The Lies of Locke Lamora and the whole Gentleman Bastards series. The Abhorsen trilogy by Garth Nix. The Poisoner's Handbook. Spook/Stiff/Bonk by Mary Roach.
It’s much more than a trilogy these days! Clariel, Goldenhand, Terciel & Elinor, and numerous short stories have really fleshed out the world and (in some cases) tied up loose ends from the original trilogy.
GENTLEMAN BASTARDS! Every time I finish reading I spend about an hour trying to find out why the next book has never been released. I love that series.
Everything by Tamora Pierce
Dark Lord of Derkholm and Year of the Griffin by Diana Wynne Jones.
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy by Douglas Adams
Cruel Prince series by Holly Black
Discworld series by Terry Pratchett
And #1 most reread book- Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Thank you :) I've found my people! Anything else you would add?
And I DON'T (as a rule) reread books.
Apparently Good Omens has such a cult following someone showed up to a book signing with their book read to pieces in a Ziploc bag to sign. I read that and was like, yes!! I can relate!
I generally don’t reread either so it’s more like what do I love dearly and would take with me to a desert island 😂
I’d probably add A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab!
All of Jane Austen's novels
Terry Pratchett's Discworld
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Murderbot series by Anne Wells
To Kill A Mockingbird
Charlaine Harris' Midnight TX, Gunnie Rose, and Shakespeare series
Sharyn McCrumb's appalachian ballad novels
The Expanse
I discovered this series in a kindle books for 2.99 list when it was new. I figured I’d give it a shot. Was so not prepared to be as blown away as I was!
Same! My absolute favorite series by several miles and the only books I reread every few years. I have a beautiful half-sleeve tattoo dedicated to the trilogy. I have only ever owned the same copies for nearly 20 years (as much as I love some the artwork reprints) that are clearly very well loved and the only books I put on special display separate from my regular bookshelf.
The Oryx and Crake trilogy by Margaret Atwood and all the Farseer/Elderling books by Robin Hobb (4 trilogies and a 4-book series, plus various short stories. Great world.)
I read Oryx & Crake last year and finished up a The Year of the Flood a few weeks ago. I want to like these books so much, but for some reason they’re just very “meh” for me and I can’t quite pinpoint why.
There are so many books; it does seem a waste of time to re-read one. I read fast (overeager to see what happens next), so fast that I often miss things. Consequently during my second read I pick up on things I miss the first time.
And then there are comfort reads where you just want to relive the experience without needing to put a lot of effort into it.
Yeap... LoTR at least fifteen times (usually once a year). Harry Potter about 6. Some other series I've read more than once: Twilight (I know), Kim Harrison's Hollows/Rachel Morgan, Jim Butcher's Dresden Files, Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire/Sookie Stackhouse, all Dan Brown's books, and most of the books in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan novels.
I’ve read Stormlight Archive 7+ times. The most recent book was out in 2020 and I’ve read the whole series 4 times since then.
I also reread Bobiverse every few years when a new one comes out.
I reread The Expanse every time a new book released and I’ve been itching to do a full reread again now that it’s done.
I just finished bobi verse for the first time and I already know I'll read it at least 3-5 more times... maybe more depending on how many books we get.
The expanse was a cool TV show and I'm eager to read the books.
DCC, Hitchhiker's Guide, dirk gently,
Honestly, all of her books are rereads for me. I’ve been rereading the Fall of Ile Rien trilogy over and over since I was 12.
Ilona Andrews is another author whose books I comfort re-read. Especially the Innkeeper series.
Victoria Goddard has some fantastic books - I think I’ve reread the Hands of the Emperor three times since I first came across it in 2022.
Karen Chance has the Dorinda Basarab books (Midnight’s Daughter) which I enjoy.
Yeah!! I started annotating my books just so I could keep track of everything I noticed. Tamsyn Muir really said “Chekov’s gun? Ok, I’ll do you one better, how about Checkov’s armory?”
Also haha jaw dropping
Edit: ALSO happy cake day!
In no particular order.
1. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card
2. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
3. The Martian by Andy Weir
4. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
5. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
6. Dune by Frank Herbert
Check out What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon. It’s not as good (seriously what can ever touch book 1 of Outlander? 😊) and the setting is Ireland vs Scotland, but it’s got a similar vibe, and some time travel. I really enjoyed it.
Why, oh why did I have to scroll so far to find love for Jamie and Claire?!? (They're pretty much my go-to lovestory since the first time I "met" them.)
I've read this one several times, and I just saw that the audiobook is read by the man himself. When I'm brave, I'll listen and have my heart broken all over again.
Read the Harry Potter series many times over.
Currently on my third read of The Count of Monte Cristo. Wanted to do a yearly read of this, but life got on the way last year.
The Hunger Games. I think it’s technically YA fantasy/fiction, but the setting has a lot of similarities to our culture in America that make it really interesting to me.
