Around the Year in 52 Books discussion
2025 Plans
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ladymurmur's 2025 ATY Challenge
1. A book with a cover that has an image of something that starts with A, T, or Y - Done!Yarn
The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren
2. A prompt suggestion for this year that did not make the list - Done!A book by an author with a short last name (4 letters or fewer)
The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff
3. A book connected to something mentioned in the Do Re Mi song - Done!
Posthumous Education by Drew Hayes - While on campus, Fred is somehow able to enjoy the sunlight without harm.do - Doe/deer
re - Ray of Sun, drop, golden
mi - me, myself, my name
fa - far, long way to run
so - sew, needle pulling thread
la - note to follow so; note/music; following
ti - tea, drink, jam & bread
4. A book set underground, under sea or in an underworld - Done!
Out of House and Home by Drew HayesChunk of the plot takes place in a hidden mall deep underground.
5. A book with a weird or intriguing title - done!
The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes
7. A book by an author that uses 3 names - done!
The Death of Sleep by Jody Lynn NyeDiana Wynne Jones
Walter Jon Williams
Jody Lynn Nye <-- currently reading Death of Sleep
...
8. A collection of short stories or novellas, essays, poetry, or a mix of various brief writings - Done!
Oberon’s Bathtime Stories by Kevin HearneAny anthology or single-author story collection
9. A book that has been long-listed for the Tournament of Books in any year - Done!
Dear Committee Members by Julie SchumacherPossibles:
Network Effect
Piranesi
Black Leopard, Red Wolf
Circe
Dear Committee Members - in progress!
Seveneves
The Incrementalists
The Last Policeman
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
Redshirts
13. A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family - done!
Rosebud by Paul Cornell
14. A science fiction or fantasy novel written by a woman - done!
Children of the Night by Mercedes Lackey
16. A book that fits a prompt from the 2016 ATY list - done!
The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes20-A book with a first name in the title:
Alanna: The First Adventure
Anne of Green Gables
The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant
...
19. A book with a cover that has a building or cityscape - Done!
The Younger Gods by Michael R. Underwood
20. A book with an animal, vegetable (plant), or mineral in the title - Done!
Fledgling by Molly Harper
21. A book connected in some way to any collective noun for animals - Done!
Lyon's Pride and Anne McCaffrey
22. A translated novel from AsiaPossibles:
Blood of the Old Kings
DallerGut Dream Department Store
Tower
Atlas: The Archaeology of an Imaginary City
To the Sky Kingdom
24. A book with a main character who is a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, or a criminal - Done!
Tomb of the Queen by Joss WalkerA brain
26. A book by an author with a common noun in their name - DONE!
Tangles and Treason and Nancy Warren
28. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 1
29. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 2
33. A book by an author you enjoyed but haven't gotten around to reading again for some time - Done!
Switchback by Melissa F. Olson
35. A book from the NPR “Books We Love” lists
36. A book with a common household object on the cover - Done!
The Fangs of Freelance by Drew Hayeskeys
38. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 1
39. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 2
42. A book set in a manor, mansion, or estate - done!
Undeath and Taxes by Drew HayesCharlotte Manor (both a location and a character)
45. A book by an author whose publishing career spans at least ten years - done!
King of the Murgos by David Eddings
46. A book related to one of the traditional full moon names
49. A book that deals with time travel, alternate universes, or alternate timelines - Done!
The Future Falls by Tanya HuffPossibles:
Anything by Neve Maslakovic! I'd love a reread of the Incident series, but perhaps this is finally the year I read Regarding Ducks and Universes?
Around the Year in 52 Books
Books mentioned in this topic
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Slay (other topics)
Slay (other topics)
The Fangs of Freelance (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Larry Correia (other topics)Drew Hayes (other topics)
Drew Hayes (other topics)
Paul Cornell (other topics)
Andy Weir (other topics)
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Community spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
My column: CE
52 main challenge prompts:
44/52 complete
1. A book with a cover that has an image of something that starts with A, T, or Y
2. A prompt suggestion for this year that did not make the list
3. A book connected to something mentioned in the Do Re Mi song
4. A book set underground, under sea or in an underworld
5. A book with a weird or intriguing title
6. A book with a serpentine element on the cover
7. A book by an author that uses 3 names
8. A collection of short stories or novellas, essays, poetry, or a mix of various brief writings
9. A book that has been long-listed for the Tournament of Books in any year
10. A book about witches, goddesses or nuns
11. A book set in a fictional location
12. A book by an Irish author
13. A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family
14. A science fiction or fantasy novel written by a woman
15. A book of secrets, lies, or deception
16. A book that fits a prompt from the 2016 ATY list
17. A history or historical fiction book set prior to 1925
18. A book set primarily in nature
19. A book with a cover that has a building or cityscape
20. A book with an animal, vegetable (plant), or mineral in the title
21. A book connected in some way to any collective noun for animals
22. A translated novel from Asia
23. A book that involves art, music, dancing or acting
24. A book with a main character who is a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, or a criminal
25. A book with waves on the cover
26. A book by an author with a common noun in their name
27. A book set in the winter
28. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 1
29. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 2
30. A monster book
31. A book with a coastal setting
32. A mystery or true crime book
33. A book by an author you enjoyed but haven't gotten around to reading again for some time
34. A book title that could be a country song
35. A book from the NPR “Books We Love” lists
36. A book with a common household object on the cover
37. A book featuring adult friendships
38. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 1
39. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 2
40. A book you'd consider a comfort read
41. A book that involves digging up the past
42. A book set in a manor, mansion, or estate
43. A book whose title has ten or fewer letters
44. A haunting book
45. A book by an author whose publishing career spans at least ten years
46. A book related to one of the traditional full moon names
47. A book relating to fire
48. A book with a character dealing with death
49. A book that deals with time travel, alternate universes, or alternate timelines
50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
51. A book published in 2025
52. A book with a sunset vibes on the cover
This list was suggested, voted on, and chosen by ATY group members.
THE ANNIVERSARY LIST
07/10 complete
My column in the spreadsheet: BZ
2016: A book originally written in a language other than English
2017: A book whose title doesn't contain the letter "E"
2018: An author's debut book
2019: A book related to one of the elements on the periodic table of elements
2020: A book with an emotion in the title
2021: A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
2022: A book that uses all five vowels in the title and/or author's name
2023: A book whose author has published more than 7 books
2024: A book that has been on your TBR for over a year
2025: A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family