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ladymurmur's 2024 AtYi52B challenge
1. A book with a title that ends in A, T or Y - Done!
Deep Wizardry by Diane DuanePossibles:
Bookshops & Bonedust <-- if I can wait a month to read it, that is!
Zoo City
Warlock of Muscovy
Ghost Riders In The Sky
Phule's Company
Making History
No Bones About It
Children of Lovecraft
Edinburgh Midnight
Never Split The Party
The Last Smile in Sunder City
The Library
The Rules of Supervillainy
Jeraline's Alley
The Invisible Assistant
Skulduggery Pleasant
The Elementalist
The Alexander Event: A Temporal Protection Corps Novel
2. A book connected to something you read in 2023 - Done!
The Shining Ones by David EddingsThis one will take care of itself, I'll just have to notice the connection. <-- re-read book 1 in the trilogy in December '23
3. A book that fits a suggestion that didn’t make the final list - Done!
Head On by John ScalziPoll 17 close call: A book that is an Audie award winner or nominee (read in any format)
The Murder of Mr. Wickham
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
Legends & Lattes
Project Hail Mary
Second Hand Curses
Spinning Silver
Jade City
Kill the Farm Boy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Head On
The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
The Everything Box
The Black Prism
The Dispatcher
Son of the Black Sword
Lock In
4. A book related to something mentioned in the lyrics of What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong - done!
How to Save an Undead Life by Hailey Edwards"dark sacred night"
I'll likely peruse the lyrics every so often to see if recent reads fulfill this prompt.
5. A book set in one of the 25 most beautiful cities in the world - Done!
Midnight Riot by Ben AaronovitchPotentials:
Ungirls - set in Cape Town
City of Ghosts - set in Edinburgh
The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy - set in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Twilight - set in Edinburgh
44 Scotland Street - set in Edinburgh
The Strings of Murder - set in Edinburgh
The Scribe - set in Istanbul
Auntie Lee Mysteries - set in Singapore
Rivers of London series - set in, well, London...
7. A book with a pronoun in the title - done!
Amongst Our Weapons by Ben AaronovitchIt Came From the Trailer Park
No Bones About It
Dying with Her Cheer Pants On
She-Wolf and Cub
He Said, Sidhe Said & Other Tales
Of Us and Them
Amongst Our Weapons<-- in progress
8. A book by an author from Canada, Australia or New Zealand - done!
Callahan's Crosstime Saloon by Spider RobinsonCanada:
Guy Gavriel Kay
Spider Robinson
Tanya Huff
Australia:
Garth Nix
Raymond E. Feist
New Zealand:
Tamsyn Muir
Philippa Ballantine
9. A book with fewer than 2024 ratings on ŷ
Paladin's Strength by T. KingfisherThoughts:
Miss Percy's Travel Guide to Welsh Moors and Feral Dragons
Grog
10. A history or historical fiction book - Done!
The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia GraySomething from my towering Austenesque TBR list.
11. A book with an X connection - Done!
Aunt Bessie's Holiday by Diana XarissaThoughts:
Something by Diana Xarissa
...
12. A book that has been on your TBR for over a year - Done!
The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray
13. A book that is on a Five Books List; reader’s choice of which list - Done!
Lock In by John ScalziThe fantasy section has TONS of options for me, both new reads & rereads, own & need to acquire. Also, the scifi section.
14. A book with a main character who is Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color - Done!
A Blessing of Unicorns by Elizabeth BearPossibles:
Rivers of London series
Circle of Magic series, Tamora Pierce
15. A book whose author’s name includes one of the 4 least used letters in the alphabet (JQZX) - Done!
Long Past Dues by James J. ButcherI've got all of these in my usual author rotation. Will just watch to see when I read one that isn't already used for another prompt.
16. A book related to the phrase "It's Raining Cats and Dogs"- Done!
How to Live an Undead Lie by Hailey EdwardsThoughts:
Iron Druid or Oberon's Meaty Mysteries - dogs
Song of the Lioness/Tortall - cat
Keeper Chronicles - cats
Beginner's Guide to Necromancy - dogs (the gwyllgi pack)
18. A book with a botanical cover - done!
Rose Daughter by Robin McKinleyPride and Premeditation
The Lord of Stariel
Rebel Born
Scotland's Merlin: A Medieval Legend and its Dark Age Origins
Stealing the Elf-King's Roses
19. A book connected in some way to any of the flavors of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream - done!
The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch <-- New York Super Fudge ChunkPossibles:
A Death in Door County - Cherry Garcia
something set in England - Cool Britannia
Legends & Lattes - Coffee Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz
something Oz related - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
something NY related - New York Fudge Chunk
21. A book with a title containing 6+ words - Done!
In the House of Aryaman, a Lonely Signal Burns by Elizabeth Bear
22. A book by an author from an African country - done!
Witch Time for Tea by Vered EhsaniPossibles:
Vered Ehsani
Alexander McCall Smith
Lauren Beukes
23. A book related to Boats, Beaches, Bars, Ballads, or Jimmy Buffett - done!
Canines & Cocktails by Kevin Hearne, Delilah S. Dawson, Chuck WendigPatricia Fisher: Ship's Detective
Mexico, Margaritas, and Murder
Buried in the Sand: A Bizzy Devlin Cozy Mystery
Callahan's Crosstime Saloon
24. A book with a secondary color on the cover (orange, green or purple) - done!
Magician's Gambit by David Eddings
25. A book involving a crime other than a murder - Done!
Pawn of Prophecy by David EddingsThe whole inciting incident for the epic quest is the theft of the Orb of Aldur.
