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message 1: by Jillian (last edited Aug 28, 2021 04:08PM) (new)

Jillian | 2834 comments THE 2021 LIST
1. A book related to “In the Beginning...�
Legacies (Corean Chronicles, #1) by L.E. Modesitt Jr. Legacies by L.E. Modesitt Jr. 2/6/2021
2. A book by an author whose name doesn't contain the letters A, T or Y-
The 158-Pound Marriage by John Irving The 158-Pound Marriage by John Irving 3/27/2021
3. A book related to the lyrics for the song "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music-
A Useful Woman (Rosalind Thorne Mysteries #1) by Darcie Wilde A Useful Woman by Darcie Wilde 2/11/2021
4. A book with a monochromatic cover-
Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell 6/30/2021

5. A book by an author on USA Today's list of 100 Black Novelists You Should Read-
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler Kindred by Octavia E. Butler 6/17/2021
6. A love story-
Into the Wilderness (Wilderness, #1) by Sara Donati Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati 3/8/2021
7. A book that fits a prompt suggestion that didn't make the final list (Poll 6 A book written by or about a person with a physical disability)-
Dawnshard (The Stormlight Archive, #3.5) by Brandon Sanderson Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson 1/16/2021
8. A book set in a state, province, or country you have never visited-
At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen 3/22/2021

9. A book you associate with a specific season or time of year-
Death Overdue (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #1) by Allison Brook Death Overdue by Allison Brook 5/14/2021
10. A book with a female villain or criminal-
Zero G (The Zero Chronicles, #1) by Dan Wells Zero G by Dan Wells 2/5/2021
11. A book to celebrate The Grand Egyptian Museum-
The Egyptian by Mika Waltari The Egyptian by Mika Waltari 8/27/2021
12. A book eligible for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation-
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata 1/1/2021
13. A book written by an author of one of your best reads of 2020-
Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive, #4) by Brandon Sanderson Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson 1/26/2021

14. A book set in a made-up place-
Ready Player Two (Ready Player One, #2) by Ernest Cline Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline 1/18/2021
15. A book that features siblings as the main characters-
Rooms by Lauren Oliver Rooms by Lauren Oliver 2/3/2021
16. A book with a building in the title-
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 2/21/2021
17. A book with a Muslim character or author-
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini 3/17/2021

18. 3 books related to "Past, - Book 1
Ross Poldark (Poldark #1) by Winston Graham Ross Poldark by Winston Graham 2/13/2021
19. 3 books related to "Present" - Book 2
Geekerella (Once Upon a Con, #1) by Ashley Poston Geekerella by Ashley Poston 2/19/2021
20. 3 books related to "Future" - Book 3
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle In Five Years by Rebecca Serle 1/2/2021
21. A book whose title and author both contain the letter "u"-
The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree (The Darling Dahlias #1) by Susan Wittig Albert The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree by Susan Wittig Albert 5/14/2021
22. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads-
Verity by Colleen Hoover Verity by Colleen Hoover 8/5/2021

23. A cross genre novel-
Black Magic Kitten (Familiar Kitten Mysteries #1) by Sara Bourgeois Black Magic Kitten by Sara Bourgeois 5/3/2021
24. A book about racism or race relations-
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison 5/20/2021
25. A book set on an island-
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 2/18/2021
26. A short book (<210 pages) by a new-to-you author-
Caffeine How Caffeine Created the Modern World by Michael Pollan Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World by Michael Pollan 2/12/2021

27. A book with a character who can be found in a deck of cards-
Heartless by Marissa Meyer Heartless by Marissa Meyer 2/19/2021
28. A book connected to ice-
One by One by Ruth Ware One by One by Ruth Ware 2/14/2021
29. A book that you consider comfort reading-
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren 4/18/2021
30. A long book-
Dawn on a Distant Shore (Wilderness, #2) by Sara Donati Dawn on a Distant Shore by Sara Donati 5/28/2021

31. A book by an author whose career spanned more than 21 years-
4 50 from Paddington (Miss Marple #8) by Agatha Christie 4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie 4/18/2021
32. A book whose cover shows more than 2 people-
Symposium by Plato Symposium by Plato 3/16/2021
33. A collection of short stories, essays, or poetry-
Details of a Sunset and Other Stories by Vladimir Nabokov Details of a Sunset and Other Stories by Vladimir Nabokov 4/3/2021
34. A book with a travel theme-
The Road by Cormac McCarthy The Road by Cormac McCarthy 3/25/2021
35. A book set in a country on or below the Tropic of Cancer-
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway 2/3/2021

36. A book with six or more words in the title-
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix 8/20/2021
37. A book from the Are You Well Read in World Literature list-
Buddenbrooks The Decline of a Family by Thomas Mann Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family by Thomas Mann
3/13/2021
38. A book related to a word given by a random word generator-
The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3) by J.R.R. Tolkien The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien 5/29/2021
39. A book involving an immigrant-
No One Can Pronounce My Name by Rakesh Satyal No One Can Pronounce My Name by Rakesh Satyal 6/17/2021

