47 & 48 - Two books that share the same title

[Elizabeth]

This one showed up randomly and I kind of like that I didn't need to seek it out, so I think I'm going to use:

(currently reading, this was a random one I saw in the library and took on impulse)
and
(a book I just saw in someone's library haul pile)

[Danii]

I feel like I'm really going to struggle to complete this challenge, because I'm doing my best to fill all the PopSugar prompts with queer books. Does anyone know of two queer/LGBTQ+ books with the same title? I'm definitely drawing a blank. (And I don't count two books in a series as having the same title, I want them to be completely unrelated.)

[Darci]

Danii wrote: "I feel like I'm really going to struggle to complete this challenge, because I'm doing my best to fill all the PopSugar prompts with queer books. Does anyone know of two queer/LGBTQ+ books with the..."

There's Boy Meets Boy and Boy Meets Boy. I haven't read either of them, although the first one has been popping up on Goodreads quite a bit lately.

[Elizabeth]

As far as LGBTQ -

All Out is a queer anthology, and also a MM romance if you are into that.

[Danii]

Darci wrote: "Danii wrote: "I feel like I'm really going to struggle to complete this challenge, because I'm doing my best to fill all the PopSugar prompts with queer books. Does anyone know of two queer/LGBTQ+ ..."

Perfect! I already read the David Levithan one earlier this year (for a different challenge, but I don't mind retroactively changing which category it's in), and it looks like I can get my hands on the other one for relatively cheap! Thank you so much :D

[Dcbk]

I had to LOL when i saw these prompts! Last year i was reading a book called The Dutch Wife by Eric McCormack because i thought my mom was reading it. Then we started talking and having the weirdest conversation about the books. Then we realized she was reading The Dutch Wife by Ellen Keith. I said this should be a prompt for the PS reading challenge - and voila!

[Brian]

When I first heard of this challenge I wanted to try and read a book by one of favorites, Martin Amis. I considered this prompt and thought it would be easy since he's written books called "Money" and "Success". But maybe I'm looking in the wrong place but I found it really hard to to find another book whose title was JUST "Money" or JUST "Success."

So I'm going with this:

The Information

and this:

The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood

[Lyssa]

I finished Bone White by Ronald Malfi. And I've started Bone White by Tim McWhorter, but I've set it aside for the time being. I'm having a hard time getting into it. I intend on at least skimming and getting the gist to complete the challenge, but for now I really wouldn't recommend either.

But don't take just my word for it. All my friends really enjoyed both of these.

Ronald Malfi's novel: A man hears about the discovery of some bodies in the last confirmed location of his missing brother. He flies there to either confirm or deny his assumption that his brother must be among the victims. He soon learns that the history of the town (Dread's Hand) is more sinister than initially perceived.

Tim McWhorter's novel: I haven't gotten too far in yet, but it is a horror/thriller about two teen boys that become stranded away from town when their boat breaks down.

[Lyssa]

BTW, I'm not sure if someone mentioned this before, but the way I found my two books for this challenge was through posting for other challenges. When you link a book (for example 'Bone White'), it will usually list both the book you are looking for and any other books with that or a similar name.

I had intended on reading Malfi's novel for another challenge in another group. When I went to link the book in my TBR list for that challenge, I found McWhorter's novel.

[Simone]

My choice for this prompt are:
The Boy in the Suitcase
The Boy in the Suitcase

[Idit]

I'm reading at the moment Untouchable, and was sitting at a friends place when I saw a book he was reading at the moment: The Untouchable...
The addition of the word 'The' bothers me a bit, but the book actually looks interesting, so I'm very tempted.

[Melody]

To Ruth and Idit - As a fellow purist, I can sympathize with not wanting "the" in the title, but the more rational side of me is insisting that it's a technicality that can be ignored for this particular prompt!

I'll admit I've found it a bit challenging to find two books with the same title that I'm actually interested in. Sometimes when looking up one book or another I'd find that others share its name, but the synopsis of the 2nd (or 3rd or 4th or whatever) just wouldn't appeal to me. That alone would make me a bit more flexible in terms of inclusion of "the" and similar articles.

Nothing's set in stone yet, but I'm currently leaning towards these two books for myself because they appear to share a Hansel and Gretel influence, which appeals to my fairy tale loving heart!

Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi
Gingerbread by Robert Dinsdale

[Jae]

My pair was originally gonna be:

People Like Us by Dominick Dunne and
People Like Us by Dana Mele

...until I remembered I've already read Dominick Dunne's, which eliminates it from my list since I don't want to reread any books, unless it's for the reread prompt.

[Idit]

Melody wrote: "To Ruth and Idit - As a fellow purist, I can sympathize with not wanting "the" in the title, but the more rational side of me is insisting that it's a technicality that can be ignored for this part..."

That's it, isn't it. The important thing is to read books we are actually interested in, rather than settle on rubbish just because it is 100%

[Marie]

I'm currently reading The Lying Game by Ruth Ware, and I might also give The Lying Game by Sara Shepard a chance, later this year!

[Mellissa]

Nadine wrote: "Oh, this category is super exciting!! Because I've been wanting to read two books with the same title, but I can never fit it into the reading challenges!!

We can play around with ideas. Do you w..."

I loved Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine (I am eagerly awaiting the final book in that series which comes out sometime this year.)

[Mellissa]

Shelley wrote: "I totally jinxed myself because I made the comment in ATY that I was recommended a book of the same name that I had just read, and someone could use that for the "2 books connected" prompt. Sigh.
..."

The Thief by Megan Whelan Turner is also a really good book that I am also waiting for the final book to come out this year.

[SadieReadsAgain]

I read my first book for this - Motherland: Interviews with Mothers and Daughters, by Ann McFerran.

I wont labour this review, as I'm pretty sure this book is no longer in print. But this was an interesting read which featured a range of women from different backgrounds, cultures and family units. I enjoyed how honest a lot of the participants were, even those with high profile. It was poignant to note how different motherhood is perceived and experience by almost every woman interviewed for this book, proving that there really is no "perfect mother" or right way to do it. As a mother of sons I did find that a majority of observations the interviewees made about raising daughters were not unique according to gender. I don't know if that is telling of the passage of time since this book was published, or just that most of the mothers had only daughters. As a mother who doesn't always feel like she's doing the right thing, this was a comforting read.

[Kristin]

Originally, I was going to read W. Bruce Cameron's A Dog's Way Home for 'Becoming a Movie in 2019', but I was digging through the books I have in my trunk and found Bobbie Pyron's A Dog's Way Home, so that changed things.
I haven't read Cameron's book yet. Pyron's is a cute book geared towards middle-grade readers about a girl separated from her best friend, a Sheltie named Tam, but as a dog lover, the target demographic doesn't dissuade me from reading a dog book that sounds interesting.

[Ellie]

Megan wrote: " I've seen pics of people sunbathing on Omaha Beach and it's like..."how? How can you lay there and sunbathe knowing what terrible things happened on that beach?"..."

Europe isn't a museum though, you have to remember people live in Normandy and probably want to be able to use their local beach (and miles of beaches were involved). Sitting and enjoying the fresh air at a place where something bad happened is appreciating being alive. I don't think it means everyone has forgotten.

Sometimes we're walking the dog and there's a bit of WWII fortification, and we'll look at it and acknowledge it, then throw the ball, because YAY we're not at war and can enjoy ourselves thanks to those who fought.

[L Y N N]

Kristin wrote: "Originally, I was going to read W. Bruce Cameron's A Dog's Way Home for 'Becoming a Movie in 2019', but I was digging through the books I have in my trunk and found Bobbie Pyron's [..."

Wow. I've been looking for an excuse to purchase Cameron's book and the other one looks good, too! I already have my books with the same title, but may add these, too! Thanks!

[Simone]

Ellie wrote: "Megan wrote: " I've seen pics of people sunbathing on Omaha Beach and it's like..."how? How can you lay there and sunbathe knowing what terrible things happened on that beach?"..."

Europe isn't a ..."

I'm originally from Germany and I have to tell you that I was aware of most of the historical significance of places, locations, and people, but you didn't just stop living because of it. It was a daily reminder, but not the center of your life. That changed once I met my husband (he was an American soldier stationed in Germany) and started showing him around. That is actually when history really hit for me. That is when I actually got to know my country better and started appreciating its history because before then I usually ventured out and explored other countries basically neglecting my own.

[Ellie]

I'm not saying that history should be ignored or doesn't have knock on effects even now. I just felt a little like people are quick to judge when they don't live in a place :)

[Janet]

Ellie wrote: "Megan wrote: " I've seen pics of people sunbathing on Omaha Beach and it's like..."how? How can you lay there and sunbathe knowing what terrible things happened on that beach?"..."

Europe isn't a ..."

I think living a free life is a perfect way to honor those who fought for those rights.

[Lorna]

My friend and I are taking turns picking books. She has Blood Sisters by Jane Corry on her list.

I went to my library’s website today to see about getting a copy and I am excited by how many other books have this title and how they are about so many different things - from “vampire stories by women” to the “women behind the war of the roses” to “everyone has an evil twin”! And there are several other books besides those. I was concerned that this would be a hard prompt but it seems that the hardest thing will be picking the second book.

[Megan]

Ellie wrote: "Megan wrote: " I've seen pics of people sunbathing on Omaha Beach and it's like..."how? How can you lay there and sunbathe knowing what terrible things happened on that beach?"..."

Europe isn't a ..."

Where did I say anyone had "forgotten"? I was saying *In my own personal opinion* I couldn't do it, knowing how many people died there.
You want to sunbathe there? Great! I never said anyone wasn't allowed to. Also, a viewpoint isn't "judging", Ellie.
I live near several Civil War battlefields myself, so I understand and appreciate the horror of the bloodshed and how the surrounding countryside can also be beautiful.
It's so easy to judge me when you don't know me, isn't it, Ellie?
Actually, I'm going to leave this group. Bye. Thanks for judging!

