Top Ten Tuesday: Books With Single-Word Titles

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.

This week’s topic is books with single-word titles! Here are some books I have reviewed on the blog. I’ve realized through this week’s topic that I tend not to read single-word title books. Maybe I need to remedy this!

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Mammoth – I love the cover art for Mammoth and how fitting it is for the theme of the story! I always enjoy reading books about characters in the STEM field so I was excited to read this YA novel that focuses on paleontology.

Snotgirl – Snotgirl is equal parts slice of life/drama while also being suspenseful.  It’s an interesting story of a young twenty-something female fashion blogger whose life starts to unravel.

Tandem – This is a cool YA Sci-Fi novel that is focused on the concept of parallel worlds. The main character has to play the role of a princess (her doppelganger) in the midst of a revolution.

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Womentality – Womentality is a book with a collection of essays from women around the world and their stories of leaving the traditional workforce of working 9 to 5pm. Each section is a different woman’s story and why they chose to shift to freelance work and how it has changed their lives. 

Emma – This is a manga I have yet to finish, but so far I love it. I love star-crossed lovers and historical fiction and this series has both of these things. Both lead character fall for each other despite society’s rules. I love how detailed Mori’s artwork is detailed and the attention to all of the Victorian clothes, speech, and people makes this an immersive read.

Tsarina – This YA novel is an interesting blend of fantasy and historical fiction about the Romanovs. I liked the magical aspects and it’s action packed from beginning to end!

Unmarriageable – Unmarriageable is a fun and charming modern take on the classic, Pride & Prejudice. In the course of 300 pages, the reader is introduced to the eccentric, but tight-knit Binat family and Pinkie Binat’s (the mother) quest to marry off her daughters.

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Enlightenment – The novel has a diverse cast of characters and I appreciate all of the rich Filipino culture woven into the book’s narrative. Through reading the story I learned more about the language, history, and traditions within that culture.

Sheets – I loved the story so much! It was a short story, but it was heartfelt and moving. I liked how the book talked about grieving, losing a losing one, and finding peace. 

Tomorrow – Tomorrow is a novel that is fast paced, but slow-moving. The dystopian story follows three strangers who are connected by one experience. 

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What books do you have on your own list? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.