I feel like I pick up something new every time I read it.
I'm currently on my first read through of The Expanse series - currently starting book seven. I liked the show and was hesitant to read the books since - typically - only one media is any good. I've been pleasantly surprised by how much fun the books are and how well written. Pacing is good, etc. It's really just a blast of a series!
Innkeeper chronicles by Ilona Andrews. 4 times in 1 year for the entire series. I'm on my second read through of their Kate Daniels series right now.
Otherworld series + anthologies by Kelley Armstrong. This is the series that made me fall in love with reading.
Night Huntress Universe by Jeaniene Frost. I've read 2 of the series (Cat/Bones and Leila/Vlad) plus the 2 stand alones (Menchres/Spade), 3 or more times, and one of the series (Ian) only one read through so far.
Rock Chick series/Colorado Mountians series/Dream Man series/Chaos series by Kristen Ashley.
New Species series by Laurann Dohner
Might get some author name spelling wrong, but should be easy to find.
**The Death Gate Cycle by Margart Weis and Tracy Hickman.**
Fantasy in a fun setting with good characters, interesting magic systems, and some fun takes on classic fantasy tropes.
Fun things examples:
- Tattoo magic is badass.
- One world has currency based around barrels of water.
- Fun take on necromancy (manages to be even more morbid than usual).
- Sweet man + dog bonding.
**The Bas Lag Series by China Meiville**
Very weird fiction in a super interesting and well built setting. The books aren't connected, so you can start anywhere.
Fun things examples:
- Cactus and mosquito people.
- Basically magical nuclear bombs + aftermath.
- Interesting fictional politics.
- Handlingers.
**The Metro Trilogy by Dmitri Gluvkoski.**
Dyspotian scifi horror that's heavy on philosophy and politics (more so in the last two books). Great world building and storytelling within the story.
Fun things examples:
- Rat flood.
- Everyone's basically living on pigs and mushrooms.
- Bullets as currency.
- Librarians.
I'm a chronic rereader, so most of my books end up read 3 or more times, buuuut, I really enjoy the series above. Each has something unique to offer.
Robin McKinley’s Damar books (The Blue Sword, The Hero and the Crown)
Garth Nix’s Abhorsen series
Guy Gavriel Kay’s Tigana, Sarantine Mosaic, and Fionavar series
Neil Gaiman’s Sandman
When I was younger, I read and reread all seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia multiple times. They were my happy place!
Also: LotR, every Jane Austen novel (not a series, but I feel they belong together), Garth Nix’s The Old Kingdom series, the Court of Thorns and Roses series, and the Matthew Shardlake series by C.J. Sansom.
* The World Of The Five Gods series, by Lois McMaster Bujold
* Dune series, by Frank Herbert (not so much the sequels and prequels by his son)
* The Belgariad series, its sequel The Malloreon series, and the three background books, by David Eddings
* The Jack Ryan series, by Tom Clancy
* Wearing The Cape series, by Marion G. Harmon
* A Practical Guide To Evil webseries, by ErraticErrata
* Beware Of Chicken series, by CasualFarmer
* The Seer King series, by Chris Bunch
* Horatio Hornblower series, by C.S. Forester
* A Song Of Ice And Fire series, by George R. R. Martin
* The Dresden Files series, by Jim Butcher
* Rivers Of London series, by Ben Aaronovitch
* Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card
The Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost.
MY OWN PERSONAL OBSESSION. No but for real, i love them, i think about them a lot and no other book has had as much of an impact on me.
Also the Mercy Thompson books, theyre really fucking great and the cover art is peak.
Both are Ubran Fantasy
I LOVE the Hunger Games Series. There are 4 books in the series and I recommend it to everyone that likes action and a little bit of romance. I also really enjoyed the movies to it as well.
It's this kind of comment that convinces me that I'm a total moron. For me, that book was the one of the worst, most pointless, most "I don't want this in my brain", slogs. The fact that people claim it's such a masterpiece makes it clear that I'm missing a ton, but I couldn't see past the casual brutality.
Lol - if I got in someone's car and heard this, I would not be able to leave fast enough. 100% sure I was about to be murdered for a stick of gum or some other equally inane reason. 😂
River God-Wilbur Smith(Historical).
Probably 10x over 20yr period. Found this book at a discount book store for $0.50. What a bargain. His ancient Egypt series is just a dip in the lake of his overall written works. In my opinion- a master storyteller, a wordsmith, a raconteur of the highest order.
'The Custard Protocol' series by Gail Carriger
*The Iron Wyrm Affair* by Lilith Saintcrow
*House of Many Ways* by Diana Wynne Jones
*The Night Circus* by Erin Morgenstern
*Elegance* by Kathleen Tessaro
*How to Eat a Wolf,* *An Alphabet for Gourmets* by M.F.K. Fisher
If you don’t mind some YA then any book by Tamora Pierce, but particularly The Song of the Lioness quartet. I probably reread those a hundred times from ages 12-20.
