Discussion: What Book Would You Choose to Experience for the First Time Again?

I'm a re-reader. I talk about it all the time. I really enjoy once or twice a year to get stuck back into some of my favorite books. Sometimes I even re-read a book over the minute I finish it to try and hold on to its magic for just a little bit longer. I don't think there could be any greater compliment to an author than to re-read their book over and over. But, re-reading isn't the same as that first experience. You don't know the story and the characters and you're just wondering what will happen! There are several books I wish I could go back in time and read it for the first time.

What book would you choose to experience for the first time again? You know, it was just that awesome that no matter how many times you re-read it you can't quite replicate those feelings from the first time you experienced it. I've got a few to share and then I want to know yours.

These is My Words by Nancy Turner
Wow, wow, wow. I will never get tired of talking about this book. If you still haven't picked it up--even after I won't stop talking about it--then now is the time. Sarah is my all time favorite heroine. She is so strong and upon finishing the series I felt like I had gained a friend. The descriptions are beautiful and there is a lot of action in this book. There are also a lot of tears. I cried so hard I was wailing. I had to call my sister for comfort. She answered the phone to hear me crying and she said,"You finished it, didn't you?" Yes I did. What an amazing story!

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Sheer brilliance. I don't think any book has made me hold my breath like The Hunger Games. I've re-read it more than 10 times and although each time I learn something new and enjoy it, it won't ever hold the excitement that the first time read did. I'd love to go back in time and enjoy it for the first time!

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
There I said it! I really did like Twilight. I think it's funny the people who say they didn't like it, yet they read the whole series. If I didn't enjoy a book I sure as heck wouldn't be reading the whole dang series! I really enjoyed the love story. It woke up something inside me. I couldn't get enough! No matter how many times I've read it, it won't ever feel like that first time. What a unique and interesting story with an epic love to stand the test of time.

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
This series is like Harry Potter meets Narnia! Holy rusted metal batman it is awesome!! It's Middle grade, and if you aren't reading MG then you are missing out. There is so much action and fun in these books. I love the characters and I've not read anything like it before or since. Do you like faeries? How about dragon's? Mythical creatures? Well, then this is for you!

Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery
I was 12 yrs old and my sister Katie was in love with these books. I felt left out. What was so great about them anyway? I admired her for reading all the time and I wanted to be like that too. So, I borrowed them from the library because my sister wouldn't let me touch her set. I read them with my best friend Jessica and they were perfection. It has always been a dream of mine to visit Prince Edward Island. Who wouldn't wanna go there?! And maybe Gilbert Blythe will be there waiting.

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
Holy good books! I finished City of Bones in one day. About midnight. I was so eager for the next book, but it was midnight, where would I get the next book at this hour. AMAZON! I grabbed my iPod, downloaded the Kindle app and grabbed the next 2 books. All while still laying in bed. I then went on to finish City of Ashes before the sun came up. I slept a few hours and then read City of Glass by afternoon. 3 books in 48 hours. I was so hooked!!! I'd do anything to go back and be able to read it with fresh eyes like that first time. I couldn't get enough!!

What books would you like to go back in time and read for the first time!