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Welcome to ATY 2023!
A special welcome to our new members and anyone returning after a break. Time to start on your shiny new list of To Read books!
You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
Go to the 2023 plan section to create your plan for for the year if you haven't already.
There is already a thread underway to discuss BIO and KIS options for the prompts we have selected. You can find that here.
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Year-End Survey
If you participated in the 2022 ATY challenge, please give us your feedback in this survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...
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Best of 2022
Many of us have found favorite reads from recommendations of members. Please share with us your best books of the year here. Our monthly thread for Best Books of December 2022 is still open here for your most recent finds.
And you can nominate your favorite books of the year under multiple categories on this thread.
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2023 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we will have a separate discussion thread for each month. There will also be a weekly question on some topic related to books and reading. Members missed the regular connection we had during the Wild Discussion and expressed interest in ongoing conversation. You can chime in on whatever questions interest you. For example, our first question will be about the earliest book you remember from childhood.
Hit follow on the January thread so you can keep up with the book chat!
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Winter Reading Challenge
The Winter Reading Challenge is now in full swing! If you start on January 1st, you can count books you've read since Dec. 1, 2022. The challenge will run through Feb. 28. Find all the details here.
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Next Read-a-thon will be toward the end of January
Watch for more information later in the month.
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End of Year Results
As of Dec 31, according to the Community Spreadsheet, we have on average completed 82% of the prompts. Probably some of you have last-minute additions that aren't showing up yet. This also might include people who were doing the challenge a second time in the same year. Or some of our members are keeping their own spreadsheets. It's still an average of over 40 books per person, with many people finishing all 52 prompts. Congratulations to everyone who finished the challenge or even took it on!
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Prompt of the Month
4. A book with an interracial relationship
This does NOT have to be a romantic relationship. Here is the description:
In honor of the 60th anniversary of MLK's "I Have Dream" speech and his hope that "little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers", we will be reading a book that depicts an interracial relationship. This can be a romantic relationship, or it can be a friendship, familial relationship, or any other type.
For a Listopia and members' suggestions, check out this Weekly Thread.
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Happy New Year from the ATY Mod Team!
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Check out this folder for all the fun: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Moving along in 2023
You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
Go to the 2023 plan section to create your plan for for the year if you haven't already.
We have a thread to discuss BIO and KIS options for the prompts we have selected. You can find that here.
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2023 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we will have a separate discussion thread for each month. The February thread is found here.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for January, you can post them here.
We've added this folder for our Weekly Questions. It's been delightful to see the participation on topics related to books and reading. You can chime in on whatever questions interest you. Our most recent question is on your favorite settings in place and time.
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Winter Reading Challenge
The Winter Reading Challenge continues until Feb 28. The Find all the details here.
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Community Spreadsheet
As of January 31, we have completed on average 6 books, or 11% of the year, so we are a bit ahead. Keep up the good work!
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Prompt of the Month
9. A book nominated for an award beginning with W
There are a surprising number of awards beginning with this letter (fitting this year because it is #23 in the alphabet. Some of them are the Women's Prize for Fiction (formerly the Orange Prize), World Fantasy Award, and awards from Wales, Canada, and Australia.
For a Listopia and members' suggestions, check out this thread.
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March is here!
Spring Challenge
Spring is arriving or will be soon in the Northern Hemisphere. It's time for our Spring Challenge. Find all the details in this Introduction & FAQ thread.
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You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
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2023 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we will have a separate discussion thread for each month. The March thread is found here.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for February, you can post them here.
We've added this folder for our Weekly Questions. It's been delightful to see the participation on topics related to books and reading. You can chime in on whatever questions interest you. Our most recent question is on something you recently learned from a book.
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Community Spreadsheet
As of February 28, we have completed on average of 11 books, or 21% of the year, so we are a bit ahead.
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Prompt of the Month
10. A book related to one of the Spice Girls' "personalities"
The names/personalities of this group were - Scary, Ginger, Posh, Sporty, and Baby.
Some ways to take this prompt:
Scary: Horror, obviously, or any book that scares you, including long books, very literary books, or books with unique structures
Ginger: Books that feature red heads, books that feature cooking, especially in the fall or winter
Posh: Any books featuring rich people or families
Sporty: Books that feature sports and athletes, other books that feature games
Baby: Family dramas, books featuring new moms
You can find more specific suggestions here.
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Happy April!
Spring Read-a-thon coming soon!
We are planning our Spring Read-a-thon for April 8-16. Watch for more information on signup, teams, and theme. This is a fun way to clear out some of your TBR.
Spring Challenge Continues
Find all the details in this Introduction & FAQ thread.
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You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
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2023 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we will have a separate discussion thread for each month. The April thread is found here .
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for March, you can post them here.
We've added this folder for our Weekly Questions. It's been delightful to see the participation on topics related to books and reading. You can chime in on whatever questions interest you.
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Community Spreadsheet
As of March 31, we have completed on average of 15 books, or 29% of the year. We are still slightly ahead of our goal.
Most read prompt - 1. A book set in a location that begins with A, T. or Y
Least read prompt- 32. A book set in a UNESCO City of Literature
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Prompt of the Month
14. A book with a con, deception, or fake
There are lots of options here - heists, impersonations, and other tricks. You will find discussion and examples
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May is here!
Spring Challenge Ends This Month!
Find all the details in this Introduction & FAQ thread.
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You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
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2023 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we will have a separate discussion thread for each month. The May thread is found here .
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for April, you can post them here.
We've added this folder for our Weekly Questions. It's been delightful to see the participation on topics related to books and reading. You can chime in on whatever questions interest you.
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2024 is Coming!