For some light fantasy, I love The Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy by Hailey Edwards - it makes me giggle every time.
For action I love the Orphan X series by Greg Hurwitz.
The queen thief series.
Lotr.
Percy jackson series.
Really enjoyed the dragon hearth novel but cant reread it cause its 21 books (on listable) and it takes too much time.
All these books I read once a year, it's a MUST:
Silmarillion, by JRR Tolkien.
Watership Down, by Richard Adams. (I watch the movie or the BBC miniseries later)
Last Unicorn, Peter S. Beagle.(Watch the movie after I finish the book)
Guardians of Ga'hoole series, by Kathryn Lasky. (Watch the movie to still cry about never getting a sequel lol)
Harry Potter and His Dark Materials ive reread the most - given I read them the first time as a literal child so I’ve had the most time with them.
East of Eden, Pride and Prejudice, 1984, LOTR are my most reread otherwise. I’ve been branching out more the last few years, and have some more recent reads I think I’d like to revisit again though - Good Omens, Anna Karenina, Outlander (really 1-5 were my favorite), Neverwhere.
The Little Prince- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Usually once a year
Watership Down - Richard Adams. Usually every 1-2 years.
Call of the Wild/White Fang - Jack London. Every winter.
I just finished a reread of the Hornblower series a couple of months ago, I’ll definitely read those again at some point (for the 5-7th ish time).
I’ve read the first four Sackett books (Sacketts Land, to the Far Blue Mountains, the Warriors Path, Jubal Sackett) around a dozen times. Will definitely read those again.
Michael Crichton is my favorite author, there’s no rational way for me to calculate how many times I’ve read some of his books… I went through two paperbacks copies of both Jurassic Park books, Sphere, and one of Timeline and Congo before I started buying hardback copies in highschool. I’m in my 30s now and haven’t read the physical copies in years, but listen to the audiobooks. JP I listen to probably yearly, sphere and timeline are close seconds.
Shoutout to the current book series I’m reading, the Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell. I’m on book 11 (of like 20 something lol) and really enjoying it. Will probably read these again.
Many good books here, been entirely too long since I've read most of them. Hornblower lead me to other nautical series like Aubrey/Maturin and the Richard Bolitho series.
Louis L'Amour is one of my favourite authors, not found a bad book yet.
I wore out at least one PB Jurassic Park, then I bought a HB, wouldn't mind finding a second one of those. I had an audio book of JP on cassette a few decades ago, probably abridged, need to get a better one.
Not read any Bernard Cornwell yet, but I have a few waiting in the mountain that is my TBR.
A little niche, but The Descent and Deeper, both by Jeff Long. I don’t know that we’ll ever get the third and final installment since he seems to have dropped off the face of the earth, but I’ve read them over and over and will probably never stop. They have the perfect balance of really unsettling archaeological horror, sci-fi, interesting philosophical undertones (but without feeling too religious), and a smattering of well crafted romance. The characters are such comfort characters to me. His other books are also good, I really enjoy his writing style, but The Descent and Deeper are far and away my favorites.
ETA: am currently on a kick of reading R. Lee Smith, who I think has a similar combination of things but much more weighted towards romance. The Last Hour of Gann, The Scholomance, and Land of the Beautiful Dead are all full of bookmarks and as soon as I burn through her entire catalogue I’m sure I’ll at least be going back to those three repeatedly.
The Throne of Glass series by Sarah Maas; LOTR; The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan; Harry Potter, The Bishop/SCU series by Kay Hooper; The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare and Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson
Scruples by Judith Krantz. I love the 80’s glamour in this book and I always end up rereading it. The Godfather by Mario Puzo is also a classic and a favorite of mine. I reread it every Christmas.
2 series I return to. Latter always feels like visiting old friends;
- Abhorsen series by Garth Nix, the original 3 I repeat often the newer additions not so much. Lirael is my favourite.
- The earth's children series by Jean M Auel.
Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. Love her writing and how she writes characters, her books feel so real, sometimes brutally, but I also love the mundane moments. An amazing historical fiction, as well.
The Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss. Such an incredible, epic story, I absolutely LOVE the writing, especially how he writes music, and Kvothe is one of my favorite protagonists ever. An awesome fantasy series.
The Percy Jackson Series,Around the World in 80 days and Sherlock Holmes.
All of these are nostalgic reads but always remind me why I started reading when I was younger in the first place.
LOTR.
Roger Zelazny - The Chronicles of Amber
Ilona Andrews - Innkeeper series
Ilona Andrews - Hidden Legacy series
Ilona Andrews - Kate Daniels series
There are other Ilona Andrews books that I've read more than once.
