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   beviek said, 5 months ago

   I believe it was Robertson Davies. And I couldn’t agree more. Same goes to great films. Aging brings a different wisdom and perspective. And sometimes I am amazed at how much I’ve forgotten.
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   kattbailey said, 5 months ago

   I’ve seen a quote that life’s too short to read the same book twice, but I don’t buy it. Books are precious. I don’t have much money and the ones I buy are the good ones, and I’ll usually read a library book twice before taking it back (I do read an average-sized book in 2-3 hours). There are books I read every year. And yes, there are plenty I couldn’t tell you a thing about. Read them, concentrated on it, maybe read it again right off- love to read a good book seeing how they worked in things that mean so much more when you kow the ending. I’ve read all the Jane Austin books several times and can’t remember one plot from the others in a pinch, and I enjoyed them. I just have read so many books things get tangled up in my head…
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   simpsonfan2 said, 5 months ago

   For novels, my most frequently read is Alas, Babylon. Five times over the years at the least.
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   millie p said, 5 months ago

   Jane Austen’s very enjoyable too.
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   Nabuquduriuzhur said, 5 months ago

   Depends on the book. I’ve read LOTR 3 or 4 times over the years. Every time, I notice different things.
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   Mark said, 5 months ago

   @kattbailey

   That reminds me; I missed my Vonnegut binge this year…
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   win said, 5 months ago

   If it was worth reading once, it’s worth reading again.
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   orinoco womble said, 5 months ago

   Some books are a pastime (like on long flights). Others are light entertainment, or sources of information. Some, a very few, become lifelong friends.
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   Pharmakeus Ubik said, 5 months ago

   @Nabuquduriuzhur

   I have the same experience with Bored of the Rings.
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    Citizen GROG! said, 5 months ago

    I’m a believer in re-reading books also. It amazes me how much I’ve forgotten of what I read years ago.
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    mkdonly1 said, 5 months ago

    Well said…….and the last thought is SO true!
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    Dan "Papa Bear" Wintermeyer said, 5 months ago

    Well put Earl,,I re read books all the time, but then my memory stinks so bad its like reading it for the first time
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    Hildegard said, 5 months ago

    The few books I purchase, I donate to our local library for their book sale events. I know that I can check out my favorites over and over. With 5 hard bound books and several ebooks for travel checked out from the library, I’m always prepared. We are so fortunate to have books available to all.
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    magicwalnut said, 5 months ago

    I hear ya, Earl!
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    Bailey said, 5 months ago

    @orinoco womble

    I so agree… a loved book becomes a sort of companion, always there when needed.
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