Believe it or not, it's almost time to start planning for next year. Watch for news in June. If you think of great ideas for prompts, jot them down to be ready!
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Community Spreadsheet
As of April 30, we have completed an average of 18 books, which means that one-third through the year, we are ahead of our goal.
Most read prompts -
1. A book set in a location that begins with A, T. or Y
2. A book by an author you read in 2022
Least read prompt-
49. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month thread in 2022 or 2023
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Prompt of the Month
20. A book with a cover or title that includes a route of travel
Road, street, highway, river, ocean, path? See this thread for more ideas.
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Welcome to Summer!
Summer Reading Challenge Starts Now!
Find all the details in this Introduction & FAQ thread. Those who complete it will be entered in a drawing. the person whose name is drawn will get to choose a prompt for the 2024 reading list.
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2024 Voting Starts Soon!
It's already time to begin planning your suggestions for 2024 prompts. Find all the information here. You can discuss your ideas on the Wild Discussion thread. The process will begin with a pre-poll later in June. The pre-poll includes prompts we have just about every year.
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You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
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2023 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we have a separate discussion thread for each month. The June thread is found here.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for May. you can post them here.
You may continue to use this folder for our Weekly Questions. It's been delightful to see the participation on topics related to books and reading. You can chime in on whatever questions interest you.
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Community Spreadsheet
We are just about on track for the year with an average of 22 books or 42% of the prompts done.
Most read prompts -
1. A book set in a location that begins with A, T. or Y
2. A book by an author you read in 2022
Least read prompt-
39. A western
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Prompt of the Month
24. A character that might be called a Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, or Spy
For some creative ideas, check this thread
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Note: We will NOT be posting on this thread with announcements regarding voting. Please follow the announcement thread in the 2024 folder to get those updates.
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2024 Selections Have Begun!!
We already have done a pre-poll on some of the perennial favorites. Suggestions and voting in our crazy 3-month process has begun. The first round of suggestions can be submitted on Saturday, July 1. A new round begins every 6 days.
See this folder for our Wild Discussion, where you can workshop ideas, and for the schedule, rules, and other information.
Summer Reading Challenge Continues
Find all the details in this Introduction & FAQ thread. Those who complete it will be entered in a drawing. the person whose name is drawn will get to choose a prompt for the 2024 reading list. Be sure to post your completed entries here.
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Are you on track for 2023?
You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
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2023 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we have a separate discussion thread for each month. The July thread is found here.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for June. you can post them here.
You may continue to use this folder for our Weekly Questions. It's been delightful to see the participation on topics related to books and reading. You can chime in on whatever questions interest you.
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Community Spreadsheet
We are just a little short for the year with an average of 24 books, or 47% of the prompts done.
Most read prompts -
1. A book set in a location that begins with A, T. or Y
2. A book by an author you read in 2022
Least read prompts-
39. A western
47. A book related to a geometric shape
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Prompt of the Month
31. A book found by inputting a favorite author on https://www.literature-map.com
If you enter the name of an author, the site will cluster other names around it based on how often readers of your original author read the other ones. If you don't see anything you like right away, try another author. There is more info in this thread.
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2024 Selections Have Begun!!
We already have 20 of our 52 prompts. You can view them as well as all the details, FAQs, and schedule here.
See this folder for our Wild Discussion, where you can workshop ideas, and for the schedule, rules, and other information.
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Summer Reading Challenge Ends This Month!
Find all the details in this Introduction & FAQ thread. Those who complete it will be entered in a drawing. the person whose name is drawn will get to choose a prompt for the 2024 reading list. Be sure to post your completed entries here.
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Are you on track for 2023?
You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
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2023 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we have a separate discussion thread for each month. The July thread is found here.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for July. you can post them here.
August discussions can be found here.
You may continue to use this folder for our Weekly Questions. It's been delightful to see the participation on topics related to books and reading. You can chime in on whatever questions interest you.
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Community Spreadsheet
We are almost on track for the year with an average of 28 books, or 53% of the prompts done. We are 58% of the way through the year.
Most read prompts -
1. A book set in a location that begins with A, T. or Y
2. A book by an author you read in 2022
Least read prompts-
39. A western
47. A book related to a geometric shape
49. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads for 2022 or 2023
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Prompt of the Month
32. A book set in a UNESCO City of Literature
Most of us didn't know there was such a designation. Some of the better known cities are Dublin, Edinburgh, and Seattle. But there are many more options. For ideas, check out this thread,.
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2024 Selections Are Proceeding!!
We already have 31 of our 52 prompts. You can view them as well as all the details, FAQs, and schedule here.
See this folder for our Wild Discussion, where you can workshop ideas, and for the schedule, rules, and other information.
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Summer Reading Challenge Entries Due by Sept 3!
If you have finished the Summer Reading Challenge, you still have a couple of days to submit your entry. The winner of a random draw will get to choose one of our 2024 prompts!
Submit completed challenges here.
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Fall Reading Challenge Starts This Month
If summer is over, it must be fall! Find all the details in this thread.
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Fall Read-a-thon Starting Soon!
Watch for more information .
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Are you on track for 2023?
You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
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2023 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we have a separate discussion thread for each month. The September thread is found here.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for August. you can post them here.
You may continue to use this folder for our Weekly Questions. It's been delightful to see the participation on topics related to books and reading. You can chime in on whatever questions interest you.
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Community Spreadsheet
We are a little behind schedule for the year with an average of 31 books, or 59% of the prompts done. We are 66% of the way through the year.
