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1. A book with a cover that has an image of something that starts with A, T, or Y (An Airport and a Traveler)
20 Minutes Before Take Off by Daniel HurstREJECT: A book told from multiple character POVs
Finished: 01/01/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Book #18 in a very addictive series.
2. A prompt suggestion for this year that did not make the list (A book where something has disappeared or is disappearing)
Confronting the Invisible by David FieldREJECT: A book where something has disappeared or is disappearing
Finished: 01/01/2025
Rating: 3+ stars
Third book in the series. A dozen children have disappeared from St. Dunstan's perish, and the Reverend Matthew West, his new wife Adelaide, and her father, Dr. Carlyse join forces with the Met to find them.
3. A book connected to something mentioned in the Do Re Mi song (So/Sew) 
The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive by Lucy AdlingtonREJECT: A book with an occupation in the title
Finished: 01/04/2025
Rating: 5 stars
Deeply moving. A tribute to survivors. They shall not be forgotten.
4. A book set underground, under sea or in an underworld 
Blood of the Sons: A Mafia Crime Thriller by Vincent B Davis IIREJECT: A book related to blood, sweat, or tears
Finished: 01/11/2025
Rating: 3 stars
A very good book, but lots of typos, which are a distraction. 2nd book in the series. Hopefully, there will be a #3.
5. A book with a weird or intriguing title
The Old Buzzard Had It Coming by Donis CaseyREJECT: A book related in some way to parenting a child of any age
Finished: 01/17/2025
Rating: 4 stars
What does a mother with 9 children and a farm do with her "spare" time? She investigates a murder! First in a series, set in 1912 Oklahoma. Very enjoyable!
6. A book with a serpentine element on the cover
The Jade Dragon by Garrett HutsonREJECT: A book with an East-West connection
Finished: 01/23/2025
Rating: 3.5 stars
Set in 1930's Shanghai, a US Naval analyst (West) is sent to Shanghai (East) on a "secret mission" and becomes involved in all sorts of intriguing situations while trying to find out who killed a childhood friend. First in a series; lots of loose ends.
2024: A book that has been on your TBR for over a year
The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries by Emily BrightwellREJECT: A book by an author whose publishing career spans at least ten years
Finished: 01/25/2025
Rating: 3.5 stars
Finally got around to reading this. First in a series. Cute & cozy, Great characters and lots of plot twists.
7. A book by an author that uses 3 names 
The Newspaper Widow: Novel by Cecilia Manguerra BrainardREJECT: A book involving an island
Finished: 01/29/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Set in the Philippines in early 1900. Based on the author's grandmother's life. Good insight to the Philippine culture of the period, with a bonus mystery.
8. A collection of short stories or novellas, essays, poetry, or a mix of various brief writings
Lord Peter Views the Body by Dorothy L. SayersREJECT: A book with a protagonist who is a different gender than the author
Finished: 02/02/2025
Rating: 5 stars
A collection of 12 Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries. Always a pleasure to read Sayer's books.
9. A book that has been long-listed for the Tournament of Books in any year (2023)
Mercury Pictures Presents by Anthony MarraREJECT: A book involving twins
Finished: 02/08/2025
Rating: 5 stars
Set in Hollywood of the 1940's. Complex but well-defined characters. Great story lines.
2023: A book whose author has published more than 7 books
Cardington Crescent by Anne PerryREJECT: A book with a character who works in law enforcement
Finished: 02/13/2025
Rating: 4 stars
#8 in the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt mystery series set in Victorian London. I so enjoy Anne Perry's books.
10. A book about witches, goddesses or nuns
The Hacienda by Isabel CañasREJECT: A book set in a nation, territory, or commonwealth whose predominant language is Spanish (Mexico)
Finished: 02/15/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
"Mexican Gothic meets Rebecca in this debut supernatural suspense novel, set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence, about a remote house, dark secrets, and the woman pulled into their clutches..."
Excellent. Not a genre I usually read (horror), but it was really good.
