Around the Year in 52 Books discussion

The Prompts

June
1. Father's Day:
111 countries around the world celebrate Father's Day, with the most common date being the third Sunday in June, which was started by Sonora Smart Dodd in Spokane, Washington in 1910.
a. Book whose main character is a father
b. Biography or history nonfiction book
c. Author's initials can be found in PATERNITY

2. Estival Solstice:
For the Northern Hemisphere the summer solstice on June 21st is the day with the longest period of daylight and shortest night of the year
a. Book with a title that is 5 or more words
b. Cover has plants on the cover
c. Book is set in the Northern Hemisphere

3. Hibernal Solstice:
For the Southern Hemisphere the winter solstice on June 22nd is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year.
a. Book that is at least 400 pages long
b. Book with fire on the cover
c. Book is set in the Southern Hemisphere

4. Pride Month:
A month celebrating LGBT+ communities and their history which was started following the 1969 Stonewall Riots
a. Written by an author who identifies as LGBTQIA+
b. A banned or challenged book
c. A coming of age novel

July
1.Let's Play:
Whether it's your summer or winter, it's always a good time to have some fun
a. First letter of the book's title is in HORSE AROUND
b. Includes a character who plays a sport
c. Published in a year ending with 3

2. Travel Season:
Armchair travelling is definitely the cheapest, but exploring in real life is nice too!
a. Set in multiple countries
b. A book with a map
c. Cover has vehicle (car, plane, boat, train, hang glider, etc)

3. Halfway there!
a. Book with an even number of pages
b. The next book in a series
c. An author's second book

4. Turn Up the Radio:
Invented in the 1890s and probably much more fun now
a. Book featuring or about musicians
b. Set in the 19th century
c. Author's initials can be found in GUGLIELMO MARCONI

August
1. Book Lovers Day:
It's on August 9th, celebrate accordingly.
a. Book written by your favorite author
b. Main character works in a book shop or library
c. First letter of the book's title appears in BIBLIOMANIA

2. Perseid Meteor Shower:
An annual meteor shower peaking around Aug 11-12. According to the American Meteor Society this year will be a particularly good year for viewing.
a. Science fiction book
b. Sun, moon, or stars on the cover
c. Inspired by or retelling myths

3. Make Waves:
Fun fact: about 2.5 million Americans are employed in ocean-based tourism and recreation (as of 2018).
a. Author's initials can be found in SURFBOARD
b. Set in a coastal town or city
c. A sea creature is on the cover

4. Go Camping:
Fun fact: The American National Park Service employs approximately 20,000 people (full time, part time and seasonal).
a. A book connected to birds, bees, or bunnies
b. A ghost story
c. A book primarily set outdoors

The Prompts

June - Completed 8/22/23
1. Father's Day:
a. Book whose main character is a father
Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie 8/12/23 - Kenneth Marshall
b. Biography or history nonfiction book
George Armstrong Custer: The Indian Wars and the Battle of the Little Bighorn by Paul Christopher Anderson 8/16/23
c. Author's initials can be found in PATERNITY
The Source of Magic by Piers Anthony 7/30/23



2. Estival Solstice:<
a. Book with a title that is 5 or more words
The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré 6/7/23
b. Cover has plants on the cover
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell 7/8/23

c. Book is set in the Northern Hemisphere
The Beauty of Your Face by Sahar Mustafah 6/4/23



3. Hibernal Solstice:
a. Book that is at least 400 pages long
The Desolations of Devil's Acre by Ransom Riggs 7/5/23 - 528 pages
b. Book with fire on the cover
Solitaire by Alice Oseman 6/15/23



c. Book is set in the Southern Hemisphere
Fly on the Wall by Remy Lai 6/29/23 - Australia



4. Pride Month:
a. Written by an author who identifies as LGBTQIA+
Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo 6/30/23
b. A banned or challenged book
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang 8/22/23
c. A coming of age novel
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 6/10/23

The Prompts

July - Completed 8/25/23
1.Let's Play:
a. First letter of the book's title is in HORSE AROUND
Hungry Ghost by Victoria Ying 8/22/23
b. Includes a character who plays a sport
Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward 6/24/23 - basketball
c. Published in a year ending with 3
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint 7/9/23 - 2023



2. Travel Season:
a. Set in multiple countries
Attack Surface by Cory Doctorow 6/4/23 - Slovstakia, Mexico, US
b. A book with a map
The Hidden Witch by Molly Knox Ostertag 6/24/23
c. Cover has vehicle (car, plane, boat, train, hang glider, etc)
Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christie 6/26/23 - airplane




3. Halfway there!
a. Book with an even number of pages
Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow 6/26/23
b. The next book in a series
Cheddar Late Than Dead by Linda Reilly 6/9/23
c. An author's second book
Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe 6/8/23



4. Turn Up the Radio:
a. Book featuring or about musicians
Tegan and Sara: Junior High by Tegan Quin & Sara Quin 7/20/23
b. Set in the 19th century
The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy 8/25/23
c. Author's initials can be found in GUGLIELMO MARCONI
The Midwinter Witch by Molly Knox Ostertag 6/24/23

The Prompts

August - Completed 8/24/23
1. Book Lovers Day:
a. Book written by your favorite author
The Diva Delivers on a Promise by Krista Davis 8/23/23
b. Main character works in a book shop or library
Death Knells and Wedding Bells by Eva Gates 8/16/23
c. First letter of the book's title appears in BIBLIOMANIA
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree 6/10/23



2. Perseid Meteor Shower:
a. Science fiction book
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells 8/24/23
b. Sun, moon, or stars on the cover
All the Stars in the Heavens by Adriana Trigiani 6/21/23
c. Inspired by or retelling myths
Lore Olympus: Volume One by Rachel Smythe 6/8/23



3. Make Waves:
a. Author's initials can be found in SURFBOARD
Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe 6/10/23
b. Set in a coastal town or city
The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle 7/22/23
c. A sea creature is on the cover
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 6/29/23




4. Go Camping:
a. A book connected to birds, bees, or bunnies
Tide and Punishment by Bree Baker 8/8/23
b. A ghost story
The Ghost and the Dead Man's Library by Alice Kimberly 7/17/23
c. A book primarily set outdoors
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien 6/15/23