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D.L. | 238 comments THE 2026 ATY READING CHALLENGE

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D.L. | 238 comments 1. A book from a genre that starts with A, T, or Y
2. A book with a primarily red, green or blue cover
3. A book that fits a prompt suggestion for this year that did not make the list
4. A book by a new-to-you author
5. A book you want to read because of something you read in 2025

6. A book related to blood, sweat, or tears
7. A book with a character who appears in more than one book
8. A book set in Africa, Asia, or Australia
9. A book with a number, ordinal, or iterative numeral in the title

10. An award winning book
11. A history or historical fiction book
12. A book with cover text that is NOT black or white
13. An author's second/sophomore book
14. A book related to a painting by Vincent Van Gogh

15. A book you've wanted to read for a long time
16. A book featuring a character with a similar occupation to one of the Clue/Cluedo characters
17. A book set in the wellness or beauty industries
18. A book with a location in the title

19. A book related to yesterday
20. A book related to today
21. A book related to tomorrow
22. A book by a Korean or Korean-diaspora author

23. A book with a road trip or long journey
24. A book that is either frothy or gothy
25. A book from the 1001 Books to Read Before You Die list
26. A book with a Z in the title and/or author name
27. A nonfiction book

28. A book related to a resistance, rebellion, or revolution
29. A vacation book
30. The most recently published book by an author and a book from that same author's backlist: Frontlist Book
31. The most recently published book by an author and a book from that same author's backlist: Backlist Book

32. A novella of 100-250 pages
33. A book with an Indigenous character or author
34. A book with a window on the cover
35. A book where all or part of the action takes place in a library, a museum, a school, or another public building
36. A book with a primary character who is a woman over 40

37. A book that includes a science topic
38. A book that's part of a series
39. A book connected in some way to the "Queen of Crime", Agatha Christie
40. A book that has a punctuation mark in the title

41. A mystery or true crime book
42. A book set in an isolated location
43. A book involving survival
44. A book with a symbol of death on the cover

45. A book connected to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
46. A book that is not a novel
47. A book with "this", "that", "these", or "those" in the title
48. A book with something edible in the title
49. A second book for your favorite prompt

50. A book with a bird on its cover
51. A book published in 2026
52. A book related to the name of one of Santa's reindeer


message 3: by D.L. (last edited Nov 01, 2025 10:00PM) (new)

D.L. | 238 comments 1. A book from a genre that starts with A, T, or Y
(Amateur Sleuth, Thriller, True Crime)
A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #1) by T.E. Kinsey Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Vera Wong, #1) by Jesse Q. Sutanto The Christie Curse (Book Collector Mystery, #1) by Victoria Abbott Murder Past Due (Cat in the Stacks #1) by Miranda James Mystic Pieces (Shady Grove Psychic Mystery #1) by Ada Bell

2. A book with a primarily red, green or blue cover
Dad by Choice (Maitland Maternity, #1) by Marie Ferrarella 30 Guys in 30 Days (The Romantic Comedies) by Micol Ostow

3. A book that fits a prompt suggestion for this year that did not make the list (a book with twins, doppelgängers, or mistaken identity)
Twin Sisters by Janice Harrell Playing with Fire (Sweet Valley High, #3) by Kate William

4. A book by a new-to-you author
None Shall Sleep (None Shall Sleep, #1) by Ellie Marney Scar by Michael R. Cole Stolen Dreams A Small Town Riveting Kidnapping Mystery Thriller Boxset by Marie Wilkens

5. A book you want to read because of something you read in 2025
Home Is Where the Heart Is (Beck Family Saga #1) by Casey Dawes


message 4: by D.L. (last edited Nov 02, 2025 10:22AM) (new)

D.L. | 238 comments 6. A book related to blood, sweat, or tears
Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #2) by Alexander McCall Smith First Blood (D.I. Kim Stone #0.5) by Angela Marsons

7. A book with a character who appears in more than one book
The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline (Enola Holmes, #5) by Nancy Springer

8. A book set in Africa, Asia, or Australia
Force of Nature (Aaron Falk, #2) by Jane Harper The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty

9. A book with a number, ordinal, or iterative numeral in the title
First Lady (Justin & Cuddy #3) by Michael Malone Three Plums in One (Stephanie Plum, #1-3) by Janet Evanovich


message 5: by D.L. (last edited Nov 02, 2025 10:34AM) (new)

D.L. | 238 comments 10. An award winning book
Superfudge (Fudge, #3) by Judy Blume Postmortem (Kay Scarpetta, #1) by Patricia Daniels Cornwell Arsenic and Adobo (Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery, #1) by Mia P. Manansala When the Bough Breaks (Alex Delaware, #1) by Jonathan Kellerman You Know What You Did by K.T. Nguyen The Murder List by Hank Phillippi Ryan Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen

11. A history or historical fiction book
Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! (Elmwood Springs, #1) by Fannie Flagg Hidden Places by Lynn Austin If I Were You by Lynn Austin Love Is a Gentle Stranger by June Masters Bacher

12. A book with cover text that is NOT black or white

13. An author's second/sophomore book
The Black Ice (Harry Bosch, #2; Harry Bosch Universe, #2) by Michael Connelly ’Salem’s Lot by Stephen King

14. A book related to a painting by Vincent Van Gogh
Until the Stars Fall from the Sky (Hidden Beauty, #1) by Mary Crawford Starry Henna Night (The Party Diaries #2) by Mitali Banerjee Ruths


message 6: by D.L. (last edited Nov 02, 2025 10:53AM) (new)

D.L. | 238 comments 15. A book you've wanted to read for a long time
The Beach House (South Carolina Sunsets, #1) by Rachel Hanna Pollyanna (Pollyanna, #1) by Eleanor H. Porter The Wedding Party (The Wedding Date, #3) by Jasmine Guillory

16. A book featuring a character with a similar occupation to one of the Clue/Cluedo characters
The Housemaid (The Housemaid, #1) by Freida McFadden Mrs. Jeffries Learns the Trade (Mrs Jeffries #1-3) by Emily Brightwell

17. A book set in the wellness or beauty industries
Fit to Die by Daniel Kalla Scruples by Judith Krantz

18. A book with a location in the title
Private Berlin (Private, #5) by James Patterson


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