Around the Year in 52 Books discussion

June
1. Father's Day:
111 countries around the world celebrate Father's Day, with the most common date being the third Sunday in June, which was started by Sonora Smart Dodd in Spokane, Washington in 1910.
a. Book whose main character is a father:
b. Biography or history nonfiction book
c. Author's initials can be found in PATERNITY: Cinderella Next Door by Nancy Robards Thompson (8/7/23)

2. Estival Solstice:
For the Northern Hemisphere the summer solstice on June 21st is the day with the longest period of daylight and shortest night of the year
a. Book with a title that is 5 or more words: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith (7/21/23)
b. Cover has plants on the cover
c. Book is set in the Northern Hemisphere

3. Hibernal Solstice:
For the Southern Hemisphere the winter solstice on June 22nd is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year.
a. Book that is at least 400 pages long: The 5th Horseman (7/7/2023)
b. Book with fire on the cover
c. Book is set in the Southern Hemisphere

4. Pride Month:
A month celebrating LGBT+ communities and their history which was started following the 1969 Stonewall Riots
a. Written by an author who identifies as LGBTQIA+: Mallory and the Trouble With Twins by Ann M. Martin (8/3/23)
b. A banned or challenged book
c. A coming of age novel

July
1.Let's Play:
Whether it's your summer or winter, it's always a good time to have some fun
a. First letter of the book's title is in HORSE AROUND: Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag (6-6-23)
b. Includes a character who plays a sport
c. Published in a year ending with 3

2. Travel Season:
Armchair travelling is definitely the cheapest, but exploring in real life is nice too!
a. Set in multiple countries
b. A book with a map: The Betsy-Tacy Treasury: The First Four Betsy-Tacy Books by Maud Hart Lovelace (8-1-23)
c. Cover has vehicle (car, plane, boat, train, hang glider, etc)

3. Halfway there!
a. Book with an even number of pages
b. The next book in a series: The Christmas Blessing by Donna VanLiere (6/11/23)
c. An author's second book

4. Turn Up the Radio:
Invented in the 1890s and probably much more fun now
a. Book featuring or about musicians
b. Set in the 19th century
c. Author's initials can be found in GUGLIELMO MARCONI: Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology by Leah Remini (6/8/23)

August
1. Book Lovers Day:
It's on August 9th, celebrate accordingly.
a. Book written by your favorite author
b. Main character works in a book shop or library
c. First letter of the book's title appears in BIBLIOMANIA: Most Likely to Deceive by Jennifer Baker (6/4/2023)

2. Perseid Meteor Shower:
An annual meteor shower peaking around Aug 11-12. According to the American Meteor Society this year will be a particularly good year for viewing.
a. Science fiction book
b. Sun, moon, or stars on the cover:

(7/23/23)

c. Inspired by or retelling myths

3. Make Waves:
Fun fact: about 2.5 million Americans are employed in ocean-based tourism and recreation (as of 2018).
a. Author's initials can be found in SURFBOARD: Tears of a Tiger by Sharon M. Draper (6/18/23)
b. Set in a coastal town or city
c. A sea creature is on the cover

4. Go Camping:
Fun fact: The American National Park Service employs approximately 20,000 people (full time, part time and seasonal).
a. A book connected to birds, bees, or bunnies
b. A ghost story: Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn (7/17/23)
c. A book primarily set outdoors

I finished. I actually finished! lol

June
1. Father's Day:
c. Author's initials can be found in PATERNITY: Cinderella Next Door by Nancy Robards Thompson (8/7/23)

2. Estival Solstice:
a. Book with a title that is 5 or more words: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith (7/21/23)

3. Hibernal Solstice:
a. Book that is at least 400 pages long: The 5th Horseman (7/7/2023)

4. Pride Month:
a. Written by an author who identifies as LGBTQIA+: Mallory and the Trouble With Twins by Ann M. Martin (8/3/23)

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July
1.Let's Play:
a. First letter of the book's title is in HORSE AROUND: Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag (6-6-23)

2. Travel Season:
b. A book with a map: The Betsy-Tacy Treasury: The First Four Betsy-Tacy Books by Maud Hart Lovelace (8-1-23)

3. Halfway there!
b. The next book in a series: The Christmas Blessing by Donna VanLiere (6/11/23)

4. Turn Up the Radio:
c. Author's initials can be found in GUGLIELMO MARCONI: Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology by Leah Remini (6/8/23)

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August
1. Book Lovers Day:
c. First letter of the book's title appears in BIBLIOMANIA: Most Likely to Deceive by Jennifer Baker (6/4/2023)

2. Perseid Meteor Shower:
b. Sun, moon, or stars on the cover:

(7/23/23)

3. Make Waves:
a. Author's initials can be found in SURFBOARD: Tears of a Tiger by Sharon M. Draper (6/18/23)

4. Go Camping:
b. A ghost story: Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn (7/17/23)