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June
National Ballpoint Pen Day
June 10th, the anniversary of the patent filing. Fun fact: the world's most popular ball point is the Bic Crystal, which sells on average 57 pens per second.
a. A book with a writing utensil on the cover
b. An author who has a pen name - The Other Miss Bridgerton - Julia Quinn (real name Julia Pottinger, who knew?) - 6/17
c. A book about a writer, bookseller, or librarian - What You Are Looking For Is in the Library - 8/15

2. National Prune Day
June 15th. Fun fact: prunes, the dried version of plums, were originally from China.
a. A book written by someone over the age of 60 - Uncommon Type - 7/2
b. A book with more than 400 pages - Under the Wide and Starry Sky - 6/20
c. A book with purple on the cover -

3. Let's Catch a Movie
The term 'blockbuster' was originally used to describe especially destructive bombs, and then came to mean shocking news stories. It's current use as a movie with huge box office returns is often attributed to producer Max Youngstein
a. Author's initials can be found in BLOCKBUSTER FILM A Week in New York - Louise Bay 8/15
b. A book that has been adapted into a movie or series - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - 7/21
c. A book published in the last two years - The Guncle Abroad - pub 2024 6/24

4. Happy Birthday Paul Gauguin
Born on June 7th 1848 Gauguin was a French artist most known for his contributions to the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements. He lived in France, Peru, Martinique, Tahiti, and the Marquesas Islands.
a. A book with at least 4 colors on the cover - - 6/4
b. A translated book - Embers - 6/4
c. A book with a seven in the page count - Rhapsodie française - 277p -


July
1. Happy Birthday Satchel Paige
Baseball pitcher Leroy R. (Satchel) Paige (1906-1982) was the first African American pitcher in the American League. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
a. A book whose author's initials appear in CURVEBALL - Flâneuse: Women Walk the City in Paris, New York, Tokyo, Venice and London - Lauren Elkin - 6/8
b. A book featuring a sport
c. A book with a black main character - James - 7/19

2. The Apollo Moon Landing
Apollo 11, the first manned landing on Earth's moon, touched down on the surface on July 20, 1969.
a. A book set in space
b. A book with the moon on the cover
c. A book published in the 1960s - The Transcendental Murder - 1964

3. Let's Go on a Hike
Fun fact: Yellowstone National Park averages 1 bear attack per year, and there have only been 8 bear-caused fatalities in park history. For perspective that is 1 bear attack per 26.2 million park visits.
a. A book with a cover of a nature scene without people -
b. A book set in a rural area - Peace Like a River = 7/11
c. A book with an element of survival - Once There Were Wolves

4. Dog Days of Summer
Fun fact: this phrase refers to the time when Sirius the dog star is visible in the sky.
a. A book with a dog on the cover - - 6/7
b. A book with a hot setting - Robinson Crusoe
c. An author's first book - Everything Here Is Beautiful 7/9


August
1. The Destruction of Pompeii
Pompeii was a Roman city that was buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the eruption of Mt Vesuvius on August 24, 79 CE. Because of the particular method of its destruction it is extremely well preserved and offers a unique look at life in the ancient Roman Empire.
a. A book featuring an ancient civilization - Naamah
b. A book with red on the cover - - Booked to Die 7/31
c. A book set in a city - The Vanishing Museum on the Rue Mistral
2. Vacation Time
Fun fact: 60% of the Earth's lakes are located in Canada. Something to think about next time you're by a lake.
a. A book you've been meaning to read - The Metamorphosis - 6/11
b. A book by a favorite author - A Trick of Fate - 7/22
c. A book set somewhere you would like to visit - Bruno, Chief of Police - small town in France 7/22
3. Let's Play a Game
Fun fact: In Chile the Clue character Mr. Green is named Chef Lettuce.
a. A book with multiple points of view - The Paris Hours - 6/12
b. A book by an author whose initials appear in SCRABBLE - The Birthday Boys - Beryl Bainbridge
c. A book in a series - Pietr the Latvian - 6/6

4. Back to School Sales
Fun fact: in 2023 the average American household spent $890 on back to school shopping, according to an online survey. Ok, that one's not actually that fun.
a. A book borrowed from the library - Small Things Like These - 6/20
b. A nonfiction book - The Perfect Summer: England 1911, Just Before the Storm
c. A book with a character in an educational setting - The Rachel Incident - main character is a university student - 6/13