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I am a huge advocate for re-reading books. There are so many benefits that come from re-reading, but the main one for me is that sense of comfort that comes with it. It’s like reuniting with a long lost friend almost. However, as much as I love some books, they’re not ones I’m likely to re-read. Here’s why:
1. The Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson: It took me three months to complete this series. No joke. The size of this series was intimidating and it’s one that demands your complete focus. I love the series. It’s one of the best fantasy series I’ve read, but it is a huge commitment, one I wouldn’t be able to make twice.
2. Half a King by Joe Abercrombie: I’m on the fence with this one. I’ve yet to actually complete the series, but while I love the story, especially the exploration of female strength, it’s just not one I’d think to turn to as a re-read. Once was enough I think.
3. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern: I love this book, and I will always recommend this book to everyone looking to be swept away by this enchanting journey. However, having said that, it’s one of those books that was so magical the first time that I don’t want to lessen that wonder by re-reading it. Does that make sense?
4. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: This is my favourite book. Nothing will ever change that. I have a very vivid memory of my experience with this book. It was emotional, to say the least, and I don’t know if I can cope with that a second time.
5. More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera: Nothing against this book. It was just as remarkable as everyone said it would be, but my re-reads tend to be on the happier scale. Cute contemporary books are my go-to re-reads, so I can’t see myself picking this one up again any time soon.
6. The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien: Don’t hate me for this. I know this book is a classic. I know it’s an ageless tale, but admittedly it took me a while to adjust to Tolkien’s style of writing. I love everything about this book, but it’s never appealed to me as a re-reader.
Those are the books I love but won’t re-read.
Which books do you love but will never re-read?
My Midnight Musing 
I understand what you mean about The Book Thief! I’ve just read and reviewed myself- heart breakingly beautiful!
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Still super happy you’re now on the Book Theif bandwagon. 😀
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Oh yeah! The Hobbit took me FOREVER to read and it was definitely an adjustment. I can see why these are some books you wouldn’t re-read despite liking them, Lois. Totally understandable!
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I have the same issue with Neil Gaiman. I understand why he’s such a well-loved fantasy writer, but adjusting to his way of writing is the hardest part.
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I think having a certain experience with a book and not wanting that to change is why I wouldn’t reread any of my books at all. The Book Thief and The Night Circus maybe even especially because of that ..
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I also think that because they can be such heavy books, topical and pace wise I have to be in the right mood to step back into the world. It’s a never-ending struggle.
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Totally agree about The Hobbit and The Book Thief! Loved both but I don’t think I can ever re-read.
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Some books are better read once haha.
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So true!!
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Oh I totally get your feeling about not wanting to re-read The Night Circus – I have these magical books in my head sometimes and I don’t want it to… be less magical if I re-read it, so you totally made sense here. I also really need to read The Night Circus someday haha 🙂 I’m with you on More Happy Than Not, I liked that one, but sad reads… are not really ones I want to re-read haha 🙂
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I’m always on the fence about the Night Circus cause I remember the emotion and the magical feeling I got when I read it, but I hardly remember the events of the book.
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The Night Circus was on my list this week too, but for different reasons. I love The Book Thief, but am in two minds as to whether to reread it, because like you said, it’s very emotionally draining!
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I’d love to re-read the Book Thief, but it’s always a tossup between wanting a quick, fun experience with a new book or finding the time and dedication to re-read this one.
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Yeah totally get that!
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I’ve heard really good things about “The Night Circus” but I’ve never given it much of a second look. Perhaps at some point I should! 🙂
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I’d highly recommend it. It’s a perfect book to read on rainy days because it’s so magical.
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Nice list! I totally agree with you on The Final Empire! I loved it but It is a huge book! I haven’t read Night Circus yet but I’ll someday. 🙂
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The entire Mistborn trilogy is one heck of a commitment, one I definitely don’t think I can make again haha.
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I love The Book Thief but don’t know if I’ll re-read it at any point.
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Glad I’m not the only one that feels like that.
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I won’t re-read More Happy Than Not either. I would read a sequel, though, because that book left me hanging!
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Oooh I like the of a sequel. That definitely sounds interesting.
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Gone Girl is a book that I loved but wouldn’t re-read because what made the book sooo good was the crazy twist halfway through that I never saw coming! It just wouldn’t be as good reading it a second time.
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I can understand that. I’ve not read the book (or seen the film) but the plot twist was spoiled for me so I feel like it takes out the shock factor and I’m no longer interested in reading or watching it anymore.
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Sounds like I need a commitment to Mistborn, eh? BUT ALAS I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD START WAY OF KINGS FIRST LOL BUT IT’S A DAMN TOME.
Cheers,
Joey @ Thoughts and Afterthoughts
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Major commitment, but so worth it in the end. I want to read Way of Kings, but I’m in that state of mind where it just seems like it would require too much effort to actually read it haha.
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I love Night Circus too and wonder about a reread. I would be scared I didn’t love it as much!
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I’m always torn about the Night Circus cause I remember the emotion I got from the book, but not the events themselves.
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The Hobbit is the only Tolkien book I have read thus far but it holds a special place in my heart. I agree that he is a bit hard to get into to start with though.
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I think it’s why I’ve yet to read the Lord of the Rings trilogy. My dad use to read them to me when I was a kid, but I’m actually intimidated to read them myself as an adult.
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Pretty much the same reason I added The Night Circus to my list.
Lauren @ Always Me
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Glad I’m not the only one. 😀
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Ah yes that makes so much sense about the Night Circus. And I completely relate about the book thief!
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