3. A book where the author’s name contains A, T, and Y

[nadia]

I'm going to read S.A. Chakraborty's
The Kingdom of Copper as soon as it comes out on Tuesday!

[Lauren]

I listened to A Darkness Absolute by Kelley Armstrong. I

This is an author I've read before primarily her Urban Fantasy series Women of the Otherworld. This series is more crime fiction and it is pretty good.

[Alexx]

What are you reading for this category?
I am going to be reading Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

Have you read the author's books before?
I haven't. My sister recommended this book to me, and I also saw the movie when it was out in cinemas and really liked it so I'm looking forward to reading it!

[Sara]

- What are you reading for this category?
Cage of Stars by Jacquelyn Mitchard
- Have you read the author's books before?
I read and really enjoyed The Deep End of the Ocean, unfortunately this one did not live up to that.

[Jen]

The Three Secret Cities by Matthew Reilly also read before week 1 prompt.

[SadieReadsAgain]

What are you reading for this category?
Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother and Daughter Journey to the Sacred Places of Greece, Turkey, and France, by Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kidd Taylor

Have you read the author's books before?
None by either of the authors. I had heard of Sue's books, but not of any by Ann (who fills this prompt). I'd be interested to try them out, but I have a huge TBR as it is!

Review Long, so I've put some of it under the spoiler tag. No real spoilers though!
At 34, I am both too young to relate to Sue's stage of life and too old to do anything more than give a wry smile to the worries of Ann. I also really dislike books about what I inelegantly term as "rich people problems." Two reasons why I shouldn't have enjoyed this joint memoir of a mother and daughter over analysing their relationships and careers as they swan about historic sites in Greece and France. And maybe enjoy is the wrong word, but something kept me reading. (view spoiler)[ There's no denying that both authors are talented, and in particular I found Sue to make some incredibly beautiful revelations about aging, seeing your children grow and finding your place. Ann has a more grounded voice, and I found her chapters served as a palate cleanser between her mother's richer, more introspective ones. Because Sue goes deep. At first I felt stupid reading her chapters, inadequate because I don't wander through life seeing signs and signifies in every little thing, can't link things in my life to works of art or ancient mythology. But then I thought...it must be exhausting being Sue. Because I was getting brain ache just reading about it. It was revitalising to read Ann's chapters and realise that even her own daughter wasn't on such a maddeningly overanalysed plane of thought. Not to say that Ann's experiences weren't also coloured by a slight self-absorption, but she seemed to have a bit more self awareness about that. But a person's troubles should always be taken in context, and I suppose there is the argument that these two women with very comfortable lives are no less valid in their personal concerns than someone who writes a gritty memoir about their life on the streets. I'm glad I read this book, as there were some beautiful passages - I like to think that possibly this will be a book to turn back to as I read Sue's age, to find solace in the positive and comforting words she shares about aging. (hide spoiler)] The book gave me the chance to lose myself in travel of a sort that I doubt I'll be experiencing myself any time soon. And has made me realise that I really want a glass pomegranate charm...

[Celia]

- What are you reading for this category?
Boy In The Shed by Tammy Kraynik
- Have you read the author's books before?
No, but the book did come highly recommended

[Baroness Ekat]

- What are you reading for this category?

I just finished The Shepherd's Crown

- Have you read the author's books before?

yes. I love Terry Pratchett's work and this one was no exception.

[Jeimy]

I read Wade in the Water: Poems by Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith. This is the first book I read by this author.

[Errlee]

I ended up reading What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty for this one. I've read a couple of her more recent books and find them a pretty easy read and this one was as well. I thought the concept of it quite interesting - imagine if you forgot a decade of your life - what would you think of your life now versus how you thought it would turn out? Especially between the ages of 30 and 40 when so much big stuff happens.

[Adam]

Reading Will Save the Galaxy for Food by Yahtzee Croshaw.

I’ve read a couple of his books and always love his snarky humour. If you haven’t seen his game reviews at Zero Punctuation, you are really missing out.

[Candice]

Tracy wrote: "I know I've asked this question before and I KNOW theres a crazy diagram out there somewhere showing you ways to start but in what order do all of you recommend reading [author:Terry Pratchett|1654..."

Forget the diagram and read them chronologically. It’s simple and you know you’re meeting the characters in the order they were introduced. I love his books!

