I’m Sexy and I Know It
Books for Thought is where I post a discussion topic related to books, reading, writing, or something pertaining to one of the three. I hope you’ll join in, and discuss today’s topic of
book titles: sexy-fied
So I was reading Marianne’s post about book titles, and then I was thinking about how a certain title might be misinterpreted. So here I am. Sexy-fying some YA titles, and adding made up one liners for them. For your enjoyment, of course. Why else?
1. Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder
He has the touch of power – but will she have the strength to resist?
2. Every Move by Ellie Marney
It’s in her every move, and he is a willing subject.
3. Thin Space by Jody Casella
The thin space between their bodies will disappear.
4. The Sound by Sarah Alderson
It’s all about the sound they make.
5. Spark by Rachael Craw
The spark is there, but will it last?
6. Sleep No More by Aprilynne Pike
She promised a night he’d never forget.
7. Embrace by Jessica Shirvington
It started out as an innocent embrace.
8. Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
She begged; he listened.
9. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
A dinner party he’ll remember forever.
10. Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty
He’s back for seconds, and this time there will be no holding back.
Okay, besides the fact that I should obviously be the person that writes those taglines for erotica novels, this was far too fun. I could have kept on going. Some YA titles are just asking to be sexy-fied. But I displayed self control (it surprised me, too).
Have you ever seen a title you thought could be sexy-fied? Share below!
P.s. I have been nominated for best book blogger in the 2015 Best of Blog Awards (WHAT EVEN?!?!?!). So if you want to click through and vote for me, my eternal love is yours ;D
“A dinner party he’ll remember forever.” DYING!! HAHAHAHA
;D Glad you liked it, Ella!
Haha, this was such a fun post! I Loved the Host and Unravel Me :)
I’m glad you liked it, Katherine! Those were two of my favourites, as well :)
I’M CACKLING THIS IS GREAT AND FULL OF ABSOLUTE QUALITY I MEAN THAT WITHOUT ANY SORT OF SARCASM.
No but IMAGINE every YA title with a sexified one liner on the cover. SEX SELLS PEOPLE (okay now I’m kidding. Sort of).
Also I VOTED FOR YOU and I literally don’t know a single blog in any of the other categories but I still went through that ENTIRE DAMNED LIST and voted for you. <333 I hope you win! It would be absolutely fantastic.
YAY FOR CACKLING *DANCES*
I think it would be hilarious, and I’d never be in need of a job ;D
Awh, thank you! I know how many things there were D: I’m pretty certain I didn’t get any farther, but it was nice to be on the list!
Okay but WHERE DID YOU GO WRONG with Unravel Me?? That could legit be the subtitle and I’d be a-okay with that. *swoons*
I CAN’T TELL IF YOU LIKED IT OR NOT. WHAT DO YOU MEAN “WRONG”
This is such a coincidence. I was browsing Booktopia today and came across a children’s picture book called… Love Canal. I had to double take, then look again. The Host, that’s too funny. Reminds me of the old seventies bowl parties. Not that I was around then. These are hilarious Chiara!
Have also voted. Best of luck, you’re a shoe in <3
HAHA ohmygosh. I think I would have had to do a double take on that one, too XD
Thanks, Kelly! <3
Damn, Chiara. Stop blogging and go work for Mills & Boon. Your true calling is writing those tag lines :P
I can’t think of any titles that I’ve sexified in my head, but there’s definitely been some in the past. Although I remember when I told my sister about the novel Pawn she thought I was saying a word with a slightly different spelling…
Congrats on being nominated! I’m going to go vote right now :D
I know. I KNOW. If only I could *wistful sigh*
BAHA. I think that one would be quite easy to sexy-fy, I must say ;P
Thank you, lovely! <3
Ooooh~! You have some knack of sexyfying (< is this even a word) things, haha. xD I loved the one for Unravel Me "She begged; he listened." Oh boy, did he listen. ;D And congrats on the nomination.
I don’t think it is a word, haha XD
Right? I think the one for Unravel Me is my favourite. WARNER.
Thank you, Mitchii ^.^
I love the one for Unravel Me. It’s hilarious. I’ve seen a lot of children books with titles like that but I can’t remember what they are.
Thank you very much! I think it is my favourite :)
Lol!! I love this post. Never thought about it before but I’ll definitely be looking at some titles differently now. I think my favorite is for Unravel Me b/c it’s kind of fitting. :P
I’m glad you liked it, Alysia!
And Unravel Me seems to be everyone’s favourite XD
This is legit beautiful. I couldn’t stop thinking about Thin Space and Unravel Me. OH MY GOD. Then there’s Warm Bodies that I TOTALLY read wrong the first time.
Ah, thank you, Nova :D
Ohmygosh WARM BODIES would be so perfect!!
Haha, I like the way you think! PS: Good luck with the Best of Blog Awards!
Thank you, Priscilla :D
LOL These YA books were asking for it! :P I tried to create a few one-liners for some other misleading titles and the self-control it takes to keep it PG-13 lol
I would add Ignite by Erica Crouch. Their passion was fierce and unresistable.
Love this post! I missed commenting here <3
Congrats on the nomination!(definitely voting for you) :D
They totally were, right! :D
Oooo – I like that one! Especially since it is for IGNITE <3
Thank you, lovely! It's so good to have you back *hugs*
This sounds like poetry, Chiara. :D Really suggestive poetry. And I wanted to vote for you, but it wasn’t there. :(
Suggestive poetry is obviously the best kind ;D
Awh, no! D:
oh my gosh these cracked me up!! I think Touch of Power is my favorite but you should TOTALLY be the person writing taglines for erotica :) Thank you for a good laugh on a Friday.
I’m glad! And if an erotica tagline writer was a real position, I would definitely go for it, haha XD
No problem, Annie :D
I’ll admit that I shamelessly giggle-snorted because erotica taglines just make me laugh so hard. :D Congratulations on the nomination! Best of luck! ♥
Hurrah! Just what I wanted ;D
Thanks, Ana <3
HAHAHA NUMBER NINE MY GOD SO GOOD.
Almost died laughing there hahaha
Such a, shall we say “creative” post :P
I do quite like #9, I must say ;)
I think I just died from laughing so hard,
*wipes tears*
thank you for this Chiara, I’ll actually be smiling doing my exam revision now :D
Awh, yay! I’m super happy that I made you smile during exam revision ^.^
Hahaha omg that was awesome! The ones I liked the most were Unravel Me and Thin Space!!
Thank you! I’m so glad you liked it, Leigh! I think Unravel Me is my favourite, too. ;D
HAHAHA oh Chiara I loved this so much, it’s amazing how you can misconstrue any title if you think about it.
Yay! :D And yes, it was totally weird how many there were!
Oh my gosh this is absolute gold, I’m laughing so hard! You must have had a BLAST with this. ;) Unravel Me and The Host, I’M DYING.
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it, Alise :D
Oh my God, Chiara, this post was GOLD! Loved it. xD
“The thin space between their bodies will disappear.” BRB laughing!
Thank you, thank you *bows* *waves*
“She begged; he listened.” Well… you’re not wrong HAHAHAH. This is hilarious. Thanks for mentioning my post, Chiara :)
Right? ;D
And no problem!