POSING A QUESTION: 10 BOOK TITLES THAT ASK SOMETHING (SORT OF)
Pretty sure I’m more of a short and sweet reader when it comes to titles and their wordplay. However when it’s good (*cough* Guernsey *cough*), it’s good and basically begs to be read. Am I right? Resulting from this information-that-perhaps-no-one-cares-about is a little list of book titles that are a question.
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Let’s find out which books I have on my shelf that pose a query (and maybe whether or not I was more – or less, curious about said book) and more important, which ones ask the good question! Here we go.
BOOK TITLES THAT ARE A QUESTION
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I don’t remember if I read this one or not! But it’s one of those Dear America diary novels that I read LOTS of as a kid. (Did anyone else read these?) This one follows a girl during the Civil War. Goodreads
2: DOESN’T SHE LOOK NATURAL?, ANGELA EWELL HUNT
Don’t even know if I still own this one (I could have sold it on eBay or donated it), but at one time I did have a copy of this one. It’s about a single mother who falls into running a funeral home. Goodreads
3: CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?, SOPHIE KINSELLA
Haven’t read this one, but if the premise is accurate (about a woman who spills secrets to a stranger on a plane only to learn soon after that he’s her new boss), this title is a good one. Goodreads
4: LADY JAYNE DISAPPEARS, JOANNA DAVIDSON POLITANO
Ok, so no, I realize this isn’t ASKING a question, but it does that a mysterious vibe going for it that begs a question of, what does the titles mean? Who is Lady Jayne? Where do they go? Goodreads
5: WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE, MARIA SEMPLE
Still haven’t read this one despite wanting to see the film. *shrugs* Goodreads
6: IS IT ANY WONDER, COURTNEY WALSH
I’m using this one for today and making it work because it’s one of those “expressions” that we tend to ask as a question like so, “is it any wonder why she left?” Or some sort of question form. Plus, if you’re still looking for a beach-y read, this Nantucket set contemporary would be a nice little relaxing kind of read. Goodreads
7: WHAT’S LEFT OF ME, KAT ZHANG
99% sure I don’t own this one anymore (but it could be in the boxes of books I plan to sell or donate), and also, that this title is meant as a statement rather than a question, however I’m still using it. Because it could work as a question. Goodreads
Finally, because I had SO much trouble finding question titles *on my shelf*, I’m adding these three that I don’t own. Just because.
1: WHAT HAPPENS NOW, JENNIFER CASTLE
A YA novel about a girl struggling with some anxiety and the people in her life who seem to drift away (of course, there’s a crush going on, too!). Goodreads
2: REMEMBER ME?, SOPHIE KINSELLA
I haven’t read a single novel by Kinsella, however I do love the movie adaptation with Isla Fisher. Let me know what I simply MUST read by her. Goodreads
3: SUSHI FOR ONE?, CAMY TANG
This title is all kinds of cute! I feel like I haven’t read any of Camy’s books, but also have this vague memory that someone (or more than one person) has recommended them. Goodreads
What book titles did you put on your list? Have you read any of these? Do you recommend them? Which ones should I make more of a priority? Comment all of your thoughts down below! I look forward to chatting with you all.
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Linking up with That Artsy Reader Girl July 13: Book Titles That are Questions
I absolutely loved the Dear America diary series growing up as well! I loved the ones about America but the Cleopatra one was probably my favorite.
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I read SO many of them, Darcy. They were just good reads. I have the Cleopatra book, but honestly, cannot remember if I read it or not! *shrugs* Thanks for the visit.
Doesn’t She Look Natural? I love that title!
Right!? I thought it was fun. I used to own this one but cannot remember if I still do or not. Appreciate your visit.
The only book on the list I’ve read is Where In The World is Bernadette. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
I have been meaning to read that one for a LONG time. Alas it continues to sit on my shelf. Hopefully soon! :)
Doesn’t She Look Natural? Is a great title, going to have to look out for that one!
Right!? I used to own it, but cannot remember if I donated it or its sitting in a box to sell/donate. Anyway, it seemed an appropriate add. :)
I’ve never heard of any of your books. Completely different from my TTT. That’s what makes this challenge exciting.
Always part of what makes blog hopping fun. :)
I also have Where’d you go Bernadette? And it’s a book that I loved!
Lovely post, very nicely put together.
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Good to know! I’ve been meaning to read that one for a while now but alas I still haven’t. Hopefully soon-ish. :)
I read all of Camy Tang’s books in the Sushi Series. I liked them. They were good. I’m sitting here smiling as I think about them.?
Aw, that’s good to know! I haven’t read any by her… I don’t think. But the name is very familiar and I think at one time I owned some by her in the Love Inspired line. If this title is an indicator, I suspect these would be fun! :)
Sushi for One? is making me crave sushi! :)
Titles like this have that kind of power, right? (Also I don’t think I’ve ever had sushi!) Thanks for the visit, Lydia.
Great list of titles. I think this week’s prompt is one that lots of us struggled with.
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Thanks for the visit, Pam. Appreciate this! :)
How could I have forgotten Where’d you go, Bernadette? ?
Here’s my TTT list.
Right!? It’s a pretty dang perfect title for this topic! :) Thanks for the visit Lectrice.
I agree that Sushi for One? sounds cute!
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Doesn’t it? Sounds like such a fun little rom-com.
argh! How could I have forgotten Courtney & Camy’s books? Great list as usual, Rissi :)
I forget titles all the time, so I know this feeling WELL, Carrie. As always, glad you stopped by. :)
CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? is a great title because it immediately makes me ask, “What secret?” Color me intrigued…
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Susan
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I agree! Some of the titles instantly make us sit up and ask questions, which is part of what makes them so interesting. :) Thanks for the visit, Susan.
Great list! Can You Keep A Secret is on my TBR as well, it does sound fun :)
YAY! Hope we both enjoy, Lindsey! :)
Ooh nice! I had so much trouble with the topic this week I skipped it. I like the Kinsella ones… :):)
It wasn’t as easy as I thought to find titles to fit, but I’m glad I went ahead. Sophie’s books always sound/look fun, but I’ve never read one. :)
I totally forgot about Where’d You Go, Bernadette?! Love your list of titles. :)
Thanks so much, Lark! :)
I could only find one book on my TBR, and none on my read list that had question titles, so I changed up the topic. You did well though!
Always love a good topic change, too! :) Thanks so much for the visit, Jo.
I have not read any of the ones on your list and you had some unique ones that I have not seen on any other shelves :) I do have “Is It Any Wonder” on my TBR list.
Is It Any Wonder is good, Cindy so I hope you enjoy! Let me know what you think once you read it. Thanks for visiting. :)
I’ve seen Sophie Kinsella’s books pop up on a lot of lists this week – her books are so cute!
Haven’t read a one of them… but I SHOULD! :)
I adored Where’d You Go, Bernadette! But I still haven’t seen the adaptation. And I’ve read and enjoyed a few Kinsella books, but neither one of these yet. :)
I haven’t read or seen the story. Hoping I remedy reading the nook soon! Always good to know Sophie Kinsella books are fun. Thanks for the visit!