tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post23206036693076466..comments2024-03-27T15:53:51.141-07:00Comments on Book Haven : What's Up With Weird Titles? Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-5380546871336505642016-08-01T09:01:05.270-07:002016-08-01T09:01:05.270-07:00I have never seen some of these titles, but I got ...I have never seen some of these titles, but I got a good laugh out of them.<br />Personally, I totally love weird book titles. (But there is such a thing as too weird, if you know what I mean). Unusual titles are great since they stick out in your mind. I mean, you are never going to forget a title like Exit, Pursued by a Bear. Instead of having the same kind of titles and covers over and over again, authors are getting creative and trying something new.<br />On the other hand, I really don't like vague and cliche titles. A title has to be related to the book somehow with some kind of creativity. Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674560920184099297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-60243004202364981642016-08-01T05:04:15.356-07:002016-08-01T05:04:15.356-07:00Oh I woke up dead at the mall wins at everything. ...Oh I woke up dead at the mall wins at everything. that has got to be the most unique title!Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-59358639265183155982016-07-31T04:30:01.921-07:002016-07-31T04:30:01.921-07:00I like strange titles, but not the ones that just ...I like strange titles, but not the ones that just flat-out weird. I only read Daughter of Smoke and Bone series, and the title really attracts me. It just sounds mysterious and intriguing. And we do know why it's titled that after reading the book :D There are titles that doesn't seem really weird, but makes me don't want to read the book. The Serpent King of example. I hate snakes, so I just won't read that book ever, even though everyone said it's amazing. There has to be a reason why it has "serpent" on the title right?? I guess titles are pretty subjective :) This is such an interesting post!<br /><br />Tasya // <a href="http://theliteraryhuntress.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Literary Huntress</a>Tasyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406801926412663049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-61942033687493117972016-07-24T18:20:07.843-07:002016-07-24T18:20:07.843-07:00I like some strange titles, but others just baffle...I like some strange titles, but others just baffle me like they do you. Exit, Pursued by a Bear might make sense if you know the Shakespeare play, but otherwise it's complete nonsense and seems really odd with that cover. I agree that I would NEVER have picked that book up to even discover what it was about because of that.<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-29717250690490335672016-07-24T14:58:15.433-07:002016-07-24T14:58:15.433-07:00They doin't bother me, in fact I kind of like ...They doin't bother me, in fact I kind of like the weird titles. They make me go to Goodreads to read the synopsus to see what the connection to the story. My question is what was with all the hanging upsidedown girls book covers over the last year. Ha ha. :) La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-47312779255723329782016-07-24T06:05:11.329-07:002016-07-24T06:05:11.329-07:00I o. I only see this post now on your Sunday Post...I o. I only see this post now on your Sunday Post! Great idea. I tend to be drawn to weird titles more than good covers. Have you read: The extraordinary journey of the Fakir who got trapped in an IKEA wardrobe? Now that's a title.Elza Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147340976876251074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-13158544369642767302016-07-23T15:47:23.217-07:002016-07-23T15:47:23.217-07:00I totally understand your frustration/confusion to...I totally understand your frustration/confusion towards weird titles. On one side, I think it makes the premise of the book seem more interesting, and once you read the book, the title makes sense, which is cool. However, on the other hand, I think it makes people less likely to remember the title or have a lasting memory of the particular book because of how strange it is. Nonetheless, great discussion! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419542172576933988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-64153511108189220612016-07-22T14:58:52.114-07:002016-07-22T14:58:52.114-07:00Yes they are longer usually- the Daughter of this ...Yes they are longer usually- the Daughter of this or that or the like. And you're right- between the title and the cover that's pretty much all we have to go on on a bookshelf, and it has to grab our attention. So maybe a title that is a little out of the ordinary is a good thing for authors. Hadn't thought of that. Thanks for sharing- great comment!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-38665740913376326292016-07-22T14:56:55.902-07:002016-07-22T14:56:55.902-07:00Yeah I thought Porcupine of Truth was different. A...Yeah I thought Porcupine of Truth was different. And good point about older titles- we do now know but when they came out they may have been a bit mystifying as well! Maybe if I think of it as a mystery to solve it won't irritate me so much. And I guess better a mysterious title than a boring one! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-40247583069327698502016-07-22T14:54:40.903-07:002016-07-22T14:54:40.903-07:00I saw Ricks Fall and I was just like, what is that...I saw Ricks Fall and I was just like, what is that even about? But it must make sense? And I knew Smoke and Bone would get some attention since it's so popular. It's good to know the title makes sense in the end. :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-58976427816493590752016-07-22T14:53:23.599-07:002016-07-22T14:53:23.599-07:00You're the second person to point out to me th...You're the second person to point out to me the Exit, pursued by a bear link, so I've learned something. Maybe I'm being too hard on the books, after all I'm sure MOST of these make sense once you're read it. <br /><br />That Chocolate Bunnies title is a riot! I have to say that would get my attention!! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-9837086692239898162016-07-22T14:51:50.288-07:002016-07-22T14:51:50.288-07:00Same here! If the title is eventually vindicated t...Same here! If the title is eventually vindicated then fine- but if it's weird just to be weird- hello! And a Night of Cake and Puppets- that's awesome. I have no idea what's going on in that one but it has to be entertaining w/a title like that! <br /><br />I do roll my eyes at some of the titles- like sometimes they're trying to be as weird or vague as possible? Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-21247752360974088332016-07-22T14:48:26.120-07:002016-07-22T14:48:26.120-07:00I know! And I think I know which one you're ta...I know! And I think I know which one you're talking about- I saw a book about a pterodactyl boyfriend somewhere and I was like really??? Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-38582828291016902512016-07-22T14:47:29.222-07:002016-07-22T14:47:29.222-07:00I love cozy titles. They're always so funny......I love cozy titles. They're always so funny... and some of the YA titles sometimes seem a bit much but there are some good ones too! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-57159581184117773322016-07-22T12:50:40.453-07:002016-07-22T12:50:40.453-07:00I've thought about this, too! Another thing I ...I've thought about this, too! Another thing I noticed is that, coincidentally, the weird titles are usually 1) longer and 2) usually on the humorous side (at least the contemporaries). Titles are just as important to a book as the cover. It's purpose is to capture readers's attention while also giving a little insight. For example, "Simon Vs. Homosapiens" tells me it's probably someone who is an outsider and his name is Simon. I tend to like weird titles!<br /><br />Jess @ <a href="http://princessicaofbooks.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> POB!</a>Jess I.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14306744829113970730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-39458566167617492182016-07-21T17:12:58.058-07:002016-07-21T17:12:58.058-07:00I actually wouldn't consider most of those tit...I actually wouldn't consider most of those titles especially weird. Well, okay, Porcupine of Truth is weird, but it's definitely explained in the book. I'm trying to think of what would be a straight-forward title. Love Story? The Mystery of the Old Clock? David Copperfield? <br /><br />A lot of weird titles make sense to us because we know what they are about now. The Clockwork Orange. Cloud Atlas. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Far From the Madding Crowd. <br /><br />I think I'm maybe MORE likely to pick up a book to check the description if the title is a little mystery to solve. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296827820807569574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-55437875032362632016-07-21T09:58:42.498-07:002016-07-21T09:58:42.498-07:00I tend to like weird, but some of these are a bit ...I tend to like weird, but some of these are a bit above and beyond. Rocks Fall, Everyone Dies and the Homo Sapien one have caught my eye recently especially. I have read Daughter of Smoke & Bone and that series' novella Night of Cake & Puppets and I have to say: yes, the titles do make sense once you read the book! LOL! That's one of my favorite series too :DMichelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220874121683955988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-33637050161225701522016-07-21T02:50:13.957-07:002016-07-21T02:50:13.957-07:00Strange titles do catch your attention at least. D...Strange titles do catch your attention at least. Daughter of Smoke and Bone makes more sense as a title if you read the book. I do know that Exit, Pursued By a Bear is a line from The Winter's Tale by Shakespeare. The book is not a retelling by any means but the main character's name is Hermione and there are some other similarities with character names, etc.<br /><br />One of my favorite unusual titles is Hollow Chocolate Bunnies of the Apocalypse. I came across a copy of it once when my job involved shelving books. Another memorable title I found at the same library was "Sometimes I Wake Up Grumpy...and Sometimes I Let Him Sleep".Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-13113635652106780392016-07-20T20:37:06.081-07:002016-07-20T20:37:06.081-07:00As you know, I LOVE me some weird titles! But only...As you know, I LOVE me some weird titles! But only if they fit! Otherwise I get cranky. Like- The Last Boy and Girl in the World? Not at ALL about the last boy and/or girl in the world. Totally misleading! A History of Glitter and Blood... tbh, the title should have been even weirder, that was one of the strangest books I have ever read, and I'll be damned, I liked iT! And I won't lie, a "Night of Cake and Puppets" just sounds like a good time if you ask me ;) <br /><br />Some weird ones though definitely make me roll my eyes- like I Woke Up Dead at the Mall. Like... no, you didn't actually, because that isn't a thing that is possible. Love this post!! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-88451197222137980132016-07-20T18:19:20.386-07:002016-07-20T18:19:20.386-07:00Yes!! There are so many books with weird titles. I...Yes!! There are so many books with weird titles. I like weird titles as long as it's not too weird lol. There's one about a pterodactyl boyfriend that just turns me off on that book completely lol! Angel Erin's Book Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764797323260137330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-84858419027470550452016-07-20T13:22:16.474-07:002016-07-20T13:22:16.474-07:00I love a good title! Weird, funny, mysterious and...I love a good title! Weird, funny, mysterious and all of the above. I read a lot of cozies so my titles are always puns.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-71477306882056290262016-07-20T13:10:27.224-07:002016-07-20T13:10:27.224-07:00Same here. They can pique my interest or irritate ...Same here. They can pique my interest or irritate me, depending. :) YA especially seems rife with all these long belabored titles or vague titles... may just be my pet peeve lol. And yes those examples! :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-84794901153919881482016-07-20T13:07:54.627-07:002016-07-20T13:07:54.627-07:00I sometimes like them- depends on the book I guess...I sometimes like them- depends on the book I guess. I guess the cynical side of me thinks there's a bit of a trend towards vague or over the top titles, but then again maybe not. And I think you're right- making that connection between the story and the title can be satisfying, I have to admit. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-73396962705052370072016-07-20T13:02:16.119-07:002016-07-20T13:02:16.119-07:00That's good to know about Rocks Fall.
And th...That's good to know about Rocks Fall. <br /><br />And that's a good point- I suppose if a title makes sense after reading. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-18392292887664710892016-07-20T13:00:02.150-07:002016-07-20T13:00:02.150-07:00Are they? That's neat. I know several of these...Are they? That's neat. I know several of these are quite popular, and didn't want to upset anyone by ripping on the titles... :) but some of these titles I just don't get. <br /><br />I agree though a title is so important- a a certain title and/ or the cover art/ design plays a huge role in which books I pick out too!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.com