Around the Year in 52 Books discussion

ATY in 2025: 18/52
1. A book with a cover that has an image of something that starts with A, T, or Y
2. A prompt suggestion for this year that did not make the list: A book with a lock or keyhole on the cover
☑ The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni
3. A book connected to something mentioned in the Do Re Mi song
4. A book set underground, under sea or in an underworld
☑ A Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne
5. A book with a weird or intriguing title
☑ A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher
6. A book with a serpentine element on the cover
7. A book by an author that uses 3 names
☑ The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
8. A collection of short stories or novellas, essays, poetry, or a mix of various brief writings
9. A book that has been long-listed for the Tournament of Books in any year
10. A book about witches, goddesses or nuns
☑ The House of Hades by Rick Riordan
11. A book set in a fictional location
☑ Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
12. A book by an Irish author
13. A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family
☑ The Mark of Athena
14. A science fiction or fantasy novel written by a woman
☑ Saint by Adrienne Young
15. A book of secrets, lies, or deception
16. A book that fits a prompt from the 2016 ATY list
☑ The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix (#5. begins w/ the 1st letter of your name)
17. A history or historical fiction book set prior to 1925
18. A book set primarily in nature
19. A book with a cover that has a building or cityscape
20. A book with an animal, vegetable (plant), or mineral in the title
21. A book connected in some way to any collective noun for animals
22. A translated novel from Asia
23. A book that involves art, music, dancing or acting
24. A book with a main character who is a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, or a criminal
25. A book with waves on the cover
26. A book by an author with a common noun in their name
27. A book set in the winter
28. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 1
29. Two books with a pair of opposites in their titles: Book 2
30. A monster book
31. A book with a coastal setting
32. A mystery or true crime book
33. A book by an author you enjoyed but haven't gotten around to reading again for some time
☑ The Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni
34. A book title that could be a country song
35. A book from the NPR “Books We Love” lists
36. A book with a common household object on the cover
37. A book featuring adult friendships
38. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 1
39. Two books with a connection from different genres: Book 2
40. A book you'd consider a comfort read
☑ The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
41. A book that involves digging up the past
42. A book set in a manor, mansion, or estate
43. A book whose title has ten or fewer letters
☑ Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
44. A haunting book
45. A book by an author whose publishing career spans at least ten years
☑ Heartless by Marissa Meyer
46. A book related to one of the traditional full moon names
47. A book relating to fire
☑ Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
48. A book with a character dealing with death
☑ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
49. A book that deals with time travel, alternate universes, or alternate timelines
☑ Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two by J.K. Rowling
50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2024 or 2025
☑ Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
51. A book published in 2025
☑ The Blood that Divides Us by Marcelina LoBue
52. A book with a sunset vibes on the cover

The Anniversary List: 4/10

2016: A book originally written in a language other than English
2017: A book whose title doesn't contain the letter "E"
2018: An author's debut book
☑ Red Rising by Pierce Brown
2019: A book related to one of the elements on the periodic table of elements
2020: A book with an emotion in the title
2021: A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
2022: A book that uses all five vowels in the title and/or author's name
☑ Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
2023: A book whose author has published more than 7 books
☑ The Blood Traitor by Lynette Noni
2024: A book that has been on your TBR for over a year
2025: A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family
☑ Paper Towns by John Green

🌹 The Princess Bride Reading Challenge
"Fencing. Fighting. Torture. Revenge. Giants. Monsters. Chases. Escapes. True love. Miracles."

💘 True Love & Great Romances
→ As You Wish – Read a romance where one character would do anything for the other.
→ Mostly Dead – A love story thought lost or ruined that’s rekindled.
→ Kissing Book – A swoon-worthy romance (any genre) with at least one great kiss.
→ Inconceivable! – A romance with a major twist, betrayal, or surprise.


🗡️ Swashbuckling & Daring Deeds
→ Prepare to Die – Read a revenge story. Bonus if it’s deeply personal.
→ R.O.U.S. – A book with an unexpected monster, creature, or villain.
→ The Cliffs of Insanity – A high-stakes adventure with perilous odds.
→ The Man in Black – A mysterious or masked character whose identity is hidden.

🎭 Humor, Wit & Shenanigans
→ Battle of Wits – A clever mystery, satire, or book with wordplay.
→ The Sicilian – A book featuring a trickster, con artist, or master manipulator.
→ Mawwage – A wedding-themed book or one with a ridiculous ceremony.
→ You Keep Using That Word… – A book with made-up languages or invented words.

🧙 Magic, Miracles & Fantasy
→ Miracle Max – A magical healer or second-chance character.
→ The Fire Swamp – A fantasy world that’s beautiful and dangerous.
→ The Dread Pirate Roberts – A legendary or feared figure who may not be what they seem.
→ Fezzik’s Rhyme Time – A book written in verse or with poetic language.

