Top Ten Tuesday : Book Titles That Would Make Great Newspaper Headlines

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Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme where every Tuesday we look at a particular topic for discussion and use various (or more to the point ten) bookish examples to demonstrate that particular topic.  Top Ten Tuesday (created and hosted by  The Broke and Bookish) is now being hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and future week’s topics can be found here.   This week’s topic:

Book Titles that Would Make Great Newspaper Headlines:

 

 

They’re all pretty self explanatory but I’ve added a little more to the titles below. (with links where available).

‘Good Girls Don’t Die’ – they also remain on Santa’s ‘nice’ list.

The Vanishing of Margaret Small – remains a mystery, after 6 months of extensive investigation no new leads have been uncovered.

How to Sell a Haunted House.  The definitive guide book by Grady Hendrix – don’t miss it.

The Winter Killer – everybody can breathe a sigh of relief as the Winter months give way to Spring and this monster will surely go into hibernation.

The Night They Vanished.  Still no news regarding the strange disappearance of a family last winter (wait a minute – could this be linked to the Winter Killer).

Triflers Need Not Apply – only people who can make pies, pastries and other desserts should put forward their resume (not trifle makers on this occasion)

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – the definitive travel guide for the more discerning tourist who’s looking for something a bit more special

The Strawberry Thief – Once again the ‘Strawberry Thief’ strikes leaving an entire allotment bereft of these delightful fruits and leaving jam makers in despair.

Missing Person – this is an advert obviously – probably from relatives of the family above who all mysteriously disappeared on a chilly winter’s night

The Pissed Off Parent’s Club – is now open to new members, take advantage of this new opening as membership places are quickly filled (as you might imagine) 

12 Responses to “Top Ten Tuesday : Book Titles That Would Make Great Newspaper Headlines”

  1. Tammy's avatar Tammy

    Ok these are pretty funny. How to Sell a Haunted House is my favorite😁

    • @lynnsbooks's avatar @lynnsbooks

      Yes, that one really lends itself to the idea of newspaper content – and Triflers Need Not Apply.
      Lynn 😀

  2. Zezee's avatar Zezee

    Lol! Love your approach to this. Had me giggling. The ones for “How to Sell a Haunted House” and “The Pissed Off Parent’s Club” are my favs.

  3. Wildwood Reads's avatar Wildwood Reads

    Hahaha love this!

  4. Carmen's avatar Carmen

    I agree they would make excellent headlines. 🙂

  5. pagesandtea's avatar pagesandtea

    Thanks for a good laugh, I love the way you approached this, especially your description of Triflers Need Not Apply. I would definitely read an article about selling a haunted house too, and that last one, I’ve never heard of it before but I don’t think I’ll forget it quickly 😀

    • @lynnsbooks's avatar @lynnsbooks

      Ahah, yes, that last one was a book I read quite a long time ago – probably not something i’d pick up these days but it was an entertaining read if not particularly mind blowing.
      Lynn 😀

  6. Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum's avatar Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

    What a great idea! And a fun way to showcase those whackier titles 😀

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