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- What are you reading this week?Everything You Want Me to Be- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title? not at all
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book? Not sure yet, probably
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book? Again not sure.
- What are you reading this week?
- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title? No. I was surprised with how many books there are with long titles.
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book? Absolutely
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book? I can't think of a more fitting title. I would keep the title without a doubt.
What are you reading this week?The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls by Anton DiSclafani
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
Not really, it found me!
Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
Yes, the riding camp was a pretty central figure in the book.
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author's title? Yes, I think she got it right
I'm finishing up Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban for this week!
What are you reading this week?
Classic Movies the Best and the Worst Pictures to See! Films to Avoid!John Howard Reid- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?yes
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book?yes
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? Yes If not, what title would you give the book? It would depend on the book
What are you reading this week?Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
No; I suggested this prompt with the thought of trying to finish this particular book! :)
Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
Yet to see... There are androids and electric sheep already so probably... ?
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
I don't know--it's weird, but definitely grabs your attention!
- What are you reading this week?The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
No, not at all.
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
Yes.
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
I would keep the title.
What are you reading this week?Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew J. Sullivan
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
Nope I had 3 books I picked out for this topic
Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
I would have to say yes.
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
Yes I would. This title works very well for the book
What are you reading this week?The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden by Jonas Jonasson
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
Not at all, in fact it was hard to choose between several books I shortlisted.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
Well, I'm still reading it so I guess I'll find out if the girl in question really does save the King of Sweden!
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
I definitely wouldn't change it, I love the title!
What are you reading this week?The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared, by Jonas Jonasson
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
I did have a bit of a hard time finding a book with the required words in the title - this one was perfect.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
From what I can see, yes.
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
The original title is quirky and catching - I'd keep it.
I too am reading The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden for this prompt. It was a very fitting title that was as long as the tale itself.
What are you reading this week? Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz.Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title? Not really. I had this book marked as "Want to read" for a long time and this topic gave me the push I needed.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book? Absolutely. I love the title and how it's related with everything.
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? Yes, no doubt about it.
What are you reading this week?The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
Not at all. I actually just picked this book because it seemed interesting, and then I realized, hey, this has a long title.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
Yes, this nonfiction book talks about the way the Great Lakes ecosystems are dying & about the aquatic life and human life that live off the lakes.
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
Yeah, I think so.
What are you reading this week?If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
Not really. I have a lot of nonfiction on my TBR, so it did take some close searching to exclude books with subtitles.
- What are you reading this week?My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry
- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
No
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
Yes
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
I cannot possibly override Frederik Backman's title!! ;-)
- What are you reading this week?Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
Yes, sort of. This book was luckily on my tbr list anyhow
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
Yes
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
I'd keep it, seems to fit perfectly
What are you reading this week? The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah TintiDid you have a hard time finding a book with a long title? Not really.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book? Absolutely.
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book? I loved everything about this book, so yes.
What are you reading this week?The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers #1) by Becky Chambers
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
Nope, it was already on my "to be read" list.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
100%.
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
I'd keep the title, yes.
- What are you reading this week? All the Ugly and Wonderful Things- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title? No not really, I was going to use Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for this prompt but my hold came in for the this book and decided to use it for the prompt instead.
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book? Yes so far the title fits the book since I think I know where the book is leading.
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book? I would keep it. It works and stands out I think.
- What are you reading this week? Down Among the Sticks and Bones
- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
Not at all, I picked a 2017 sequel in my TBR.
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
Yes, quite well regarding the story!
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
I'd keep it, it's a bit long and not a "selling title" but it fits well to the twins' adventures.
What are you reading this week?The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
Not at all, so I went for the longest I could find.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
I think it sums it up pretty well. Although when I told I friend I was reading it, she asked "What's it about?", so maybe not!
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
I think the title is more interesting than the book, so I'd definitely keep it.
What are you reading this week?The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
No.
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
I think it was because to the main character that's all his friend really was.
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
I would keep the current title.
What are you reading this week?The Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie-Sue HitchcockDid you have a hard time finding a book with a long title? I actually did have a slightly hard time. Now that I read it though, I've found numerous other options.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book? I think the title was perfect.
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book? The title of this book drew me in. It wasn't on my TBR. I'd never heard of the author. The title alone filled me with sensory feelings so I had to grab it. Wouldn't change a letter.
What are you reading this week?Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
No, I had about 3-5 different books on my TBR list that fit this prompt. I originally chose a different book, but my library didn't have it available via overdrive, so I went with this one instead.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
I'm only 40% through the book at the moment, but with what's happened so far, yes, the title fits well enough.
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
I'm fine with the title as is. I guess when I finish the book I may think differently.
What are you reading this week?I Know I Am, But What Are You? by Samantha Bee
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
Nope! I have a lot of fairly long titles on my to-read shelf. I just happened to get to this one first, because I was in the mood for something funny.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
Not particularly, no. It feels vague and doesn't really sum it up, but considering how vague and meandering this book was, maybe that was intended.
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
No, I wouldn't keep this title, but I'm honestly not sure what I'd use as an alternative.
What are you reading this week?The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
No, not at all.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
I'll have to come back and answer that. Just starting
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
What are you reading this week? Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de WaalDid you have a hard time finding a book with a long title? No, I had a few of them on my TBR list.
Do you think the title was fitting for the book? I think it's perfect for the book and a question I ask myself, as well as these: How do we really know how smart animals are? Who are we to judge? Humans, who don't know enough of about ourselves...how can we profess to understand a different species?
If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book? I think I'd keep the author's title as it is, or maybe something like, I cannot even work the Amazon Firestick! How arrogant are we to think we know animals?
- What are you reading this week? The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title? Not really.
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book? Yes, it fits.
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book? Two Faces / My Other Self / Hiding Hyde / Jekyll vs Hyde and many more even worse :P The wise could be mantain the original title.
Q: What are you reading this week?A: Stay Where You Are and Then Leave
Q: Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
A: No. Actually I had a lot of options.
Q: Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
A: Yes. In this case the title is an important part of the book.
Q: If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
A: I think this title is very good. Maybe I'd pick something like "Milk and Grease - and a war happening too"
- What are you reading this week? I ended up reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson ( 7 words, not counting the subtitle which brings it up to 16!!)- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title? Not at all
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book? I thought it was funny lol, and yes it was fitting
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book? I would absolutely keep it the same. I kind of love the F word
Around the Year in 52 Books
Books mentioned in this topic
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (other topics)Stay Where You Are and Then Leave (other topics)
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (other topics)
Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? (other topics)
The Name of the Wind (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Mark Manson (other topics)Frans de Waal (other topics)
Patrick Rothfuss (other topics)
Jesse Andrews (other topics)
Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock (other topics)
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You Can't Get Blood Out of Shag Carpet by Juliette Harper
- Did you have a hard time finding a book with a long title?
Not really. I had a few on my TBR list.
- Do you think the title was fitting for the book?
Yes, it's a cozy mystery and the title is fitting.
- If you were choosing a title for the book, would you keep the author’s title? If not, what title would you give the book?
I'd keep the author's title.