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Books you wish you could read for the first time again

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HoldenCaulfield80 · 24/01/2015 21:59

I'm putting together a rough list of books I want to read in 2015 and decided to put One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest on there. I've read it before, countless times, but every time I feel a bit sad that I'll never get the same feeling I had at the end of the novel when things come to a head. I can remember exactly where I was when I finished reading it (back of the school bus going home, must have been my last GCSE year) and the fact that I re-read the last few pages over again because I couldn't believe what had happened.

Anyone else had a book that they wish they could read for the first time again? What would it be?

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ScrambledEggAndToast · 01/02/2015 19:58

Until you're mine by Samantha Hayes.
1984. George Orwell.

Marcelinewhyareyousomean · 01/02/2015 19:56

The World According to Harp
Catch 22
Stark (Ben Elton)
Consider Phlebas (anything by Iain M Banks)
Isaac Asimov short story collection (wish I knew the name so I could get ds to read it.
Harry Potter books in one big binge.

mumslife · 01/02/2015 18:54

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Crazycatlady27 · 01/02/2015 10:02

Never look back by Lesley Pearse. I loved that book, not knowing what would happen next.
There are a few others of hers actually, Belle, Belle's War, The promise and Gypsy.

SpanielPlusToddler · 31/01/2015 22:53

The Shadow of the Wind, hadn't been so engrossed in a book since I was a child.

Some great ideas here, will be doing some library requests, thanks!

RolandRatRocks · 31/01/2015 22:47

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LinaDee · 31/01/2015 22:37

A Prayer For Owen Meany

Biscuits28 · 31/01/2015 22:29

The Magic Toyshop - Angela Carter
In Cold Blood - Truman Capote
The Secret History - Donna Tartt

MrsCornish · 31/01/2015 22:27

the bone people
my family and other animals
all roald dahl

Dimplesandall · 31/01/2015 22:22

Grapes of wrath
Pride & Prejudice
Suitable Boy
Bonfire of the vanities
Brave new world
Birdsong
Crimson Petal

Many many books as a kid, long forgotten.

Asleeponasunbeam · 31/01/2015 22:17

Boo hoo, wah wah. You must give it time. Lock yourself away, or go on holiday. Get past the flowery language. Keep going. Please!

fairnotfit · 31/01/2015 22:17

The Pursuit of Love; Love in a Cold Climate

DustWitch · 31/01/2015 22:12

Asleep, I have a copy but have never gotten around to reading it. I'll make it my next book after that recommendation!

DustWitch · 31/01/2015 22:10

I often wish I could read books again for the first time! My list would be:

The Name of the Rose
Slaughterhouse 5
Tender is the Night
Tess of D'urbervilles
And another vote here for Rebecca

ihatethecold · 31/01/2015 21:55

Time travellers wife, bit cheesy I know but I got really engrossed.
Also The kite runner, it really opened my eyes.

Tell me about the goldfinch please?

LadyintheRadiator · 31/01/2015 21:52

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phoolani · 31/01/2015 21:49

The kite runner.

Asleeponasunbeam · 31/01/2015 21:49

I want to cry with envy of anyone who hasn't yet read 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

phoolani · 31/01/2015 21:48

The ghost road trilogy.

Mrsj70 · 31/01/2015 21:46

Me before you - jojo motes. I've read it bout 10 times and always makes me cry :(

sleepybuthappy · 31/01/2015 20:14

So many!
The beach
Captain Corelli's mandolin
The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy
All of lord of the rings
All of game of thrones
All of Harry potter
The secret history
Bird song
The book thief
The world according to Garp

And many more I'm sure

Flingingmelon · 31/01/2015 20:07

A suitable boy by Vicram Seth. TBH I'd just like to have that much time to spend reading again Smile

Dapplegrey · 31/01/2015 20:05

Another vote for The Goldfinch.

fattymcfatfat · 31/01/2015 20:03

The ring by danielle steel. I was 10 when I first read it ( have always been very advanced) I dont usually like these kind of books, im more into stephen King and james herbert. But this book was amazing and I remember my mum giving it to me and I looked at her as if she was a bit mental but I read it, started off just to humour her but I couldnt put it down.

Quangle · 31/01/2015 11:32

Great Expectations. I just didn't know what was coming.

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