11. A book set in a fictional location 
Downtown Owl by Chuck KlostermanREJECT: A book with a major character who doesn't have a job
Finished: 02/20/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads: "Like a colder, Reagan-era version of The Last Picture Show fused with Friday Night Lights, Chuck Klosterman's Downtown Owl is the unpretentious, darkly comedic story of how it feels to exist in a community where rural mythology and violent reality are pretty much the same thing."
My mother grew up on a farm near Jamestown, and my grandfather was living in Medina at the time of the Gordan Kahl incident. Both are mentioned numerous times in the book.
12. A book by an Irish author
Last Port of Call by Jean GraingerREJECT: A book that involves migration
Finished: 02/22/2025
Rating: 4 stars
First in a series. Set in 1912 Queenstown. A great story of the relationship between a mother and daughter. Wonderful characters and a beautiful setting. Looking forward to the next one.
13. A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family (a baseball team)
The Cincinnati Red Stalkings:: A Mickey Rawlings Baseball Mystery by Troy SoosREJECT: A book that is number 2, 5, or 25 in a series
Finished: 02/28/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Book #5 in the Mickey Rawlings series. Set in the 1920's, this series is packed with baseball trivia. A must read for baseball fans.
14. A science fiction or fantasy novel written by a woman 
Maleficent by Elizabeth RudnickREJECT: A book involving love
Finished: 03/02/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
"A deluxe novelization of the Walt Disney Studios film Maleficent...explores the origins of one of the most iconic Disney villains: Maleficent, the infamous fairy who curses Princess Aurora in Disney's animated classic Sleeping Beauty. This 'origin' story is told from Maleficent's perspective, intersecting with the classic in both familiar and unexpected ways."
2022: A book that uses all five vowels in the title and/or author's name
He Done Her Wrong by Stuart M. KaminskyREJECT: A book at least 25 years old (Pub. 1983)
Finished: 03/07/2025
Rating: 4 stars
#8 in the Toby Peters series. This one features Mae West.
Do I get bonus points for the "Y"?
15. A book of secrets, lies, or deception 
The Arsenic Eater's Wife by Tonya MitchellREJECT: A book containing a trial
Finished: 03/09/2025
Rating: 4 stars
This book is a sure fit for this category. It is chock-full of secrets, lies, and deception, right up to the very end. Inspired by true events.
16. A book that fits a prompt from the 2016 ATY list - 32. A historical fiction book
Bitter Passage by Colin MillsREJECT: A book set in an isolated, unpopulated, or very rural locale
Finished: 03/15/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
"A nineteenth-century Arctic expedition descends into a chilling nightmare in a gripping and epic historical novel of discovery, rescue, deliverance, and survival by any means."
17. A history or historical fiction book set prior to 1925
The Jingler's Luck by John PilkingtonREJECT: A book title or author’s first or last name starting with J
Finished: 03/21/2025
Rating: 4 stars
#6 in the Thomas the Falconer mystery series set in Elizabethan England. A very good series with charming characters and great plots.
18. A book set primarily in nature
News of the World by Paulette JilesREJECT: A book with a tv or film adaptation
Finished: 03/22/2023
Rating: 5 stars
From Goodreads:
In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction...that explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust.
Awesome book. Have not seen the movie, but hope it is good.
19. A book with a cover that has a building or cityscape
The Case of the Canterfell Codicil by P.J. FitzsimmonsREJECT: A book with a curmudgeon or grumpy character
Finished: 03/28/2025
Rating: 4 stars
First in a series...similar to Lord Peter Wimsey in wit and humor
20. A book with an animal, vegetable (plant), or mineral in the title 
Horse by Geraldine BrooksREJECT: A book related to something you loved, learned about, or longed for early in your life
Finished: 04/01/2025
Rating: 5 stars
This prompt was a no brainer for me. When I was a kid, I devoured every horse book I could find, and my favorites were Walter Farley's Black Stallion books. Historical fiction is my favorite genre, so again..no brainer. This was an awesome story, so well written. I loved how the "modern" segments were tied together, and the historical notes at the end.
