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Here are your June 2017 Mini Challenges!


RULES

** Books DO NOT all have to be mysteries. You can use any genres.

** A book can only be used once for this challenge, but can be used for other challenges (Seasonal, World Trip, Ultimate, etc.).

** You DO NOT have to choose books in advance, and can change your mind at any time if you do.

** Do as many as you are able and have fun!

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).

June Mini Challenge
Progress: 4

Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis


Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover.
Hot Button by Kylie Logan


Read a book with a flag on the cover.
Drizzled with Death by Jessie Crockett


Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.
Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao


Read a book that features dairy products.
Foreign Éclairs by Julie Hyzy

June Mini Challenge

4/4

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.

Death at Egg Harbor by Alannah Rogers 2★s 5/6/17

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).

Basket Case by Nancy Haddock 5★s 16/6/17

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.

Dark Past by Catherine Lee 5★s 3/6/17

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).

Murder, Lies and Chocolate by Sally Berneathy 5★s 11/6/17 cream on dessert

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.


Completed: 6/9/17


2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).

June will be fun!

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: This one is easy. I will read MURDER HAS NINE LIVES! One of the latest Jaine Austen mysteries by Laura Levine. Jaine's cat, Prozac, stars in all the books in the series, and is prominent on the cover of this one!

2, 3, and 4 I have to think about...

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).
I plan to find a mystery set in Wisconsin! That can also be my first in the Read Around the USA Challenge, that I just started! :)

Hannah Reed, aka Deb Baker's, Queen Bee Mystery series is set in Wisconsin.

On the Chopping Block is setting in Wisconsin and I think these days has been free for Kindle (I don't know if it's yet) .

Ready for June!

National Adopt a Cat Month and Hug Your Cat Day: Suture Self

Sewing Machine Day: Stitch Me Deadly

Flag Day in the USA: Fire When Ready

National Splurge Day: A Slice of Murder

Dairy Month and Ice Cream Soda Day: To Brie or Not To Brie

In

1. Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.
2. Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).
3. Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).
4. Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.
5. Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).

I'm ready for June! Gonna have a lot of fun reading these books.

06/24 - getting down to the wire and I'm having a lot of trouble focusing enough to read these days. I found something a bit lighter for the Flag Day selection, so I switched and should finish that one tomorrow. Hope I can finish the other two before the end of the month.

1. National Adopt a Cat Month and Hug Your Cat Day:
Odds and Ends by Audrey Claire (06/02)

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day:
A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA:
Star Spangled Killer by Summer Prescott

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day:
Invisible by Lorena McCourtney (06/10)

5. June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day:
Unexpected by Cindy Blackburn

Thanks Linda and Betty :) You have helped me to fill the sewing spot - still looking for my flag ;)

This will be my first challenge. Looks like it will be fun. Thanks to those that had already posted I was able to figure out how to do a list. :-)

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.
Odds and Ends by Audrey Claire - Finished 6/10

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).
Pleating for Mercy by Melissa Bourbon - Finished 6/22


3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).
Their Finest Hour by Lissa Evans

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.
Chez Stinky by Susan C. Daffron - Finished 7/3

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).
The Long Quiche Goodbye by Avery Aames

Nice to see your list too Sylvia :) Enjoy!

Gary and Marisa, thanks for your excellent suggestions for mysteries set in Wisconsin! BUZZ OFF and ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK both look interesting and fun! I will probably read both :)

OK, I'm in; June will be fun!

1. Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.
MURDER HAS NINE LIVES. One of the latest Jaine Austen mysteries by Laura Levine. (Done! 6/1)

2. Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover.
FALLING TO PIECES, by Vannetta Chapman (Done! 6/10)

3. Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality). DIVINE JUSTICE, by David Baldacci (Done! 5/30)

4. Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.
TALES FROM THE HILLTOP: A summer in the other South of France, by Tony Lewis

5. Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin). ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK (Done! 6/3)

June Challenge:
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MarieBL wrote: "Gary and Marisa, thanks for your excellent suggestions for mysteries set in Wisconsin! BUZZ OFF and ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK both look interesting and fun! I will probably read both :)"

Glad to have helped you (and your TBR ;-) )

I am leaning towards taking the month off of the mini challenge so I can clear off other books from my TBR. I don't seem to have any sewing related books in my TBR. The flag books I have are either The Bastard by John Jakes or Mr. Lincoln's Army by the late Bruce Catton. (Fellow Michigander) In either case the books are over 500 pages long. I'll do some more looking.

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc). Death Threads 06.28.17

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased. Daughter of the Pirate King 06.08.17

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).

For flags, a couple authors to check out are Julie Hyzy's White House series and Shelley Freydont. A Tale of Two Biddies also has flags.

