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gabi ❀ (gabithebookeater) | 4 comments1. A book with a cover that has an image of something that starts with A, T, or Y
(airplane and yellow letters)
Yours Truly, by Abby Jimenez ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️

2. A prompt suggestion for this year that did not make the list
(A book that comforts you)
Funny Story, by Emily Henry ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️ (reread)

3. A book connected to something mentioned in the Do Re Mi song
("Golden Sun" cuz, ya see, theres a sun in the cover)
Say You'll Remember Me, by Abby Jimenez ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. A book set underground, under sea or in an underworld
(underwolrd = mafia! )
Stolen Touches, by Neva Altaj ⭐⭐⭐⭐

5. A book with a weird or intriguing title
Only In Your Dreams, Ellie K. Wilde ⭐⭐⭐

6. A book with a serpentine element on the cover
There Are No Saints, Sophie Lark ⭐⭐⭐

7. A book by an author that uses 3 names
Out On a Limb, Hannah Bonam-Young ⭐⭐⭐

8. A collection of short stories or novellas, essays, poetry, or a mix of various brief writings
Home Body, Rupi Kaur ⭐⭐

9. A book that has been long-listed for the Tournament of Books in any year
Happiness Falls, Angie Kim ⭐⭐⭐⭐

10. A book about witches, goddesses or nuns
A Sorceress Comes to Call, T. Kingfisher ⭐⭐⭐⭐

11. A book set in a fictional location
Wild Eyes, Elsie Silver ⭐⭐⭐

12. A book by an Irish author
Beautiful World, Where Are You, Sally Rooney ⭐⭐⭐⭐

13. A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family
Nanny for the Neighbors, Lily Gold ⭐⭐

14. A science fiction or fantasy novel written by a woman
Powerless, Lauren Roberts ⭐⭐⭐

15. A book of secrets, lies, or deception
(something marriage of convenience)
The Paradise Problem, Christina Lauren ⭐⭐⭐⭐

16. A book that fits a prompt from the 2016 ATY list
(A work of young adult fiction)
The Inheritance Games, Jennifer Lynn Barnes ⭐⭐⭐⭐

17. A history or historical fiction book set prior to 1925
Slightly Sinful, Mary Balogh ⭐⭐

18. A book set primarily in nature
Float Plan, Trish Doller ⭐⭐⭐

19. A book with a cover that has a building or cityscape
Twisted Loyalties, Cora Reilly

20. A book with an animal, vegetable (plant), or mineral in the title
Leather & Lark, Brynne Weaver ⭐⭐⭐

21. A book connected in some way to any collective noun for animals
(business is collective for.... ferrets. lol)
Business or Pleasure, Rachel Lynn Solomon ⭐⭐⭐

22. A translated novel from Asia
Norwegian Wood Haruki Murakami

23. A book that involves art, music, dancing or acting
Spiral, Bal Khabra ⭐⭐⭐⭐

24. A book with a main character who is a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, or a criminal
Rewind It Back, Liz Tomforde ⭐⭐⭐⭐

25. A book with waves on the cover
The Wedding People, Alison Espach ⭐⭐⭐⭐

26. A book by an author with a common noun in their name
The Turn of the Key, Ruth Ware ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (reread)

27. A book set in the winter
Cruel Winter With You, Ali Hazelwood ⭐⭐⭐

28. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 1
PS: I Hate You, Lauren Connolly ⭐⭐⭐⭐

29. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 2
Not in Love, Ali Hazelwood ⭐⭐⭐⭐

30. A monster book
Bride, Ali Hazelwood ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

31. A book with a coastal setting
Six of Crows, Leigh Bardugo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❤️

32. A mystery or true crime book
Here One Moment, Liane Moriarty ⭐⭐⭐

33. A book by an author you enjoyed but haven't gotten around to reading again for some time
Hothouse Flower, Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie

34. A book title that could be a country song
Lights Out, Navessa Allen ⭐⭐⭐⭐

35. A book from the NPR “Books We Love” lists
The True Love Experiment, Christina Lauren ⭐⭐⭐⭐

36. A book with a common household object on the cover
A Deal with the Bossy Devil, Kyra Parsi ⭐⭐⭐⭐

37. A book featuring adult friendships
King of Envy, Ana Huang ⭐⭐⭐⭐

38. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 1
(set in north carolina - thriller)
The Last to Vanish, Megan Miranda

39. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 2
Sounds Like Love, Ashley Poston

40. A book you'd consider a comfort read
Failure to Match, Kyra Parsi ⭐⭐⭐⭐
(more so for the genre)

41. A book that involves digging up the past
Great Big Beautiful Life, by Emily Henry ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❤️

