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If there’s one thing that will draw me toward a book (other that a beautiful/interesting cover) it’s a good title. So here are 10 titles that pulled me in and made me interested in the book with a word/feeling I associate with the book or what I love about the title. (I haven’t read all of these, so some of my associations may be completely off, but I guess I’ll find out at some point.)
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
This title is honestly so iconic. It’s kind of a play on words (which I love) and it’s also really love (which I also love.)
Frankly in Love by David Yoon
Give me all the title puns. Once I knew that the main character’s name was Frank Li, I was sold.
The Careful Undressing of Love by Corey Ann Haydu
There’s something so soft and warm about this title. I haven’t read it yet (though I know it’s devisive), the title+cover combo pulled me in.
The Secret of a Heart Note by Stacey Lee
This title just sounds romantic to me. Like a soft and gentle whisper.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Another ridiculously long title I love, it’s more likely than you think. How can you see this title and not think: possibilities.
Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke
This title is just weird because it’s just 3 seemingly unrelated words mashed together, but I think that’s why I like it.
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
The title is another long one (sensing a pattern) but it comlex (fractions) and a bit dark (death). Which works well for this cerebral stroy.
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
All the celestial terms make me think of astrology and fate and destiny. Which I think is kinda perfect for this story. Kismet.
The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan
This title of a great blend of bold (astonighing) and familiar (after) and instantly makes me think of hope.
The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
This title screams scandal and if that isn’t what Monty is all about, I don’t know what to tell you.
There are a bunch more titles I could have chosen, but I wanted to include book on my shelves (physical or digital) so these were the ones that pulled me in.
I!! Love!! Long!! Titles!! So!! Much!! And Gentlemen’s Guide is so spot on!
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The more words the better.
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I absolutely love “The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle”! That book is so fun, and so is the title. These are some awesome picks! I really liked “Simon vs. The Homosapiens Agenda”.
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Both were so good, and so different.
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