Most read prompts -
1. A book set in a location that begins with A, T. or Y
2. A book by an author you read in 2022
Least read prompts-
39. A western
47. A book related to a geometric shape
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Prompt of the Month
39. A western
This is one of our lesser-read prompts. Many of us have a stereotyped idea of what this entails, but there are more options than you might think. A couple of character-based Westerns are True Grit and News of the World. There are off-kilter books like How Much of These Hills Is Gold and In the Distance. There are lots of cowboy romances, mysteries such as the Walt Longmire series by Craig Johnson, and even some Sherlock Holmes stories set in the American West. And if you are up for a long but worthwhile saga, there's Lonesome Dove. See more suggestions in this thread.
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2024 Selections Are Almost Done!
We already have 47 of our 52 prompts. You can view them as well as all the details, FAQs, and schedule here.
See this folder for our Wild Discussion, where you can workshop ideas, and for the schedule, rules, and other information.
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Fall Reading Challenge Has Begun
You can find all the information, discussion, and tracking threads here.
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Are you on track for 2023?
You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
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2023 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we have a separate discussion thread for each month. The October thread is found here.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for September. you can post them here.
You may continue to use this folder for our Weekly Questions. It's been delightful to see the participation on topics related to books and reading. You can chime in on whatever questions interest you.
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Community Spreadsheet
We are a little under schedule for the year with an average of 37 books, or 71% of the prompts done. We are 75% of the way through the year. (How is that possible??)
Most read prompts -
14. A book with a con, deception, or fake
2. A book set in a location that begins with A, T. or Y
5. A book with 4 or more colors on the cover
6. A book where books are important
Least read prompts-
39. A western
47. A book related to a geometric shape
49. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book threads 2022 or 2023
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Prompt of the Month
41. A book from the NPR Books We Love list
Some of us don't enjoy list prompts, but there is a wide variety of options here - romance (Book Lovers), fantasy (Spinning Silver), post-apocalyptic (Station Eleven), historical fiction (Circling the Sun), nonfiction (The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family). See this thread for many more ideas.
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Go check out the final list and begin creating your plans here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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2024 Selections Are Complete!
You can view them here and start your own thread.
**There is a 2024 Plans tab on the spreadsheet but it will be closed Nov. 30, so before that date, you should move your list over to the threads above to preserve it..
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Fall Reading Challenge - One Month Left
This challenge will end Nov. 30. You can find all the information, discussion, and tracking threads here.
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Heads-up for early December!
Our next Read-a-thon will be December 2-10. You may want to squirrel away some shorter books for that week. More info and signup will appear closer to the date.
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Are you on track for 2023?
You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
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2023 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we have a separate discussion thread for each month. The November thread is found here.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for October. you can post them here.
**You can still add to the Best Books thread for any months of 2023 so that members will have more options for the 2024 prompt using that list**
You may continue to use this folder for our Weekly Questions. It's been delightful to see the participation on topics related to books and reading. You can chime in on whatever questions interest you.
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Community Spreadsheet
We are a bit behind schedule for the year with an average of 37 books, or 74% of the prompts done. We are 83% of the way through the year. Perhaps some of you, like me, have forgotten to update the spreadsheet.
Most read prompts -
1.. A book set in a location that begins with A, T. or Y
2. A book by an author you read in 2022
5. A book with 4 or more colors on the cover
Least read prompts-
39. A western
47. A book related to a geometric shape
49. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book threads 2022 or 2023
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Prompt of the Month
47. A book related to a geometric shape - This could be title, cover, setting, or theme. There are lots of great ideas at this discussion link: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Also, mark your calendars for December 2-10 for our final read-a-thon of 2024!
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Time to start planning 2024!
You can view all the 2024 prompts here and start or update your own thread.
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Read-a-thon starts tomorrow!
Our upcoming Read-a-thon will be December 2-10. Find all the info here . It's not too late to sign up for a team! You can do the Team or Individual Challenge, or both.
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Winter Reading Challenge Begins
You can find all the information, discussion, and tracking threads here.
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Time to finish up 2023
You can find a list of all of the 2023 prompts here.
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2023/24 Group Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Weekly Questions
This year we have a separate discussion thread for each month. The December thread is found here.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for November. you can post them here.
**You can still add to the Best Books thread for any months of 2023 so that members will have more options for the 2024 prompt using that list**
You may continue to use this folder for our Weekly Questions.
** For 2024, this will change to a Monthly Question. If you have ideas for a topic, please message Mod Robin P.**
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Community Spreadsheet
As a group we currently average 42 books read, or 80% of the prompts done. If you aren't on track for all 52, don't be discouraged. You have still read way more than the average American (12).
Most read prompts -
1.. A book set in a location that begins with A, T. or Y
2. A book by an author you read in 2022
5. A book with 4 or more colors on the cover
Least read prompts-
39. A western
47. A book related to a geometric shape
50. A second book that fits your favorite prompt (this is an easy one to up your score, just read something you already enjoyed!)
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Prompt of the Month
52. A book with an unusual or surprising title
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This will close January 10!
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Here is the January newsletter:
Time to start reading for 2024!
You can view all the 2024 prompts here and start or update your own thread.
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of the link above** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
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Remember, you can always find up-to-date information on our Announcements Thread here .
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Please take our Year-End Survey
This helps us stay on track for what our members like and don't like so we can reflect that in the future. It is at https://forms.gle/kHL33JtbKvPXPvjQ6
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Winter Reading Challenge Continues
You can find all the information, discussion, and tracking threads here.
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2024 Community Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The January thread is found here. We'd love to hear your plans and goals, as well as interesting books you read during the month.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for December. you can post them here.
**You can still add to the Best Books thread for any months of 2023 so that members will have more options for the 2024 prompt using that list**
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Weekly Questions Change to Monthly
Thanks to everyone who responded during 2023! For 2024, there will be one question open all month. This will give more time to respond. If you have ideas for questions, please send them to Robin P. These questions will be found here.