BTW, yesterday (3/31) was my first day of full-time RETIREMENT! Lots more reading on the horizon.
21. A book connected in some way to any collective noun for animals 
Summons to Murder by J.C. BriggsREJECT: A book with (at least) 25 chapters (50)
Finished: 04/05/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Book #9 in the Charles Dickens/Sam Jones series. This one is a labyrinth of clues and characters. Excellent plot. A very good series.
2021: A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet (Whiskey)
The Wettest County in the World: A Novel Based on a True Story by Matt BondurantREJECT: A book involving mountains
Finished: 04/08/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
*The inspiration for the major motion picture Lawless* Based on the true story of Matt Bondurant’s grandfather and two granduncles, The Wettest County in the World is a gripping and gritty tale of bootlegging, brotherhood, and murder.
22. A translated novel from Asia
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian SukegawaREJECT: A book with food as a major theme or plot device
Finished: 04/11/2025
Rating: 3 stars
Well written with good character development, but not in my wheelhouse. I found it boring and repetitive. To each his own.
2016: A book originally written in a language other than English
The Pianist by Władysław SzpilmanREJECT: A biography or memoir
Finished: 04/13/2025
Rating: 5 stars
From Goodreads:
This admirably robust translation by Anthea Bell is the first in the English language. There were 3,500,000 Jews in Poland before the Nazi occupation; after it there were 240,000. Wladyslaw Szpilman's extraordinary account of his own miraculous survival offers a voice across the years for the faceless millions who lost their lives. --David Vincent
This book was amazing. Originally published in 1946.
On a personal note, to those in the USA who are preaching Anti-Semitism, and compare our current leaders to Nazi's, read this book and be thankful for the country you live in and the freedom you enjoy. Grow up and get a life!
I will remove this if I have offended anyone...that was not my intent. Just venting.
23. A book that involves art, music, dancing or acting 
Clifford's Blues: A Novel by John A. WilliamsREJECT: A book set in a country without a monarch
Finished: 04/17/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
A black musician arrested by Nazis in 1930s Germany endures the horrors of the Dachau death camp in this harrowing novel based on historical fact...Shining a light on a little-known aspect of the Holocaust, Clifford’s Blues is a disturbing portrait of a dark era in world history and a poignant celebration of the resilience of the human spirit and the power of music.
A little slow at times, but a good story none the less.
24. A book with a main character who is a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, or a criminal
Sugar Pop Moon by John FlorioREJECT: A book with a main character who is an outsider
Finished: 04/18/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
Jersey Leo is the quintessential outsider- an albino of mixed race. Known as "Snowball" on the street, he makes a living as the bartender at a mob-run speakeasy in Prohibition-era Hell's Kitchen.
First in a series. Liked the characters. Fast paced and well written.
25. A book with waves on the cover
Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik LarsonREJECT: A book where science or technology has gone wrong
Finished: 04/22/2025
Rating: 5 stars
Erik Larson is an outstanding writer of non-fiction, and an impeccable researcher. His books read likes novels. This one was no exception. Highly recommend!
26. A book by an author with a common noun in their name
The Whitechapel Widow by Emily OrganNOUN: Organ
REJECT: A book published in a quarter-century year (2025)
Finished: 04/25/2025
Rating: 4 stars
First in a new series from Emily Organ. This is a spin-off of the Penny Green series. If you're reading the Penny Green books, you might want to finish the series before reading this one...spoiler alert.
27. A book set in the winter
Abel Bodied: Murder at the Malden Bank by Michael ClohertyREJECT: A book involving money – or a lack of money
Finished: 04/29/2025
Rating: 4 stars.
From Goodreads:
If I were to ask you where the first bank robbery murder took place in the United States, your mind would naturally travel to the Old West. But the first murder during a bank robbery actually occurred in Malden, Massachusetts on December 15, 1863. And the perpetrator was far from a famed gunslinger. However, he was someone just as dangerous – a desperate opportunist.
28. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 1
Unsinkable: A Novel by Jenni L. WalshREJECT: A book with a primarily red, green or blue cover
Finished: 05/03/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
Inspired by true stories of survival and resilience, Unsinkable entwines the lives of two women, one from World War 1 and another from World War 2, as they face adversity and take hold of the second chances given to them.
29. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 2
Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea and the Shipwreck of the Titanic by Daniel StoneREJECT: A book involving science
Finished: 05/06/2025
Rating: 4.5 stars
From Goodreads:
In Sinkable, Daniel Stone spins a fascinating tale of history, science, and obsession, uncovering the untold story of the Titanic not as a ship but as a shipwreck...Brimming with humor, curiosity and wit, Sinkable follows in the tradition of Susan Orlean and Bill Bryson, offering up a page-turning work of personal journalism and an immensely entertaining romp through the deep sea and the nature of obsession
Would have been a 5-star if it included pictures...
30. A monster book
Monster: A Novel of Frankenstein by Dave ZeltsermanREJECT: A Gothic book
Finished: 05/07/2025
Rating: 5 stars
I don't usually read "horror" or "gothic" books, but this one was outstanding! I could not put it down. A retelling of Frankenstein from the monster's point of view.
2017: A book whose title doesn't contain the letter "E"
Strong Poison by Dorothy L. SayersREJECT: A book with a trial
Finished: 05/10/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Lord Peter Wimsey is a delight. Can't go wrong with Sayers.
31. A book with a coastal setting
A Gentleman in Charleston and the Manner of His Death: A Novel by William P. Baldwin IIIREJECT: A book set before 1900
Finished: 05/12/2025
Rating: 3 stars
From Goodreads:
War, earthquake, political guile, adultery, illegitimacy, lust, and murder--all the devices of gothic romance--play a role in this tale closely based on the lives of Charlestonians who lived these events over a century ago.
Based on true events. A good story but a bit repetitive at times.
2019: A book related to one of the elements on the periodic table of elements
Cast Iron: You can run but you can't hide... by Marilyn ToddREJECT: A book with an "Alice" connection
Finished: 05/14/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
CAST IRON is the second book in the Julia McAllister Victorian Mystery series: historical romance murder mysteries with a courageous woman sleuth embarking on a traditional British, private investigation in nineteenth-century London.
#2 in a very good series. Like the characters and the plot twists.
2018: An author's debut book
Except the Dying by Maureen JenningsREJECT: A candidate for a prestigious literary award
Finished: 05/16/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Basis for the CBC Series. Set in 1895 Toronto. Nominated for two different awards for Best First Novel. Excellent!
32. A mystery or true crime book 
The Angel of Zin by Clifford IrvingREJECT: A book connected to the quote, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Finished: 05/20/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
As hunter closes in on hunted, this daring and unusual novel offers an answer to the question all supposedly decent men and women at some time must ask themselves: "If I had been a German then, and realized what was happening, what would I have done?"
33. A book by an author you enjoyed but haven't gotten around to reading again for some time 
Gibbet Hill by John BainbridgeREJECT: A book related to "civil rights" or human rights
Finished: 5/23/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Pre-quel to the excellent William Quest series. Set in 1817 Dartmoor.
34. A book title that could be a country song 
Rednecks by Taylor BrownREJECT: A book that is an Audie award winner or nominee (2025)
Finished: 05/26/2025
Rating: 5 stars
From Goodreads:
A historical drama based on the Battle of Blair Mountain, pitting a multi-ethnic army of 10,000 coal miners against mine owners, state militia, and the United States government in the largest labor uprising in American history.
35. A book from the NPR “Books We Love” lists
The Pull of the Stars by Emma DonoghueREJECT: A book with a competent main character
Finished: 05/28/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
Dublin, 1918: three days in a maternity ward at the height of the Great Flu. A small world of work, risk, death and unlooked-for love...With tireless tenderness and humanity, carers and mothers alike somehow do their impossible work.
