Around the Year in 52 Books discussion

Fall Reading Challenge

This challenge runs from September 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022.
Completed 13/15 (as of Oct 30)

The Prompts:
Find a book that...
✓ Has a red cover Cult Classic (sorta redish) ...look for more red
- Fits the phrase "I'm falling for you" - Elly Griffiths?
✓ Has a leaf on the cover - Nettle & Bone
✓ Is magical realism - The Sparrow Sisters
✓ Is set in autumn - The Bodyguard (5 weeks-ish leading up to American Thanksgiving)
✓ Is historical fiction The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
✓ Makes you think of pumpkin spice Death by Pumpkin Spice
✓ Is one last summer read - The Summer of Broken Rules
✓ Has a tree on the cover - First Frost
✓ Features family drama Acts of Violet
- Is a banned book - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
✓ Reminds you of homecoming Garden Spells
✓ Is set in a small town - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
✓ Features sports - Beartown
- Was published in September - The Love Hypothesis, Beautiful World, Where Are You, The Night She Disappeared, Once Upon a Broken Heart, As Good As Dead, Defy the Night. The Ink Black Heart. Golden Enclaves

September Update (two months to go ..)
8 of 15 completed but not sure I think Cult Classic is red enough? Try and find something 'more' red




Remaining ..
- Fits the phrase "I'm falling for you" - Falling
- Has a tree on the cover - First Frost (book 2, read Garden Spells first)
- Is a banned book - Kite Runner
- Reminds you of homecoming - maybe Garden spells "When Sydney suddenly returns home with a young daughter of her own, Claire’s quiet life is turned upside down .."
- Features sports - Beartown
- Was published in September - The Love Hypothesis, Beautiful World, Where Are You, The Night She Disappeared, Once Upon a Broken Heart, As Good As Dead, Defy the Night.


?? - As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust

October update;
1 month & 2 books to go! (*almost done TATDOAPTI)

13 of 15 completed. Still not happy with Cult Classic. Not red enough? Try and find something 'more' red

October books ...



Remaining ..
- Fits the phrase "I'm falling for you" - Falling
- Was published in September - The Love Hypothesis, Beautiful World, Where Are You, The Night She Disappeared, Once Upon a Broken Heart, As Good As Dead, Defy the Night.

Done! So many great books read for this challenge.

Favourites:
Nettle & Bone - Fairy tale with wonderful fun characters and HEA
Sparrow Sisters - magic realism family drama
Bodyguard - romance with the best banter (LOL funny and a joyful read)
Beartown - wonderfully written, emotional story with vibrant/real characters.

The Prompts:
Find a book that...
✓ Has a red cover Cult Classic (sorta redish) ...look for more red?)
✓ Fits the phrase "I'm falling for you" - Lessons in Chemistry
✓ Has a leaf on the cover - Nettle & Bone
✓ Is magical realism - The Sparrow Sisters
✓ Is set in autumn - The Bodyguard (5 weeks-ish leading up to American Thanksgiving)
✓ Is historical fiction The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
✓ Makes you think of pumpkin spice Death by Pumpkin Spice
✓ Is one last summer read - The Summer of Broken Rules
✓ Has a tree on the cover - First Frost
✓ Features family drama Acts of Violet
✓ Is a banned book - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
✓ Reminds you of homecoming Garden Spells
✓ Is set in a small town - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
✓ Features sports - Beartown
✓ Was published in September - Once Upon a Broken Heart