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2023 End of Year Results
We averaged 84%, or 44 books read in 2023.
Most read prompts for 2023-
1.. A book set in a location that begins with A, T. or Y
2. A book by an author you read in 2022
5. A book with 4 or more colors on the cover
Least read prompts for 2023-
39. A western
47. A book related to a geometric shape
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Prompt of the Month
A book related to something mentioned in the lyrics of What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. This is a very flexible prompt. You can see the actual lyrics and many suggestions for books in this thread.,
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It's February and our true love is books!
Welcome, New Members! Useful Links Below
We want to welcome all of the new members to our group this year! We always get an influx of new faces at the start of the year, and we hope you are finding your challenge exciting and reinvigorating.
Some guidance, for those of you who are new:
You can find the 52 topics of the 2024 reading challenge here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of that thread** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
The mods will post announcements in this thread, so we encourage you to go follow it!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you're looking for discussion about individual prompts for 2024, check out the Weekly Topics folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you want to create a plan for yourself and track your reading, you can create a thread in this folder:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Finally, you can check out other book-related discussions (and start your own!) in this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Read-a-thon Coming Soon
Our first Read-a-thon of 2024 will be Feb. 10-18, based on Mardi Gras, in honor of our Mod Emily! Watch for sign-up and other info soon.
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Year-End Survey Results
See how we did and what we liked in 2023: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... Thanks to the 150 people who filled this out!
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Winter Reading Challenge Ends February 29
You can find all the information, discussion, and tracking threads here.
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2024 Community Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The Februarythread is found here. We'd love to hear your plans and goals, as well as interesting books you read during the month.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for January. you can post them here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... And you can discuss your February reading plans here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
**You can still add to the Best Books thread for any months of 2023 so that members will have more options for the 2024 prompt using that list**
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Weekly Questions Change to Monthly
Thanks to everyone who responded during 2023! For 2024, there will be one question open all month. This will give more time to respond. If you have ideas for questions, please send them to Robin P. These questions will be found here.
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Prompt of the Month
9. A book with fewer than 2024 ratings on Goodreads
**Note this refers to ratings, not reviews**
If you read a lot of popular books, this is your chance to find something off your radar. Do you have an unusual interest or hobby? Is there an older book hiding on your shelves? There are many suggestions at
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Welcome to March!
Spring Challenge Starts Today!
Our Spring Challenge features a rainbow. Find all the information at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... Set up your own thread to track your progress.
Useful Links
You can find the 52 topics of the 2024 reading challenge here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of that thread** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
The mods will post announcements in this thread, so we encourage you to go follow it!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you're looking for discussion about individual prompts for 2024, check out the Weekly Topics folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you want to create a plan for yourself and track your reading, you can create a thread in this folder:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Finally, you can check out other book-related discussions (and start your own!) in this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2024 Community Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
We are off to a great start with an average of 11 prompts completed in 9 weeks!
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The March thread is found here. We'd love to hear your plans and goals, as well as interesting books you read during the month.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for February. you can post them here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
**You can still add to the Best Books thread for any months of 2023 so that members will have more options for the 2024 prompt using that list**
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Monthly Question
For 2024, there will be one question open all month. This will give more time to respond. If you have ideas for questions, please send them to Robin P. These questions will be found here.
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Prompt of the Month
13, A book that is on a Five Books list
We know that some of our members enjoy list prompts and others detest them. We have made it easier for you by creating a Listopia and by putting many suggestions in this thread - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... These lists include many nonfiction subjects and many older books as well as "Best of" 2023 in several categories. The Listopia is here - https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1....
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April is Here!
Spring Challenge Continues
Our Spring Challenge features a rainbow. Find all the information at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... Set up your own thread to track your progress.
Useful Links
You can find the 52 topics of the 2024 reading challenge here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of that thread** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
The mods will post announcements in this thread, so we encourage you to go follow it!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you're looking for discussion about individual prompts for 2024, check out the Weekly Topics folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you want to create a plan for yourself and track your reading, you can create a thread in this folder:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Finally, you can check out other book-related discussions (and start your own!) in this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2024 Community Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
We are ahead of the game with an average of 30% of the books read and only 25% of the year done.
Most completed prompts -
1. Title ends in A, T, or Y
2. Connected to something read in 2023
9. Fewer than 2024 ratings on GR
Least completed prompts -
13. Related to air
39. 2 books with similar covers, book 2
48. 2nd book with your favorite prompt
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The April thread is found here. We'd love to hear your plans and goals, as well as interesting books you read during the month.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for March, you can post them here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
**You can still add to the Best Books thread for any months of 2023 so that members will have more options for the 2024 prompt using that list**
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Monthly Question
For 2024, there will be one question open all month. This will give more time to respond. If you have ideas for questions, please send them to Robin P. These questions will be found here.
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Prompt of the Month
17. A book involving intelligence
This can go multiple ways - books about spies, about artificial intelligence, about the human brain, about a very smart person, etc.
For discussion and links to lists, see https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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The Merry Month of May!
Surprise! - May Mini Read-a-Thon
Mod Emily will be running a mini read-a-thon May 13-17. Keep an eye on the Mod Announcement thread for more details!
Spring Challenge Ends Soon
This challenge runs through May 31st. Find all the information at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... Set up your own thread to track your progress.
Useful Links
You can find the 52 topics of the 2024 reading challenge here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of that thread** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
The mods will post announcements in this thread, so we encourage you to go follow it!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you're looking for discussion about individual prompts for 2024, check out the Weekly Topics folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you want to create a plan for yourself and track your reading, you can create a thread in this folder:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Finally, you can check out other book-related discussions (and start your own!) in this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The May thread is found here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... We'd love to hear your plans and goals, as well as interesting books you read during the month.
