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Emily Bourque (emilyardoin) | 10938 comments Mod
🎶Doe, a deer, a female deer
Ray, a drop of golden sun
Me, a name, I call myself
Far, a long long way to run
Sew, a needle pulling thread
La, a note to follow Sew
Tea, a drink with jam and bread
And that brings us back to Doe🎶

While the notes of this song were around in the 1800s, this song was made popular by the Sound of Music in 1965. This week, you are looking for a book that is connected to something mentioned in this song. It can be an item on the cover, the name of a character, or an important plot point that connects to a word in the song.

ATY Listopia: /list/show/2...

What are you reading for this prompt, and how does it fit?


message 2: by dalex (last edited Nov 05, 2024 02:32PM) (new)

dalex (912dalex) | 2646 comments I am reading The Splinter in the Sky by Kemi Ashing-Giwa, a sci-fi novel in which the protagonist is a "tea hobbyist."

I am also planning to do a side challenge to fill the other lines of the song.

DO (a deer, a female deer)
Godkiller (Fallen Gods, #1) by Hannah Kaner
Godkiller by Hannah Kaner
deer on cover

RE (a drop of golden sun)
Red Rising (Red Rising Saga, #1) by Pierce Brown
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
caste society of Reds and Golds

MI (a name I call myself)
Call me Evie by J.P. Pomare
Call Me Evie by J.P. Pomare
character's name is important to story

FA (a long long way to run)
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
story is about a long journey

SO (a needle pulling thread)
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
protagonist is a seamstress

LA (a note to follow So)
Sleeping Giants (Themis Files, #1) by Sylvain Neuvel
Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel
epistolary novel ie written in "notes"


Amy (Other Amy) | 659 comments I am also thinking about a side challenge for this one, of which whatever book I get read first will probably stand in double for the ATY challenge. Current plans:

Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1) by Leigh Bardugo Dusk or Dark or Dawn or Day by Seanan McGuire Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories by Jay Rubin Tiny Threads by Lilliam Rivera or Evil Under the Sun (Hercule Poirot, #24) by Agatha Christie Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin or The Bread the Devil Knead by Lisa Allen-Agostini

Still debating whether to find a second deer book to finish the song.


message 4: by Kathy (last edited Oct 23, 2024 11:17AM) (new)

Kathy E | 3245 comments I have two "so" "sew" books and one "deer" book. Or I might do a book related to tea.

The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle - Jennifer Ryan
Poor Deer - Claire Oshetsky
The Sewing Machine - Natalie Fergie
The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky The Sewing Machine by Natalie Fergie


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Jennifer W | 667 comments I'm definitely going with deer, so far I've found Annabel by Kathleen Winter and The Winter Garden by Nicola Cornick on my TBR, but I know I have others.


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John Warner (jwarner6comcastnet) | 110 comments I might read on John Irving's novels." Since I share his first name that should count for "me."


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Charlsa (cjbookjunkie) | 419 comments This is a series I've read off and on for years. It feels like the stories are pretty much the same, so I may end up slotting in something else.

A Dark and Stormy Tea by Laura Childs.

A Dark and Stormy Tea (A Teashop Mystery, #24) by Laura Childs


message 9: by Pam (last edited Oct 24, 2024 08:09AM) (new)

Pam (bluegrasspam) | 3766 comments I was thinking about The Deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper or The Sun Also Rises by Hemingway but I also like The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco or a book where the title is a name (Emma, Jane Eyre, Sister Carrie, Villette).


message 10: by LeahS (last edited Oct 23, 2024 11:13PM) (new)

LeahS | 1274 comments I have planned Here Comes the Sun for 'a drop of golden sun', and less obviously Square Haunting: Five Writers in London Between the Wars. The latter is about five writers who lived at various times in the same London square between the First and Second World Wars. They are all female, all asserting their independence and making a name for themselves, hoping to go far in their achievements, Virginia Woolf sews blackout curtains, and I am sure a lot of tea was drunk.