26. A book by an author known by their initials - Done!
The Ring of Lazarus by R.D. VincentPossibles:
C. E. Murphy
T. Kingfisher
BR Kingsolver
28. A book related to sea - Done!
Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis BaldreePossibles:
Bookshops & Bonedust <-- takes place in a seaside town.
29. A book related to air - done!
Rift in the Soul by Faith HunterPossibles:
Rift in the Soul - major plot points involve arceneals (air dragons).
30. A book set in a country bordering the Mediterranean Sea - done!
Ghosts of Malta by Lawdog (ed.)Possibles:
The Grimoire of the Lamb <-- Egypt
Ghosts of Malta <-- Malta <-- In Progress!
34. A book related to the name of one of Snow White's seven dwarfs - Done!Grumpy=
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
36. A book featuring a character in education - Done!
How to Claim an Undead Soul by Hailey EdwardsLinus in How to Claim an Undead Soul is a professor and is privately educating the main character.
38. Two books with similar covers: Book 139. Two books with similar covers: Book 2 - done!
Time Travellers Strictly Cash and
Callahan's Secret by Spider Robinson
40. A book involving a wild animal or endangered species, in the content, title, or on the cover - Done!
The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi
41. A book with a chilling atmosphere - Done!
For Heaven's Eyes Only by Simon R. GreenMonster Hunter Alpha
Other books set during winter
For Heaven's Eyes Only--portion of book set in Himalayas, also a "winter hall"
42. A book with a sound-related word in the title - done!
Whispers Underground by Ben AaronovitchUhura's Song
Stolen Songbird
Song of Sorcery
My Land Sings: Stories from the Rio Grande
The Tears of the Singers
A Symphony of Echoes
Echoes of Betrayal
Crystal Singer
43. A book by an Edgar Award-winning Author - Done!
Midnight Crossroad by Charlaine HarrisCharlaine Harris
Naomi Kritzer
Lois Duncan
John Connolly
Joe R. Lansdale
Vivian Vande Velde
Mary Higgins Clark
Rick Riordan
Dana Stabenow
Donald Westlake
Elmore Leonard
Tony Hillerman
Harlan Ellison
Joan Aiken
Ellery Queen
Harry Kemelman
Phyllis A. Whitney
Roald Dahl
45. A book that is not a novel
A Field Guide to Demons, Vampires, Fallen Angels and Other Subversive Spirits by Carol K. Mack
46. A book related to night - done!
How to Claim an Undead Soul by Hailey EdwardsTitle from _Beginner's Guide to Necromancy_ series, as the characters are nocturnal rather than diurnal, most of the books happen at night.
47. A book with a two-word title beginning with THE - done!
The Original by Brandon Sanderson & Mary Robinette Kowal
48. A second book that fits your favorite prompt - Done!
Mrs Hudson and the Spirits' Curse by Martin Davies
50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2023 or 2024 - Done!
Aftermarket Afterlife by Seanan McGuire
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CGCAChallenge Prompts:
52/52 complete
1. A book with a title that ends in A, T or Y
2. A book connected to something you read in 2023
3. A book that fits a suggestion that didn’t make the final list
4. A book related to something mentioned in the lyrics of What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
5. A book set in one of the 25 most beautiful cities in the world
6. A book with wings on the cover
7. A book with a pronoun in the title
8. A book by an author from Canada, Australia or New Zealand
9. A book with fewer than 2024 ratings on ŷ
10. A history or historical fiction book
11. A book with an X connection
12. A book that has been on your TBR for over a year
13. A book that is on a Five Books List; reader’s choice of which list
14. A book with a main character who is Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color
15. A book whose author’s name includes one of the 4 least used letters in the alphabet (JQZX)
16. A book related to the phrase "It's Raining Cats and Dogs"
17. A book involving intelligence
18. A book with a botanical cover
19. A book connected in some way to any of the flavors of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
20. A book with a single word title
21. A book with a title containing 6+ words
22. A book by an author from an African country
23. A book related to Boats, Beaches, Bars, Ballads, or Jimmy Buffett
24. A book with a secondary color on the cover (orange, green or purple)
25. A book involving a crime other than a murder
26. A book by an author known by their initials
27. A book related to land
28. A book related to sea
29. A book related to air
30. A book set in a country bordering the Mediterranean Sea
31. A book related to “Going for the Gold�
32. A book with a number in the title
33. A book involving travel
34. A book related to the name of one of Snow White's seven dwarfs
35. A science or science fiction book
36. A book featuring a character in education
37. A book that is part of a series
38. Two books with similar covers: Book 1
39. Two books with similar covers: Book 2
40. A book involving a wild animal or endangered species, in the content, title, or on the cover
41. A book with a chilling atmosphere
42. A book with a sound-related word in the title
43. A book by an Edgar Award-winning Author
44. A book with a touch of magic
45. A book that is not a novel
46. A book related to night
47. A book with a two-word title beginning with THE
48. A second book that fits your favorite prompt
by Martin Davies
49. A book with a senior citizen character
50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2023 or 2024
51. A book published in 2024
52. A cozy mystery