Reading a Book Twice: Is it Worth It?

*A month ago it was February and I started writing this post. I'm not sure how an entire month escaped, but here is the post now*

Have you ever reread a book? 

No, you haven't? 

Then, you need to get busy because some books just need to be reread!

Just kidding, you don't HAVE to reread, but it might be a good idea, especially since one of my favorite authors once said, "I can't imagine a man really enjoying a book and reading it only once". That would be C.S. Lewis of course!

Benefits and Reasons to Reread:

When you were younger, I'm sure you had a favorite picture book that someone always read to you. I sure had plenty of those! As you grew up and learned to read chapter books, the stage of rereading faded and now your to be read list keeps growing, right? That's what happened to me, but you can still make time to reread. 

• Find details you missed: Details, details, details. Surely, you won't remember every detail of a book, even if it's your favorite. J.R.R. Tolkien was a master at putting details into his novels, but there's no way I can remember every detail. Maybe it's just me, but sometimes I just need to remember a certain detail, so a reread will fix that. 

A J.R.R. Tolkien display at a museum
(including a copy of the original Hobbit book!)

• Travel to another time period or season: Books let you travel without leaving your house. Some have wonderful descriptions and make you think that you've actually been there, such as the world of Narnia or Middle Earth. Similarly, historical fiction can bring you back in time to your favorite time period. 

When summer comes and the snow leaves, it will be
 time to reread "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" 
so I can imagine living in this winter wonderland
(credit)

• Visit with your fictional friends: Cuddling up with your favorite book a second time (or more) allows you to visit with your fictional friends, and pick up scenes that you missed on the first read. It can remind you of your favorite friends and why it's your favorite book. 

• Become a better writer: Have you ever considered the writing techniques that your favorite author uses? On a reread, you might catch some of the techniques that makes you enjoy the book, and use them in your next piece of writing. 

If you've never reread a book, I hope you'll consider doing so after having read this list! It's always worth it. :)

 

Are you a fan of rereading? What is the biggest number of rereads you've given a book?  

-Miss K