40. A book with flowers or greenery on the cover-
The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner The Maze Runner by James Dashner 2/18/2021
41. A book by a new-to-you BIPOC author-
Death by Dumpling (A Noodle Shop Mystery, #1) by Vivien Chien Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien 3/1/2021
42. A mystery or thriller-
Cloche and Dagger (Hat Shop Mystery, #1) by Jenn McKinlay Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay 3/16/2021
43. A book with elements of magic-
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 4/24/2021

44. A book whose title contains a negative-
The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren 1/13/2021
45. A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet-uniform
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway 4/16/2021
46. A winner or nominee from the 2020 ŷ Choice Awards-
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Anxious People by Fredrik Backman 3/21/2020
47. A non-fiction book other than biography, autobiography or memoir-
Reader, Come Home The Reading Brain in a Digital World by Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World by Maryanne Wolf 8/28/2021
48. A book that might cause someone to react “You read what?!?�-
The Demon Under the Microscope From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First Miracle Drug by Thomas Hager The Demon Under the Microscope: From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First Miracle Drug by Thomas Hager 1/20/2021

49. A book with an ensemble cast-
Oathbringer (The Stormlight Archive, #3) by Brandon Sanderson Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson 1/10/2021
50. A book published in 2021-
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah 5/31/2021
51. A book whose title refers to person(s) without giving their name-
Children of Dune (Dune Chronicles, #3) by Frank Herbert Children of Dune by Frank Herbert 6/5/2021
52. A book related to "the end"-
Closing Time by Joseph Heller Closing Time by Joseph Heller 4/3/2021


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Jillian | 2834 comments This year I think, I am just going to read whatever I want and mark the books in all the possible spots they fit. Then I'll see where I actually want them to go.


message 8: by Jillian (last edited Dec 27, 2020 08:42PM) (new)

Jillian | 2834 comments current ideas

1. A book related to “In the Beginning...�
1st book I finish for this challenge
2. A book by an author whose name doesn't contain the letters A, T or Y
3. A book related to the lyrics for the song "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music
4. A book with a monochromatic cover-
The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1) by R.F. Kuang The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
The Surrender Experiment My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection byMichael A. Singer

5. A book by an author on USA Today's list of 100 Black Novelists You Should Read
Alice Walker
N.K. Jemisin
Octavia E. Butler
Ralph Ellison
Jacqueline Woodson
6. A love story
7. A book that fits a prompt suggestion that didn't make the final list
8. A book set in a state, province, or country you have never visited

9. A book you associate with a specific season or time of year
Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
10. A book with a female villain or criminal
11. A book to celebrate The Grand Egyptian Museum-
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
The Secret Chapter by Genevieve Cogman
12. A book eligible for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation-
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
13. A book written by an author of one of your best reads of 2020-
Brandon Sanderson
Maeve Binchy
Mario Puzo


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Jillian | 2834 comments 14. A book set in a made-up place
15. A book that features siblings as the main characters
16. A book with a building in the title
17. A book with a Muslim character or author

18. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 1
19. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 2
20. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 3
21. A book whose title and author both contain the letter "u"
22. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads

23. A cross genre novel
24. A book about racism or race relations
25. A book set on an island
26. A short book (<210 pages) by a new-to-you author


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Jillian | 2834 comments 27. A book with a character who can be found in a deck of cards
28. A book connected to ice
29. A book that you consider comfort reading
30. A long book

31. A book by an author whose career spanned more than 21 years
32. A book whose cover shows more than 2 people
33. A collection of short stories, essays, or poetry
34. A book with a travel theme
35. A book set in a country on or below the Tropic of Cancer

36. A book with six or more words in the title
37. A book from the Are You Well Read in World Literature list
38. A book related to a word given by a random word generator
39. A book involving an immigrant


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Jillian | 2834 comments 36. A book with six or more words in the title
37. A book from the Are You Well Read in World Literature list
38. A book related to a word given by a random word generator
39. A book involving an immigrant

40. A book with flowers or greenery on the cover
41. A book by a new-to-you BIPOC author
42. A mystery or thriller
43. A book with elements of magic

44. A book whose title contains a negative
45. A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
46. A winner or nominee from the 2020 ŷ Choice Awards
47. A non-fiction book other than biography, autobiography or memoir
48. A book that might cause someone to react “You read what?!?�

49. A book with an ensemble cast
50. A book published in 2021
51. A book whose title refers to person(s) without giving their name
52. A book related to "the end"


message 12: by Jillian (last edited Jan 27, 2021 04:14PM) (new)

Jillian | 2834 comments January reads

7. Dawnshard (The Stormlight Archive, #3.5) by Brandon Sanderson Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson 1/16/2021

12. Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata 1/1/2021

13. Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive, #4) by Brandon Sanderson Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson 1/26/2021

20. In Five Years by Rebecca Serle In Five Years by Rebecca Serle 1/2/2021

44. The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren 1/13/2021

48. The Demon Under the Microscope From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First Miracle Drug by Thomas Hager The Demon Under the Microscope: From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First Miracle Drug by Thomas Hager 1/20/2021

49. Oathbringer (The Stormlight Archive, #3) by Brandon Sanderson Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson 1/10/2021

January's Best Book
Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive, #4) by Brandon Sanderson
TitleRhythm of War
Author Brandon Sanderson
Rating 5 stars
Format Audio
ATY Prompt you used it for 13. A book written by an author of one of your best reads of 2020
Brief reason why it was the best Incredible world building, characters and excellent narrators. It is my favorite series. I have to wait until November 2023 for the next book.