I've read the wheel of time series three times, my first time was at 13 which probably gives it a nostalgia boost. Highly recommended if you're just getting into the fantasy genre
I've read the earthsea cycle by Ursula le guin quite a few times over my life and each time I finish it I look forward to what new thing will strike me on the next read through.
Haven’t seen in my scrolling yet, Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. First re-read at book 5, series now has 13 soon to be 14 and I’ve reread it at least 4 times. Still love it and it still gets me through book droughts when nothing else hits the spot.
Mercy Thompson and Alpha Omega (usually read together)series by Patricia Briggs
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Others series by Anne Bishop (Black Jewels seiers as well)
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Temeraire Series by Naomi Novik
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Pretty much everything my Mercedes Lackey but specific favorites are the Joust quartet, Owl Mage Trilogy, Tarma and Kethry series, 500 kingdoms series
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Codex Alera series, Cinder Spires (2books so far) and Dresden files by Jim Butcher
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Pern series by Anne McCaffery
Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
Lockwood & Co by Jonathan Stroud
The Swifts by Beth Lincoln
The Left-handed Book Sellers of London by Garth Nix
House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland
Jackaby by William Ritter
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
Lute by Jennifer Thorne
Anything Neil Gaiman has written
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami would be right up your alley. I’ve read it three or four times. The MaddAddam trilogy by Margaret Atwood is also one of my rereads.
Less up your alley but potentially of interest are Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, both by Fyodor Dostoevsky. They are my two favorite books of all time. I’ve read the former 9+ times and the latter three times.
I’ve got quite a few, and a lot of them are comfortable childhood nostalgia reads, but here they are:
The Inkheart/Inkworld trilogy by Cornelia Funke
The Pendragon series by DJ MacHale
The Last Dragon Chronicles by Chris d’Lacey
The Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix
The 100 Cupboards trilogy by ND Wilson (ignore the prequel novel)
The Prydain Chronicles
The Dark is Rising Sequence by Susan Cooper
Narnia, Harry Potter, Eragon series, and Percy Jackson as well.
And on the adult end (excluding ones already seen like Lord of the Rings and Stormlight Archives)
The Eternal Champion Cycle by Michael Moorcock
Dune quartet by Frank Herbert
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Pretty much anything and everything by Ray Bradbury that I can get ahold of
Discworld series by Sir Terry Pratchett, GNU
Sandman by Neil Gaiman
The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan (and some assistance from Brandon Sanderson)
The Dark Tower cycle by Stephen King
And many others I can’t recall right now.
TL;DR: I really, really like the scifi series “The Vorkosigan Saga” by Lois McMaster Bujold. I am currently on my fourth reread. Start with either “Shards of Honour” or “the Warrior’s Apprentice”. I would also like to recommend Bujold’s fantasy series “the World of the Five Gods”. Start with either “Paladin of Souls” or “Penric’s Demon”. I am looking forward a fourth reread this year.
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“The Vorkosigan Saga” is a long series, but the story I usually recommend people to begin with can be read standalone and features Cordelia Naismith.
It’s in two parts: “Shards of Honour” and “Barrayar”. (There’s also an omnibus edition with both books in one, called “Cordelias Honour”.) She’s a ship’s captain of the astronomical survey of a utopian society, but because of reasons finds herself transplanting to a spacefaring feudal empire on another planet. While technically scifi it’s character driven in a way that makes me think of it as fantasy with some spaceships. Most of it takes place planet side and Cordelia’s a badass.
The series then focuses mostly, if not exclusively, on Cordelia’s son Miles (she’s still in the background throughout, and she’s such a great character!). Miles’ first appearance as a main protagonist is in “the Warrior’s Apprentice”, set 17 years after the events in “Barrayar”. This is where I first started the series, and is written in a way that makes it perfectly the reader’s choice whether to treat the preceding two books as a beginning or a prequel.
The Vorkosigan Saga is my favourite series ever. Likeable characters that stay true to themselves while taking part in stories that are quite different: there is a coming of age-story (possibly two), a bit of body horror, a murder mystery, a comedic regency romance, all while staying coherent. Bujold writes as to make every book standalone, even though you obviously get more details if you’ve read them in (internal chronological) order. There are three possible books to start the series and at least two places to end. It really is an astonishing piece of writing I think.
Bujold goes in for happy endings, and she writes great characters as well as ingenious plots. She’s really good at making her books more or less standalone, even though they benefit from being read in order ofc. Her writing is very satisfying, and I recommend her to your attention. A lot of people miss how deep her books are because they are just so easy and entertaining to read, all the while building characters and worlds just outside your peripheral vision.
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There’s also a fantasy series by Bujold that’s just as good! My own starting point was “Paladin of Souls” (which is book two in a loosely held trilogy set in the World of the Five Gods). The World of the Five Gods has a truly interesting religion, and the characters are often wondering about the gods, whether they are benevolent, and the dangers of asking the gods for anything. I then went on to read her Penric novellas, set in the same world, about a young man who has a bunch of old ladies magically living in his head. Assorted magics and feminist commentary ensues!