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for April, you can post them here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
**You can still add to the Best Books thread for any months of 2023 so that members will have more options for the 2024 prompt using that list**
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Monthly Question
For 2024, there will be one question open all month. This will give more time to respond. If you have ideas for questions, please send them to Robin P. These questions will be found here.
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2024 Community Spreadsheet
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. You can find the link to the Community Spreadsheet as well as general information and FAQs in this Mod Corner thread.
We are looking good with an average of 38% of the books read.
Most completed prompts -
1. Title ends in A, T, or Y
2. Connected to something read in 2023
9. Fewer than 2024 ratings on GR
15. A book whose author's name contains J, Q, X, or Z
Least completed prompts -
29. Related to air
39. 2 books with similar covers, book 2
48. 2nd book with your favorite prompt
Prompt of the month -
22. A book by an author from an African country
This is one of the lesser-read prompts so far. You may not realize how many books work for this. You can get ideas from this thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Check out the Read-a-Thon folder and get all the details here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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The link for the new Community Spreadsheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
It should have retained all of your information (though it will not have the version history from before the move). If you have any issues, please reach out!
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June and Summer Bring New Activities!
Summer Challenge Starts June 1
Our summer challenge has twelve prompts in total, divided into four for each month of summer. For each prompt there is a choice of three tasks. Some are easy, some are more difficult - it’s your choice which you want to complete. You only need to complete one task per prompt to finish the challenge. You can choose to complete all twelve prompts, or if you prefer a shorter challenge you can just complete one month’s prompts.
The Prize!
For each month you complete you will earn one entry into a draw to be held at the end of the challenge. The winner of the draw will be invited to create one prompt to be included in the 2025 ATY Reading List
Find all the details here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
2025 Planning Starts Soon!
The entire Around the Year challenge list is generated by the group members. We enjoyed the process so much in the past nine years that we are creating another list for 2025.
The process will start on July 1 and we aim to have a completed list by sometime in September or October. Everyone is very welcome to participate, whether this is your first or tenth year
Find all the info here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... Feel free to use our Wild Discussion thread to suggest ideas, ask questions, share opinions, etc. related to next year's prompts.
Useful Links
You can find the 52 topics of the 2024 reading challenge here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of that thread** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
The mods will post announcements in this thread, so we encourage you to go follow it!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you're looking for discussion about individual prompts for 2024, check out the Weekly Topics folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you want to create a plan for yourself and track your reading, you can create a thread in this folder:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Finally, you can check out other book-related discussions (and start your own!) in this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The June thread is found here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for May, you can post them here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
**You can still add to the Best Books thread for any months of 2023 so that members will have more options for the 2024 prompt using that list**
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Monthly Question
For 2024, there will be one question open all month. This will give more time to respond. If you have ideas for questions, please send them to Robin P. These questions will be found here.
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2024 Community Spreadsheet - NOTE: LOCATION HAS CHANGED!
The information and link are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space.
We currently have an average of 45% of the challenge completed.
Most completed prompts -
1. Title ends in A, T, or Y
2. Connected to something read in 2023
9. Fewer than 2024 ratings on GR
15. A book whose author's name contains J, Q, X, or Z
Least completed prompts -
29. Related to air
39. 2 books with similar covers, book 2
43. A book by an Edgar Award-winning author
Prompt of the month -
24. A book related to Boats, Beaches, Bars or Jimmy Buffett
This is a very broad topic suggested in memory of the singer who died last year. There are many suggestions at
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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2025 Nominations Start Today!
The entire Around the Year challenge list is generated by the group members. We enjoyed the process so much in the past nine years that we are creating another list for 2025.
The process will starts today, July 1, and we aim to have a completed list by sometime in September or October. Everyone is very welcome to participate, whether this is your first or tenth year. We did select 2 prompts in a pre-poll based on the most popular books of our recent Readathon.
Find all the info here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... Feel free to use our Wild Discussion thread to suggest ideas, ask questions, share opinions, etc. related to next year's prompts. - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Summer Challenge Continues
Our summer challenge has twelve prompts in total, divided into four for each month of summer. For each prompt there is a choice of three tasks. Some are easy, some are more difficult - it’s your choice which you want to complete. You only need to complete one task per prompt to finish the challenge. You can choose to complete all twelve prompts, or if you prefer a shorter challenge you can just complete one month’s prompts.
The Prize!
For each month you complete you will earn one entry into a draw to be held at the end of the challenge. The winner of the draw will be invited to create one prompt to be included in the 2025 ATY Reading List
Find all the details here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The July Reading Discussion is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The July question ("Tell us your jam") is found here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for June, you can post them here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
**You can still add to the Best Books thread for any months of 2023 so that members will have more options for the 2024 prompt using that list**
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Useful Links
You can find the 52 topics of the 2024 reading challenge here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of that thread** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
The mods will post announcements in this thread, so we encourage you to go follow it!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you're looking for discussion about individual prompts for 2024, check out the Weekly Topics folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you want to create a plan for yourself and track your reading, you can create a thread in this folder:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Finally, you can check out other book-related discussions (and start your own!) in this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2024 Community Spreadsheet - NOTE: LOCATION HAS CHANGED!
The information and link are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space.
We are in perfect shape as a group with 51% of the challenge completed.
Most completed prompts -
1. Title ends in A, T, or Y
2. Connected to something read in 2023
9. Fewer than 2024 ratings on GR
15. A book whose author's name contains J, Q, X, or Z
Least completed prompts -
29. Related to air
39. 2 books with similar covers, book 2
48. A second book that fits your favorite prompt
Prompt of the month -
31. A book related to "Going for the Gold"
There's a wide variety of ways you could go with this prompt:
- Gold color on the cover
- Word in the title i.e. “The Golden Compass”, “The Goldfinch”, etc
- Author's name (William Golding, Arthur Golden, William Goldman, Lily Gold, etc.)
- Gold medal/award - Olympics, sports, Spelling Bee, etc.
- Money or jewelry - thefts, heists, making money
- Metal seekers (an alchemist, a prospector/set during the gold rush)
- The search for anything “golden” (golden ticket, Golden State killer, golden snitch, Golden Fleece, entrance into the Golden Dawn, etc)
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2025 Nominations Are Underway!
The entire Around the Year challenge list is generated by the group members. We enjoyed the process so much in the past nine years that we are creating another list for 2025.
We have already chosen some prompts and aim to have a completed list by sometime in September or October. Everyone is very welcome to participate, whether this is your first or tenth year. We did select 2 prompts in a pre-poll based on the most popular books of our recent Readathon.
Find all the info here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... Feel free to use our Wild Discussion thread to suggest ideas, ask questions, share opinions, etc. related to next year's prompts. - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Summer Challenge Ends August 31
Our summer challenge has twelve prompts in total, divided into four for each month of summer. For each prompt there is a choice of three tasks. Some are easy, some are more difficult - it’s your choice which you want to complete. You only need to complete one task per prompt to finish the challenge. You can choose to complete all twelve prompts, or if you prefer a shorter challenge you can just complete one month’s prompts.
If you have completed the challenge in any of the ways mentioned above, you can post your result at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
The Prize!
For each month you complete you will earn one entry into a draw to be held at the end of the challenge. The winner of the draw will be invited to create one prompt to be included in the 2025 ATY Reading List
Find all the details here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The August Reading Discussion is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The August question is found here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for July, you can post them here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
**You can still add to the Best Books thread for any months of 2023 so that members will have more options for the 2024 prompt using that list**
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Useful Links
You can find the 52 topics of the 2024 reading challenge here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of that thread** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
The mods will post announcements in this thread, so we encourage you to follow it!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you're looking for discussion about individual prompts for 2024, check out the Weekly Topics folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you want to create a plan for yourself and track your reading, you can create a thread in this folder:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Finally, you can check out other book-related discussions (and start your own!) in this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2024 Community Spreadsheet - NOTE: LOCATION HAS CHANGED!
The information and link are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space.
We are in good shape as a group with 55% of the challenge completed.
Most completed prompts -
1. Title ends in A, T, or Y
2. Connected to something read in 2023
9. Fewer than 2024 ratings on GR
15. A book whose author's name contains J, Q, X, or Z
Least completed prompts -
22. A book with an author from an African country
39. 2 books with similar covers, book 2
48. A second book that fits your favorite prompt
Prompt of the month -
34. A book related to the name of one of Snow White's seven dwarfs
According to the 1932 Disney movie, their names are Dopey, Doc, Bashful, Sneezy, Happy, Grumpy, and Sleepy. For many suggestions, see this thread:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Fall Reading Challenge Begins
Our Seasonal Reading Challenge for Fall is a simple one, using title, author or genre to spell out autumn phrases. The details are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Start your own Tracking thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-
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Read-a-thon Coming Up!
Our Fall Read-a-thon will take place Sept. 14-22. Watch for details and signup announcements.
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2025 Nominations Still in Process
We have already chosen over half the prompts. Everyone is very welcome to participate, whether this is your first or tenth year.
Find all the info here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... Feel free to use our Wild Discussion thread to suggest ideas, ask questions, share opinions, etc. related to next year's prompts. - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The September Reading Discussion is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The September Monthly Question is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for August, you can post them here:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Useful Links
You can find the 52 topics of the 2024 reading challenge here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of that thread** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
The mods will post announcements in this thread, so we encourage you to follow it!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you're looking for discussion about individual prompts for 2024, check out the Weekly Topics folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you want to create a plan for yourself and track your reading, you can create a thread in this folder:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Finally, you can check out other book-related discussions (and start your own!) in this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2024 Community Spreadsheet
The information and link are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space.
We are in good shape as a group with 60% of the challenge completed.
Most completed prompts -
1. Title ends in A, T, or Y
2. Connected to something read in 2023
9. Fewer than 2024 ratings on GR
15. A book whose author's name contains J, Q, X, or Z
Least completed prompts -
22. A book with an author from an African country
39. 2 books with similar covers, book 2
43. A book by an Edgar-winning author
48. A second book that fits your favorite prompt
Prompt of the month: 36. A book featuring a character in education
This includes students, teachers, librarians and others. It can be a traditional school, or a site of dark academia. You will find lists and suggestions in this thread:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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You can go here for more information and to turn in your submission: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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2025 Nominations Are Almost Done!
We will be wrapping up the 52 prompts for 2025 in the next few weeks. It's not too late to nominate your great idea!
Weekly threads to discuss the prompts will begin appearing in the next month, so that you can share ideas and finds.
2025 info is here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... Feel free to use our Wild Discussion thread to suggest ideas, ask questions, share opinions, etc. related to next year's prompts. - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Fall Reading Challenge Continues
Our Seasonal Reading Challenge for Fall is a simple one, using title, author or genre to spell out autumn phrases. The details are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Start your own Tracking thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The October Reading Discussion is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The October Monthly Question is a bit unusual. We are discussing visualizing while reading at: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for September, you can post them here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Useful Links
You can find the 52 topics of the 2024 reading challenge here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of that thread** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
The mods will post announcements in this thread, so we encourage you to follow it!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you're looking for discussion about individual prompts for 2024, check out the Weekly Topics folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
If you want to create a plan for yourself and track your reading, you can create a thread in this folder:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Finally, you can check out other book-related discussions (and start your own!) in this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2024 Community Spreadsheet
The information and link are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space.
We are just a little under goal with 68% of the challenge completed at 75% through the year.
Most completed prompts -
1. Title ends in A, T, or Y
2. Connected to something read in 2023
9. Fewer than 2024 ratings on GR
15. A book whose author's name contains J, Q, X, or Z
Least completed prompts -
22. A book with an author from an African country
39. 2 books with similar covers, book 2
43. A book by an Edgar-winning author
48. A second book that fits your favorite prompt
Prompt of the month: 43. A book by an Edgar-award winning author.
This is one of our lesser-read prompts. The Edgar is an award for mysteries but you don't have to read a mystery. For instance, William Kent Krueger writes a mystery series but he also has standalone books (which may or may not contain a mystery). This category includes nonfiction (Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI and children's books (The Lightning Thief. For more suggestions and a listopia, please see https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
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https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Feel free to make a plan for your reading in this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
And keep an eye out for the weekly topics being posted in this folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2025 Lineup is Set!
The completed list is at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
Weekly threads to discuss the prompts have all been posted, under https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group.... so that you can share ideas and finds.
You can begin your planning by posting at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group.... If you wish, you can use the 2025 Plans tab of the Community Spreadsheet. However, as we get closer to the new year, there will be new tabs divided by sections of the alphabet.
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Fall Reading Challenge Ends Nov 30
Our Seasonal Reading Challenge for Fall is a simple one, using title, author or genre to spell out autumn phrases. The details are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Start your own Tracking thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-
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If you have completed this challenge, you may post that at https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
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Heads-up for December Read-a-thon
Mark your calendars for our winter Read-a-thon! We will have our final read-a-thon of 2024 from December 7-15. Join us in our team and individual challenges then.
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The November Reading Discussion is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The November Monthly Question is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for October, you can post them here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Useful Links
You can find the 52 topics of the 2024 reading challenge here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of that thread** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
The mods will post announcements in this thread, so we encourage you to follow it!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2024 Community Spreadsheet
The information and link are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space.
We are currently averaging 76% of the challenge completed. If you have forgotten to update your column, please do so. Note that your column may have moved since we removed some columns without activity.
Most completed prompts -
1. Title ends in A, T, or Y
2. Connected to something read in 2023
9. Fewer than 2024 ratings on GR
15. A book whose author's name contains J, Q, X, or Z
Least completed prompts -
22. A book with an author from an African country
39. 2 books with similar covers, book 2
43. A book by an Edgar-winning author
48. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Books of the Month threads
Prompt of the month:
46. A book related to night - fitting for those of us about to end Daylight Saving Time. This could be a book with night in the title, one with scenes set at night, a book with vampires or other night creatures, etc. For suggestions see https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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End of Year Is Coming!
How are you doing on your goals? If you aren't on track, don't despair, there's always next year!
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2025 Threads Are Ready!
Find all the prompts, discussion and ideas here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
You can track your 2025 reading in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
The 2025 Community Spreadsheet tabs are LIVE! Head over to claim your spot to track your reads for next year. The 2025 tabs are to the right on this Google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
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Winter Read-a-thon begins next week!
Mark your calendars for our winter Read-a-thon! We will have our final read-a-thon of 2024 from December 7-15. Join us in our team and individual challenges.
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Winter Reading Challenge Begins
Our Seasonal Reading Challenge for winter has a Choose Your Own Adventure element. You get to set your own goals. The details are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Start your own Tracking thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The DecemberReading Discussion is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Monthly Question is on goals: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for November, you can post them here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Useful Links
You can find the 52 topics of the 2024 reading challenge here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....
** A printable checklist and Instagram template are found in Msg 2 of that thread** Don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2024 when you post!
The mods will post announcements in this thread, so we encourage you to follow it!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2024-25 Community Spreadsheet
The information and link are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space.
As a group, we have completed 80% of the challenge according to the spreadsheet. If you are using it but haven't updated it in a while, please do so.
Most completed prompts -
1. Title ends in A, T, or Y
2. Connected to something read in 2023
9. Fewer than 2024 ratings on GR
15. A book whose author's name contains J, Q, X, or Z
Least completed prompts -
22. A book with an author from an African country
39. 2 books with similar covers, book 2
43. A book by an Edgar-winning author
48. A second book that fits your favorite prompt
Prompt of the month:
50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2023 or 2024
Some of us may have put this off since we need to review the lists. They are conveniently linked on the Weekly Topic list of https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Check out this folder for more info:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Welcome to 2025!
It's time to get started on the new ATY prompts!
The list of 52 prompts and the optional 10th anniversary prompts are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... There is also a printable list in Message 2 of that thread.
2025 Discussion Threads Are Ready!
Find discussions and ideas on each of the individual threads here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
You can track your 2025 reading in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
The 2025 Community Spreadsheet tabs are LIVE! Head over to claim your spot to track your reads for next year. The 2025 tabs are to the right on this Google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
There is a special thread for those of you reading in order: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
When you post on social media, don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2025
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NEW - The Wild Discussion Year-Round!
This member forum is so popular in the voting months that we have decided to extend it. You can connect with each other and share about life as well as conversing about books. The new thread is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Winter Reading Challenge Continues
Our Seasonal Reading Challenge for winter has a Choose Your Own Adventure element. You get to set your own goals. The details are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The January Reading Discussion is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Monthly Question is about one book from the past year:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for December, you can post them here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Useful Links
This is the thread where Mods will post announcements:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2025 Community Spreadsheet
The information and link are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space.