June mini challenge

Update: June 25
Progress: 5/5

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.
Alaskan Alliance by Kathi Daley - finished June 18

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).
Threads of Evidence: A Mainely Needlepoint Mystery by Lea Wait - finished June 5

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).
First Degree Mudder by Kate Dyer-Seeley - finished June 25

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.
Shotgun, Wedding, Bells by Joanna Campbell Slan - finished June 13

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).
Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross - whipped cream on top of the pie slices - finished June 9

June Mini Challenge

4/4 DONE

1. cat on the cover 6/5

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: about sewing Aunt Dimity and the Widow's Curse 6/2
4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: recent books you’ve purchasedOne Tequila 6/15
5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: dairy products Milkshakes, Mermaids, and Murder 6/2

Marisa wrote: Glad to have helped you (and your TBR ;-) ) "

My TBR thanks you as well! :-)

Gary wrote: "I am leaning towards taking the month off of the mini challenge so I can clear off other books from my TBR. I don't seem to have any sewing related books in my TBR. The flag books I have are either..."

I'll miss your book suggestions if you opt out this month! But we all need a break sometimes... :)

Gary wrote: "I am leaning towards taking the month off of the mini challenge so I can clear off other books from my TBR. I don't seem to have any sewing related books in my TBR. The flag books I have are either The Bastard by John Jakes or Mr. Lincoln's Army by the late Bruce Catton. (Fellow Michigander) In either case the books are over 500 pages long. I'll do some more looking."

I know what you mean, Gary. I don't have a sewing book either and I haven't finished a monthly challenge since January or February. The hard part is finding the time to read all the books since I have other books I want to read outside of the challenge as well. However, the fun part is finding the books that fit the challenges.

I think I'll watch some of the Tigers and White Sox game and search through my TBR some more. I think I found a shorter flag on the cover book. Still looking for a sewing related book.

Here's my list:

Cats - "Murder is Binding" by Lorna Barrett (the cat's name is Miss Marple)

Sew - "Sew Deadly" by Elizabeth Lynn Casey

Flag Day - Can't think of one currently....

National Splurge Day - "The Cater Street Hangman" by Anne Perry (bought it at a used book store recently on a whim)

Dairy/Ice Cream - "The Long Quiche Goodbye" by Avery Aames

Welcome Heidi.

5/5

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.
Tagged for Death by Sherry Harris Finished June 9, 2017.

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).
Something's Knot Kosher by Mary Marks. Finished June 24, 2017.

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).
Bring the Jubilee by Ward Moore. Finished July 6, 2017.

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.
Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames Finished June 26, 2017.

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).
A Pizza To Die For by Chris Cavender Finished June 19, 2017.

June Mini Challenge
06/01-06/30
0/5

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).

Not sure I can get all of these, but I'll give it a go! Might have to go and buy a couple more books...

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover. Aunts Aren't Gentleman P.G. Wodehouse

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc). Old English Furniture J.P. Blake and A.E. Reveirs-Hopkins

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality). Dead Man's Folly Agatha Christie

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased. Death Comes to Pemberley P.D. James

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin). Farmer's Glory A.G. Street

0/5 Complete

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).

Gary wrote: "0/5

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.
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Gary, glad you decided to join in for June! I always like to see what books you are reading! :)

This is my first time, I'll give it a go!

1. Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.
Ghost of a Chance (Chintz n China series) (12 June)

2. Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).
Death by Cashmere (25 June)

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).
Sins and Needles

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.
82년생 김지영 (Korean book) (12 June)

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).
No Use Dying Over Spilled Milk (Penn Dutch series)

I'm in for June. I'll be back later today or tomorrow with a list of books. ok my list of books;
5/5 got done, but I still need to go in and review/rate the books

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover. Crime and Catnip finished 6-2-17

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc). Reap What You Sew finished 6-7-17

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality). Murder at the Courthouse finished 6-14-17

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased. Chocolate Cake and Chaos finished 6-5-17

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin). On the Chopping Block finished 6-20-17

Count me in, too!

2017 June Mini Challenge

2/5

1. cat The Chosen/JR Ward 6-12-17

2. Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).

3. Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).

4. recent books you’ve purchased. A Fatal Grace/Louise Penny 6-4-17

5. Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).



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** Do as many as you are able and have fun! I left this phrase in to remind me to have fun. I'm in mostly because I'm sure that I have nothing on my Nook in at least three of these categories. I love the hunt and I've found some great reads by stepping outside comfort zone to look for Authors and/or books. Finished Yesterday. Great variety this month two new authors.

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover. ]

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).

June 2017 Mini Challenge

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).

For number five, remember that any book featuring cows or cheese (such as the Cheese Shop series by Avery Aames) can be used. If, however, you want a book set in Wisconsin, here are a few books/series to help you out...


