COMPLETED
I finished nine books for this challenge. This is my wrap up post. My nine books are listed below and the nine items I found for the scavenger hunt are checked off on this card:
One of my all-time favorite challenges is the Vintage Mystery Challenge hosted by Bev at My Reader's Block. I did the Silver Version again this year, which involves reading mystery books published between 1960 - 1989.
The Scavenger Hunt involves finding as many items on the list above in the covers of the books read.
MY BOOKS FINISHED
A New Lease of Death by Ruth Rendell (1967; Inspector Wexford #2; Just One Person)
Payment in Blood by Elizabeth George (1989; Inspector Lynley #2; Bloodstains)
Death and the Joyful Woman by Ellis Peters (1961; Inspector Felse #2; Edgar Award Winner; A Blonde)
Billingsgate Shoal by Rick Boyer ((1982; Doc Adams #1; Edgar Award Winner; a boat, although it's hard to see)
Don't Point That Thing At Me by Kyril Bonfiglioli (1972; Mortdecai Trilogy #1; a bottle for drinking)
After You with the Pistol by Kyril Bonfiglioli (1979; Mortdecai Trilogy #2; a hand holding a weapon)
Something Nasty in the Woodshed by Kyril Bonfiglioli (1976; Mortdecai Trilogy #3; the moon)
Missing Person by Patrick Modiano (1978; Nobel Laureate; shadowy figure)
Devices & Desires by P. D. James (1989; Adam Dalgliesh #8; a knife)
I didn't know there was a Vintage Mystery challenge — cool! I haven't read most of the books you chose, but I have read the Ellis Peters. I love her mysteries, both the Cadfael series and the Felse mysteries. I think I've read the P.D. James, too, but it's been so long that I can't remember which of her titles I read. I hope you find some more good mysteries in 2017!
ReplyDeleteGillion: I'm so glad you enjoy the challenge! Congratulations on making the challenge goal. Looking forward to next year's reads!
ReplyDeleteLark: I'd love to have you join us for the 2017 Vintage Mystery challenge!