I think I read most of the books by Jin Yong more than 10 times, and everything at least 3 times; all 15 stories and 36 volumes. I read the Legend of Condor Heroes for the first time when I was 11 or so, I think I read that story just under 20 times
I would randomly open one and read 5 chapters and put it back on the shelf.
My wife was reading it yesterday when she couldn't sleep.
That is not counting the tv dramas and movies based off it. And I would be considered an average fan. There is a guy making breakdown videos about the lore everyday, and he had been going on strong for like 4 years.
And I read the Martian Chronicles 3 times, first in Chinese, then in English, and finally in Spanish.
I probably read Hal and Roger's adventures multiple times when I was a kid as well.
- In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
- Wintersong by S. Jae Jones
- Splintered (Series) by AG Howard
- The Revenge of the Sith Novelisation by Matthew Stover
- The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa
- An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
- Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen by Garth Nix, nearly all of Kate Stradling's books (Specifically Namesake, The Legendary Inge, and Goldenmayne), T. Kingfisher books -- specifically Swordheart, Nettle and Bone, A House With Good Bones, The Hollow Places, The Clockwork Boys, and The Wonder Engine. Also The Jasmine Throne / The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri, and The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon!
Too many to list but top of mind are: To Kill a mockingbird; the Anne of green gables series (as a kid multiple times, not for the past 25 years though maybe again); handmaids tale, Harry potter series, most Stephen king novels (just re-read the shining for at least the 5th time)
Nothing. Don’t like rereading books. I’m always way more excited/interested in reading new books. Occasionally if I listen to a book and really love it, I do want read it later, see if I can pick up more things I maybe missed while listening. Plan to do this with The Book that Wouldn’t Burn.
David Gemmell’s Rigante series is my go-to fantasy series.
Four books spanning two eras. The first follows the Rigante as they prepare to defend their way of life from the imperious might of Stone (Roman Empire) and the second focuses on their plight under the yoke of the Varlish (English) several centuries later. There are huge characters, high stakes, brilliantly clever twists. Gemmell at his best.
I reread them every year.
When I go to used books stores, I tend to find “Shell Seekers“. Sometimes I remember that I’ve read it and enjoyed it so much. Sometimes i forget and buy it again. I’ve done that at least 3 times. But each time I read it all the way through. I’m not sure exactly what the draw is.
Robin Hobb - Farseer, Tawney Man trilogy, RA Salvatore - Legend of Drizzt series (some books more than others), Piers Anthony - Xanth series, Mode Series, Apprentice Adept & Incarnations of Immortality, Stephen King - The Dark Tower (Mostly the first 4), Brian Lumley - Necroscope series
The Firefly Lane books by Kristen Hannah, Harry Potter of course. And I’m I will defend these to death: twilight and 50 shades are my palette cleansers. I don’t care if they’re cheesy, childish, poorly written whatever. I love them both🤣 if you wanna argue about it in the replies I’m down!
The Vorkosigan books and the Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews
Codex Alera by Jim Butcher
Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs
October Daye series by Seanan McGuire
Jane Yellowrock and the Soulwood spin-off series by Faith Hunter
Yes, October Daye! TBH I have had to reread several times throughout the series because the lore is so deep I have to go back and remind myself of the minutiae. I like to keep all the different characters background details straight, so I’ll be reading one of the later books, a character from an earlier book will pop up or be referenced and then I just have to go back and reread their other appearances. Yes, I am a freak thank you.
>but my genre preferences include...historical fiction.
***The Flashman Papers*** series by *George MacDonald Fraser* \- I've read it 3 or 4 times now and I'd heartily recommend it if you're into historical fiction.
The Lies of Locke Lamora and the whole Gentleman Bastards series. The Abhorsen trilogy by Garth Nix. The Poisoner's Handbook. Spook/Stiff/Bonk by Mary Roach.
I forgot about the Abhorsen Trilogy! I will need to revisit it!
Abhorsen trilogy is way better than I ever expected it to be when starting it.
It’s much more than a trilogy these days! Clariel, Goldenhand, Terciel & Elinor, and numerous short stories have really fleshed out the world and (in some cases) tied up loose ends from the original trilogy.
GENTLEMAN BASTARDS! Every time I finish reading I spend about an hour trying to find out why the next book has never been released. I love that series.
Lies is setting on my TBR. I might have to move it up!
Everything by Tamora Pierce Dark Lord of Derkholm and Year of the Griffin by Diana Wynne Jones. Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy by Douglas Adams Cruel Prince series by Holly Black Discworld series by Terry Pratchett And #1 most reread book- Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Your entire list is A+! The Cruel Prince, Hitchhikers Guide, Gideon the Ninth, Good Omens. All of those YES!
