There are certain books that either give me all the feels or they have such shocking plot twists that you would just love to relive it . . . but alas, you can't. Rereading favorites still makes me happy, but let's face it: there is nothing, absolutely nothing, like that first time you read a beloved book.
2. Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
3. The Law of Moses by Amy Harmon
4. You by Caroline Kepnes
5. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
6. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
7. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
8 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
9. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
10. Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
Are there any books you would love to be able to read again for the first time?
I've only read a few of these, but The Hunger Games is one of those books I wish I could read again for the first time. Along with Harry Potter, Throne of Glass, and Jellicoe Road. :) Great list, and thanks for sharing.
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Petra, ahh can you believe I have never read Harry Potter?!? I will be reading that one for the first time this year (hopefully), so I will try to savor it. :)
DeleteGreat list !! I LOVED The Sea of Tranquility ! Still hoping she will write more books..
ReplyDeleteThanks Melissa! I will admit that I have stalked her Goodreads page, hoping against hope that she has written something else. I would read anything she wrote!
DeleteOh great topic!!! I love so many of the books you listed! Gone Girl for sure. Maybe Bright Side and The Fault in Our Stars are two others I would like to read for the first time. Great picks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Grace! Oh, The Fault In Our Stars would be a great one read for the first time again! That was a great book.
DeleteAh yes, Where the Sidewalk Ends!
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Deb, another Shel Silverstein fan! I love him so much. :)
DeleteSo true. I haven't read any of these but Gone Girl is definitely on my list for this year!
ReplyDeleteGreg, Gone Girl is SO GOOD with a crazy twist. I hope you love it!
DeleteAgree with Sea of Tranquility and The Hunger Games, both are so amazing!
ReplyDeleteLibrary Huntress, The Sea of Tranquility is one of my favorite books ever!!
DeleteI've re-read Jane Eyre a 100 times, but I would love to be able to read it again as a first timer. I seriously need to read Gone Girl and You! I've heard great things about both.
ReplyDeleteNick, I absolutely loved Jane Eyre the first time I read it. I need to reread it. But man, nothing beats that first time! And yes, you need to read Gone Girl and You. Both of them are great, but I read You in the span of four hours because I just could not put it down! I was on the edge of my seat. I hope you love both of them.
DeleteI'd love to be able to read The Hungers Games for the first time again! I still need to read You, I've been hearing some amazing things about it :)
ReplyDeleteChristy. you need to read YOU ASAP!! When I read it, it took me about four hours because I could NOT PUT IT DOWN!! It was crazy suspenseful. I hope you love it!
DeleteWould definitely love to read The Book Thief and The Hunger Games for the first time again!
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IloveHeartlandX, The Book Thief is one of my all time favorite books so it would be amazing to read it for the first time all over again!
DeleteWhat a great list, Cynthia. It would be lovely to get the chance to reread our favourites for the first time. Always a special feeling.
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DeleteYAY! Great choice of topic this week. I always love freebie week as people always do such amazing topics! YES!!! Totally wish I could reread some of these again myself, especially The Sea of Tranquility. I also would love to read The Hunger Games for the first time again.
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Thanks Charnell! The Sea of Tranquility is one of my favorite books ever. I reread it last year and I still adored it, but there was just something magical about that first read.
DeleteNice topic!! I wish there were books I could reread too for the first time again... The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein are two novels that come to mind at the moment.
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Thanks Captivated Reader! The Art of Racing in the Rain is also a great choice. I cried so hard the first time I read that one!
DeleteGreat freebie pick!! I totally agree about wanting to read some books again for the first time -- love You and The Handmaid's Tale!!
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Thanks Eva!
DeleteWhere the Sidewalk Ends?! Wow you just brought back tons of elementary memories with just one picture!
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Maranda, I am so glad I could do that! I LOVED Shel Silverstein as a child and I still love him as an adult. I just purchased the anniversary edition of Where the sidewalk ends and read it all over again. It brought back some wonderful memories.
DeleteThe Handmaiden's tale is one of those seriously disturbing books! I remember talking about with a coworker and we were trying to explain it to some others having lunch with us. They were all like "WTF?!?!" Yeah, its that kind of plot. But, its Margaret Atwood...so I don't think she writes anything that ISN'T a bit WTF!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? The Handmaid's Tale was seriously disturbing. I love Atwood's novels and the crazy worlds she creates.
DeleteAh, I have Simon vs The Homo Sapiens on my to read list, so this looks good! Nice list!!
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Joann, oh man Simon vs the Homo Sapiens was such a cute book. I smiled the entire time I was reading it. I am sure you will love it!
DeleteGood topic! I always think about wanting to read LotR without having seen the movies first.
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DeleteI’ll almost re-read Jane Eyre for the first time this year. It’s been over five years since I last read it and now that I’ve bought myself a new copy, I can’t wait to rediscover Jane Eyre.
ReplyDeleteSoudha, I really need to reread Jane Eyre too. I loved it so much the first time and I haven't read it again (yet). It was so good!
Deletegreat topic! I would love to read Pride & Prejudice again for the first time, I think. My TTT
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DeleteGreat topic! I would love to read The Handmaid's Tale again for the first time. :)
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Thanks Lauren!
DeleteI wish I could read Simon again for the first time as well. Also, The Book Thief would totally make my list, as well.
ReplyDeleteLyn, oh The Book Thief was just so incredibly beautiful. To read that again for the first time would be awesome.
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