Do you like re-reading a book?
By Curlann
@annierose (18926)
Philippines
August 9, 2016 4:15pm CST
Good day to everyone! I am very thankful this day that classes are suspended. Actually, I have been praying for it since yesterday because I have to do many things and I want to finish it soon. God is good all the time.
I would start this discussion with what I am currently doing. I have been re-reading a book and that is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. That is the first book I fall in love with and it will always be the top 1 in my heart. So, if someone will ask me a question if I re-read a book, my answer will be a resounding yes. I re-read it for many reasons. First, I love it because it inspires me to follow my dreams and achieve it. Second, I admire the writing style of the author. Third, I would like to re-read it to look for more ideas in the book that I might not notice the first time I read about it.
If we like a song, we love to listen to it every time, if the taste of food is good, we love to eat it again, if a place is wonderful, we visit it more than once.
When it comes to a good book, do you re-read it?
I would start this discussion with what I am currently doing. I have been re-reading a book and that is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. That is the first book I fall in love with and it will always be the top 1 in my heart. So, if someone will ask me a question if I re-read a book, my answer will be a resounding yes. I re-read it for many reasons. First, I love it because it inspires me to follow my dreams and achieve it. Second, I admire the writing style of the author. Third, I would like to re-read it to look for more ideas in the book that I might not notice the first time I read about it.
If we like a song, we love to listen to it every time, if the taste of food is good, we love to eat it again, if a place is wonderful, we visit it more than once.
When it comes to a good book, do you re-read it?33 people like this
44 responses
@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
9 Aug 16
hi @dodo19! Could you tell me what are those good books that you want to re-read?
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@dodo19 (47050)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
9 Aug 16
@annierose I keep re-reading some Agatha Christie, one or two Kathy Reichstag, and one of Lynn johnston's books.
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@itslikethistome (796)
• United States
9 Aug 16
Yes I like reading a book because you always pick up something you missed the first go round :) The Bible is one book I enjoy re-reading over and over. I always get something new and encouraging.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
9 Aug 16
Hi Jackie! I agree with everything you stated in here. Reading the Bible gives us directions and let us not go astray.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@itslikethistome Thank you Jackie for a very wonderful response and explanation. Do you read the Bible online?
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@itslikethistome (796)
• United States
9 Aug 16
@annierose It sure does, to add to what you've said: The Bible also gives us comfort and hope.
Re-reading the Bible regularly is like a pile of nails on a table. With a magnet in hand we drag that magnet over that pile of nails. The magnet only picks up so many nails at a time, so once we brush those nails off the magnet we once again drag the magnet over that pile of nails until there are no more, then we start all over with a new pile of nails. Re-reading the Bible from Genesis to Revelation is like that. Each chapter and verse of each Bible book is like an individual nail or bolt. When we go back overover the Bible or have a regular schedule for reading the same verses over the years we always pick up a fresh viewpoint of what God is trying to tell us :)
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
13 Aug 16
@velvet53 So it is all about travel and personal discovery?
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
13 Aug 16
@annierose A man takes a trip over seas and is learning about how one can relate with life better.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
It is about a boy named Santiago who followed his Personal Legend. I can relate on him since I love to travel too. Just like me he is also stubborn. He will do anything just to achieve his dream.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@SIMPLYD Maybe because you already reached your dream?
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@annierose Hmm , interesting . But not enough though to make me like it so much . 
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
Oh, when I read a passage that I loved, I used to highlight it. I mentioned it on my discussion before but now, I just prefer to write my favorite passage to make my book still look new.
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@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@annierose as per advised by Sunrise fan, yeah.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@magallon Oh. So what is your favorite past time?
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@magallon (19280)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@annierose Yup. I only read if it is really needed.
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@youless (112108)
• Guangzhou, China
10 Aug 16
@annierose They are in my bookselves
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@youless Oh, you love to shop for books?
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
Do you have a list of books you want to re-read?
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
10 Aug 16
annierose I do re-read some of the books.Some days back I re-read The Great Gatsby and the old man and the sea.I have read The Alchemist.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
I am glad to know someone who also read "The Alchemist." How do you find that book from Paulo Coelho?
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
15 Aug 16
@silvermist You are right. Thanks for sharing your opinion. How are you today?
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
15 Aug 16
@annierose You can't sum it up in a few words.I think you will understand it more on your second reading.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
Yes, I was able to finish something. Most of my free time was spent also studying the technicalities of blogging. It is very interesting.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
11 Aug 16
@Beatburn Time is gold and as much as possible I want to use it wisely by doing something beneficial. But, sometimes, my laziness get over me that all I just want to do is to lie down, watch a movie and. eat.
