Around the Year in 52 Books discussion

1. A book with a cover that has an image of something that starts with A, T, or Y
by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 2/14/25
2. A prompt suggestion for this year that did not make the list
The Spy Devils by Joe Goldberg
3. A book connected to something mentioned in the Do Re Mi song
Weaver's Needle by Robin Caroll 8/6/25
4. A book set underground, under sea or in an underworld
The Art of a Lie 7/26/25
5. A book with a weird or intriguing title
Dead Money by Jakob Kerr 1/10/25

6. A book with a serpentine element on the cover
by Elaine Canyon 1/2/25
7. A book by an author that uses 3 names
Can't Stop Me by James Scott Bell 6/14/25
8. A collection of short stories or novellas, essays, poetry, or a mix of various brief writings
101 Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck 8/27/25
9. A book that has been long-listed for the Tournament of Books in any year
Golden State by Ben H. Winters 5/20/25

10. A book about witches, goddesses or nuns
Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher 6/11/25
11. A book set in a fictional location
A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer 6/9/25
12. A book by an Irish author
Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy
13. A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 2/15/25
14. A science fiction or fantasy novel written by a woman
Still the Sun by Charlie N. Holmberg

15. A book of secrets, lies, or deception
Mask of Deception and Sacrifice by Callie Thomas 6/7/25
16. A book that fits a prompt from the 2016 ATY list
The Hidden Flame by Davis Bunn 3/4/25
17. A history or historical fiction book set prior to 1925
The Damascus Way by Davis Bunn 3/12/25
18. A book set primarily in nature
The Puma Years by Laura Coleman

19. A book with a cover that has a building or cityscape
by Rachael Bloome 5/3/25
20. A book with an animal, vegetable (plant), or mineral in the title
The Swan House by Elizabeth Musser 8/26/25
21. A book connected in some way to any collective noun for animals
Ambush by Colleen Coble 3/1/25
22. A translated novel from Asia
Life by Lu Yao

23. A book that involves art, music, dancing or acting
The Singing Trees by Boo Walker
24. A book with a main character who is a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, or a criminal
Double Indemnity by James M. Cain 1/22/25
25. A book with waves on the cover
by Tess Gerritsen 3/15/25
26. A book by an author with a common noun in their name
Don't Leave Me by James Scott Bell
27. A book set in the winter
One Enchanted Christmas by Melissa Tagg 6/20/25

28. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 1
What If It's True?: A Storyteller’s Journey with Jesus by Charles Martin 5/14/25
29. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 2
False Pretenses by Kathy Herman
30. A monster book
Middlemarch by George Eliot 4/23/25
31. A book with a coastal setting
The Girl Beneath the Sea by Andrew Mayne

32. A mystery or true crime book
Directed Verdict by Randy Singer 8/12/25
33. A book by an author you enjoyed but haven't gotten around to reading again for some time
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson 7/13/25
34. A book title that could be a country song
Wrapped in Rain by Charles Martin 1/21/25
35. A book from the NPR “Books We Love” lists
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance 3/3125

36. A book with a common household object on the cover
by Beth Moore
37. A book featuring adult friendships
Deadfall by Robert Liparulo
38. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 1
The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C.S. Lewis by Alan Jacobs 8/15/25
39. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 2
The Sweet Life by Suzanne Woods Fisher 2/25/25
40. A book you'd consider a comfort read
Dark Rising by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson 4/5/25

41. A book that involves digging up the past
The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry 3/15/25
42. A book set in a manor, mansion, or estate
Maid to Match by Deeanne Gist
43. A book whose title has ten or fewer letters
Dead Set by Vannetta Chapman 6/2/25
44. A haunting book
The Seven Rings by Nora Roberts

45. A book by an author whose publishing career spans at least ten years
Edge of Honor: A Thriller (24) by Brad Thor 7/10/25
46. A book related to one of the traditional full moon names
Once upon a Summer by Janette Oke
47. A book relating to fire
Clear by Fire by Joshua Hood
48. A book with a character dealing with death
Dead Broke by Vannetta Chapman 5/31/25

49. A book that deals with time travel, alternate universes, or alternate timelines
Every Hour until Then by Gabrielle Meyer 5/31/25
50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
Where the Blue Sky Begins by Katie Powner 8/1/25
51. A book published in 2025
The Big Empty by Robert Crais 1/1/25
52. A book with a sunset vibes on the cover
by Kimberly Rose Johnson



THE ANNIVERSARY LIST


2016: A book originally written in a language other than English
Leo (Bennie Griessel, #8) by Deon Meyer 1/23/25
2017: A book whose title doesn't contain the letter "E"
Midnight Black by Mark Greaney 2/27/25
2018: An author's debut book
The Dead Don't Dance by Charles Martin 6/16/25
2019: A book related to one of the elements on the periodic table of elements
The Paid Bridesmaid by Sariah Wilson
2020: A book with an emotion in the title
The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life by Armand M. Nicholi Jr. 3/18/25
2021: A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie 5/24/25
2022: A book that uses all five vowels in the title and/or author's name
Battle Mountain by C.J. Box 1/6/25
2023: A book whose author has published more than 7 books
The Beijing Betrayal by Joel C. Rosenberg 3/10/25
2024: A book that has been on your TBR for over a year
A Skeleton in God's Closet by Paul L. Maier
2025: A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family
The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen 3/5/25