Around the Year in 52 Books discussion

Completed June 29, 2025!

1. A book with a cover that has an image of something that starts with A, T, or Y - he's an alien! Saved By Her Alien Ex 1/6/25
2. A prompt suggestion for this year that did not make the list - A Book Set Before 1900: Earl Crazy 5/22/25
3. A book connected to something mentioned in the Do Re Mi song - there is a big discussion about making tea in this book - Once Upon a Midnight Kiss 2/2/25
4. A book set underground, under sea or in an underworld - takes place at a gambling hell - All I Want 3/31/25
5. A book with a weird or intriguing title - Hot Alien Doctor 2/6/25

6. A book with a serpentine element on the cover -Sea Serpent's Heir Book Two: Black Wave 6/7/25
7. A book by an author that uses 3 names - Joely Sue Burkhart Lady Doctor Wyre 2/16/25
8. A collection of short stories or novellas, essays, poetry, or a mix of various brief writings - Kisses and Scandal 1/17/25
9. A book that has been long-listed for the Tournament of Books in any year - 2007 winner - The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation 3/23/25

10. A book about witches, goddesses or nuns - The Wild Wolf's Rejected Mate 1/9/25
11. A book set in a fictional location - Snowed in with the Alien Pilot 1/9/25
12. A book by an Irish author - The Riddle of the Sands 4/28/25
13. A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family - "the survivors" are a group who used to be in the military together - How the Lady Was Won 1/15/25
14. A science fiction or fantasy novel written by a woman - Baki (Stranded With An Alien #5) 1/1/25

15. A book of secrets, lies, or deception - An Affair with a Spare 1/6/25
16. A book that fits a prompt from the 2016 ATY list: 23. The Next Book in a series you are reading - A Snowfall Sleigh Ride for Lady Serena 1/24/25
17. A history or historical fiction book set prior to 1925 - Remember When: Clarissa's Story 1/5/25
18. A book set primarily in nature - Infala: Her Alien Protector: Mark of the Infala 8 1/15/25

19. A book with a cover that has a building or cityscape - Sweet Rogue of Mine 2/8/25
20. A book with an animal, vegetable (plant), or mineral in the title - Cats are Weird and More Observations 2/1/25
21. A book connected in some way to any collective noun for animals - Florence refers to " murder of crows" many many times in the book - The Dead Romantics 5/10/25
22. A translated novel from Asia - Thousand Cranes 5/7/25
23. A book that involves art, music, dancing or acting - Anne is an actress - Give Me a Reason 5/23/25
24. A book with a main character who is a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, or a criminal - Zade is the "high physician" for the ship he works on - Zade 1/4/25
25. A book with waves on the cover - Student Government 6/8/25
26. A book by an author with a common noun in their name - Tina Moss - Alien's Captive 2/26/25
27. A book set in the winter - A Snowflake Kiss for Lady Sophie 1/13/25

28. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 1 - Life of a Good-for-nothing
29. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 2 - The Death of Ivan Illych
30. A monster book - The Halloween Tree 2/2/25
31. A book with a coastal setting - Little Monster 3/2/25

32. A mystery or true crime book - Missing White Woman 1/24/25
33. A book by an author you enjoyed but haven't gotten around to reading again for some time - Secret Santa Surprise 1/23/25
34. A book title that could be a country song - Her Wicked Highwayman 1/23/25
35. A book from the NPR “Books We Love” lists - Romantic Comedy 4/8/25

36. A book with a common household object on the cover - Once More, My Darling Rogue 1/26/25
37. A book featuring adult friendships - The Highlander's Excellent Adventure 2/5/25
38. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 1 - romance - Knight of My Dreams
39. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 2 - classic - The Castle of Otranto
40. A book you'd consider a comfort read - Mistletoe Christmas: An Anthology 2/15/25
41. A book that involves digging up the past - A Duke a Dozen 1/11/25
42. A book set in a manor, mansion, or estate - Someone to Remember 1/22/25
43. A book whose title has ten or fewer letters - Harc 1/2/25
44. A haunting book - Dolly 3/9/25

45. A book by an author whose publishing career spans at least ten years - Gentlemen Prefer Heiresses 1/8/25
46. A book related to one of the traditional full moon names - snow moon - A Snowstorm Serenade for Lady Sarah 1/19/25
47. A book relating to fire - Fahrenheit 451 4/25/25
48. A book with a character dealing with death - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency 1/11/24

49. A book that deals with time travel, **alternate universes**, or alternate timelines - Drace 1/5/25
50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025 - A Tale of Two Cities 6/29/25
51. A book published in 2025 - The Devil's Charm 2/23/25
52. A book with a sunset vibes on the cover - Kiss the Duke Goodbye 2/13/25


THE ANNIVERSARY LIST

2016: A book originally written in a language other than English - Us 2/13/25
2017: A book whose title doesn't contain the letter "E" - Dashing All the Way 1/6/15
2018: An author's debut book - The Flatshare 2/14/25
2019: A book related to one of the elements on the periodic table of elements - Mercury Rising by Ryne D. Pearson 3/22/25
2020: A book with an emotion in the title - The Duke's Desire
2021: A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet - the main character is Juliet - Odd Earl Out 5/19/25
2022: A book that uses all five vowels in the title and/or author's name - Charmed by the Alien Scout 2/21/25
2023: A book whose author has published more than 7 books - The Notorious Lord Knightly 1/21/25
2024: A book that has been on your TBR for over a year - Her Royal Payne 2/18/25
2025: A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family - Mismatched: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Emma 2/2/25