Sue’s Comments (group member since Dec 28, 2017)

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

A book related to baking.

Could be setting, title, storyline or cover

I will second the prompt about soul.

Kudos to all who made the suggestions. I didn’t find one prompt I wouldn’t be ok with having on the challenge. A very rare 8 up for me.

Voting will open in the morning of June 26, 2025 and results will be posted in the morning of July 31, 2025 (CST time).

No results until July 31? Should this be June 30?

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 8/30/25
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 9/15/25
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

a book related to the northern lights (aurora borealis) or southern lights (aurora australis)

a book related to time

a book with a theme of starting over

1. A book with a title that ends in A, T or Y
Long Lost by James Scott Bell 11/30/24
2. A book connected to something you read in 2023
Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson 4/23/24
3. A book that fits a suggestion that didn’t make the final list - a book with a divided, or split, cover
by Gabrielle Meyer 11/19/24
4. A book related to something mentioned in the lyrics of What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
The Blooming of Delphinium by Holly Varni 9/19/24
5. A book set in one of the 25 most beautiful cities in the world
The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck 10/4/24

6. A book with wings on the cover
by Jill Eileen Smith 2/10/24
7. A book with a pronoun in the title
I, Saul by Jerry B. Jenkins 5/22/24
8. A book by an author from Canada, Australia or New Zealand
Katherine's Arrangement by Blossom Turner 4/30/24
9. A book with fewer than 2024 ratings on Goodreads
Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy by Nancy Leigh DeMoss 4/23/24

10. A history or historical fiction book
Munich Signature by Bodie Thoene 6/17/24
11. A book with an X connection
Merry Ex-Mas by Courtney Walsh 12/15/24
12. A book that has been on your TBR for over a year
Beyond Heaven's Door by Max Lucado 4/14/24
13. A book that is on a Five Books List; reader’s choice of which list
The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth 9/18/24

14. A book with a main character who is Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color
Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie 9/8/24
15. A book whose author’s name includes one of the 4 least used letters in the alphabet (JQZX)
Red Sky Mourning by Jack Carr 6/25/24
16. A book related to the phrase "It's Raining Cats and Dogs"
Bono: The Amazing Story of a Rescue Cat Who Inspired a Community by Helen Brown 7/17/24
17. A book involving intelligence
The Chaos Agent by Mark Greaney 2/29/24

18. A book with a botanical cover
by Francine Rivers 11/27/24
19. A book connected in some way to any of the flavors of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
Strawberry Summer by Kaelin Scott 5/3/24
20. A book with a single word title
Protector by Laurel Dewey 8/24/24
21. A book with a title containing 6+ words
Cold Noses At The Pearly Gates: A Book of Hope for Those Who Have Lost a Pet by Gary Kurz 3/2/24
22. A book by an author from an African country
The Confessions of Saint Augustine by Augustine of Hippo 11/26/24

23. A book related to Boats, Beaches, Bars, Ballads, or Jimmy Buffett
Show Boat by Edna Ferber 12/8/24
24. A book with a secondary color on the cover (orange, green or purple)
by Randy Alcorn 12/24/24
25. A book involving a crime other than a murder
Countershade by Kelley Rose Waller 10/1/24
26. A book by an author known by their initials
Three-Inch Teeth by C.J. Box 1/14/24

27. A book related to land
The Reluctant Farmer of Whimsey Hill by Bradford M. Smith 1/23/24
28. A book related to sea
Moby-Dick or, The Whale by Herman Melville 3/26/24
29. A book related to air
Dead Air: A Waco Mystery by Mary L. Hamilton 11/6/24
30. A book set in a country bordering the Mediterranean Sea
A Garden in Paris by Stephanie Grace Whitson 8/30/24
31. A book related to “Going for the Gold”
by Davis Bunn 5/3/24

32. A book with a number in the title
I Owe Russia $1200 by Bob Hope 4/7/24
33. A book involving travel
The Roads We Follow by Nicole Deese 5/12/24
34. A book related to the name of one of Snow White's seven dwarfs
In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer 10/16/24
35. A science or science fiction book
A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking 4/2/24

36. A book featuring a character in education
Before I Called You Mine by Nicole Deese 2/6/24
37. A book that is part of a series
Dead Man's Hand by Brad Taylor 2/3/24
38. Two books with similar covers: Book 1
by Patti Callahan Henry 9/30/24
39. Two books with similar covers: Book 2
by Weina Dai Randel 12/21/24

40. A book involving a wild animal or endangered species, in the content, title, or on the cover
Lone Wolf by Gregg Andrew Hurwitz 1/12/24
41. A book with a chilling atmosphere
Tooth and Claw by Craig Johnson 12/1/24
42. A book with a sound-related word in the title
When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin 3/8/24
43. A book by an Edgar Award-winning Author
The Waiting by Michael Connelly 10/22/24
44. A book with a touch of magic
A Certain Kind of Starlight by Heather Webber 7/24/24

45. A book that is not a novel
Live Like You Mean It: The 10 Crucial Questions That Will Help You Clarify Your Purpose / Live Intentionally / Make the Most of the Rest of Your Life by T.J. Addington 1/29/24
46. A book related to night
All Through the Night by Davis Bunn 9/1/24
47. A book with a two-word title beginning with THE
The Mirror by Nora Roberts 11/6/24
48. A second book that fits your favorite prompt - a book that is part of a series
Shadow of Doubt: A Thriller (23) by Brad Thor 8/18/24

49. A book with a senior citizen character
At Bluebonnet Lake by Amanda Cabot 8/20/24
50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2023 or 2024
Go as a River by Shelley Read 4/22/24
51. A book published in 2024
4 Minutes by Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson 2/16/24
52. A cozy mystery
Dead Wrong by Vannetta Chapman 4/18/24

Sue F

Reading Railroad: A book with 400+ pages
Leaving

Vermont Avenue: A book featuring a cover that contains fall colors
The River We Remember


Go to Jail: A book featuring a crime
The Longmire Defense

Kentucky Avenue: A book where food plays a role
Against the Wind

I have a question on prompt 12. It says a prompt used in a previous year. Is the intention that these are previous ATY prompts? I see the links are to previous ATY lists, but since the prompt doesn't specify, I wanted to get clarification.

lots of fun prompts this round!

a book set in autumn

a book with a character with a distinguishing mark or feature

Anne Shirley from Anne of Green Gables - red hair

Harry Potter - lightning scar

Lisbeth Salander from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - tattoo

A book with a cover design that reminds you of one of the four seasons.

Examples:

Bec wrote: "Ny thoughts

Definite upvotes
2. A book that plays with perceptions of reality - I have a few books in mind which may be stretching the prompt but I'm okay with that - [book:Three More Months|58263..."

The non-traditional name prompt doesn't specify main character so you could use Sevro. I love the Red Rising series! Are you on book 1? I'm still recovering from book 6 (Light Bringer).

Barbie fatigue led me to an immediate down vote thought. But now that I've seen the list and followed the discussion, I have changed my mind. Plus we don't have many character prompts, and I think this is a good one.

a book related to fire - title, cover, or character

a book with a character who is an artisan

An interesting mix for me: one that I upvoted, one that I downvoted and two that I was neutral on. But a nice selection overall.