[Rose]

Read Bombay Time by Thrity Umrigar
This is my 5th Thrity Umrigar book.

[Stacey]

So many fit the bill here, but I decided to go with a quick read that had been on my TBR, The Emissary by Yōko Tawada, which won several literary awards in 2018. Love the cover, too! Although I've never read any of the author's other works, I'm liking this strange little dystopian parable so far, and will look out for more of her interestingly quirky books in the future.

[Jasmine]

Going with The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton for this one.

It's been on my TBR for a while now and the combination of Marie Antoinette and magic is really intriguing to me.

[Irene]

Stacey wrote: "So many fit the bill here, but I decided to go with a quick read that had been on my TBR, The Emissary by Yōko Tawada..."
We read Memoirs of a Polar Bear by the same author with our book club last year, but I wan't a big fan. Hope you enjoy The Emissary better.

[Stacey]

Irene wrote: "Stacey wrote: "So many fit the bill here, but I decided to go with a quick read that had been on my TBR, The Emissary by Yōko Tawada..."
We read [book:Memoirs of a Po..."

Irene, I wish I could tell you that I loved this one, but it ultimately fell flat. It had good intentions, but the story was simply all over the place and the ending was disappointing. Oh well.

[Nathalie]

I've chosen Blood Meridian, or the Evening Redness in the West by Cormac McCarthy.

I've read quite a few books of him before. The famous ones such as and . But beside those I also read and .

I enjoy his sparse language and phenomenal settings. So looking forward to read this one!

[Samantha]

- What are you reading for this category? Surface Below by Leeah Taylor
- Have you read the author's books before? No, this is the first.

[Irene]

Stacey wrote: "Irene, I wish I could tell you that I loved this one, but it ultimately fell flat. It had good intentions, but the story was simply all over the place and the ending was disappointing. Oh well."
Sorry to hear that Stacey. Hope your next book will be better!

[Janell]

Ok, new here, so still trying to figure out how this works. I read Always Faithful: A Memoir of the Marine Dogs of WWII by William Putney. When I click on "add book/author" it doesn't show up. Do I need to do the A to Z thing?

Anyway, I found this book because over the holidays we went to the WWII museum in New Orleans, and they give you a "dog tag" so you can follow somoene who was in WWII through the museum ... and my randomly assigned dog tag was from William Putney. When I found out he'd written a book, and noticed that his name included A, T, & Y, I decided to read it for this.

[Tracy]

What are you reading for this category?
I finally finished my 3rd book for this challenge ( it only took me 2 months!!)

If I Could Turn Back Time by Nicola Doherty



Have you read the author's books before?
I had never heard of her, but this was a really cute book where a 20 something has broken up with her boyfriend and accidentally goes back in time and gets the chance to try the relationship all over ( as well as her career). It was VERY predictable, but super light and fluffy and I really enjoyed it once I got into it. 3 stars though, because the last chapter killed it. Glad I came across it though.

[Wendy]

I'm considering:

- Kojiki by Keith Yatsuhashi
- Nottingham by Nathan Makaryk (publishes later in the year)
- Creatures of Will and Temper by Molly Tanzer

[Jill]

What are you reading for this category?
I read Black Roses by Jane Thynne

Have you read the author's books before?
No . I wouldn't be in a hurry to read anymore for a while. Started well then went flat until the end

[Veronica]

What are you reading for this category?
I read Muse of Nightmares

Have you read the author's books before?
I read the first book of the duology, Strange the Dreamer for my first book of the year.

[Pamela, Arciform Mod]

- What are you reading for this category? Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
- Have you read the author's books before? No- this might be her first one?

[ladymurmur]

Joining this challenge, already in progress...

Some authors that I've read so far this year that could fit for this category, and I've not seen previously mentioned:
*Tanya Huff - The Enchantment Emporium, Summon the Keeper
*Nancy Atherton -Aunt Dimity's Death
*Jennifer Paynter - The Forgotten Sister: Mary Bennet's Pride and Prejudice
*Timothy Zahn - The Third Lynx
*K.C. Tansley - The Girl Who Saved Ghosts

[Anne]

I am reading 'Changing Times' by Mary Jane Staples

[Kathryn]

What are you reading for this category?
I read Patrick Taylor's An Irish Doctor in Peace and at War - 4★.

