37 - a book with a two-word title

[Belinda]

I'm currently reading Pet Sematary

[Darci]

I'm trying to work my way through The Dresden Files series, and they almost all have two word titles. I'm using the second in the series for another prompt, so I'll use the third book for this one. Grave Peril

Other Ideas:
The Hobbit
Animal Farm
Little Women
Jurassic Park
Red Dragon

[Teri]

I had recently read You by Caroline Kepnes and had checked the sequel Hidden Bodies out from the library. I meant to read it the last week of 2018, but it didn't happen. So it is my first challenge book of the new year and I used it for this prompt. I wish I had liked it as much as the first book. It only got 3 stars.

[Liz]

I'm using one of my January Book of the Month picks, Golden State, for this one.

[Beth]

Here's a question: what about a title that repeats a word, does that count as two separate words? Example: "Three Sisters, Three Queens" by Philippa Gregory.
I could see reasoning for both. It has four words total, but only three different words.

[Errlee]

I'm already reading Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis for my book club this month so was thinking of using it for this prompt (although there are so many other good choices I might go ahead and read another one for it). Was wondering though if the subtitle disqualifies it? What do people think?

[intoxicating_reads]

Just finished by first book for the year for this category - "The Gift" by Cecelia Ahern.

[Kelli]

I am going to read Spilled Milk by KL Randis for this prompt

[Tina]

I went with There There by Tommy Orange for this, finished it yesterday. it could also count as debut novel.

[Erin]

I just read for this one- I meant to read it last year for the "movie you already saw" prompt but never got to it. It was a fun easy read!

[Kristin]

I'm sure I'll have many that count, but since I don't see anything else this one would work for, may as well use it here:
- Murder Unleashed by Lee Charles Kelley. First time I've read this author, and while it was OK, I'd recommend at least reading the first in the series, as this was the second and I think he gave a lot of that first book away in this one.

[Abigale]

Currently reading Duma Key!

[[deleted user]]

I hadn't even thought of my TBR list. So:
Hoodoo Medicine
Four Souls
The Intuitionist
Topdog/Underdog
Mumbo Jumbo
Maybe Darwin's Radio, but I've been disappointed by Greg Bear sometimes.

[Aleksandra]

Do we count subtitles as a part of main title ? that's my book Ósme życie (dla Brilki). Tom 1 ?

[Errlee]

Aleksandra wrote: "Do we count subtitles as a part of main title ? that's my book Ósme życie (dla Brilki). Tom 1 ?"

I had the same question about Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by by J.D. Vance. I know it's kind of up to us to decide for ourselves, but I would feel better if I had support from the group :)

[Johanne]

I personally believe it is totally valid not to count the subtitle, and use the books you mention, Errlee and Aleksandra.
I have had a similar discussion with myself, considering the "same title" books, and I reached the conclusion that if a subtitle is not shown significantly on the cover, or is in some way important, it´s okay to ignore it.
My examples, that I decided to use:
SKAM: Noveller (SHAME: Short stories)
SKAM Sæson 2, Noora (SHAME: Season 2, Noora)
Look at the covers, the subtitles are very subtle (and I realise one book is almost invisible, since it´s white).

[Raquel (Silver Valkyrie Reads)]

Beth wrote: "Here's a question: what about a title that repeats a word, does that count as two separate words? Example: "Three Sisters, Three Queens" by Philippa Gregory.
I could see reasoning for both. It has..."

My gut reaction is that it's a four word title, but I do see what you mean about there being arguments for both sides.

[Johanne]

Yeah Raquel, on another day I might argue for the opposite. I really think it must come down to whether the subtitle is significant to the title or just stating 'number in series' or 'short stories' as in my example. I only realised the titles' subtitles when I looked them up here on GR.

[Johanne]

Oh sorry Raquel, you weren't replying to my comment... I am really tired had a loooooooooong day, must go to bed.

[Courtney]

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

[Maartje]

I loved Dark Matter

[Sneha]

I am going to knock one book from my unread shelf for this prompt, I have a few choices
On Photography
Or On Language
Or Wuthering Heights Or Foucault's Pendulum
Or Dog Years

Some of them also work for other prompts: Book with author who has the same starting letter in first and last name, and Book with a hobby you love (Photography :))

[Marcia]

My book club argued if articles counted as words. The argument was that the book isn't alphabetized by articles so therefore they shouldn't count.

[Katy]

Marcia wrote: "My book club argued if articles counted as words. The argument was that the book isn't alphabetized by articles so therefore they shouldn't count."

I had an argument with myself about that. I decided two words, no articles. So, not The Blank, and not The Blank Blank. It's not as if there aren't a bazillion books with two word titles, so it's not going to be hard anyway.

[Karen]

The Siren by Tiffany Reisz, Dark Lover by J.R.Ward

by Tiffany Reisz
by J.R. Ward

[Rachel]

Raquel wrote: "Beth wrote: "Here's a question: what about a title that repeats a word, does that count as two separate words? Example: "Three Sisters, Three Queens" by Philippa Gregory.
I could see reasoning for..."

