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Rich · 15th April 2006, 06:19 PM

For me it's all Pratchett, Asimov, the Dune sequence, the Gormenghast trilogy, 1984, Second Variety by Philip K Dick, the Rama novels, the list goes on and on and on........

kyektulu · 15th April 2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich

For me it's all Pratchett, Asimov, the Dune sequence, the Gormenghast trilogy, 1984, Second Variety by Philip K Dick, the Rama novels, the list goes on and on and on........

Got to admit that I have read many of Pratchetts novels several times, always an enjoyable read.

Love the avatar btw!

BooberApGrumbly · 16th April 2006, 05:50 AM

One of my favorite series to read over and over again and I've done so since about fifth grade is the "Chronicles of Prydain" by Lloyd Alexander.

I've reread "carrion comfort" by Dan Simmons as well as many of the initial "Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter" books by Laurel Hamilton. I love most of what Barbara Hambly writes and have reread her vampire novels a couple of times.

I try to reread my sherlock holmes collection at least once per year

plus the chronicles of narnia have been read a couple of times. At the moment I'm rereading "watership down" a favorite from childhood.

Darrin Coe

kaneda · 16th April 2006, 09:48 AM

fantasy wise...
Knights of dark renown - d gemmel. loads of times
dragonlance chronicles and legends numerous times when i was a kid
elfstones of shannara
american gods / neverwhere - neil gaiman ive read about 3 times each
hmmmm trying to think whatelse I've reread.... basically if i really like a book then I will reread it... hmmmm, when i put my books back on the bookshelf I'll be able to see more clearly and will add back to this.

Netted · 16th April 2006, 05:33 PM

David eddings Belgariad/Malloreon + Tamuli/Elenium, The Princess Bride, Discworld books featuring the witches - they're my comfort books

I've read Margret Atwoods 'Oyrx + Crake' a few times, ditto Brave New World, anything by Orwell, and a bunch of others - so much to think about.

to be fair, i normally read most stuff twice over, as i often rush a good book to find out what happens, so i then read it again a couple of monthes after to really appreciate it

cornelius · 16th April 2006, 05:43 PM

* a star called Henry *... it was for school
thinking about re reading LOTR, in English this time

weaveworld · 16th April 2006, 06:01 PM

Ok Cornelius - you are now in my cool book!

I love 'A Star Called Henry' by Roddy Doyle is a masterpiece, I love it so much and I have lost count how many times I have read it!!!

The sequel is called 'Oh Play That Thing'!!

cornelius · 16th April 2006, 06:12 PM

I kept my copy, some people asked me to buy it from me, but I said no...

glad to be in your cool book- I know how highly valued the places are - thanks

Jen526 · 17th April 2006, 03:33 PM

I don't do much re-reading any more. (When I was younger, I must've read the Belgariad about once a week for a while there.)

A few that I do seem to get an urge to reread every couple years:

- Chronicles of Prydain
- the Tripods books
- "The Forgotten Beasts of Eld" (McKillip)
- "Lyonesse" (Vance)
- "The Snow Queen" (Vinge)

An8el · 20th April 2006, 07:41 AM

I'm going to leave out the ones that have already been mentioned - I have a collection of about 500 books that I just keep reading over and over again. But most of them are in storage right now. Gawd I miss 'em, but I must make do with the library. I've already read all of what's in there.

Rodger Zelazny - Called "A Rose for Ecclesiastes" about a linguist who's learning Martian. It's amazing because of the powerful ending and a circular sense of momentous change in the protagonist. I've also re-read alot of times a toss-off story of Zelazny's called "Eye of Cat." It's a story of a hunter who lets one of his prizes go to hunt him. But the Am. Indian character's sensibility is so interesting to me, I just wanna hang out in that world for awhile over and over again.
"The Kin of Ata" by Dorothy Bryant. It read straight out of a dream that I had dreamed, which made it really unbelievable - as if I'd written the book myself!
"The Practice Effect" by David Brin - an interesting world where things create themselves if you use them with intent. Just charming.
Patricia McKillip - incredible descriptive ability in fantasy.
A.E. Van Vogt - a cinematic visionary from 1940s who allowed readers to recombine his storylines into alternative meanings in the "Null-void" stories.
Oh - I'll post again when I'm not so spaced out from being tired...there are sooooo many others I'm just not remembering.

An8el · 20th April 2006, 07:41 AM

Oh, remembered CJ Cherryh, the Chanur books. Really like how her characters aren't human with fur linings.
Ah, better get ready for beddy-bye...

tiny99 · 29th April 2006, 03:09 PM

awaydays by kevin sampson

Brown Rat · 29th April 2006, 04:17 PM

I'm going to reread The Wizard of Oz today. I need something life-affirming to beat back the Bad Wicked World.

alicebandassassin · 29th April 2006, 04:40 PM

I dont normaly read books more than once as i cant forget the storys after i read them but i did read intensity and odd thomas by dean koonitz twice and a tom holt book once and have gone back to the odd book to check an odd fact or two

Fantasy newbie · 3rd July 2006, 05:54 PM

Sean Russells Swans War it was the first one I got into after many years. Also rrmartin Fire and Ice, and terry Goodkinds Sword oif truth, Any Sugestions like these to read?

15th April 2006, 06:19 PM	#46 (permalink)
Rich Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 11	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? For me it's all Pratchett, Asimov, the Dune sequence, the Gormenghast trilogy, 1984, Second Variety by Philip K Dick, the Rama novels, the list goes on and on and on........