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message 14: by Jillian (last edited Apr 17, 2021 04:22PM) (new)

Jillian | 2834 comments March
6. A love story-
Into the Wilderness (Wilderness, #1) by Sara Donati Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati 3/8/2021

8. A book set in a state, province, or country you have never visited-
At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen 3/22/2021

17. A book with a Muslim character or author-
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini 3/17/2021

34. A book with a travel theme-
The Road by Cormac McCarthy The Road by Cormac McCarthy 3/25/2021

37. A book from the Are You Well Read in World Literature list-
Buddenbrooks The Decline of a Family by Thomas Mann Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family by Thomas Mann 3/13/2021

42. A mystery or thriller-
Cloche and Dagger (Hat Shop Mystery, #1) by Jenn McKinlay Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay 3/16/2021

46. A winner or nominee from the 2020 ŷ Choice Awards-
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Anxious People by Fredrik Backman 3/21/2020


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Jillian | 2834 comments April
29. A book that you consider comfort reading-
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren 4/18/2021

31. A book by an author whose career spanned more than 21 years-
4 50 from Paddington (Miss Marple #8) by Agatha Christie 4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie 4/18/2021

33. A collection of short stories, essays, or poetry-
Details of a Sunset and Other Stories by Vladimir Nabokov Details of a Sunset and Other Stories by Vladimir Nabokov 4/3/2021

43. A book with elements of magic-
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 4/24/2021

45. A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet-uniform
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway 4/16/2021

52. A book related to "the end"-
Closing Time by Joseph Heller Closing Time by Joseph Heller 4/3/2021


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Jillian | 2834 comments May

9. A book you associate with a specific season or time of year-
Death Overdue (The Haunted Library Mysteries, #1) by Allison Brook Death Overdue by Allison Brook 5/14/2021

21. A book whose title and author both contain the letter "u"-
The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree (The Darling Dahlias #1) by Susan Wittig Albert The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree by Susan Wittig Albert 5/14/2021

23. A cross genre novel-
Black Magic Kitten (Familiar Kitten Mysteries #1) by Sara Bourgeois Black Magic Kitten by Sara Bourgeois 5/3/2021

30. A long book-
Dawn on a Distant Shore (Wilderness, #2) by Sara Donati Dawn on a Distant Shore by Sara Donati 5/28/2021

38. A book related to a word given by a random word generator-
The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3) by J.R.R. Tolkien The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien 5/29/2021

50. A book published in 2021-
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah 5/31/2021


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Jillian | 2834 comments June

4. 4. A book with a monochromatic cover-
Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell 6/30/2021

5. A book by an author on USA Today's list of 100 Black Novelists You Should Read-
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler Kindred by Octavia E. Butler 6/17/2021

39. A book involving an immigrant-
No One Can Pronounce My Name by Rakesh Satyal No One Can Pronounce My Name by Rakesh Satyal 6/17/2021

51. A book whose title refers to person(s) without giving their name-
Children of Dune (Dune Chronicles, #3) by Frank Herbert Children of Dune by Frank Herbert 6/5/2021


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Jillian | 2834 comments July


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Jillian | 2834 comments August
11. A book to celebrate The Grand Egyptian Museum-
The Egyptian by Mika Waltari The Egyptian by Mika Waltari 8/27/2021


22. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads-
Verity by Colleen Hoover Verity by Colleen Hoover 8/5/2021

47. A non-fiction book other than biography, autobiography or memoir-
Reader, Come Home The Reading Brain in a Digital World by Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World by Maryanne Wolf 8/28/2021


message 20: by Jillian (last edited Aug 28, 2021 04:24PM) (new)

Jillian | 2834 comments Challenge Completed!

- 5 Star books that I read for the ATY Challenge
Rhythm of War (The Stormlight Archive, #4) by Brandon Sanderson Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Dawnshard (The Stormlight Archive, #3.5) by Brandon Sanderson Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

- My most creative twist on a prompt-
I don't think I had any creative twists.

- The prompt I cheated on
I didn't cheat on any either.

- My favorite prompt
A book that might cause someone to react “You read what?!?�

- My least favorite prompt
The mulit-week prompts
3 books related to "Past, - Book 1
3 books related to "Present" - Book 2
3 books related to "Future" - Book 3

- A book I might not have read if not for the ATY Challenge (but I’m so glad I did!)
5. A book by an author on USA Today's list of 100 Black Novelists You Should Read-
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler Kindred by Octavia E. Butler 6/17/2021

Every year Octavia E. Butler is on WTR authors list but I never get to reading one of her books.

- A book I might not have read if not for the ATY Challenge (and I wish I hadn’t!)
44. A book whose title contains a negative-
The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren 1/13/2021

I've like the other books I've read by Christina Lauren but this one was disappointing.


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