I personally would count that as four words, but I can definitely see there being a case for it being just three since there are three unique words. I guess it depends how literal/strict you want to be, since it's up to your interpretation.

[Gregory]

Pandora's Lab: Seven Stories of Science Gone Wrong

Very engaging read which reviews several major ideas that were presented as science but turned out to be dramatically and disastrously wrong. There is a cautionary tale here which can be summed up as "if it's too good to be true, it probably isn't"

[Britany]

Finished Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers

My Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rachel]

I am using .

[Alix]

Definitely doing No Exit, so many choices heree!

[Marie-Eve]

Floor wrote: "I will probably read either Gone Girl or Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn."

Sharp Objects is by far my favorite from Gillian Flynn.
I think I might just go with a book I already have in my Kobo and still havent read, im sure there are some there with 2 words title.

I could also go for Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King as its been on my TBR for a while

[Megan]

Beth wrote: "Here's a question: what about a title that repeats a word, does that count as two separate words? Example: "Three Sisters, Three Queens" by Philippa Gregory.
I could see reasoning for both. It has..."

That's four words, not two.

[Jennifer]

I picked The Witness by Sandra Brown which, in a pinch, can double for a reread of a favorite book. An oldie but goodie if you like her stuff!

[Claire]

I'm sure this has probably already been mentioned but I've just finished Skin Deep by Liz Nugent. I haven't read a book in a while now that I couldn't put down. I'll defo be looking out for her others now!

[Ariel]

I was thinking of doing Mera: Tidebreaker but I'm not sure would count with Tidebreaker being the subtitle..but it is pretty prominent on the cover so I guess it will probably depend on what else I end up reading this year.

[Mary]

Zeinab wrote: "How is that a challenge :D
For me, definite or indefinite articles don't count, no matter the language. Like when you have a library catalogue, you put it:
miserables, les
goldfinch, the
hauptsta..."

But if you were to put those titles into a word processor and ask it to count the words, Les Miserables would count as two distinct, separate words.
East of Eden would count as 3, Lord of the Flies as 4, etc...

[Shelley]

For me every single word counts, although I personally wanted it to be two words with neither being being articles ( The Nest would count, but I didn't want to use it). I think this is such a broad rule, why is stretching needed at all?

Anyway, I went with Sleeping Giants. I really enjoyed it. This is one of those few books that works well as an audio book because all of it is direct transcripts. It uses a cast of characters and is just really well done. I fully intend on reading the next two but will specifically get the audio for them.

[Casey]

Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan was a beautifully-written story with a strong female protagonist. In some ways, I enjoyed this one more then A Visit from the Goon Squad.

[Becca]

I read The Proposal for this one. Not my typical genre, but I couldn't put it down and finished in 3 days.

[Lyor]

I read Foreskin's Lament and decided it probably fits here... Even though it has a ": a memoir"... But that doesn't really count as part of the title, right?

[SadieReadsAgain]

I read Answer Me by Susanna Tamaro. This collection of stories is pretty harrowing, I don't think there is a ray of sunshine in any of them. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Each story hooked me in with its rich telling and I felt for each of the protagonists (or, for those around them). These stories explore the line between love and hate, betrayals by those meant to love us, of the darkness of men and the complexities of motherhood. They touched me deeply, and the sadness of them has stuck with me. Sometimes, that's just as important as stories that lift you.

[Cyndy]

I read Scorpion Strike by John Gilstrap, a true page turner. It had me hooked early on, Digger and Gail are on vacation at an exclusive resort on a private island. The resort is invaded by a group that intends on taking everyone, staff and guests, hostage. Just wait until you read what happens.

[Kathryn]

I am reading Hatteras girl by Alice J. Wisler for this prompt

[Kathryn]

I’m reading Hatteras girl by Alice J. Wisler. It is set in the outer banks.

[Bella]

I am going with Lethal White by Robert Galbraith.

[Melissa]

I read Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin.

[Mellanie]

I am wondering if numbers are considered words. For example I am wondering if The 100 would be considered a book with 2 words or not because 100 is not a word or it is. I have seen arguments for both so I thought that I would ask here. Thank you for your help.

[Drakeryn]

The 100 definitely counts imo.

[KF-in-Georgia]

Mellanie wrote: "I am wondering if numbers are considered words. For example I am wondering if The 100 would be considered a book with 2 words or not because 100 is not a word or it is. I have seen arguments for bo..."

It's funny: I'm fine with The 100 as a two-word title. But I wouldn't think of The 99 as a two-word title...or the 101.

[Raquel (Silver Valkyrie Reads)]

KF-in-Georgia wrote: "Mellanie wrote: "I am wondering if numbers are considered words. For example I am wondering if The 100 would be considered a book with 2 words or not because 100 is not a word or it is. I have seen..."

That is funny!

The thing that really makes it work for me is that if you substitute words it works:

The Hundred

It still works here (depending on how you feel about hyphenated words):

The Ninety-Nine

But this is clearly not two words:

The Hundred and One