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Annnd the first prompt making our Anniversary List:50. A book originally written in a language other than English
The poll for 2017 will go up on Sunday!
None that was posted in the suggestions thread!
Thank you all for your patience and grace today! I'll work on getting the info transferred over tonight.
THOUGHTS AND IDEAS FROM THE SUGGESTIONS THREAD1. A party book
It can be a book about a festive or celebratory event that takes place or how to throw one. About political parties, the Donner Party, Party of Five. search party, a party in a lawsuit, A Tupperware party. A historical party like Truman Capote's Black and White Ball, the Met Gala, the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, the Field of Gold, or all the balls in Jane Austen and Bridgerton. It can just have the word "party" in the title.
2. A book with waves on the cover
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
The Wedding People
The Soulmate
Float Plan
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
The Dayton Literary Peace Prize is “the first and only annual U.S. literary award recognizing the power of the written word to promote peace.” Although some of the books awarded may involve war, these books have “led readers to a better understanding of other cultures, peoples, religions, and political points of view”.
More on the criteria for the awards: https://www.daytonliterarypeaceprize....
This Literary Award organization grants awards to both Fiction and Non-Fiction, and they also have two Achievement Awards: the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award. Awardees are chosen from authors of all nations.
Award site: https://www.daytonliterarypeaceprize....
Wikipedia (easier to go through the lists): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayto...
6. A book related to motels
2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the first Motel, the Motel Inn. Some options might be a book set at a motel, a road trip book, a book revolving around cars or even simpler just around travel. A really easy way to approach it could be to just use an author or title whose letters can be found in the word Motel
7. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
Imagery:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
https://tacoma.bibliocommons.com/list...
In the title:
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
https://www.ranker.com/list/books-wit...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
8. A haunting book
ne definition of haunting is “beautiful, but in a sad way and often in a way that cannot be forgotten.” You could also read about ghosts or a haunted house.
10. A book that contains another book
Examples: American Mermaid by Julia Langbein, Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, The Princess Bride by William Goldman, & I'm sure we could have fun brainstorming a lot more. This was originally suggested a while ago in the Wild Discussions thread; I don't remember who first proposed it!
11. A book involving one or more animals
This could be a tame, wild, or fantasy animal, but not merely a human animal. (Fiction, nonfiction, realistic or fantastical.)
Note: fish, birds and bugs are classified as animals.
https://www.goodreads.com/genres/animals
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/an...
13. A book club recommendation
This can be from any book club you may be a member of, or any book club you’re not a member of, including celebrity book clubs (Oprah, Reese, Jenna, etc.)
15. A book whose cover looks like a collage
https://www.pinterest.com/sgilbar/col...
https://99designs.com/inspiration/boo...
It's now time to get ready to vote for our next set of prompts! The thread will be open for at least 24 hours before the poll gets posted. This is a good opportunity to ask any question you may have regarding the prompts, do some research, or ask for recommendations.Voting will open in the morning of Friday, July 26 and results will be posted in the morning of Tuesday, July 30 (CST time).
How it works:
- When the voting opens, follow the link to the mini-poll that will be added at the end of this post
- You have a total of 8 votes this poll to spread across your favorite and least favorite prompts (you can also use less than 8 votes)
- You can find examples of acceptable voting practices on the Introduction thread.
- The prompts with the more favorable votes (comparing top votes to bottom votes, and looking at the overall number of votes it received) will be added to the final list
We are asking people to include their Goodreads profile address when they vote. To find this, just go to your own profile and then copy the URL/web address. If for some reason you can't link to your Goodreads profile, please post your full Goodreads name with enough identifiable information that we'll be able to access your profile.
Poll Prompts:
1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
8. A haunting book
9. A book that takes place during a holiday
10. A book that contains another book
11. A book involving one or more animals
12. A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
13. A book club recommendation
14. A book about books
15. A book whose cover looks like a collage
Feel free to discuss the prompts below, but please remember to be respectful to the other group members.
VOTE HERE: https://forms.gle/ybAmTsX1d2hox5KF8
Prompts on the List:1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
8. A haunting book
9. A book that takes place during a holiday
10. A book that contains another book
11. A book involving one or more animals
12. A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
13. A book club recommendation
14. A book about books
15. A book whose cover looks like a collage
Voting thread will be posted later tonight, thank you all for your patience
DONEEEEE
Prompts on the List:1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
8. A haunting book
9. A book that takes place during a holiday
10. A book that contains another book
11. A book involving one or more animals
12. A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
13. A book club recommendation
14. A book about books
Available to be Seconded:
- A book with a road trip or related to circles
- A book by an author whose name is the same as a place
- A book whose cover looks like a collage
- A book related to an ABBA song
Prompts on the List:1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
8. A haunting book
9. A book that takes place during a holiday
10. A book that contains another book
11. A book involving one or more animals
12. A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
13. A book club recommendation
14. A book about books
Available to be Seconded:
- A book with a road trip or related to circles
- A book by an author whose name is the same as a place
- A book whose cover looks like a collage
Prompts on the List:1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
8. A haunting book
9. A book that takes place during a holiday
10. A book that contains another book
11. A book involving one or more animals
12. A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
13. A book club recommendation
Available to be Seconded:
- A book about books
- A book with a road trip or related to circles
- A book by an author whose name is the same as a place
- A book whose cover looks like a collage
Prompts on the List:1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
8. A haunting book
9. A book that takes place during a holiday
10. A book that contains another book
11. A book involving one or more animals
12. A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
13. A book club recommendation
Available to be Seconded:
- A book about books
- A book with a road trip or related to circles
- A book by an author whose name is the same as a place
Prompts on the List:1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
8. A haunting book
9. A book that takes place during a holiday
10. A book that contains another book
11. A book involving one or more animals
12. A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
13. A book club recommendation
Available to be Seconded:
- A book about books
- A book with a road trip or related to circles
Prompts on the List:1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
8. A haunting book
9. A book that takes place during a holiday
10. A book that contains another book
11. A book involving one or more animals
Available to be Seconded:
- A book about books
- A book with a road trip or related to circles
- A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
Prompts on the List:1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
8. A haunting book
9. A book that takes place during a holiday
Available to be Seconded:
- A book about books
- A book that contains another book
- A book with a road trip or related to circles
- A book involving one or more animals
- A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
Pam, you can suggest or second something else
Prompts on the List:1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
8. A haunting book
Available to be Seconded:
- A book about books
- A book that contains another book
- A book with a road trip or related to circles
- A book that takes place during a holiday
- A book involving one or more animals
- A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
Thanks for checking, Ciara! I’ll will take off her second
Prompts on the List:1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
8. A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
Available to be Seconded:
- A book about books
- A book that contains another book
- A book with a road trip or related to circles
- A book that takes place during a holiday
- A book involving one or more animals
- A haunting book
Prompts on the List:1. A party book
2. A book with waves on the cover
3. A book with “yesterday,” “today” or “tomorrow” in the title
4. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
5. A book by any author who was a winner, runner-up, or finalist of any of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize awards
6. A book related to motels
7. A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
Available to be Seconded:
- A book about books
- A book that contains another book
- A book with a road trip or related to circles
- A book that takes place during a holiday
- A book with skull or bone imagery (or in the title)
- A book involving one or more animals
- A haunting book