* The Queen Bee series by Hannah Reed

* The Loon Lake series by Victoria Houston

* The Monona Quinn series by Marshall Cook (except for Twin Killing, which is set in Iowa)

* The Beth Kennedy series by Laura Alden

* Mistake, Wisconsin by Kersti Niebruegge

* The Mack's Bar series by Allyson K. Abbott

* The Mattie Winston series by Annelise Ryan

* The Fudge Shop series by Christine DeSmet

* The Chloe Ellefson series by Kathleen Ernst (Most are set in Wisconsin, book 4 is an exception)

* The Garnet Lacey series by Tate Hallaway (Mystery/Urban fantasy)

* The Nail Knot by John Galligan (This is book one of a series, I do not know if the rest are set in Wis)


Romantic Suspense:

* Ann Voss Peterson (Many of her books are set in Madison, WI)


Non-Mystery:

* The Teashop Girls and The Secret Ingredient by Laura Schaefer (Young Adult)

* Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder (YA, Classic)

* Rascal by Sterling North (Young Adult Classic)

* Vintage by Susan Gloss (Contemporary Fiction)

* The Cherry Harvest by Lucy Sanna (Historical Fiction)

* My Life with the Green Gold: Tales from 20 Years of Sportscasting by Jessie Garcia (Non-fiction, by a former classmate of mine)

* Truck: A Love Story, Population: 485 : Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time, Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs, and Parenting by Michael Perry (Non-fiction)

* The Jesus Cow by Michael Perry (Fiction)

* The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Fiction)

* Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock (Young Adult)

* Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink (YA, a favorite growing up)

Thanks heaps Heather!

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day: Read a book that features cats, or has a cat on the cover.

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day: Read a book that features dairy products (cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, etc.), a dairy animal (such as a cow or goat). either in it or on the cover, or is set in The Dairy State (Wisconsin).

Already 2 out of 5 read!

I started early, since I found such great books for June, and I want to have time for the Summer Challenge when it begins! I'll slow it now and read another from the June author, Julie Hyzy. The second in the White House Chef series! :)

Heather, thanks for the Wisconsin books! I already have one in mind, but will add some of yours to my TBR List :)

I'm in
2/5

1. June is National Adopt a Cat Month and June 4 is Hug Your Cat Day - Cat Got Your Secrets - Finished 6/4/17

2. June 13 is Sewing Machine Day: Read a book about sewing or which features a sewing machine or sewing notions on the cover (needle, thread, buttons, pincushion, etc).

3. June 14 is Flag Day in the USA: Read a book with a flag on the cover (any kind of flag, any nationality).

4. June 18 is National Splurge Day: Read one of the most recent books you’ve purchased.

5. It’s also June Dairy Month and June 20 is Ice Cream Soda Day - Pride v. Prejudice - Finished 6/11/17

"Thanks heaps, Heather!"

Brenda and Marie: You're welcome! :-)

Do eclairs count for the dairy product feature? I know that I can't eat them because they are filled with cream and milk. (I'm lactose intolerant.) I'm reading Hyzy's Foreign Éclairs this month. Maybe that's a bowl of cream filling on the cover.

Well, I'm not overly hopeful that I'm going to finish this month either, but at least I've made a start.

1. Cat on the cover or in the book: The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe, Kij Johnson
(06/06/17 - the cat is on her shoulder and is her travelling companion)

2. Sewing: Dire Threads, Janet Brolin
(13/06/17 - Threadville mystery #1)

3. Flag on cover:

4. Splurge day: The Hanging Tree, Ben Aaronovitch
(14/06/17 - splurged on 30/05/17)

5. Dairy on the cover or set in Wisconsin: Bean There, Done That, Sandra Balzo
(21/06/17 - set in and around Milwaukie, WI)

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Given that 2 of my books weigh-in between 400 and 500 pages, I am not hopeful about getting all 5 done either. I am about 20% into my book for 1 on the list and 4% on the flag book and 3% on the splurge book. The latter 2 are the long books in the challenge.

Hey guys, it's only the 7th! You've got over 3 weeks to finish the challenge ;) But whatever - relax and enjoy the journey!

Brenda wrote: "Hey guys, it's only the 7th! You've got over 3 weeks to finish the challenge ;) But whatever - relax and enjoy the journey!"

I agree with Brenda! Relax and enjoy; reading should be fun! :)

Brenda wrote: "Hey guys, it's only the 7th! You've got over 3 weeks to finish the challenge ;) But whatever - relax and enjoy the journey!"

I'm also in the process of reading the Hugo nominees - voting closes mid-July: some of them are monsters, and only a couple of them - Vellitt Boe (my #1 one above), and my splurge book - fit the mini-challenges! :-)

So many books, so little time!

I'd love some suggestions for the sewing one, though - I'm currently drawing a total blank.