36. A book with a common household object on the cover 
Strong Suspicions by Amy RenshawREJECT: A book featuring a circus, amusement park, or fair
Finished: 05/31/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Set in 1912 Milwaukie WI, a young female news reporter finds herself caught up in a murder investigation. Great characters. First in a series.
37. A book featuring adult friendships
The Jaggard Case by J.C. BriggsREJECT: A book with a well-crafted villain
Finished: 06/04/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Book #10 in the Dickens/Jones series. Excellent Victorian mystery series featuring Charles Dickens and his friend, Superintendent Sam Jones of Bow Street. Well researched and written, with great characters.
Best to be read in order.
38. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 1 
The Kid by Ron HansenREJECT: A book with a title that is only a name or nickname
Finished: 06/06/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Fictional account of the life of William H. Bonney aka "Billy the Kid". Well researched; excellent prose.
39. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 2 
The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid, Pat F. GarrettREJECT: A book about a historical figure
Finished: 06/07/2025
Rating: 3 stars
Non-fiction; Originally published in 1882
40. A book you'd consider a comfort read
He Gets Us: Experiencing the confounding love, forgiveness, and relevance of Jesus by Max LucadoREJECT: A book with yellow on the cover
Finished: 06/09/2025
Rating: 5 stars
From Goodreads:
Each chapter includes an FAQ, detailed responses from contributors of He Gets Us and selected writings from New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, a QR code that takes you to a profound video that you can watch and share with others, and timeless Scripture verses...Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, seeking answers to life's difficult questions, or looking for a deeper relationship with Jesus, "He Gets Us" will be your guide every step of the way..
41. A book that involves digging up the past
The Collector's Daughter: A Novel of the Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb by Gill PaulREJECT: A book where at least part of the story is set in an country that starts with a letter in the word ANNIVERSARY (Egypt)
Finished: 06/12/2025
Rating: 4 stars
I took this challenge literally.
From Goodreads:
...a brilliant novel about Lady Evelyn Herbert, the woman who took the very first step into the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, and who lived in the real Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle, and the long after-effects of the Curse of Pharaohs.
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52/52 - FINISHED
1. A book with a cover that has an image of something that starts with A, T, or Y - 20 Minutes Before Take Off (An Airport)
2. A prompt suggestion for this year that did not make the list - Confronting the Invisible, David Field - (A book where something has disappeared or is disappearing)
3. A book connected to something mentioned in the Do Re Mi song (So/Sew) - The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive,Lucy Adlington
4. A book set underground, under sea or in an underworld - Blood of the Sons: A Mafia Crime Thriller, Vincent B Davis II
5. A book with a weird or intriguing title - The Old Buzzard Had It Coming, Donis Casey
6. A book with a serpentine element on the cover - The Jade Dragon, Garrett Hutson
7. A book by an author that uses 3 names - The Newspaper Widow: Novel, Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
8. A collection of short stories or novellas, essays, poetry, or a mix of various brief writings - Lord Peter Views the Body, Dorothy L. Sayers
9. A book that has been long-listed for the Tournament of Books in any year (2023) - Mercury Pictures Presents, Anthony Marra
10. A book about witches, goddesses or nuns - The Hacienda, Isabel Cañas
11. A book set in a fictional location - Downtown Owl, Chuck Klosterman
12. A book by an Irish author - Last Port of Call, Jean Grainger
13. A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family (A baseball team) - The Cincinnati Red Stalkings:: A Mickey Rawlings Baseball Mystery, Troy Soos
14. A science fiction or fantasy novel written by a woman - Maleficent, Elizabeth Rudnick
15. A book of secrets, lies, or deception - The Arsenic Eater's Wife, Tonya Mitchell
16. A book that fits a prompt from the 2016 ATY list - Bitter Passage, Colin Mills