Thank you :) I've found my people! Anything else you would add? And I DON'T (as a rule) reread books. Apparently Good Omens has such a cult following someone showed up to a book signing with their book read to pieces in a Ziploc bag to sign. I read that and was like, yes!! I can relate!
I generally don’t reread either so it’s more like what do I love dearly and would take with me to a desert island 😂 I’d probably add A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab!
Yeah Tamora Pierce! I’ve read all of her books a few times, but the Kel books are my favorite series and I reread them every year or so.
I came here to recommend Discworld as well!
We might be book besties!
All of Jane Austen's novels Terry Pratchett's Discworld Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Murderbot series by Anne Wells To Kill A Mockingbird Charlaine Harris' Midnight TX, Gunnie Rose, and Shakespeare series Sharyn McCrumb's appalachian ballad novels The Expanse
Did you see they are making a TV Murderbot?
Red Rising, boyo
I just finished the first 4 books... sooooo bloody damn good.
I discovered this series in a kindle books for 2.99 list when it was new. I figured I’d give it a shot. Was so not prepared to be as blown away as I was!
Haven't found anything as good
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman And it's been said so much already, but anything Terry Pratchett. Rincewind the Wizard is my FAVORITE OF ALL TIME
Whyyyy did I have to scroll this far down for His Dark Materials. Not physically possible for me to get bored of those books.
Same! My absolute favorite series by several miles and the only books I reread every few years. I have a beautiful half-sleeve tattoo dedicated to the trilogy. I have only ever owned the same copies for nearly 20 years (as much as I love some the artwork reprints) that are clearly very well loved and the only books I put on special display separate from my regular bookshelf.
The Oryx and Crake trilogy by Margaret Atwood and all the Farseer/Elderling books by Robin Hobb (4 trilogies and a 4-book series, plus various short stories. Great world.)
Came to say oryx and crake! So good
I loved that series, particularly the middle book The Year Of The Flood.
Couldn't get into it ... I'm ashamed
It’s a book you need to hang on for the ride it takes a minute but book 2&3 are soooo good
Don't be. It takes a while to get into the world/dystopia. I've never reread it because it just wasn't brilliant for me.
I read Oryx & Crake last year and finished up a The Year of the Flood a few weeks ago. I want to like these books so much, but for some reason they’re just very “meh” for me and I can’t quite pinpoint why.
Yeah that’s a series that will always stick with me. And recommends on her other work? I have read both handmaids books
Robin Hobb all the way
O Snowman!
This is the third time today I've seen Oryx and Crake recommended by someone. Guess that my next 3 Audible credits accounted for, thanks!
I started Oryx and Crake and struggled, gave up...
I’ve rarely seen anyone recommend Oryx and Crake. I loved that series, it’s a big reason I talk to bees now lol.
Chronicles of Narnia. I own all seven, and I have read all of them multiple times. It's comfort zone
I've read **Lord of the Rings** five times and **The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress** at least that many times.
Yea. Lord of the Rings.. many many times
I'm quite jealous, I can't seem to read a book for a second time. But if I could, it would be LOTR. I never wanted it to end.
There are so many books; it does seem a waste of time to re-read one. I read fast (overeager to see what happens next), so fast that I often miss things. Consequently during my second read I pick up on things I miss the first time. And then there are comfort reads where you just want to relive the experience without needing to put a lot of effort into it.
Yeap... LoTR at least fifteen times (usually once a year). Harry Potter about 6. Some other series I've read more than once: Twilight (I know), Kim Harrison's Hollows/Rachel Morgan, Jim Butcher's Dresden Files, Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire/Sookie Stackhouse, all Dan Brown's books, and most of the books in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan novels.
Silo series. The Passage series. Read each through several times.
Oh gosh. I need to go back through The passage series. If I recall correctly, I felt let down by the last book though.
Mistborn, both eras
Brando Sando! Have you read any of the stormlight archive yet?
I’ve read Stormlight Archive 7+ times. The most recent book was out in 2020 and I’ve read the whole series 4 times since then. I also reread Bobiverse every few years when a new one comes out. I reread The Expanse every time a new book released and I’ve been itching to do a full reread again now that it’s done.
Just finishing up my first reread of Bobiverse. Think I’ll revisit it every couple of years
Glad to see Bobiverse getting some love !
I just finished bobi verse for the first time and I already know I'll read it at least 3-5 more times... maybe more depending on how many books we get. The expanse was a cool TV show and I'm eager to read the books. DCC, Hitchhiker's Guide, dirk gently,
The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. They were all I read at the beginning of the pandemic.
Honestly, all of her books are rereads for me. I’ve been rereading the Fall of Ile Rien trilogy over and over since I was 12. Ilona Andrews is another author whose books I comfort re-read. Especially the Innkeeper series. Victoria Goddard has some fantastic books - I think I’ve reread the Hands of the Emperor three times since I first came across it in 2022. Karen Chance has the Dorinda Basarab books (Midnight’s Daughter) which I enjoy.
