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

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

What is the year "o"?

2 books: 1 book with the word 'guilty' in the title & 1 book with the word 'innocent' in the title.

Examples:
Guilty-
Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty
Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher
Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself by Aziz Gazipura

Innocent-
The Innocent by David Baldacci
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town by John Grisham
Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir

A book with a ranch or farm setting.

Emily wrote: "It's going to be Poll 4, so the suggestions will be next Wednesday!"

Thanks so much!!

Do you know when the multi-week prompt suggestion thread will go up? I really, really don't want to miss that one lol TY!

This is my first year participating in all the poll events. I hope I do it right lol

Fun!!

1. Best book you’ve read so far: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg - I don't think I've met a Flagg book yet I haven't loved.

2. Best sequel you've read so far: 2nd Chance by James Patterson - Classic Patterson!!

3. New release you haven't read yet, but want to: Chloe and the Kaishao Boys by Mae Coyiuto - It looks like perfection.

4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year: Ryan's Hope: An Oral History of Daytime's Groundbreaking Soap by Tom Lisanti -- I loved this show and cannot wait for this book. Yes, it's a soap opera, but it was a great one. One of the best ever!

5. Biggest disappointment: Three Bedrooms, One Corpse by Charlaine Harris -- I loved the movie version so much (especially the movie version of Aurora's love interest Martin) and the book just paled in comparison, I am sad to say.

6. Biggest surprise: Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag -- Even though the *ending* wasn't a surprise oer se, I was surprised how good of a book it was, because I didn't always think Hoag was the best writer lol

7. Favourite new author. (Debut or new to you): Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia -- I want to read more of her works as soon as I can.

8. Newest fictional crush: Jack in Tempted by the Tycoon's Proposal by Rachael Stewart -- Romance novels get such a bad rap but Jack was great. The whole book was great, very character driven and emotional and sweet. I loved him and I loved the setup and the couple.

9. Newest favourite character: Jill from The Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson

10. Book that made you cry: The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere -- I defy anyone *not* to cry reading that book. I was a mess for hours lol

11. Book that made you happy: See book answer #8

Mandy wrote: "

synonyms for omega
closure.
conclusion.
finish.

Hmm maybe finish a book you've previously abandoned...?

Mandy wrote: "D.L. wrote: "This is my multi-prompt idea:

2 books written by the same author, each in a separate & distinct genre.


There are also adult authors who have written different genres such as Tami Hoag who has written mainstream romance & also suspense thrillers. :)

Or for example, John Grisham who wrote the light Skipping Christmas but also heavy legal thrillers like A Time to Kill

I like the woods & dragons prompts :)

- Title: The Christmas Shoes
- Author: Donna VanLiere
- Rating: 5 stars
- Format: Print
- ATY Prompt you used it for (if applicable): 50. A second book that fits your favorite prompt ( A novella)
- Brief reason why it was the best: I call it a "5 hankie" read. If a book can make me ugly cry that hard, it deserves 5 stars!

I read The Heist by Janet Evanovich - It has cons, deceptions & fakes galore!! A fun, light-hearted read :)

Jennifer W wrote: "D.L. wrote: "Tina Turner passed away today (rest in peace, queen!) That made me think about music prompts. Maybe a character who is a singer or musician of some sort??"

Or a book that spans decade..."

That's a good one :)

This is my multi-prompt idea:

2 books written by the same author, each in a separate & distinct genre.

(For example, Melissa de la Cruz wrote the YA contemporary novel The Au Pairs & also the adult paranormal Witches of East End)

Tina Turner passed away today (rest in peace, queen!) That made me think about music prompts. Maybe a character who is a singer or musician of some sort??

Robin P wrote: "hmm, 24 hours in a day - the word Day or any day of week in title?
24 inches = 2 feet - book with exactly 2 feet on cover?
2+2=4 - book featuring 2 couples?"

I really like the book with a day of the week in the title idea. There are a number of books that would work for it :)

Robin P wrote: "D.L. wrote: "Ana AZ wrote: "Hooray! I've been waiting for this because I already have a prompt in mind to suggest. 2 books with covers that give off the same vibe. It can easily have BIO and KIS op..."

TY for replying :)

This sounds fun! I can't wait :)

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

Ana AZ wrote: "Hooray! I've been waiting for this because I already have a prompt in mind to suggest. 2 books with covers that give off the same vibe. It can easily have BIO and KIS options"

Dumb question: What are BIO & KIS?