Booking Through Thursday – Second First Time
Posted on August 22, 2013 in Books
We all know the beauty of reading a really wonderful book for the first time—when everything about the story and the writing and the timing click to make a reader’s perfect storm … but it’s fleeting, because you can never read that book for the first time again.
So … if you could magically reset things so that you had the chance to read a favorite book/series again for the first time … which would you choose? And why?
And then, since tastes change … Do you think it would have the same affect on you, reading it now, as it did when you read it the first time? Would you love it just as much? Would you risk it? – BTT
I try not to go back in time since what’s happened has happened. I believe the books I read came into my life for a reason. I’d love to experience the newness of Narnia, Harry Potter, or his His Dark Materials again; however, I was young and that was part of the impact. I think most of the books I read I would still like. I like rereading the classics years after and I probably forget some details. In many ways, you never read a book the same way. The change in yourself changes perception.
Good choices. I definitely agree with them. Never thought of Narnia but yeah I could definitely see rereading that again with fresh eyes.
My BTT
Hi Kristin! I would only reread a couple of the Narnia works, but it would be interesting to read them again. I definitely would if I had children. Thanks!
Great answer! I read His Dark Materials growing up as well so it would be interesting to re-experience that book for the first time now 🙂
My BTT
Hi Lianne! I read HDM growing up, but I’ve reread it a couple of times in random bits since then. It’s quite an amazing work. Thanks!
Narnia was my pick too. I’ve never read the Dark Materials books… might have to get around to those someday!
Hi Tonia! His Dark Materials is like the anti-Narnia in many ways, but it’s amazing. Thanks!
Good choice of Harry Potter, mine too.
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/08/booking-through-thursday_22.html
Thanks, Mary Ann!
I like your answer, it’s a bit similar to mine.
Hi Erin! Thanks and happy weekend!
I agree Athena 🙂
Thanks, Jessica! Have a great weekend!