👑 Nobles, Fools & Royal Intrigue
→ Prince Humperdinck – A book with a despicable or cowardly villain.
→ Buttercup’s Baby – A book with a surprising epilogue, spin-off, or sequel
→ The Pit of Despair – A dark moment in a book you loved—or a book about healing after trauma.
→ The Farm Boy Rises – A character who starts low and rises to greatness.


📖 The Framing Story
→ Read It Again, Grandpa – A re-read of a book you loved long ago.
→ It’s Not a Kissing Book, Is It? – A book outside your comfort zone or usual genre.
→ Interrupted – A book that made you laugh or cry so hard you had to pause.
→ I Want to Hear the Rest – A book that left you needing the sequel immediately.


🏆 Optional Bonus Prompts
→ To the pain! – A book that emotionally destroyed you (in the best way).
→ Have fun storming the castle! – A book where an underdog takes on a powerful foe.
→ I don't even exercise – A book with a gentle giant or unexpectedly strong character.
→ Anybody want a peanut? – A comfort read.

The Princess Bride Character Reading Challenge
Choose your party. Complete their quests. Read your way through Florin one character at a time…

⋄❥ Buttercup – The Reluctant Royal ⋄
💘“I will never love again.”
✧ Read a book with a reluctant hero/heroine
✧ Read a book with a royal or noble character
✧ Read a book with characters who have quiet strength or go on an emotional journey
✧ Read a book with a floral name or cover
✧ BONUS: Read a book where love is tested by time, distance, or misunderstanding

⋄❥ Westley – The Farm Boy Turned Pirate ⋄
🗡️ “As you wish.”
✧ Read a book where the main character has a secret identity
✧ Read a book with a daring rescue or sea adventure
✧ Read a book where true love drives the plot
✧ Read a book that includes a literal or metaphorical mask
✧ BONUS: Read a book with a major character transformation or a rise from humble beginnings [zero to hero]

⋄❥ Vizzini – The Sicilian ⋄
🧠 “Inconceivable!”
✧ Read a book with a major twist or an unreliable narrator
✧ Read a clever mystery or a plot full of trickery
✧ Read something short but intellectually sharp
✧ Read a book with a logic game, riddle, or puzzle
✧ BONUS: Read a book with a con, trick, or heist

⋄❥ Fezzik – The Gentle Giant ⋄
💪 “Anybody want a peanut?”
✧ Read a book with a physically strong but soft-hearted character
✧ Read a book with rhymes or poetry in the text
✧ Read a book with the MPG Found family
✧ Read a comforting or cozy read
✧ BONUS: Read a book where strength (emotional/physical) is used to protect others

⋄❥ Inigo Montoya – The Swordsman ⋄
⚔️ “You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
✧ Read a revenge tale
✧ Read a book involving swordplay or duels
✧ Read a book with deep grief and personal growth
✧ Read a book translated into English
✧ BONUS: Read a book about redemption or making peace with the past

⋄❥ Prince Humperdinck – The Cowardly Villain ⋄
🐍 “I always think everything could be a trap… which is why I'm still alive.”
✧ Read a book with political intrigue or backstabbing
✧ Read a book with a character who manipulates others for power
✧ Read a villain POV story
✧ Read a book you’ve been putting off out of fear (length, hype, etc.)
✧ BONUS: Read a book where the villain thinks they’re the hero

⋄❥ Miracle Max & Valerie – The Oddball Healers ⋄
🧙 “Have fun storming the castle!”
✧ Read a book that features a quirky mentor or magical helper
✧ Read a book that involves resurrection, healing, or second chances
✧ Read a book that made you laugh out loud
✧ Read a book with a married couple or long-term partnership
✧ BONUS: Read a book where humor is used to cope with hardship or grief

⋄❥ The Grandfather & The Grandson – The Framing Duo ⋄
📖 “When I was your age, television was called books.”
✧ Read a book passed down to you (or that feels timeless)
✧ Read a book that has a story-within-a-story format
✧ Read a children’s or middle-grade book with adult themes
✧ Read a book that you’d want to pass down
✧ BONUS: Read a book you wish had been read to you

⋄❥ “Alliance” Bonus ⋄
✧ The Lovers (Buttercup + Westley)
✦ Read a book with the MPG Romance and Adventure
✧ The Outsiders (Fezzik + Inigo)
✦ Read a book with themes of friendship and revenge
✧ The Tricksters (Vizzini + Miracle Max)
✦ Read a book that has clever schemes and comedy
✧ The Royals (Humperdinck + Grandfather)
✦ Read a book where someone tries to control or rewrite the narrative