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43. A book whose title has ten or fewer letters
Hungry: The Inspiring Tale of Three Donner Party Survivors by B.E. BakerREJECT: A book that focuses on a journey
Finished: 06/16/2025
Rating: 5 stars
A fictional version of the journey of the Donner Party, told from the POVs of three women survivors. Excellent!
44. A haunting book
The Haunting of H. G. Wells by Robert MaselloREJECT: A book featuring a protagonist who is in mid-life
Finished: 06/25/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
It’s 1914. The Great War grips the world—and from the Western Front a strange story emerges…a story of St. George and a brigade of angels descending from heaven to fight beside the beleaguered British troops. But can there be any truth to it?
H. G. Wells, the most celebrated writer of his day—author of The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man—is dispatched to find out.
45. A book by an author whose publishing career spans at least ten years 
The Murder on the Links by Agatha ChristieREJECT: A book that is number 2/5/25 in a series (Hercule Poirot #2)
Finished: 06/27/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
With his penchant for delving into the psychology of murder, the intuitive Poirot finds his footing in Christie’s second classic whodunit featuring the now iconic private detective.
46. A book related to one of the traditional full moon names
Wolf Hall by Hilary MantelREJECT: A book with royalty
Finished: 07/05/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
In inimitable style, Hilary Mantel presents a picture of a half-made society on the cusp of change, where individuals fight or embrace their fate with passion and courage. With a vast array of characters, overflowing with incident, the novel re-creates an era when the personal and political are separated by a hairbreadth, where success brings unlimited power but a single failure means death.
First in the Thomas Cromwell series. Hard to follow at times; just need to slow down and concentrate. Very well written.
47. A book relating to fire
Ashes by Sharon Gloger FriedmanREJECT: A book about someone fighting for their rights
Finished: 07/07/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
Meticulously researched and rich with beautifully drawn characters that bring 20th-century New York City to life, Ashes is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a haunting elegy to the young women whose suffering inspired changes to the working conditions in the garment industry.
48. A book with a character dealing with death
A Killer in the Crystal Palace by Deb MarloweREJECT: A book about a strong woman
Finished: 07/09/2025
Rating: 5 stars
First in a series. This book was excellent! I was hooked from the first pages. Loved the characters and the chemistry between them. Great plot. Looking forward to the next installment.
49. A book that deals with time travel, alternate universes, or alternate timelines
No Time Like The Past by Jodi TaylorREJECT: A book related to time
Finished: 07/14/2025
Rating: 4+ stars
Number 5 in the Chronicles of St. Mary's series. I love these books. Full of humor and wit. The characters are amazing.
The historical aspects are well researched. Can't miss with the "disaster magnets".
50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
West With Giraffes by Lynda RutledgeREJECT: A book with an alliterative title
Finished: 07/16/2025
Rating: 5 stars
From Goodreads:
An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America...Part adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, West with Giraffes explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time, and a story told before it’s too late.
Excellent!
51. A book published in 2025
Glamorous Notions by Megan ChanceREJECT: A book related to fashion or the fashion industry
Finished: 07/21/2025
Rating: 5 stars
From Goodreads:
A costume designer’s past casts a long shadow over her well-constructed lies in this intriguing story about stolen identities, friendship, and betrayal
Excellent! Complex plot with complex characters. Set in 1950's Hollywood.
52. A book with a sunset vibes on the cover
* The School of Night: A Novel by Louis BayardREJECT: A book where part of or all of the story is set in an Olympic host city (London)
Finished: 07/25/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
An ancient mystery, a lost letter, and a timeless love unleash a long-buried web of intrigue that spans four centuries.
Louis Bayard is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. His books are well written and well researched.
*My Kindle edition has this cover
2020: A book with an emotion in the title
An Ocean of Courage and Fear by Jerry BorrowmanREJECT: An historical fiction novel
Finished: 07/26/2025
Rating: 4 stars
From Goodreads:
Based on survivor accounts, this gripping novel opens days after the attack on Pearl Harbor and details three years of sea battles that spanned between Hawaii and the shores of Okinawa with the crew of one of the most decorated ships of the Pacific War.
My dad enlisted in the Navy at seventeen after the Pearl Harbor attack, serving in the South Pacific, mostly Australia and the Philippines. This book gave me some insight into naval operations during WWII. Very well written and researched.
2025: A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family
Razor Sharp by Fern MichaelsREJECT: A book about or involving modern media
Finished: 07/27/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Book #14 in the Sisterhood series. Love the "Vigilantes"!
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REJECT: A book with a reflection on the cover
Finished: 06/14/2025
Rating: 4 stars
Author's debut book and first in a series.
From Goodreads:
In this enchanting debut sure to appeal to fans of Downton Abbey, Tessa Arlen draws readers into a world exclusively enjoyed by the rich, privileged classes and suffered by the men and women who serve them. Death of a Dishonorable Gentleman is an elegant mystery filled with intriguing characters and fascinating descriptions of Edwardian life—a superb treat for those who love British novels.