Adultery for Beginners

[McKenna]

I was browsing through my local bookstore the other day when this book caught my eye: Adultery for Beginners by Sarah Duncan

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The title was what nabbed my attention. It's like a parody on the "...for Dummies" books and whatnot, but this is a work of fiction (not self help! ) It just seemed so bold and brazen to me, I had to pick it up and read the back cover -though I didn't buy it, I certainly compliment the author on a catchy title.

Anyway, it got me thinking about book titles and which ones stand out and which ones seem ...blah. A few weeks ago Ogg posted a list of top novels and I don't remember any of the titles reaching out and grabbing my attention.

So what was the last title of a story or book that got your undivided attention?

 

[impressive]

So what was the last title of a story or book that got your undivided attention?

Private Property: No Tresspassing.

(Sorry, couldn't resist. It's the PMS controlling me.)

 

[McKenna]

Private Property: No Tresspassing.

(Sorry, couldn't resist. It's the PMS controlling me.)

I'm so pleased! Thank you!

 

[Guest]

 

[McKenna]

me too!

Thanks, Rhino.





I thought of another title that I particularly like. I've been reading the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy "trilogy" by Douglas Adams. One of the titles still makes me smile each time I see it:


So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

 

[Guest]

 

[cheerful_deviant]

I thought of another title that I particularly like. I've been reading the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy "trilogy" by Douglas Adams. One of the titles still makes me smile each time I see it:


So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

No one does titles quite like Douglas Adams. The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul is another Adams classic with a catchy name.

As far as titles that really grab my attention I have to admit that many of Stephen King's titles are "Hey read me right now" bait for me. A book titled IT or The Stand just has to be read.

 

[rgraham666]

Considering how many people get caught at it, most can be considered beginners.

 

[Dar~]

Speaks The Nightbird 1 and 2 By Robert R McCammon

 

[Boota]

"Sick Puppy" by Carl Hiaasen

"Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal" by Christopher Moore

"Tokyo Suckerpunch" by Isaac Adamson

 

[McKenna]

"Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal" by Christopher Moore

I think I would have bought that one!


Here's one I did buy:

Limbo, and Other Places I Have Lived - Lily Tuck

 

[minsue]

At least half of my book purchases are based solely on the title, which leaves me disappointed more often than not but I can't seem to stop. Among the ones that I ended up adoring:

Running With Scissors - Augustin Burroughs

Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim - David Sedaris

Drinking Coffee Elsewhere - Zz Packer

 

[McKenna]

Running With Scissors - Augustin Burroughs

That one sounds good!

I once had someone ask me, "Are you one who 'plays well with others' or 'runs with scissors'?"

I think I'm a runner.

 

[minsue]

That one sounds good!

I once had someone ask me, "Are you one who 'plays well with others' or 'runs with scissors'?"

I think I'm a runner.

It's twisted as fuck, but a very good book. Dry by Burroughs is also on my list o' recommended reads.

 

[Pure]

junky
naked lunch,
120 days of Sodom
the bastard (leduc)
the bastard from the Carolinas

 

[shereads]

Favorite title of a book I didn't bother to read:

"Get Your Tongue Out of My Mouth, I'm Kissing You Goodbye"

Book I had to read because of the title:

"Reading Lolita in Tehran"

 

[Liar]

BFG by Roald Dahl

Terry Pratchett's titles doesn't usually do anything for me, but A Hat Full Of Sky got my attention instantly.

Lauren mentioned Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safron Foyer in a tread a while ago as a good title. I hafta agree.

 

[joeys-game]

I think the last title of a book that reached out and 'got me' was ages ago, at least 15 yrs ago
The book was "Hunting Humans'

it was a book about serial killers.

 

[McKenna]

"Reading Lolita in Tehran"

Oh my goodness, yes! I saw this book --and if I hadn't already been at the limits of my book-buying budget-- I would have bought it. Next time!

And now I have several more to add to the list.

Just a tip: Bookstore gift-certificates make wonderful gifts for the bibliophiles in your life!

 

[cloudy]

That one sounds good!

I once had someone ask me, "Are you one who 'plays well with others' or 'runs with scissors'?"

I think I'm a runner.

I actually have a t-shirt (bought for me) that says, "Runs with scissors."

Titles:

The Rule of Four, by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason - great story

The Messiah Code, by Michael Cordy - another great story

Neverwhere, by Neil Gaiman - super, super story, and the title was so intriguing

The Vanished Man, by Jeffrey Deaver...another Lincoln Rhyme novel, but one of the best of them, I think

Mind Catcher, by John Darnton - eh, good title, the novel itself was okay, but if I had it to do over again, I wouldn't have read it.

 

[McKenna]

I actually have a t-shirt (bought for me) that says, "Runs with scissors."

Why don't I doubt this?




What about The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven (By author Sherman Alexie for those who haven't heard of it.) The first time I saw that title I couldn't wait to see what the book was about.

Actually, there are quite a few Alexie titles that sound interesting:

Old Shirts and New Skins

The Business of Fancydancing

One Stick Song

 

[cloudy]

Why don't I doubt this?




What about The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven (By author Sherman Alexie for those who haven't heard of it.) The first time I saw that title I couldn't wait to see what the book was about.

Actually, there are quite a few Alexie titles that sound interesting:

Old Shirts and New Skins

The Business of Fancydancing

One Stick Song

McKenna, I finished his novel Reservation Blues about a month ago, and it's absolutely wonderful! It's so damn funny in places you'll catch yourself giggling as you read, and then so poignant in others it'll make you tear up. I highly recommend it.

 

[McKenna]

McKenna, I finished his novel Reservation Blues about a month ago, and it's absolutely wonderful! It's so damn funny in places you'll catch yourself giggling as you read, and then so poignant in others it'll make you tear up. I highly recommend it.

Damn, my list of books to read just keeps getting longer and longer!

I just noticed another book of his that has an interesting title: Jar of Fools.
Heheheh, makes me picture an old woman putting up preserves in the fall. "Jar of Fools, anyone?"

 

[Guest]

Damn, my list of boooks to read just keeps getting longer and longer!

I just noticed another book of his that has an interesting title: Jar of Fools.
Heheheh, makes me picture an old woman putting up preserves in the fall. "Jar of Fools, anyone?"

I wondered what happened to my Uncle Milt.

 

[McKenna]

I wondered what happened to my Uncle Milt.