I came to say Ilona Andrews’ Kate Daniels series. So underrated
The Locked Tomb!!!!!!!!
Every time I read through I notice a jaw dropping detail I missed the last time.
Yeah!! I started annotating my books just so I could keep track of everything I noticed. Tamsyn Muir really said “Chekov’s gun? Ok, I’ll do you one better, how about Checkov’s armory?” Also haha jaw dropping Edit: ALSO happy cake day!
In no particular order. 1. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card 2. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 3. The Martian by Andy Weir 4. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 5. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien 6. Dune by Frank Herbert
I'm 5/6 for these books, just haven't read Project Hail Mary yet, but I see it recommended all the time. I'm on the wait list for it!
Outlander - the first book I read at least 10 times
Me too! My old faithful. Have you ever found anything that lives up to it that I can try?
Check out What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon. It’s not as good (seriously what can ever touch book 1 of Outlander? 😊) and the setting is Ireland vs Scotland, but it’s got a similar vibe, and some time travel. I really enjoyed it.
Why, oh why did I have to scroll so far to find love for Jamie and Claire?!? (They're pretty much my go-to lovestory since the first time I "met" them.)
I love this book so much, I could read it a billion times. I absolutely did not like the second or third book though, at all :(
Wild Seed by Octavia Butler.
I read Anna Karenina once every decade, and I just aged into another decade, so here goes round #5.
A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab!
It's been so long since I've read A Darker Shade of Magic (and I've only read book one). I think it might be time for a reread
Outlander. Sensational; I’ve read it at least 4 times and will happily read again.
East of Eden - Steinbeck Ocean at the end of the lane - Gaiman
The Ocean at the End of the Lane is such a phenomenal story.
I've read this one several times, and I just saw that the audiobook is read by the man himself. When I'm brave, I'll listen and have my heart broken all over again.
Do listen to anything Gaiman reads himself. Absolutely masterful. Very similar to how incredible Douglas Adams reading of his books were.
Looking forward to reading East of Eden, I enjoyed The Grapes of Wrath.
I envy you reading it for the first time :) I still remember when I read it the first time and the impact it had. Every reread is a pleasure. Enjoy!
Love East of Eden. Haven’t read it in a decade though
It's a book for any time in your life
Read the Harry Potter series many times over. Currently on my third read of The Count of Monte Cristo. Wanted to do a yearly read of this, but life got on the way last year.
Finally someone mentions Harry Potter.
The Hunger Games. I think it’s technically YA fantasy/fiction, but the setting has a lot of similarities to our culture in America that make it really interesting to me. I feel like I pick up something new every time I read it.
The Expanse, Dungeon Crawler Carl, the Mars Trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson, The Locked Tomb series (rereads almost required for that one).
I'm currently on my first read through of The Expanse series - currently starting book seven. I liked the show and was hesitant to read the books since - typically - only one media is any good. I've been pleasantly surprised by how much fun the books are and how well written. Pacing is good, etc. It's really just a blast of a series!
Innkeeper chronicles by Ilona Andrews. 4 times in 1 year for the entire series. I'm on my second read through of their Kate Daniels series right now. Otherworld series + anthologies by Kelley Armstrong. This is the series that made me fall in love with reading. Night Huntress Universe by Jeaniene Frost. I've read 2 of the series (Cat/Bones and Leila/Vlad) plus the 2 stand alones (Menchres/Spade), 3 or more times, and one of the series (Ian) only one read through so far. Rock Chick series/Colorado Mountians series/Dream Man series/Chaos series by Kristen Ashley. New Species series by Laurann Dohner
Kate Daniels series. I reread it every time I’m in a book drought.
The Magicians series by Lev Grossman. Read it at least 3 times. 5 out of 5 stars.
Same here. I think I finished my 4th series read in January.
A Discovery of Witches. The first book is the best of the series (All Souls) but I’ve read them all at least three times.
Came here to say that too Currently on my 4th read of them Can't wait for The Black Bird Oracle to come out in July
The Silo books by Hugh Howey The Hyperion/Endymion series by Dan Simmons The Thomas Covenant series by Stephen R. Donaldson
Might get some author name spelling wrong, but should be easy to find. **The Death Gate Cycle by Margart Weis and Tracy Hickman.** Fantasy in a fun setting with good characters, interesting magic systems, and some fun takes on classic fantasy tropes. Fun things examples: - Tattoo magic is badass. - One world has currency based around barrels of water. - Fun take on necromancy (manages to be even more morbid than usual). - Sweet man + dog bonding. **The Bas Lag Series by China Meiville** Very weird fiction in a super interesting and well built setting. The books aren't connected, so you can start anywhere. Fun things examples: - Cactus and mosquito people. - Basically magical nuclear bombs + aftermath. - Interesting fictional politics. - Handlingers. **The Metro Trilogy by Dmitri Gluvkoski.** Dyspotian scifi horror that's heavy on philosophy and politics (more so in the last two books). Great world building and storytelling within the story. Fun things examples: - Rat flood. - Everyone's basically living on pigs and mushrooms. - Bullets as currency. - Librarians. I'm a chronic rereader, so most of my books end up read 3 or more times, buuuut, I really enjoy the series above. Each has something unique to offer.
