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Jillian | 2889 comments ATY thread

THE 2023 LIST

1. A book set in a location that begins with A, T, or Y- (Araluen)
The Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice, #1) by John Flanagan The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan 1/1/2022

2. A book by an author you read in 2022-
Iced Under (A Maine Clambake Mystery, #5) by Barbara Ross Iced Under by Barbara Ross 1/6/2023

3. A book that fits a suggestion that didn’t make the 2023 list- (A book about words or language, or emphasizing the spoken word)
Language Families of the World by John McWhorter Language Families of the World by John McWhorter 10/11/2023

4. A book with an interracial relationship-
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris 6/21/2023

5. A book with 4 or more colors on the cover-
Part of Your World (Part of Your World, #1) by Abby Jimenez Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez 7/22/2023

6. A book where books are important-
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 3/22/2023

7. A book with ONE of the five "W" question words in the title-
Who Shot the Serif? (Hand Lettering Mystery #1) by Daisy Robyns Who Shot the Serif? by Daisy Robyns 9/8/2023

8. An author's debut book-
The Maid (Molly the Maid, #1) by Nita Prose
The Maid by Nita Prose 5/27/2023

9. A book nominated for an award beginning with W- (World Fantasy Award Nominee for Best Novel (2014))
The Golem and the Jinni (The Golem and the Jinni, #1) by Helene Wecker The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker 6/10/2023

10. A book related to one of the Spice Girls' "personalities"-
Dragon Prince (Dragon Prince, #1) by Melanie Rawn Dragon Prince by Melanie Rawn 7/17/2023

11. A book about a person/character with a disability-
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 7/30/2023

12. A book connected to birds, bees, or bunnies-
Honey Roasted (Coffeehouse Mystery, #19) by Cleo Coyle Honey Roasted by Cleo Coyle 2/5/2023

13. A book that has an object that is repeated on the cover-
The Darling Dahlias and the Poinsettia Puzzle (The Darling Dahlias, #8) by Susan Wittig Albert The Darling Dahlias and the Poinsettia Puzzle by Susan Wittig Albert 5/29/2023

14. A book with a con, deception, or fake-
The Siege of Macindaw (Ranger's Apprentice, #6) by John Flanagan The Siege of Macindaw by John Flanagan 1/16/2023

15. Three books, each of which is set in a different century: Book 1 (mainly 18th century)
An Echo in the Bone (Outlander, #7) by Diana Gabaldon An Echo in the Bone3/28/2023 by Diana Gabaldon 3/28/2023

16. Three books, each of which is set in a different century: Book 2 (20th century)-
The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover (The Darling Dahlias, #7) by Susan Wittig Albert The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover by Susan Wittig Albert 3/23/2023

17. Three books, each of which is set in a different century: Book 3 (21st century)-
Yours Truly (Part of Your World, #2) by Abby Jimenez Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 7/24/2023

18. A book related to science-
How We Learn Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine . . . for Now by Stanislas Dehaene How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine . . . for Now by Stanislas Dehaene 6/2/2023

19. A book related to the arts-
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb 9/18/2023

20. A book with a cover or title that includes a route of travel
A Streetcar Named Desire (Williamstown Theatre Festival) by Tennessee Williams A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams 1/14/2023

21. A book by an Asian diaspora author
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo 7/2/2023

22. A book with a faceless person on the cover
The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain 5/20/2023

23. A book with a body of water in the title-
Tress of the Emerald Sea (The Cosmere) by Brandon Sanderson Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson 10/16/2023

24. A character that might be called a Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, or Spy-
The Burning Bridge (Ranger's Apprentice, #2) by John Flanagan The Burning Bridge by John Flanagan 1/8/2023

25. A book with a tropical setting-
Doomsday Match (The Dresden Codex, #1) by Jeff Wheeler Doomsday Match by Jeff Wheeler 10/7/2023

26. A book related to pride-
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray 7/9/2023

27. A book by an author from continental Europe-
Beartown (Beartown, #1) by Fredrik Backman Beartown by Fredrik Backman 1/30/2023

28. A book that is dark-
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 8/28/2023

29. A book that is light-
Lemon Drop Dead (An Amish Candy Shop Mystery, #6) by Amanda Flower Lemon Drop Dead by Amanda Flower 3/17/2023

30. A book related to a chess piece-
Siren Queen by Nghi Vo Siren Queen by Nghi Vo 2/17/2023

31. A book found by inputting a favorite author on https://www.literature-map.com- (Robin Hobb)
The Bands of Mourning (Mistborn, #6) by Brandon Sanderson The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson 1/7/2023

32. A book set in a UNESCO City of Literature- (Seattle)
A Good Yarn (Blossom Street #2) by Debbie Macomber A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber 8/31/2023

33. A book by an author with a first name popular in 1923-
The Icebound Land (Ranger's Apprentice, #3) by John Flanagan The Icebound Land by John Flanagan 1/8/2023

35. A book with a school subject in the title-
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 2/26/2023

36. A book that has been translated from another language
The Laughing Policeman (Martin Beck, #4) by Maj Sjöwall The Laughing Policeman by Maj Sjöwall 8/1/2023

37. A book with the theme of returning home
The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain 6/12/2023

38. A book with the sun, moon, or stars on the cover-
Us Against You (Beartown, #2) by Fredrik Backman Us Against You by Fredrik Backman 3/6/2023

39. A western-
The Lost Metal (Mistborn, #7) by Brandon Sanderson The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson 2/26/2023