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@Beatburn (4287)
• Philippines
11 Aug 16
@annierose Good for you for maximizing your time. I tend to procrastinate when the weather is conducive, hehehee.
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@rina110383 (24495)
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9 Aug 16
Yes. I'm trying to recall a fiction book (romantic) that I read 5 times to be exact.
I've the read the 50 shades of grey series a couple of times.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
5 times? Wow! How many pages was that book?
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@rina110383 I have seen novels from Nora Roberts. There are lots of them in National Bookstore. How long did it take you to finish thick novels like those?
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@rina110383 (24495)
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10 Aug 16
@annierose It's as thick as the books of Nora Roberts.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
11 Aug 16
@RubyHawk What are those books that you already re-read?
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
12 Aug 16
@RubyHawk I love reading classical novels too. I owe my love of reading the classical novels to my previous professors.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
12 Aug 16
@annierose Gone with the Wind, Little Women, Grapes of Wrath among others. I'm apt to reread any book that I really liked. I would like to read all the classics I read years ago. but I'll probably never get to many of them.
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@annaroselock (805)
• United Kingdom
11 Aug 16
If it's a book I've really enjoyed then yes!
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
11 Aug 16
Thanks Anna for sharing. What book do you love to read? Anything in particular?
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
11 Aug 16
@annaroselock I love books about fantasies and adventures. I love inspirational books too. Ever since I was a kid, books always become a distraction whenever I am doing household chores in the house. I still remember how my mom will nag on me whenever she saw I did not finish household chores because I was reading something.
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@annaroselock (805)
• United Kingdom
11 Aug 16
@annierose I must admit I haven't read anything for months but I used to be such a bookworm when I was younger and would read every day! My favourite books were mainly fiction about fame, mystery and magic. I would collect a whole series of books. Sometimes I may read them every now and again even though they're for a younger audience but they are a good read and it takes me back to my childhood
How about you?
How about you?1 person likes this
@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
Oh, about poetry. I love poems of Robert Frost. Do you have a particular poems you always love to read?
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@Meramar (2695)
•
11 Aug 16
@annierose One of my favorite is Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, but I love poems in general.
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@excellent10 (360)
• Israel
10 Aug 16
Yes I love thriller books particularly complex plot.. :)
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@marguicha (215367)
• Chile
9 Aug 16
I have several books that IO place in a plastic bag, so worn out are the poor things.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@marguicha Oh, I got it. It happens with me too whenever I am using my phone.
It happens with me too whenever I am using my phone.1 person likes this
@marguicha (215367)
• Chile
10 Aug 16
@annierose That is the result of an old finger I wanted to write I and the finger touched both the I and the O
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@grvdubey11 (1879)
• India
10 Aug 16
So far i have not done that but i would love to read The Count of Monte Cristo again.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@grvdubey11 Wow! How long did it take you to finish it? That is quite long.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
I have never read "The Count of Monte Cristo" yet. How many pages is that book? I have read that is a very interesting novel.
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@grvdubey11 (1879)
• India
10 Aug 16
@annierose About 1200 pages, yes its very interesting indeed.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
9 Aug 16
I have re-read a couple of books. That includes Nancy Drew.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@annierose Nancy Drew isn't even the author. You haven't heard of her at all?
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@toniganzon Nope. Haven't heard her yet.
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@akp100 (13640)
• India
11 Aug 16
@annierose May be you can say that too.
But after a month I again feel like I should read it. I wonder where it come from.
But after a month I again feel like I should read it. I wonder where it come from.1 person likes this
@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@pgntwo What is his novels mostly about?
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
10 Aug 16
@annierose I have read most of the late Terry Pratchett's novels, he has a complete series based on his fictional Discworld, some of which are excellently executed.
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@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
10 Aug 16
Everything that has to do with Harry Potter and the Wizerding world. It's Kind of A Funny Story and Impulse. And the Wizard Heir (It is the second book or the Heir series by Cidna Williams Chima)
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
I have read one book from Harry Potter and it took me 3 months to finish it. When I was studying in college, our professors gave us a lot of novels to read so I just read Harry Potter after I have finished other novels which are academically required.I love the book version than the movie.
@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
10 Aug 16
@DesirousDreamer Oh, me too. If the book does not appeal to me that much, it will take me ages before I finish it.
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
10 Aug 16
@annierose I used to be a really slow reader, it took me 4 years to finish the 4th book. I love both movies and books. I learned to separate the two because if I did not I would nitpick something that is actually really amazing.
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