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Pam (bluegrasspam) | 3766 comments Leah - I like your Square Haunting idea (connecting with “name�) and added the book to my TBR!


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LeahS | 1274 comments Pam wrote: "Leah - I like your Square Haunting idea (connecting with “name�) and added the book to my TBR!"

Thanks, I'll let you know how it goes...


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Dixie (dixietenny) | 789 comments Pam wrote: "Leah - I like your Square Haunting idea (connecting with “name�) and added the book to my TBR!"

I added it to my TBR too; sounds very interesting!


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Joan Barnett | 1972 comments I think I'm going to read Dreamcatcher for this prompt. There is a deer on the cover.

Dreamcatcher by Stephen King

I was worried about finding a book for this prompt. I'm glad I thought of this one.


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John Warner (jwarner6comcastnet) | 110 comments Joan wrote: "I think I'm going to read Dreamcatcher for this prompt. There is a deer on the cover.

Dreamcatcher by Stephen King

I was worried about finding a book for this prompt. I'm glad I th..."


I found that defining the no "fa" as far opened a number of opportunities. For example, James by Percivel Everett would fit this since the Jim character from the Huckleberry Fin novel, in this relelling, embarks on a long journey to attain his freedom. Any novel where the protagonist takes a long journey, whether in time, space, or on this Earth, could be linked to "fa".


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Denise | 494 comments I have a book on the history of fabric I may fit here. Other options are A Thousand Splendid Suns, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane or Together Tea


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Angie | 19 comments I'm probably doing A Spell for Trouble, which will work for tea.

A Spell for Trouble (Enchanted Bay Mystery #1) by Esme Addison


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John Warner (jwarner6comcastnet) | 110 comments I will probably read something using the "Fa for far" note, such as:

-The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
-The Boat of a Million Years by Poul Anderson.


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Marie (UK) (mazza1) | 480 comments I am wondering if I can fit Measuring the World

in here related to sewing and the need to measure things


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Rachael (dogoodwithbooks) | 29 comments Using the deer part of the song, I will be reading Black Buck for this prompt.


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Tania | 63 comments Sew, a needle pulling thread

The Seamstress
The Seamstress by Frances de Pontes Peebles


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Erica | 554 comments Ooh I love running so I’ll probably go for a running related book for this one.


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Bea | 405 comments I have planned The Long Way Home for Fa as it is the next in the series for me to read.

However, I do like some of these suggestions a lot!


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Erica | 554 comments I’m reading The End of the World Running Club for Fa, a long, long way to run.


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Robin H-R Holmes Richardson (acetax) | 822 comments I read:
The Dressmakers of Auschwitz The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive by Lucy Adlington The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive by Lucy Adlington

REJECT: A book with an occupation in the title

Finished: 01/04/2025
Rating: 5 stars

Deeply moving. A tribute to survivors. They shall not be forgotten.


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Hannah | 60 comments I took the interpretation of the lyricsvery far and chose this book

Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

Very unique book and highly decorated.

🎶Doe, a deer, a female deer
Ray, a drop of golden sun


Me, a name, I cALL myself


Far, a long long way to run
Sew, a needle pulling thread
La, a note to follow Sew
Tea, a drink with jam and bread
And that brings us back to Doe🎶


message 29: by Grace (new)

Grace | 48 comments For this prompt, I am reading Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Ray, a drop of golden sun). I've been wanting to read for a while and am glad to have this prompt to get me there. Half-way through, it is devastating. So well written with amazing characters, all with vastly different journeys through disastrous, violent times. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a treasure. I read Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie a few years ago. Anyone who might be looking for an author who uses 3 names, I highly recommend Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.


message 30: by J (last edited Jan 14, 2025 08:26AM) (new)

J Austill | 1076 comments I read Me for this prompt. I was impressed that the title was not only one of the favorite things but that the subject, Elton John, was one of my favorite things.

Me by Elton John


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Anna | 1007 comments I read brother. do. you. love. me. for this prompt.