34. A novella-
The Very First Damned Thing (The Chronicles of St Mary's, #0.5) by Jodi Taylor The Very First Damned Thing by Jodi Taylor 6/27/2023

40. A book with a full name in the title-
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver 7/21/2023

41. A book from the NPR “Books We Love” lists-
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel 3/31/2023

42. A book related to a ghost, spirit, phantom, or specter-
The Ghost and the Dead Deb (Haunted Bookshop Mystery, #2) by Alice Kimberly The Ghost and the Dead Deb by Alice Kimberly 9/2/2023

43. A book that involves a murder-
All Dressed in White (Under Suspicion, #3) by Mary Higgins Clark All Dressed in White by Mary Higgins Clark 1/22/2023

44. A book where the cover design includes text that is not completely horizontal
Under Lock & Skeleton Key (Secret Staircase Mystery, #1) by Gigi Pandian Under Lock & Skeleton Key by Gigi Pandian 6/23/2023

45. A book whose author has published more than 7 books-
Fairy Tale by Stephen King Fairy Tale by Stephen King 4/20/2023

46. A title that contains a word often found in a recipe
The Empress of Salt and Fortune (The Singing Hills Cycle, #1) by Nghi Vo The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo 9/2/2023

47. A book related to a geometric shape-
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill 7/5/2023

48. A book with an unusually large version of an animal in the story-
Prince of Darkness (Fall of Radiance, #5) by Blake Arthur Peel Prince of Darkness by Blake Arthur Peel 6/11/2023

49. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2022 or 2023-
The Winners (Beartown, #3) by Fredrik Backman The Winners by Fredrik Backman 4/29/2023

50. A second book that fits your favorite prompt- 3. A book that fits a suggestion that didn’t make the 2023 list- (A book connected to Ireland)
The Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy The Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy 9/3/2023

51. A book published in 2023-
Witch King by Martha Wells Witch King by Martha Wells 8/11/2023

52. A book with an unusual or surprising title-
Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Outlander, #8) by Diana Gabaldon Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon 4/24/2023


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Jillian | 2889 comments October-December

October-December

(25) Doomsday Match (The Dresden Codex, #1) by Jeff Wheeler Doomsday Match by Jeff Wheeler 10/7/2023

The Three-Body Problem (Remembrance of Earth’s Past, #1) by Liu Cixin The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin 10/8/2023

(3) Language Families of the World by John McWhorter Language Families of the World by John McWhorter 10/11/2023

(23) Tress of the Emerald Sea (The Cosmere) by Brandon Sanderson Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson 10/16/2023

Doomsday Book (Oxford Time Travel #1) by Connie Willis Doomsday Book by Connie Willis 10/25/2023

Skyward (Skyward, #1) by Brandon Sanderson Skyward by Brandon Sanderson 10/26/2023

The Crucible (Audio Theatre Series) by Arthur Miller The Crucible by Arthur Miller 11/5/2023

What Happens in Paradise (Paradise, #2) by Elin Hilderbrand What Happens in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand 11/7/2023

The Goblin Emperor (The Goblin Emperor, #1) by Katherine Addison The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison 11/11/2023

Wolves of the Calla (The Dark Tower, #5) by Stephen King Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King 11/12/2023

Starsight (Skyward, #2) by Brandon Sanderson Starsight by Brandon Sanderson 11/13/2023

Sunreach (Skyward, #2.1) by Brandon Sanderson Sunreach by Brandon Sanderson 11/14/2023

Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 11/14/2023

ReDawn (Skyward, #2.2) by Brandon Sanderson ReDawn by Brandon Sanderson 11/17/2023

Cytonic (Skyward, #3) by Brandon Sanderson Cytonic by Brandon Sanderson 11/17/2023

Evershore (Skyward, #2.3) by Brandon Sanderson Evershore by Brandon Sanderson 11/24/2023

Charlaine HarrisLiving Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris 11/24/2023

Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar 11/28/2023

Song of Susannah (The Dark Tower, #6) by Stephen King Song of Susannah by Stephen King 11/29/2023

How to Build Meaningful Relationships through Conversations by Carol Ann Lloyd How to Build Meaningful Relationships through Conversations by Carol Ann Lloyd 12/1/2023

Defiant (Skyward, #4) by Brandon Sanderson Defiant by Brandon Sanderson 12/1/2023

Troubles in Paradise (Paradise, #3) by Elin Hilderbrand Troubles in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand 12/3/2023

Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #3) by Charlaine Harris Club Dead by Charlaine Harris 12/7/2023

The Witness for the Dead (The Cemeteries of Amalo, #1) by Katherine Addison The Witness for the Dead by Katherine Addison 12/9/2023

Trouble in Little Leaf Creek (Little Leaf Creek #10) by Cindy Bell Trouble in Little Leaf Creek by Cindy Bell 12/10/2023

The Duke and I (Bridgertons, #1) by Julia Quinn The Duke and I by Julia Quinn 12/14/2023

Dead to the World (Sookie Stackhouse, #4) by Charlaine Harris Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris 12/17/2023

Battle of the Linguist Mages by Scotto Moore Battle of the Linguist Mages by Scotto Moore 12/18/2023

The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush (The Darling Dahlias, #5) by Susan Wittig Albert The Darling Dahlias and the Silver Dollar Bush by Susan Wittig Albert 12/20/2023

Legends & Lattes (Legends & Lattes, #1) by Travis Baldree Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree 12/22/2023

Pages to Fill (Legends & Lattes, #0.5) by Travis Baldree Pages to Fill by Travis Baldree 12/22/2023

Dead as a Doornail (Sookie Stackhouse, #5) by Charlaine Harris Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 12/26/2023


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