[Allie]

So all the these matching below can also fulfill 34. A book that includes a wedding, so I'll probably read 3 to check off that too! I have back to back weddings this summer and I need to read some books that A) remind me weddings can be fun and/or B) remind me that there are way worse weddings!

The Wedding Date
The Wedding Date

The Wedding Party
The Wedding Party (doesn't come out until July!)

By Invitation Only
By Invitation Only

[Brittany]

If anyone was wanting to read Vox this year, I purchased a different book also called Vox in college during one of those fill a paper bag for $5 sales. It's a shorter book which fully takes place entirely as a conversation between two people over a sex hotline. I don't remember it being particularly amazing but it was entertaining and smutty. Might make an interesting juxtaposition when paired with the other book.

[Margaret]

Shelley wrote: "I'm seeing so many good ones that I've already read one side of!

ETA: One of my favorite books has a very unfortunate close title. It's not exact, but it makes it extremely difficult to search for..."

I've had this problem with this book too - The Jasper Fforde one is great and I've been waiting for a sequel forever.

[Maryam]

I'm reading Glass Houses and Glass Houses for this two tasks.

[intoxicating_reads]

Just finished 1776 by David McCullough and 1776 by Peter Stone

[Katie]

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom/ CJ Tudor

The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict/Eileen Pollack

[Sarah]

I was planning on reading Silver and Silver for this but I'm currently reading the first one and not liking it so far. Dilemma time: do I try to find a third book called Silver or pick two completely different titles?

[Ian]

In a book subscription box last year, I got a copy of Pride, and I knew when I saw this prompt exactly what I needed to read and when I needed to read it.

So I just finished my first reading of Pride and Prejudice and then picked up this wonderful YA own-voices adaptation. If you are looking for something to fit the "Own Voices" or "Retelling of a Classic" prompts. I really think you won't be let down if you already enjoy P&P.

[Funmbi]

I'm doing Windfall by Jennifer E. Smith and The Windfall by Diksha Basu (slight variation...)

[Leonie]

I’m thinking of reading The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri and The Shape of Water by Guillermo del Toro

[L Y N N]

Leonie wrote: "I’m thinking of reading The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri and The Shape of Water by Guillermo del Toro"

This is so funny! I was at our library sale yesterday and saw a bunch of Camilleri's books, but was unfamiliar with his writing and then neglected to fully check it out and purchase one. (This is how I try new authors many times.) I adored Guillermo's book and am sad I was unaware of the other one. Though I would be interested to read it as well!

[Shannon]

I fudged this prompt ever so slightly-- I read two graphic novels that have the same title and just different volume numbers: Saga, Vol. 6 and Saga, Vol. 7.

But I'm trying to focus on books I already own for my reading challenge, and this was the closest I could do (and it helped me get a little further in this series!).

[Darja]

I just finished Přízrak by Jo Nesbø and I´m going to read Přízrak by Clive Cussler.

I know the original titles are different but in czech traslation are same.

[Ann]

I just finished After the Funeral by Agatha Christie for 47, and After the Funeral: The Posthumous Adventures of Famous Corpses by Edwin Murphy for 48. Fun prompt!

[Cendaquenta]

I'm planning to read We by Yevgeny Zamyatin and WE by John G.H. Dickinson.
However, I might also seek out Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi and Gingerbread by Robert Dinsdale.

[Mel]

Pretty sure I'm going to go with Golden State / The Golden State for this one, since I own the former and I've been wanting to read the latter for a while now.

[Josie]

I'm reading The Other Woman and The Other Woman for this prompt. I finished the former already and will read the latter at some point this year.

[Brooke]

Mel wrote: "Pretty sure I'm going to go with Golden State / The Golden State for this one, since I own the former and I've been wanting to read the latter for a while now."

I just realized a few days ago that I could read these as well! I got one as a Book of the Month recently and the other is on my kindle. I went into this year thinking it would be difficult to find something for this prompt, but now I have quite a few options that spark my interest.

[Christina]

I'm going to read The Lying Game by Sara Shepard and The Lying Game by Ruth Ware since they're both available at my elibrary and I really want to read Ruth Ware's book, and Sara Shepard's sounds interesting too :)

[El]

I'll be reading No Place Like Home by Mary Higgins Clark and No Place Like Home by Morris Fenris.

[Milena]

I changed my plan. I was going to read Born to Run and Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen. But I don't know when I was going to get to them, or if I was into listening to an 18 hour audiobook when I already know so much about Bruce Springsteen. So instead I am reading The Golden State and Golden State, as they're both fairly new and I always want to read the new books.

[April]

I think I am going to go with Bittersweet and Bittersweet

[Anne]

I have four books out from the library right now with the title Bittersweet and none of them are the ones you linked. Surely with this many options I can find two I like.

[Wednesday]

I'm doing Mary Shelley's Mathilda and Roald Dahl's Matilda. VERY different books.