Remember that time when you were a child and would reread a book you loved MANY times? As an adult, I enjoy rereads as well – but on a less frequent basis. Today I will share with you 5 books on my shelves that I have enjoyed in the past and would love to reread sometime soon.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
This novel is my all-time favourite classic. No matter how many times I read the book, or see the movie, I am swept away by the story. I love the humour in it too and always smile at the character Mrs. Bennett. Pride and Prejudice is not just a love story. In the novel, Austen also makes a commentary on society and the prejudices we have about people.
TThe Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
My Favourite Fantasy novel of all time is The Hobbit as well as The Lord of the Rings. The time has come for me to once again enjoy this story. I picked up an edition of this story from Scholastics and hope to read the story again this year. Of course, after reading this one, I would need to pick up The Lord of the Rings!
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowlings
I have started a reread of the Harry Potter series this year. So far I have enjoyed the illustrated editions of the first two novels in the series and soon I hope to enjoy the third. In the meantime, I enjoy the presence of the book on my shelf. I have already had a look at the illustrations and they are beautiful.
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Great Expectations was the first story I read by Dickens . I enjoy his writing – the intricate characterisations and storylines. It has been a while since I have read any of his work and I think it is time to enjoy once again the story of Pip and Miss Haversham.
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
I read Wuthering Heights first year at university when we studied Gothic literature. I have forgotten the minute details of Heathcliff and Catherine’s story and have a yearning to revisit it. Hopefully I will get to it this year but, if not, it is waiting for me on my bookshelf.
Have you enjoyed any of these novels? Would you reread them?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2019
(This post is linked to Bionic Book Worm and the Top 5 Tuesday challenge. This week we are listing the top 5 books we would like to reread).
I’ve read all of them but the only one I have re-read is HP. I think I am one of the few that doesn’t really love pride and prejudice, I like the story but prefer the BBC adaptation.
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The BBC does a good job of adapting the story and making it enjoyable for a modern audience.
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Charles Dickens and Emily Bronte are two authors I could re-read ad infinitum.
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Dickens really had a great talent and I love all of his stories.
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I agree with you.
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I completely understand what you are saying – and all of the books mentioned are classics to be sure…my “must re-read” is a stack of classic Raymond Chandler crime novels “starring” Detective Philip Marlowe: “The Big Sleep”, “The Lady In The Lake”, Farewell My Lovely” just three of them!
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I have not heard of this writer. Did he write classic crime novels like Agatha Christie?
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Raymond Chandler wrote some of the greatest detective works ever…”The Big Sleep” is also the classic Humphrey Bogart film where he plays Detective Philip Marlowe…
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I read pride and prejudice looong back.. I wasn’t very fond of Darcy… But in the blogging world all are crazy about him. So I would reread this only to see what I feel for Darcy…
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You are not meant to like Darcy as he is filled with pride and has many prejudices. 😊
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Then why are the women crazy about him…. 😲
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Maybe a case of bad boy?
I love the novel for more than Mr Darcy. I like Lizzy’s independence
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I would reread Great Expectations and Tale of Two Cities. Any of the C. J. Samson books, Dorothy L. Sayers, or Margaret Truman mysteries. And, Lady Macbeth by Susan Fraser King. Thanks for making me think about it.
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I have not read any of the books by the authors you mentioned.
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If you liked Shakespeare’s Macbeth I think you’d like Lady Macbeth — lots of history and a whole different take on the events.
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Great choices, Colline. I have re-read all of these during the past two years.
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Seems like we have similar tastes in books Robbie 😀
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A nice cross of genres, Colline. Thanks for sharing them with us. 🙂
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I tend to read books of different genres based on my mood. 🙂
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I loved the Tolken series but dont think I have an attention span for it these days.
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I haven’t read them in a while – but knowing me I would be able to immerse myself in the world quickly.
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