Me, a name, I call myself.


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Phil | 107 comments I read The Axeman's Jazz by Ray Celestin for this topic. Author's first name being Ray fits the lyrics. (Read Jan 16th; 3*)


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Ciara (ciaraxyerra) | 305 comments I read The New Me by Halle Butler. As in me, a name I call myself. Actually, I listened to it on audio while I did other stuff, & therefore, I don't think I got the full effect of the book. It seemed like there were some clever literary conceits in there that were probably better on the page. I'm really gonna have to read this one again to give it a proper evaluation, but for now, I give it five out of eight unshredded sensitive financial documents.


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Michelle E | 105 comments I'm planning on reading The Last Dress from Paris by Jade Beer for the "Sew, a needle pulling thread".


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Anna (annaik) | 399 comments I finally got around reading Never Let Me Go for this prompt


message 38: by Michelle E (last edited Jan 27, 2025 06:59AM) (new)

Michelle E | 105 comments I read a book that others might enjoy, called The Gown by Jennifer Robson . It was a historical fiction account of the creation of Princess (Queen) Elizabeth's wedding gown.


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Amy Foulkes | 16 comments Anna wrote: "I finally got around reading Never Let Me Go for this prompt"

I read another of Kazuo Ishiguro's books for this challenge, Klara and the Sun.

Always an author who makes me think!


message 40: by Robin P, Orbicular Mod (new)

Robin P | 3804 comments Mod
I guess any of the mysteries or romances involving bakeries or cafes could work for Do - dough. Also something involving finance, bank robbery or other money issue.


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Anna (annaik) | 399 comments Amy wrote: "Anna wrote: "I finally got around reading Never Let Me Go for this prompt"

I read another of Kazuo Ishiguro's books for this challenge, [book:Klara and the Sun|541204..."


I am trying to fit that book in for another prompt this year :-) Inspired to read more of him.


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Sherri Harris | 1468 comments I read Days at the Morisaki Bookshop for Me, a name I call myself.


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Kathy E | 3245 comments I read and highly recommend Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky.


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Pamela | 1963 comments Mod
Amy wrote: "Anna wrote: "I finally got around reading Never Let Me Go for this prompt"

I read another of Kazuo Ishiguro's books for this challenge, [book:Klara and the Sun|541204..."


I also did Klara and the Sun.
I'm jealous of you people who get to read Half of Yellow Sun. Such a hard yet powerful book.


message 45: by Michelle E (new)

Michelle E | 105 comments Robin H-R wrote: "I read:
The Dressmakers of Auschwitz The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive by Lucy Adlington[book:The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive|49014..."


As my book doesn't quite fulfill the "sew" prompt, I think I will try yours which does. Sounds memorable. Thanks for sharing!


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Misty | 1388 comments Okay! I just reread this and actually paid attention to the first post! :) Thank you for posting it that way because it made me giggle, and I have had a HARD day! :) The musician in me has to say: do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do. :) :) :)

Having said that, I am coming up so empty on this one. I think I am just too stressed to be creative. I've been digging through all of your suggestions, thank you! Hopefully one of those will stick, or you'll rattle my brain into some creativity!


message 47: by Misty (new)

Misty | 1388 comments Okay - I came up with one, but it's not nearly as clever as some of yours. :) I read The Golden One by Elizabeth Peters - it is the 14th book of the Amelia Peabody series, and her work is very much comfort reading for me (which means I will likely read the rest of them this year!).


message 48: by Rora (new)

Rora I read The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman. Far, a long long "way" to run


message 49: by Severina (new)

Severina | 385 comments I read Among the Living by Tim Lebbon for the prompt "far', which can relate to the location of the story being remote or the fact that the protagonists have a long trek.


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Joy D | 675 comments For this prompt, I read:
Mbaqanga Nights by Leonora Meriel - 4* - My Review

It's about mbqanga music from South Africa, so I figure it fits "La, a note to follow Sew"


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