I have been enjoying doing just this! I honor of my 40th birthday last fall, I have been rereading books that shaped my life. (The list is a mix of books from childhood and books I came to know as an adult.) Some I reread regularly, some I reread every decade or so, and some I have not read since childhood. I have fortunately found that most of them are just as delightful as I remember them.
I have honestly enjoyed them all. I just reread The Giver this weekend. It is one of those I revisit every few years. Several of the picture books I chose I am rereading with my daughter and part of the delight is my own and part is seeing her enjoyment of the same books.
I also periodically reread the books that I loved as a child. The best ones stand the test of time and continue to delight: Chronicles of Narnia, Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden, Heidi, Black Stallion, Little Women… and the list could go on! Thank you for this essay.
I have been enjoying doing just this! I honor of my 40th birthday last fall, I have been rereading books that shaped my life. (The list is a mix of books from childhood and books I came to know as an adult.) Some I reread regularly, some I reread every decade or so, and some I have not read since childhood. I have fortunately found that most of them are just as delightful as I remember them.
What a great birthday practice!
Jennifer, which rereads have you enjoyed the most?
I have honestly enjoyed them all. I just reread The Giver this weekend. It is one of those I revisit every few years. Several of the picture books I chose I am rereading with my daughter and part of the delight is my own and part is seeing her enjoyment of the same books.
I also periodically reread the books that I loved as a child. The best ones stand the test of time and continue to delight: Chronicles of Narnia, Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden, Heidi, Black Stallion, Little Women… and the list could go on! Thank you for this essay.
Yes! I read that essay by C.S. Lewis about reading books several times. He'd 100% approve of this post. =)