Top Ten Tuesday #11
First of all, I want to thank everyone who forgave my unintentional hiatus last week commented, contributed, and complimented my foray into #Bookstagram yesterday! Your feedback and opinions mean the world to me so thank you so much for taking the time out of your presumably busy day to help a fellow bibliophile out!
As for today’s post, it’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for TOP TEN TUESDAY hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
Today’s topic is sure to provide some entertaining posts throughout the blogosphere because it’s devoted to unique book titles. Those titles that stand out and demand attention.
Due to the fact that this topic is fairly subjective, I assume there will be a lot of variety in this week’s answers, which is fine by me!
I chose to utilize titles found only within my home library to fulfill this topic. Not only did it help me work on some #Bookstagram posts, but it also helped limit my options and really make me search for those titles that bring a little something extra to the table!
So, without further ado, I present my “Top Ten Books with Unique Titles.”
1) A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
2) Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison
3) Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
4) Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
5) Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner
6) Mud Vein by Tarryn Fisher
*Note this is the only one I didn’t take a picture of because it’s a digital file on my phone and it just wasn’t working. The lack of proper photo should not make you think less of this book*
7) PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions From Ordinary Lives by Frank Warren
8) Prisoner of Night and Fog by Anne Blankman
9) Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
10) Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Thanks for checking out my unique picks! Hope you enjoyed the titles and the photography! Did we share any books? Which image was your favorite?
And, as always: Happy Reading!
this is such a cool post!!! also: ILOVEEXTREMELYLOUDANDINCREDIBLYCLOSE.
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Thanks so much! I know! I lent my original copy to my mom because I was so into it and wanted her to read it and she LEFT IT on a plane. She had to buy me a new one and now it’s got the giant “now a movie” button on it! Oh well! Thanks for stopping by!
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AH! I can’t believe I forgot Simon VS the Homo Sapien Agenda. Also, I loved how you mentioned Freakonomics ^_^ that is my fiances favorite podcast.
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Yeah, I know a lot of the time people don’t include “business” books in their list but I read so many of them between debate in HS and running my own marketing firm for years that I feel compelled to sprinkle in a few titles every now and again.
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I’m so disappointed in myself for forgetting Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging 😦
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Ha! I know, right? Super blast from the past!
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Definitely some unique titles here! I really want to read Prisoner of Night and Fog and Strange The Dreamer 🙂
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2017/10/24/top-ten-tuesday-130/
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Prisoner is SUCH a — I hate to say it — unique read. Let me know if you get around to it! And you’re totally right about your list! Royal is surprisingly underutilized in the YA genre!
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I will! I know right? Of all the royal related words in YA fantasy and there are A LOT, they never actually use the word royal!
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OMGGGG these pictures are actually SOOO PRECIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL?? #goals TEACH ME YOUR WAYS. I looove the Strange The Dreamer pic! I really want to read Simon Vs. Have you heard of the movie?
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Seriously you are TOO kind! I started taking book photos like 2 days ago, so that is for real so kind of you to say (read: I need the confidence boost because I’m so new to this!!). You definitely have an eye for it — as I can see from your aesthetics board.
And yes, I’m very excited to check out Love, Simon…hopefully it stands up to the material.
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Well I hope you can carry on taking more BEAUTIFUL pictures for your fabulous blog!
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Well, I hope so too! =D Thanks, love!
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I have never heard of ANGUS, THONGS, AND FULL-FRONTAL SNOGGING, lol. Great list!
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Yeah it’s an entertaining serious I read in like…middle school/high school…?…can’t really remember lol. They even made the first one into a movie!
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Series, not serious. Goodness me and my typos today!
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yay to “extremly loud & incredibly close” and “simon vs. the homo sapiens agenda” 🙂
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#Twinsie response!
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yeeees! 🙂
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Love your Bookstagram posts, they all look so gorgeous! Love Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, definitely one of those intriguing titles 🙂
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Oh my goodness, thank you so much!! Like I said I’m brand new to Bookstagram and have NEVER had an eye for photography so I sincerely appreciate the positive feedback!
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Dawlyn: You have some great tiltes listed! I really want to read Strange the Dreamer and Prisoner of Night Fog!
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Both are beautiful stories! Let me know if you get to them! Would love to know what you think!
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I definitely will!
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Finally doing one!!! This one seemed really fun and easy =). My post should be up soon. gorgeous bookstagram pics!!!
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Woo hoo! We’ve converted you! I’m honestly somewhat selective with these and like to do them when they’re cover focused! Thanks so much for the kind words about the photography! I’m still not so confident in them so I appreciate it! Can’t wait to see your picks!
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I think that’s what I’ll be doing. Just select the ones I can do. I’m already behind on finishing my drafts for reviews haha. Here’s my post – https://sincerelykarenjo.wordpress.com/2017/10/24/top-ten-tuesday-books-with-unique-titles/
And you’re welcome. The more you take bookstagram pics, the better you’ll get. My first ones were so plain and blah haha.
