D.L.’s Comments (group member since Oct 23, 2021)

D.L.’s comments from the Around the Year in 52 Books group.

- What are you reading for this category? The American Lover

- What type of collection is it (short stories, poems, essays, etc.)? Short stories

- Does this collection cover a theme/subject, and if so, what is it? It seems to have a lot of sexual themes. That's all I know so far lol

- Do you plan on reading all the elements of this collection in order, or jumping back and forth? In order

Brianna wrote: "I tried to choose a top 4 that would be outside of the norm for me, but still easy enough that I'd have easy access to books for them (either ones I own or easily attainable from the library)."

Ditto!

- What are you reading this week?

Trying to finish Milkshakes, Mermaids, and Murder.

- How many books are on your TBR list?
Just here? haha Over 600!

- Did you manipulate your TBR list at all to choose the book from the middle of the list? By choosing a book I already owned, yes. Not one I just plan to get in the future.

- Is shortening your TBR list one of the reasons you participate in the ATY Challenge?
Yes. That and I can't turn down a challenge for anything lol

16/52 done so far!

Anastasia wrote: "A Monster Calls is a very good book. It does need a handy box of tissues though."
Yes I cried through it lol

Laura wrote: "Welcome to the group, Daph! I saw your progress book for the book published in 2017 and am a little confused since neither book was published in 2017. Can you clarify before I update the group's bo..."

I was confused I think, lol I will remedy that post.

Amy wrote: "Have a family member or a friend pick a book off your tbr shelf for you (the less they know about books, the better!)

This can be using your entire tbr or a small selection of books that you take..."

I second this!

What are you reading this week?
EDIT: I need to find something from 2017 to read ASAP.

Do you prefer reading new releases or older, more established books?
More established but I'll read anything that sounds interesting enough.

Are there any other 2017 books you’ve read/are looking forward to reading?
I am really bad about new release dates but I do want to read Into the Water, even though it's getting some bad reviews.

What are you reading for this category?
Before I Fall - it's sitting on my bookshelf staring at me.

Are you planning on seeing the movie?
If I like the book!

What is your favorite book-to-movie adaptation?
Anne of Green Gables - the Megan Follows version, of course.

1. A book from the Goodreads Choice Awards 2016 (link)

2. A book with at least 2 perspectives (multiple points of view) The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

3. A book you meant to read in 2016

4. A title that doesn't contain the letter "E" Radiant

5. A historical fiction
6. A book being released as a movie in 2017

7. A book with an animal on the cover or in the title A Taste of Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul

8. A book written by a person of color

9. A book in the middle of your To Be Read list Milkshakes, Mermaids, and Murder

10. A dual-timeline novel
11. A category from another challenge

12. A book based on a myth The Lightning Thief

13. A book recommended by one of your favorite authors Betsy-Tacy

14. A book with a strong female character
15. A book written or set in Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland)

16. A mystery Night of the Living Deed

17. A book with illustrations A Monster Calls

18. A really long book (600+ pages)
19. A New York Times best-seller

20. A book that you've owned for a while but haven't gotten around to reading Hidden Diary, Volume One

21. A book that is a continuation of a book you've already read A Wedding in Maine

22. A book by an author you haven't read before Nightmare World

23. A book from the BBC "The Big Read" list (link)

24. A book written by at least two authors Rachel's Tears: The Spiritual Journey of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott

25. A book about a famous historical figure

26. An adventure book Come and Get Us

27. A book by one of your favorite authors

28. A non-fiction How to Make $1,000 Per Day Blogging Part Time: The Beginner's Guide to Starting and Making Money With a Blog

29. A book published outside the 4 major publishing houses (Simon & Schuster; HarperCollins; Penguin Random House; Hachette Livre) - check all the editions What Happened Here

30. A book from Goodreads Top 100 YA Books (link)
31. A book from a sub-genre of your favorite genre

32. A book with a long title (5+ words, excluding subtitle) The Case of the 202 Clues

33. A magical realism novel
34. A book set in or by an author from the Southern Hemisphere
35. A book where one of the main characters is royalty
36. A Hugo Award winner or nominee (link)

37. A book you choose randomly Twin Trouble

38. A novel inspired by a work of classic literature Darcy and Anne

39. An epistolary fiction
40. A book published in 2017
41. A book with an unreliable narrator
42. A best book of the 21st century (so far)
43. A book with a chilling atmosphere (scary, unsettling, cold)
44. A recommendation from "What Should I Read Next" (link)

45. A book with a one-word title Dazzling: The Diamond Trilogy, Book I

46. A time travel novel
47. A past suggestion that didn't win (link)
48. A banned book
49. A book from someone else's bookshelf
50. A Penguin Modern Classic - any edition

51. A collection (e.g. essays, short stories, poetry, plays) The American Lover

52. A book set in a fictional location A Fresh Start in Fairhaven

I love the idea of this challenge. I can't resist trying even though it's already June. I am going for 52 but will be happy if I complete even half of that! lol

I just want to clarify. This is the topic for this week right: "A book from the BBC "The Big Read" list"

I am definitely planning to use The Hobbit I just want to be sure I'm following along the timeline. TY!

I just found this group. I literally can't say "no" to book challenges and this one is super awesome. I am really excited to get started even if I am way late to the game! lol