Have you read the author's books before?
I've read 8 of the author's books previously - this is the 9th in the series and I've read all the ones that come before. I'm liking the series, and decided I wanted to knock a few more off it this year!

[Elizabeth]

Sorry for not posting the last few weeks I've been sick with a head cold .
You're Not Safe by Mary Burton read it 3/1/19 .

[Kim]

- What are you reading for this category? Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners by Gretchen Anthony.
- Have you read the author's books before? Nope

[Tina]

- What are you reading for this category? Awaken by Katie Kacvinsky
- Have you read the author's books before? No, I have not.

[Nancy]

I have to say that when I first looked at this prompt I thought - Oh, Kingdom of Copper, easy. Then I used that book for 2 other prompts and i dont want to 'triple dip".
So now I am looking at my extensive TBR list and have several really good options.
There There
Strange the Dreamer
Machine City
Traitor to the Throne
Soulbound

[L Y N N]

Alexx wrote: "What are you reading for this category?
I am going to be reading Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

Have you read the author's books before?
I haven't. My siste..."

Thanks so much for mentioning this one! I had totally forgotten that this author's name fits this prompt and since I absolutely adored Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda when I read it last fall, I now own the sequel, Leah on the Offbeat and really want to read it! Thanks again!!

[Jennifer]

I read They Met at Shiloh by Phillip Bryant for this week.

It was an interesting book from the viewpoints of both armies during the Civil War.

I have not read any other books by this author, but plan on reading more.

[Marilyn]

- What are you reading for this category?
*Am reading FIRST DARLING OF THE MORNING: SELECTED MEMORIES OF AN INDIAN GIRLHOOD by Thrity Umigar

- Have you read the author's books before?
*Yes. Her THE SPACE BETWEEN US is a particular favorite of mine. That was many years ago, but I think I also read one other book by her, but cannot recall the title right now. This one is obviously a memoir and am all loving it, at page 178 am over halfway through it.

[Melitta]

- What are you reading for this category?


Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

- Have you read the author's books before?

Nope, hope to though

[Marilyn]

As I said in my 5/22 post here:
- What are you reading for this category?
*Just finished reading memoir FIRST DARLING OF THE MORNING by Thrity Umrigar last night.
- Have you read the author's books before?
*Yes. Her novel, THE SPACE BETWEEN US, is an all-time fav of mine, read over a decade ago.

Additional post:
I wrote & posted a review of this book on GR and rated it 5-stars. Absolutely loved it. Have also posted the review to my main FB page, tagging friends that I think would be interested - also posted to my Read it Forward and Book Worms Unite groups on FB. I highly recommend this book!

[Raquel (Silver Valkyrie Reads)]

I just finished Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet: Tasting the Goodness of God in All Things by Sara Hagerty and realized I could slot it in here. I may end up moving it if I eventually read my originally planned book for this prompt Who is Branwell Brontë? and can't find a better place for that one...

I hadn't read any of her books before, but this one was so good I'm going to look up her other writing now!

[Adriana]

Just finished Accidental Husband for this category - 3 stars

[Andrea]

For this task, I read My Ex-Life by Stephen McCauley. It was the first book written by him that I have read, and I enjoyed it.

[Emily]

I read The Last Picture Show by Larry McMurtry and it was my first time to read any of his books.

[Joy]

- What are you reading for this category? Mort by Terry Pratchett
- Have you read the author's books before? Yes, and I plan to read many more.

[GailW]

What are you reading for this category?
I read Heaven Adjacent by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Have you read the author's books before?
yes, several. This was not my favorite but it was decent.

[Evelyn]

- What are you reading for this category?
Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America by Beth Macy

- Have you read the author's books before?
No this is my first book from this author.

[Sarah]

I keep swapping things in and out of this topic.
I think this is the book that will stay, I just read The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag.

It's a beautiful story, both visually and in how it is written.

[Joan]

- What are you reading for this category? The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After by Clemantine Wamariya
- Have you read the author's books before? No, I wasn't planning on reading this one and then I saw it on the Goodreads Choice Awards which I also do a challenge for. I was running behind in this challenge and then I realized it would fit in this slot. I originally had Red Queen slotted here and I didn't really want to start another series this year before I hadn't finished a couple of other series.

[Chelsey]

- What are you reading for this category?
Kings of Cocaine


- Have you read the author's books before?
No