16th April 2006, 05:50 AM	#48 (permalink)
BooberApGrumbly Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 12	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? One of my favorite series to read over and over again and I've done so since about fifth grade is the "Chronicles of Prydain" by Lloyd Alexander. I've reread "carrion comfort" by Dan Simmons as well as many of the initial "Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter" books by Laurel Hamilton. I love most of what Barbara Hambly writes and have reread her vampire novels a couple of times. I try to reread my sherlock holmes collection at least once per year plus the chronicles of narnia have been read a couple of times. At the moment I'm rereading "watership down" a favorite from childhood. Darrin Coe

16th April 2006, 09:48 AM	#49 (permalink)
kaneda Did you not know? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Greater London Posts: 567	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? fantasy wise... Knights of dark renown - d gemmel. loads of times dragonlance chronicles and legends numerous times when i was a kid elfstones of shannara american gods / neverwhere - neil gaiman ive read about 3 times each hmmmm trying to think whatelse I've reread.... basically if i really like a book then I will reread it... hmmmm, when i put my books back on the bookshelf I'll be able to see more clearly and will add back to this.

16th April 2006, 05:33 PM	#50 (permalink)
Netted holy :) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greater London Posts: 39	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? David eddings Belgariad/Malloreon + Tamuli/Elenium, The Princess Bride, Discworld books featuring the witches - they're my comfort books I've read Margret Atwoods 'Oyrx + Crake' a few times, ditto Brave New World, anything by Orwell, and a bunch of others - so much to think about. to be fair, i normally read most stuff twice over, as i often rush a good book to find out what happens, so i then read it again a couple of monthes after to really appreciate it

16th April 2006, 05:43 PM	#51 (permalink)
cornelius former axe demon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 847	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? * a star called Henry *... it was for school thinking about re reading LOTR, in English this time

16th April 2006, 06:01 PM	#52 (permalink)
weaveworld Rockin! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Dunbartonshire Posts: 573	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? Ok Cornelius - you are now in my cool book! I love 'A Star Called Henry' by Roddy Doyle is a masterpiece, I love it so much and I have lost count how many times I have read it!!! The sequel is called 'Oh Play That Thing'!!

16th April 2006, 06:12 PM	#53 (permalink)
cornelius former axe demon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 847	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? I kept my copy, some people asked me to buy it from me, but I said no... glad to be in your cool book- I know how highly valued the places are - thanks

17th April 2006, 03:33 PM	#54 (permalink)
Jen526 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 60	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? I don't do much re-reading any more. (When I was younger, I must've read the Belgariad about once a week for a while there.) A few that I do seem to get an urge to reread every couple years: - Chronicles of Prydain - the Tripods books - "The Forgotten Beasts of Eld" (McKillip) - "Lyonesse" (Vance) - "The Snow Queen" (Vinge)

20th April 2006, 07:41 AM	#55 (permalink)
An8el Registered prankster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 47	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? I'm going to leave out the ones that have already been mentioned - I have a collection of about 500 books that I just keep reading over and over again. But most of them are in storage right now. Gawd I miss 'em, but I must make do with the library. I've already read all of what's in there. Rodger Zelazny - Called "A Rose for Ecclesiastes" about a linguist who's learning Martian. It's amazing because of the powerful ending and a circular sense of momentous change in the protagonist. I've also re-read alot of times a toss-off story of Zelazny's called "Eye of Cat." It's a story of a hunter who lets one of his prizes go to hunt him. But the Am. Indian character's sensibility is so interesting to me, I just wanna hang out in that world for awhile over and over again. "The Kin of Ata" by Dorothy Bryant. It read straight out of a dream that I had dreamed, which made it really unbelievable - as if I'd written the book myself! "The Practice Effect" by David Brin - an interesting world where things create themselves if you use them with intent. Just charming. Patricia McKillip - incredible descriptive ability in fantasy. A.E. Van Vogt - a cinematic visionary from 1940s who allowed readers to recombine his storylines into alternative meanings in the "Null-void" stories. Oh - I'll post again when I'm not so spaced out from being tired...there are sooooo many others I'm just not remembering.

20th April 2006, 07:41 AM	#56 (permalink)
An8el Registered prankster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 47	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? Oh, remembered CJ Cherryh, the Chanur books. Really like how her characters aren't human with fur linings. Ah, better get ready for beddy-bye...

29th April 2006, 03:09 PM	#57 (permalink)
tiny99 my birthday an I wants it Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merseyside Posts: 89	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? awaydays by kevin sampson

29th April 2006, 04:17 PM	#58 (permalink)
Brown Rat wandering & wondering Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Posts: 946	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? I'm going to reread The Wizard of Oz today. I need something life-affirming to beat back the Bad Wicked World.

29th April 2006, 04:40 PM	#59 (permalink)
alicebandassassin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 118	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? I dont normaly read books more than once as i cant forget the storys after i read them but i did read intensity and odd thomas by dean koonitz twice and a tom holt book once and have gone back to the odd book to check an odd fact or two

3rd July 2006, 05:54 PM	#60 (permalink)
Fantasy newbie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2	Re: Which book/s have you read more than once? Sean Russells Swans War it was the first one I got into after many years. Also rrmartin Fire and Ice, and terry Goodkinds Sword oif truth, Any Sugestions like these to read?

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