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THE 2021 LISTKIS/BIO = 8 v. 8
1. A book related to βIn the Beginning...β π
2. A book by an author whose name doesn't contain the letters A, T or Y
3. A book related to the lyrics for the song "My Favorite Things" β³
4. A book with a monochromatic cover π
5. A book by an author on USA Today's list of 100 Black Novelists You Should Read π
6. A love story π΅οΈ
7. A book that fits a prompt suggestion that didn't make the final list
8. A book set in a state, province, or country you have never visited π΅οΈ
9. A book you associate with a specific season or time of year π
10. A book with a female villain or criminal
11. A book to celebrate The Grand Egyptian Museum π
12. A book eligible for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation π
13. A book written by an author of one of your best reads of 2020 π
14. A book set in a made-up place π
15. A book that features siblings as the main characters
16. A book with a building in the title
17. A book with a Muslim character or author π
18. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 1 β
19. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 2 π
20. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 3 π
21. A book whose title and author both contain the letter "u"
22. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads π
23. A cross genre novel π
24. A book about racism or race relations π
25. A book set on an island π΅οΈ
26. A short book (<210 pages) by a new-to-you author β
27. A book with a character who can be found in a deck of cards
28. A book connected to ice π
29. A book that you consider comfort reading π
30. A long book π
31. A book by an author whose career spanned more than 21 years
32. A book whose cover shows more than 2 people
33. A collection of short stories, essays, or poetry π
34. A book with a travel theme π
35. A book set in a country on or below the Tropic of Cancer π
36. A book with six or more words in the title β
37. A book from the Are You Well Read in World Literature list π
38. A book related to a word given by a random word generator (view spoiler)π
39. A book involving an immigrant β
40. A book with flowers or greenery on the cover π
41. A book by a new-to-you BIPOC author π
42. A mystery or thriller π
43. A book with elements of magic π
44. A book whose title contains a negative π
45. A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet (view spoiler)π
46. A winner or nominee from the 2020 Goodreads Choice Awards π
47. A non-fiction book other than biography, autobiography or memoir π
48. A book that might cause someone to react βYou read what?!?β
49. A book with an ensemble cast π
50. A book published in 2021 π
51. A book whose title refers to person(s) without giving their name β
52. A book related to "the end" π
This list is created by the group members, after suggestions and votes.
ιγγ§γ€γγͺγγ Suzume Favorite by Siam Kuju
Start: 01.21.01 End: --.21.-- β³
3#: A book related to the lyrics for the song "My Favorite Things" (from The Sound of Music)
Reasons:
"My Favorite" - Pg. 0 [title] w/correction: Suzume > My
"Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes" - Pg. 1 [image] w/correction: Boy > Girls
"When I'm Feeling Sad" > Pg. 6 w/correction: Lonely > Sad
KIS/BIO: 3 v. 2
π Option 3 (general)
π‘οΈ Option 3 (general)
π Use a synonym like cat for kitten (individual)
π Any word in the song is found in the title (individual)
π‘οΈ Limit your choice to only books who have one of the main words in the title ("kittens", "roses", "snowflakes", etc.) (individual)
The Way to Heaven by Yamimaru Enjin
Start: 12.20.31 End: 01.21.03 β βοΈ
18#: 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 1
Reasons:
The death of the two main characters is presently happening. They have the option to go back into the past, which they take. They realize the only way they can have a future together (afterlife or life) is if they let the past happen and not change the determining factors. They realize that the past is what shapes the future and what has created their present selves observing the past.
KIS/BIO: 2 v. 1
π Option 3 (general)
π‘οΈ Option 3 (general)
π Books that involve time travel, books with dual timelines (individual)
The Keystone Romantic Combination by Teal
Start: 01.21.29 End: 02.21.09 β
51#: A book whose title refers to person(s) without giving their name
Reasons:
Keystone Combination is a baseball term that refers to the combining defense of a 2nd Baseman and Shortstop. The two main characters play these two important roles and are called a Keystone Combination.
KIS/BIO: 1 v. 3
π Option 3 (general)
π‘οΈ Option 3 (general)
π‘οΈ read a book where the referential person is not a possessive noun (i.e. read "The Girl" rather than "The Girl's Book")
π‘οΈ read a book where the title doesn't reference the standard familial names or gender (don't use wife, mother, son, boy, man, girl, woman, etc.)
You Make It Too Easy Suki darake no Anta ga Warui by Akihisa Teo
Start: 02.21.14 End: 02.21.15 β
26#: A short book (<210 pages) by a new-to-you author
Reasons:
New author that I have not read before.
202 pages as stated on GoodReads.
KIS/BIO: 1 v. 1 = TIE
π Option 3 (general)
π‘οΈ Option 3 (general)
Lingua Dolce by Akihisa Teo
Start: 02.21.15 End: 02.21.16 β
39#: A book involving an immigrant
Reasons:
Main character is figuring out his kitchen counterpart, who is an Italian that specializes in desserts. Yum!
KIS/BIO: 1 v. 1 = TIE
π Option 3 (general)
π‘οΈ Option 3 (general)
The Four Wives of the Sanibel Sunset Detective by Ron Base
Start: 12.21.13 End: 12.21.15 β
36#: A book with six or more words in the title
Reasons:
Book title is 8 words long.
KIS/BIO: 0 v. 2
π‘οΈ Option 2 (general)
π‘οΈ A book with six or more words in the title excluding subtitles (Individual)
Around the Year in 52 Books
Books mentioned in this topic
The Four Wives of the Sanibel Sunset Detective (other topics)The Way To Heaven (other topics)
ιγγ§γ€γγͺγγ [Suzume Favorite] (other topics)
Authors mentioned in this topic
Ron Base (other topics)Teo Akihisa (other topics)
Teo Akihisa (other topics)
Teal (other topics)
Yamimaru Enjin (other topics)
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π = Extremely Hard To Find/Read (list)
π΅οΈ = Practically Already Done (list)
π = KIS
π‘οΈ = BIO
βοΈ = Used in "The Seasonal Reading Challenge"
β = Complete/Done
β³ = Working on/Not finished with
MONTH/YEAR/DAY = --.--.--