Go Set a Watchman finally debuted this week as the unexpected second book from Harper Lee, beloved author of the classic To Kill a Mockingbird. Since summer is the season of sequels, for SixContest #56 we asked you to take cherished books and create the next installment in just six words. You crafted second acts to classics and favorite childhood stories (“The Giving Tree Gets Her Groove Back.” —HeyMama), and used wordplay to draft books that don’t exist, but should (“More Deep Sixes, by Jack Handey.” —Anodyne-o-mite). Read through the contest comments for a plethora of fantastic teaser backstories. We hope the next book you read is as appealing as these sequels sound.
—Abbie Martin Greenbaum

The Top Six sequels we want to read:

6. “That River Doesn’t Run Here Anymore.” (A River Runs Through It)
—RaisedByWolves [Backstory: A Native American Gambling Casino threatens a pristine Trout Stream in America.]

5. “We All Faked Our Own Deaths.” (The Virgin Suicides) —Lizasighs

4. “Wilbur And The Chronic Arachnophobia Nightmares” (Charlotte’s Web) —AnchorBoy

3. “Mediocre Expectations: Where Everyone’s a Winner.” (Great Expectations) —MelB

2. “The Phantom Tollbooth: Now Accepting EZPass.” (The Phantom Tollbooth) —@indybrendan (via Twitter)

And the most timely sequel is: 

1. “Confederate Flags – Gone with the Wind.” (Gone with the Wind) —Audrey Jordan (via Facebook)

Congratulations, Audrey Jordan, and thanks to everyone who joined in the fun! Whether in our SixContests, on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr or at sixwordmemoirs.com—keep on Sixing!