I love Top Ten Tuesday because it always has me thinking about topics I had never considered before! Most of the books I read have short titles, which makes sense as they are easier to remember. I often find myself tongue-tied when I am talking about all of the books on this list- the titles are just so long!
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
One of my favourite books ever, but I always have to think for a second when recalling the title! I always mix up the adjectives. Still a great title though, and an even better book!
The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
The problem with this title is not only that it is long but that it is so close to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo that is it almost impossible not to mix up the two. I cannot tell you how many times I have called this book The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hugo. That said, this is one of my favourite mysteries and I cannot wait to read the author’s newest book, The Devil and the Dark Water.
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
This is a title that I always shorten to simply The Southern Book Club’s Guide whenever I am talking about it, and even that is a mouthful! Great book to read this time of year. I am so thrilled that vampires are back!
Hum If You Don’t Know the Words by Bianca Marais
I do not talk about this book nearly enough. It really is beautiful, and, although it is long, it is one of my favourite book titles ever.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
This is another intriguing title. Part of the reason I read this book to begin with was because the title caught my attention. I really need to read more from Neil Gaiman!
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Note Dating by Christina Lauren
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating is not my favourite Christina Lauren novel, but I know that I am in the minority and that it is well-loved. It has the perfect title though! I am actually reading Christina Lauren’s newest release, In a Holidaze, and it is cute so far!
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
It has been years since I have read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. It really is one I should pick up again.
Things My Son Needs to Know About the World by Fredrik Backman
I was not the target audience for this book, but it would make for a great gift. The title says it all!
Me, Who Dove into the Heart of the World by Sabina Berman
I really enjoyed this book when I read it many years ago, but I always forget what it is called, which makes it difficult to recommend. It is a really lovely title though.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
This title is the biggest tongue twister on this list! I really have to think about this one when saying it out loud!
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
Despite being a long title, I do think To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is easy to remember. It is when talking about the sequels that I get all mixed up!
What is a book with a super long title that you loved?
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I think the book with longest title that I’ve read is by Haruki Murakami called “Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage”
Murakami is an author I have been meaning to read from for ages. Done know much about this one though!
I don’t know how to describe his books other than just weird but also great, I liked both of the books I’ve read by him so far and am looking forward to reading more
I like weird!
So many good books. I loved to all the boys I’ve loved before
And josh and hazels guide to not dating
It’s such a sweet book. I have seen the movie more times than I can count.
I love the movie 😊
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires has been a popular pick this week!
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I figured that it would be! It is a mouthful!
This is a great list! I’ve been meaning to read many of these books. I, too, confuse The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo with The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, they’re way to similar for my brain to handle. I think the book with the longest title I’ve read is My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman and it was such a lovely read!
Thank you! I have been meaning to read that Backman book for ages. It is even on my shelf!
Very nice choices, Kristin 😀
There were some good ones on here that I didn’t even think about! Good choices. 🙂
Thank you!
The southern Book Club Guide and aristotle seem to be making a lot of lists. they are such good titles. and yes! Long Way To A Small Angry Planet- sooo good!
Enjoyed all three of those books!
I love the Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, both the book and the title! I really want to read The Southerns book club guide to Slaying Vampires and The Ocean at the End of the Lane!
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A Long Way is definitely one of my favourite books. The other two are both very strange but so so good!
Great list but Guernsey is my favorite!!!
Such a great book!
Amazing list! The longest book I’ve read is probably only Eleanor oliphant – I like your choices haha, I honestly hadn’t realised how long some of them get 😁 I tried this prompt but I eventually tried ‘ranking the Simons of literature’. Of which I thought there was a lot but turns out there isn’t really lol. I guess it’s also to do with names? It tenuous I know, but check it out if you want to see how Simon cowell ranks against Simon spier! https://hundredsandthousandsofbooks.blog/2020/10/13/ttt-ranking-fictional-simons-and-real-ones-i-ran-out/
I forgot about Eleanor Oliphant- that is a good one! That is interesting- thanks for sharing. I will check it out!
I confused Evelyn Hardcastle and Evelyn Hugo SO much! You are not alone, haha. Really glad to hear Holidaze is good too, excited to read it! Great post 🙂
Always!!
In a Holidaze is the book we will all need this Christmas!
Ahh, really excited for it now!
Great list! It’s so funny that The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle came out so close together, too. That must have been fun for booksellers!
I know! It is such a weird coincidence.
I agree – the longer the book title, the easier it is to forget the title! I prefer short, easy-to-remember titles. My poor ancient memory can’t handle the wordier ones 🙂
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I agree! It is so easy to mix up the words in a long title.
I tweaked it today but The Guernsey… was the (only) one I would have chosen! Amazing list!
Good list–this was a fun topic, wasn’t it? I’ve only read Gurnsey & Ocean at the End of the Lane though.
Both are really good!
Can I just say I think Backman picks good long titles. He was on my list but for a different book. Also Guernsey was on my list as well for the same reason lol
He really does!!
These are kind of long. I loved each of them. The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Juno Diaz.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. John Brenda.
I keep meaning to read Midnight in the Garden Of Good and Evil!
I have read only 2 books from this list and loved these both 😄
Which ones?!
TATBILB and TSAHDOE…
The Ocean at the end of the lane is one of my all time faves, seeing a Gaiman book on your list makes me smile.
Here’s my post if you want to have a look https://readwithstefani.com/books-with-milelong-titles-on-my-tbr/ Happy reading!
It is really amazing!
I definitely check out your post.
I was also not the target audience for the Backman memoir but I loved it anyway.
I love that! He does have a lot of gr dr insight. I’d love to meet him one day!
Terrific list! I’ve read a bunch of these, and can’t believe I didn’t think of the Grady Hendrix book when I was putting together my own list! I have a different Backman book on my list — he does have some awesomely long titles. 🙂
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Thank you! Backman definitely has a lot of long titles but all so memorable!
Great list!
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
I recently finished The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water and I have such a hard time typing it out 😩
Oh wow that is a mouthful!
Would love to read these books🖤
I LOVED Josh and Hazels Guide to Not Dating and not just because my name is Hazel lol!
Whatever You Are Be a Good One
#16thingsithoughtweretrue
Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
That last one is probably the longest title I’ve read lol
Wait no theres also:
The Statistical Possibility of Love at First Sight
Great list Kristin❤️ Thank you I am saving your post😀
Aw thank you!