42. A book set in a manor, mansion, or estate
Darling Girls, by Sally Hepworth ⭐⭐⭐

43. A book whose title has ten or fewer letters
Overruled, by Lana Ferguson ⭐⭐⭐

44. A haunting book
Phantom, by H.D. Carlton ⭐⭐⭐

45. A book by an author whose publishing career spans at least ten years
In a Rush, Kate Canterbary ⭐⭐⭐⭐

46. A book related to one of the traditional full moon names
Single Mom's Guide to Love, by Chelle Sloan ⭐⭐⭐

47. A book relating to fire
Fight, by Sloane St. James

48. A book with a character dealing with death
The Worst Wingman Ever, Abby Jimenez ⭐⭐⭐⭐

49. A book that deals with time travel, alternate universes, or alternate timelines
The Seven Year Slip, Ashley Poston ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️

50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
Hands Down, Mariana Zapata

51. A book published in 2025
First-Time Caller, B. K. Borison ⭐⭐⭐⭐

52. A book with a sunset vibes on the cover
Promise Me Sunshine, Cara Bastone ⭐⭐⭐


THE ANNIVERSARY LIST 🎂🥳


2016: A book originally written in a language other than English
White Nights, Fyodor Dostoevsky ⭐⭐⭐⭐

2017: A book whose title doesn't contain the letter "E"
Cash, Jessica Peterson ⭐⭐

2018: An author's debut book
The Friend Zone, Abby Jimenez

2019: A book related to one of the elements on the periodic table of elements
Crooked Kingdom, by Leigh Bardugo ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️

2020: A book with an emotion in the title
The Happy Ever After Playlist, Abby Jimenez ⭐⭐⭐

2021: A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
The Fake Mate, Lana Ferguson ⭐⭐⭐⭐

2022: A book that uses all five vowels in the title and/or author's name
The Soulmate Equation, Christina Lauren ⭐⭐⭐⭐

2023: A book whose author has published more than 7 books
Make it Sweet, Kristen Callihan ⭐⭐⭐

2024: A book that has been on your TBR for over a year
Twisted Loyalties, Cora Reilly ⭐⭐

2025: A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family
Beautiful Wolrd, Where are You, Sally Rooney ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


message 2: by gabi ❀ (last edited Aug 17, 2025 08:54AM) (new)

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message 3: by gabi ❀ (last edited Aug 09, 2025 10:16AM) (new)

gabi ❀ (gabithebookeater) | 4 comments THE ANNIVERSARY LIST 🎂🥳

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message 4: by gabi ❀ (last edited Aug 30, 2025 06:02PM) (new)

gabi ❀ (gabithebookeater) | 4 comments THE SUMMER CHALLANGE ☀️🌊


🥫🍅 CHIPS & DIPS 🥫🍅

1. A book in a series
The Inheritance Games, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

2. A book with water on the cover
Here One Moment, by Liane Moriarty

3. A book released in 2024 or 2025
Not in Love, by Ali Hazelwood

4. A book by a new to you author
Fight, by Sloane St. James

5. A humorous book
Overruled, by Lana Ferguson


🍹💫 DRINKS STATION 💫🍹

1. Author's Initials in: FRESH-SQUEEZED LEMONADE
Little Stranger, by Leigh Rivers

2. Author's Initials in: UNSWEETENED ICED TEA
The Good Girl, by Nikki Sloane

3. Author's Initials in: ROOT BEER SODA
Float Plan, by Trish Doller

4. Author's Initials in: FRUIT PUNCH
Divine Rivals, Rebecca Ross

5. Author's Initials in: SPARKLING WATER
The Turn of the Key, by Ruth Ware


🥒🧀 TOPPINGS 🥒🧀

1. Ketchup: A book with red on the cover
PS: I Hate You, by Lauren Connolly

2. Relish: A book by a favorite author
Bride, by Ali Hazelwood

3. Mustard: A book with a military character (serving, retired, or adjacent)
Dear Aaron, by Mariana Zapata

4. Pickles: A book title that includes a word starting with the letter P
Problematic Summer Romance, by Ali Hazelwood

5. Cheese: A sentimental book
Great Big Beautiful Life, by Emily Henry


🍰🍮 DESSERTS 🍡🥧

1. A book with a child main character
TBD

2. A book with a wedding
In a Rush, by Kate Canterbary

3. A book that has been nominated for an award
Six of Crows, by Leigh Bardugo

4. A book with a cafe, bakery, or restaurant as an important setting
Legends & Lattes, by Travis Baldree

5. A book originally written in a language other than English
TBD but prob something by a brazilian author


🍟🥗 THE SIDES 🍟🥗

1. Potato salad: A book with more than one point of view
Crooked Kingdom, by Leigh Bardugo

2. Mac n' cheese: A book by an author with 10 or more books
Slightly Sinful, by Mary Balogh

3. Corn bread: A book originally published before 1900
TBD but prob wont even touch this one

4. Deviled eggs: A book with challenging subject matter
You, With a View, by Jessica Joyce

5. Watermelon: A book over 500 pages
Hands Down, by Mariana Zapata


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