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Books I wish to read AGAIN for the 1st time
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items A collection of the books (of various genre) that completely shaped, broke, and captivated me when I was younger. I'm building this list because I would love to wipe my memory and read them all fresh, just to see if I still feel the exact same way ab...
You must read this before watching the movie; it makes the experience so much more devastating. Hazel Grace and Augustus’ romance completely captivated and broke me. I will never forget the sheer emotional impact of reading this for the very first ti...
The Fault in Our Stars
I’ll never forget randomly browsing through a bookstore, picking this up, and having the blurb instantly pull me in just because the main character has the name Violet! It turned out to be such an incredible find. The story throws you into a glitteri...
The Jewel
I read this as a teenager even though it was technically meant for slightly younger readers, and I completely fell in love with it! The story follows a pair of twins who accidentally fall into a book and enter a world where all the classic fairy tale...
The Land of Stories
A dystopian romance my teenage self absolutely ate up! I originally devoured this entire book in a single weekend. If I could wipe my memory, I would love to experience the gripping drama, the romantic tension, and imagining the gorgeous gowns all ov...
The Selection by Kiera Cass
I read this years ago as a teenager, and even though some of the finer details got a little blurry over time (I literally used to misremember the main character Jude's name as 'Jade'!), the feeling of this world never left me. I was completely obsess...
The Cruel Prince
Not that this one needs recomendation but this book made me completely obsessed with Greek mythology as a kid. Percy’s voice is just so funny and relatable, and the action starts on page one and never lets up. I miss the sheer thrill of discovering C...
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: Lightning Thief, The-Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One
This was one of my absolute favorite books growing up! I would give anything to experience the wonder of entering Diagon Alley, picking out a wand, or seeing Hogwarts for the very first time again. Reading this as a kid was pure magic—I spent so many...
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, Book 1)
I fell in love with this series in high school, especially because it coincided perfectly with when I was learning about Egyptian mythology in class! Rick Riordan has a genius way of blending ancient history into the modern world, making school subje...
The Red Pyramid
Since I absolutely loved The Selection, finding this standalone novel by Kiera Cass was such a treat. The story is completely different but carries that same effortless, romantic pull. It follows Kahlen, a girl who serves the Ocean as a Siren, meanin...
The Siren
I know this book got some mixed reviews for its pacing, but to me, the way it described the protagonist's intrusive thoughts was incredibly beautiful and real. It felt less like a standard fiction story and more like the main character was reaching o...
Turtles All the Way Down
I remember fragments of this book so vividly—especially the heartbreaking moment a character paints his entire bedroom blue before disappearing completely. It deals heavily with depression and bipolar disorder, and it’s one of those rare books that c...
All the Bright Places
A bittersweet, nostalgic, and deeply moving 1980s high school romance about two misfits falling in love. It follows two outsiders who end up sitting together on the school bus, bonding over comic books and punk music. Reading this as a teen helped me...
Eleanor & Park
Discovering this series after reading other fantasy books as a teen was such a highlight! It follows a teenage witch named Nadia who moves to a new town only to find a dark, malicious curse slowly poisoning the entire community. What makes it so memo...
Spellcaster
After falling in love with her writing style, diving into this iconic sci-fi romance series was a dream. The story centers on a girl named Marguerite who uses her parents' dimension-hopping invention to chase her father's alleged killer across parall...
A Thousand Pieces of You
I read this masterpiece way before it was ever turned into a movie, and the book's unique atmosphere is completely unmatched. The story follows a boy who uncovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, leading him to a ruined orpha...
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