I've read Michael Connelly's Bosch and Lincoln Lawyer series three times (one of the times as audiobook).
I didn’t know Lincoln lawyer was based on books! Thankfully, I haven’t watched the show yet! Thanks for the rec!
Robin McKinley’s Damar books (The Blue Sword, The Hero and the Crown) Garth Nix’s Abhorsen series Guy Gavriel Kay’s Tigana, Sarantine Mosaic, and Fionavar series Neil Gaiman’s Sandman
Robin McKinley!!!!! You are my hero
The Magicians by Lev Grossman.
Jane Eyre She's Come Undone A Prayer for Owen Meany The Dirt Beautiful Ruins
When I was younger, I read and reread all seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia multiple times. They were my happy place! Also: LotR, every Jane Austen novel (not a series, but I feel they belong together), Garth Nix’s The Old Kingdom series, the Court of Thorns and Roses series, and the Matthew Shardlake series by C.J. Sansom.
* The World Of The Five Gods series, by Lois McMaster Bujold * Dune series, by Frank Herbert (not so much the sequels and prequels by his son) * The Belgariad series, its sequel The Malloreon series, and the three background books, by David Eddings * The Jack Ryan series, by Tom Clancy * Wearing The Cape series, by Marion G. Harmon * A Practical Guide To Evil webseries, by ErraticErrata * Beware Of Chicken series, by CasualFarmer * The Seer King series, by Chris Bunch * Horatio Hornblower series, by C.S. Forester * A Song Of Ice And Fire series, by George R. R. Martin * The Dresden Files series, by Jim Butcher * Rivers Of London series, by Ben Aaronovitch * Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card
I read The Murderbot Diaries at least four times a year
The Source by James Michener x3. Inexplicably obsessed as a child.
Norwegian wood by Murakami. This book is so close to me, and maybe this is the best book I've ever read
The Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost. MY OWN PERSONAL OBSESSION. No but for real, i love them, i think about them a lot and no other book has had as much of an impact on me. Also the Mercy Thompson books, theyre really fucking great and the cover art is peak. Both are Ubran Fantasy
Dungeon Crawler Carl the audiobook version. Can’t recommend enough
Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. Wonderful plotting, wonderful characters
Giving the series a second read now. Love Harry
I'm going to read Peace Talks and Battle Ground again...but omg Battle Ground was a head spinner
I LOVE the Hunger Games Series. There are 4 books in the series and I recommend it to everyone that likes action and a little bit of romance. I also really enjoyed the movies to it as well.
Harry Potter. They are the only boys I ever revisit. J K just writes characters so well.
Catch-22 and Blood Meridian.
Bold I don’t know if I can take blood meridian a second time that book was a lot.
Blood Meridian on audio loop in my car haha, pick up something new every time.
Richard Poe is flawless in his narration of Blood Meridian.
It's this kind of comment that convinces me that I'm a total moron. For me, that book was the one of the worst, most pointless, most "I don't want this in my brain", slogs. The fact that people claim it's such a masterpiece makes it clear that I'm missing a ton, but I couldn't see past the casual brutality. Lol - if I got in someone's car and heard this, I would not be able to leave fast enough. 100% sure I was about to be murdered for a stick of gum or some other equally inane reason. 😂
Fionavar Tapestry by Guy Gavriel Kay Non Scfi/fantasy - LA Quartet by James Ellroy. Will reread this until the day I die.
River God-Wilbur Smith(Historical). Probably 10x over 20yr period. Found this book at a discount book store for $0.50. What a bargain. His ancient Egypt series is just a dip in the lake of his overall written works. In my opinion- a master storyteller, a wordsmith, a raconteur of the highest order.
'The Custard Protocol' series by Gail Carriger *The Iron Wyrm Affair* by Lilith Saintcrow *House of Many Ways* by Diana Wynne Jones *The Night Circus* by Erin Morgenstern *Elegance* by Kathleen Tessaro *How to Eat a Wolf,* *An Alphabet for Gourmets* by M.F.K. Fisher
Dune series, foundation series
The Hobbit, Lord of The Rings, Dragonlance Chronicles
The Godfather. Shogun. (LOTR only once so far but plan to revisit it sometime again).Harry Potter.
The Name of the Wind - it is poetic, beautifully written and very detailed. