52 Books in 52 Weeks (2024) (52 Book Club) - hosted by britrcup

Published in a Year of the Dragon
 The Year of the Dragon relates to the Chinese calendar. Dragon is the fifth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. 2024 is the “Year of the Dragon.” This occurs every twelve years.

For this prompt, we are specifically looking for a book published in a Year of the Dragon. The book does not have to relate to Chinese culture or be set during a Year of the Dragon – but you’re welcome to add that on as a bonus challenge if you like. You may choose any Dragon year from any time in history.

Some examples of more recent Years of the Dragon include: 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024. A book originally published during any of these years will count toward this prompt.
 
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe #1

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

359 pages • paperback • 2012

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea by Masaji Ishikawa

A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea

Masaji Ishikawa

172 pages • paperback • 2000

nonfiction memoir dark emotional sad medium-paced
One of Us Is Next by Karen M. McManus

One of Us Is Next

One of Us Is Lying #2

Karen M. McManus

10 hours, 24 minutes • audio • 2020

fiction mystery thriller young adult mysterious tense medium-paced
The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez

The Cemetery of Untold Stories

Julia Alvarez

256 pages • hardcover • 2024

fiction literary magical realism emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir

The Night Guest

Hildur Knútsdóttir

2 hours, 42 minutes • audio • 2021

fiction horror dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

Wandering Stars

Tommy Orange

336 pages • hardcover • 2024

fiction literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

The Wicked Years #1

Gregory Maguire

412 pages • paperback • 1995

fiction fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced
The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About

Mel Robbins

336 pages • paperback • 2024

nonfiction self help informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
The Simple Gift by Steven Herrick

The Simple Gift

Steven Herrick

216 pages • paperback • 2000

fiction poetry young adult emotional lighthearted medium-paced
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

The Briar Club

Kate Quinn

432 pages • digital • 2024

fiction historical thriller emotional mysterious medium-paced