17. A history or historical fiction book set prior to 1925 - The Jingler's Luck, John Pilkington
18. A book set primarily in nature - News of the World, Paulette Jiles
19. A book with a cover that has a building or cityscape - The Case of the Canterfell Codicil, P.J. Fitzsimmons
20. A book with an animal, vegetable (plant), or mineral in the title - Horse, Geraldine Brooks
21. A book connected in some way to any collective noun for animals - Summons to Murder, J.C. Briggs
22. A translated novel from Asia - Sweet Bean Paste, Durian Sukegawa
23. A book that involves art, music, dancing or acting - Clifford's Blues: A Novel, John A. Williams
24. A book with a main character who is a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, or a criminal - Sugar Pop Moon, John Florio
25. A book with waves on the cover - Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History, Erik Larson
26. A book by an author with a common noun in their name - The Whitechapel Widow, Emily Organ
27. A book set in the winter - Abel Bodied: Murder at the Malden Bank, Michael Cloherty
28. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 1 - Unsinkable: A Novel, Jenni L. Walsh
29. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 2 - Sinkable: Obsession, the Deep Sea and the Shipwreck of the Titanic, Daniel Stone
30. A monster book - Monster: A Novel of Frankenstein, Dave Zeltserman
31. A book with a coastal setting - A Gentleman in Charleston and the Manner of His Death: A Novel, William P. Baldwin III
32. A mystery or true crime book - The Angel of Zin, Clifford Irving
33. A book by an author you enjoyed but haven't gotten around to reading again for some time - Gibbet Hill, John Bainbridge
34. A book title that could be a country song - Rednecks, Taylor Brown
35. A book from the NPR “Books We Love” lists - The Pull of the Stars, Emma Donoghue
36. A book with a common household object on the cover - Strong Suspicions, Amy Renshaw
37. A book featuring adult friendships - The Jaggard Case, J.C. Briggs
38. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 1 - The Kid, Ron Hansen
39. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 2 - The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid, Pat F. Garrett
40. A book you'd consider a comfort read - He Gets Us: Experiencing the confounding love, forgiveness, and relevance of Jesus, Max Lucado
41. A book that involves digging up the past - The Collector's Daughter: A Novel of the Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb, Gill Paul
42. A book set in a manor, mansion, or estate - Death of a Dishonorable Gentleman, Tessa Arlen
43. A book whose title has ten or fewer letters - Hungry: The Inspiring Tale of Three Donner Party Survivors, B.E. Baker
44. A haunting book - The Haunting of H. G. Wells, Robert Masello
45. A book by an author whose publishing career spans at least ten years - The Murder on the Links, Agatha Christie
46. A book related to one of the traditional full moon names - Wolf Hall, Hilary Mantel
47. A book relating to fire - Ashes, Sharon Gloger Friedman
48. A book with a character dealing with death - A Killer in the Crystal Palace, Deb Marlowe
49. A book that deals with time travel, alternate universes, or alternate timelines - No Time Like The Past, Jodi Taylor
50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025 - West With Giraffes, Lynda Rutledge
51. A book published in 2025 - Glamorous Notions, Megan Chance
52. A book with a sunset vibes on the cover - The School of Night, Louis Bayard
THE ANNIVERSARY LIST
10/10 - FINISHED
2016: A book originally written in a language other than English - The Pianist, Władysław Szpilman
2017: A book whose title doesn't contain the letter "E" - Strong Poison, Dorothy L. Sayers
2018: An author's debut book - Except the Dying, Maureen Jennings
2019: A book related to one of the elements on the periodic table of elements - Cast Iron: You can run but you can't hide..., Marilyn Todd
2020: A book with an emotion in the title - An Ocean of Courage and Fear, Jerry Borrowman
2021: A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet - The Wettest County in the World: A Novel Based on a True Story, Matt Bondurant (Whiskey)
2022: A book that uses all five vowels in the title and/or author's name - He Done Her Wrong, Stuart M. Kaminsky
2023: A book whose author has published more than 7 books - Cardington Crescent, Anne Perry
2024: A book that has been on your TBR for over a year - The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries, Emily Brightwell
2025: A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family - Razor Sharp, Fern Michaels