Final Results for 2024
We finished with an average of 84%, or 44 books per person. Possibly many more people have finished who didn't use the spreadsheet, which is optional.
Most completed prompts -
1. Title ends in A, T, or Y
2. Connected to something read in 2023
9. Fewer than 2024 ratings on GR
15. A book whose author's name contains J, Q, X, or Z
Least completed prompts -
22. A book with an author from an African country
39. 2 books with similar covers, book 2
43. A book by an Edgar-winning author
48. A second book that fits your favorite prompt
Prompt of the month:
4. A book set undergound, undersea or in an underworld
This could range from true-life adventure in caves or submarines to fantasy worlds to the underworld of crime or poverty
Find ideas and lists here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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It's February!
Winter Reading Challenge Ends Feb 28
Our Seasonal Reading Challenge for winter has a Choose Your Own Adventure element. You get to set your own goals. The details are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Tracking is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
To post your completion, go to: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Next Read-a-Thon will be March 1-9
A thread will open the week before so that you can sign up and start planning.
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All the 2025 Info is Available
The list of 52 prompts and the optional 10th anniversary prompts are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... There is also a printable list in Message 2 of that thread.
2025 Discussion Threads Are Ready
Find discussions and ideas on each of the individual threads here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
You can track your 2025 reading in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
The 2025 Community Spreadsheet tabs are LIVE! Head over to claim your spot to track your reads for next year. The 2025 tabs are to the right on this Google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
There is a special thread for those of you reading in order: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
When you post on social media, don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2025
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NEW - The Wild Discussion Year-Round!
This member forum is so popular in the voting months that we have decided to extend it. You can connect with each other and share about life as well as conversing about books. The new thread is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The February Reading Discussion is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Monthly Question is about reviews - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for January, you can post them here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Useful Links
This is the thread where Mods will post announcements:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2025 Community Spreadsheet
The link is: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space.
Prompt of the Month
6. A book with a serpentine element on the cover
It could be an actual serpent/snake, a road, a river or just a design element. For many examples, see the discussion thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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To join in the fun (whether you are participating in the Read-a-Thon or not!), check out this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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March Read-a-thon Starting Today!
It's not too late to sign up for a team and/or to participate in our individual challenge
General info is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Sign-up thread is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The individual challenge is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Spring Reading Challenge Has Begun
It involves springlike elements:
Info is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
You can set up your tracking thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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All the 2025 Info is Available
The list of 52 prompts and the optional 10th anniversary prompts are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... There is also a printable list in Message 2 of that thread.
2025 Discussion Threads Are Ready
Find discussions and ideas on each of the individual threads here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
You can track your 2025 reading in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
The 2025 Community Spreadsheet tabs are LIVE! Head over to claim your spot to track your reads for next year. The 2025 tabs are to the right on this Google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
There is a special thread for those of you reading in order: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
When you post on social media, don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2025
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NEW - The Wild Discussion Year-Round!
This member forum is so popular in the voting months that we have decided to extend it. You can connect with each other and share about life as well as conversing about books. The new thread is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The March Reading Discussion is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Monthly Question is about add-ons to your favorite books - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for February, you can post them here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Useful Links
This is the thread where Mods will post announcements:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2025 Community Spreadsheet
The link is: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space.
Prompt of the Month
13. A book involving a "group" with at least 4 members that's not a family. Some ideas include a book club, a sports team, a gang, a military unit, a jury, an organization, a faculty, or the cast of a play or movie.
. For many examples, see the discussion thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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April Showers- of Books!
Can you believe 1st quarter is over?
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Spring Reading Challenge Continues
It involves springlike elements:
Info is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
You can set up your tracking thread here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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All the 2025 Info is Available
The list of 52 prompts and the optional 10th anniversary prompts are here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/.... There is also a printable list in Message 2 of that thread.
2025 Discussion Threads Are Ready
Find discussions and ideas on each of the individual threads here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
You can track your 2025 reading in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
There is a special thread for those of you reading in order: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
When you post on social media, don't forget to use the hashtags #aroundtheyearin52books and #aty2025
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NEW - The Wild Discussion Year-Round!
This member forum is so popular in the voting months that we have decided to extend it. You can connect with each other and share about life as well as conversing about books. The new thread is here:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Monthly Discussions & Questions
This year we will continue a separate discussion thread for each month. The April Reading Discussion is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Monthly Question asks how books have changed your life. -
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you haven't already told us your favorite books for March, you can post them here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Useful Links
This is the thread where Mods will post announcements:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have questions about how the group works or... anything, really, feel free to post it in this thread: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
In our Reading Discussions folder, you can find links to the current month's discussion thread, as well as Best Books threads for each month: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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2025 Community Spreadsheet
The link is: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
Use this throughout the year to track your completed books. Remember to go under the correct tab for your first name to reserve your space. This is optional, as you can use whatever tracking method works for you.
We show we are averaging 20% of the way to our goal, or 10 books completed.
Prompt of the Month
18. A book set primarily in nature
Of course, there are many nonfiction books focusing on the natural world, but there are also adventure books, romances, and literary fiction. Many Listopias and other suggestions can be found on the appropriate thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Around the Year in 52 Books
Books mentioned in this topic
The Lightning Thief (other topics)Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI (other topics)
Station Eleven (other topics)
Spinning Silver (other topics)
Circling the Sun (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
William Kent Krueger (other topics)Craig Johnson (other topics)
Here's a link to the previous announcement threads: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...