In keeping with tradition in this final month of the year, here is my version of the My Life in Book Titles tag (or is a meme?). The idea is to answer a series of questions using the titles of books read in 2025, making sure not to use the same title more than once.
You’ll find a variety of questions for My Life in Book Titles doing the rounds but I’m sticking with those I’ve used for the past six years. Links will take you to my reviews (some are yet to be written!). This is meant to be a bit of fun so don’t try to read anything deep and meaningful in any of my answers.
In high school I was: The Queen of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan
People might be surprised by: The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook
I will never be: (A) Force of Nature by Jane Harper
My fantasy Job is: The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier
I hate being: On the Beach by Nevile Shute
I wish I had: (A) French Braid by Anne Tyler
My family reunions are: Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller
At a party you’d find me with: The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny
I’ve never been to: (The) Elephanta Suite by Paul Theroux
A happy day includes: Excellent Women by Barbara Pym
Motto I live by: Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
In my next life, I want to have: Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon
Well this was a little more challenging than last year since the titles of many of the books I read just didn’t match up easily to the prompts. But it was still fun. Why not have a go yourself. If you want a different set of prompts take a look at ShelleyRae’s post at Book’dOut. or Margaret’s at BooksPlease