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Oh my! Some of these are not only unique, but they’re kind of hilarious too! Nice list. I’ve only read Strange the Dreamer, and it definitely is unique!
🙂
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Lol, I’m assuming you mean Angus? That one gets a lot of laughs. The whole series has entertaining titles if I’m being honest, but I felt I had to use book 1 for this challenge!
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Strange the Dreamer and A Clockwork Orange are both really creative titles! I like the imagery and intrigue they create, especially considering I haven’t read either book so don’t totally know how the title applies to the story.
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Exactly!! I tried to pick titles that didn’t necessarily give away the book’s content/were ones that would make you double take after seeing on a bookshelf!
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I was sooo tempted to put either Simon vs or Upside of Unrequited on the list. They’re both such great books with slightly different titles.
Etiquette and Espionage and Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal are both on my TBR although probably towards the bottom as I’d kind of forgotten about them.
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Yeah, I simply couldn’t pass up Simon, clearly lol.
As for Angus, I haven’t read them since middle school so unless you’re craving a Brit humor, middle grade first crush/kiss/etc type of read, it’s probably safe at the bottom of your TBR.
Nothing against it, I enjoyed it when I read it, but not sure how it would compare to today’s “must reads.”
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SOOO happy that you mentioned a Clockwork Orange !! ❤
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Thank you! I was honestly shocked it didn’t get more rep because it was like the FIRST title I thought of for the topic. Maybe the content scared people off lol
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Strange the Dreamer is a beautiful book. I really need to read it.
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Yeah it had an interesting arc of popularity where I feel like everyone was reading it and then you never heard it mentioned again lol. If you do read it, keep me posted! Would love to know your thoughts!
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Great list! I just got Mud Vein as a birthday gift a few weeks ago and I am suuuuper excited to read it. The cover is so beautiful, too! (I have the special edition like the cover you showed.)
Oh, and WELCOME TO BOOKSTAGRAM! I got so excited when I saw your account!
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Did @meltotheany send it to you? I only purchased it due to her hype of that author — and can’t wait to dive in! =D
Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I’m excited to see how this helps spark creativity!
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Bahaha yes, she sure did! I love her so much – she’s totally precious and she loves that book so much that I honestly cannot wait to read it. I haven’t been let down by a recommendation from her so far! Let me know if you decide to read it soon and I would totally be down for a buddy read! ❤
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I knew it!!!! I only own that book because of her fierce recommendations of the author! Plus one of her posts said to start with this one! Love that! I haven’t read that nor have I ever done a buddy read so I’d love to try that out if we can coordinate schedules!
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Your photography is pure perfection! 🙂
My favorite pic is number 10
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As someone brand new to the taking book photos, your kind words are extremely encouraging so thank you so much!
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You have the eye for it 🙂 Keep up with the good work haha
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You just made my whole day! =D I’ll keep at it and hope to continue to improve.
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Great list! I love Strange the Dreamer, it’s such a perfect dreamy and mysterious title which fits the story so well.
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Thanks so much! I agree the title is very fitting to the material.
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I love your post. Your photos are stunning! 🙂 I adore Simon Vs. Such a good book!
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Y’all really know how to boost a girl’s confidence. This was my second post ever to include photos that I actually took and I am just floored by the responses! Thank you so much! And I totally agree about Simon!
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I LOVE your choices for this week!! I’ve always loved the title for Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging!
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Thanks so much! I like really subjective topics like this one because we’ll truly see some variety in our posts.
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Those Rennison books are so good! 🙂
Lauren @ Always Me
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I haven’t read them in years, but honestly posting that photo has me considering it! =D Thanks for dropping by!
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Ohh this is such a great list, and I LOVE your pictures here 🙂
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Thank you so much! Have you read any of these?
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I have read Etiquette and Espionage (the first book only) and Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda. E&E was okay, and I loved Simon a LOT! 🙂
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A Clockwork Orange! I watched the movie, and ever since have been fascinated with the title, but still need to get into the book!
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I seriously don’t know what it is about the title that makes it linger. I don’t know if it’s the content mixing with it or what, but it was honestly the absolute first thing that came to mind when I read last week’s topic!
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Oooh, A Clockwork Orange is SUCH a good choice!!
Thank you for visiting my post 🙂
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Thanks, Kelly! It was the first one that came to mind. Actually, I found a lot of classics fit this category, but I tried to veer away from just doing one genre! Thanks for checking out my list!
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I agree, lots of classics would fit into this genre!
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LMAO I think I replied to your comment with your link and was like “I can’t believe I haven’t read your post yet!” and then I clicked on it and realized that I had. 😂😂😂
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100 percent have done this like 2 other times…today!
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Gail Carrigher has some awesome titles. I’m curious to read Strange the Dreamer with that title.
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Agreed! Strange the Dreamer is full of content and text that are as equally mesmerizing as the title. Keep me posted if you give it a shot!
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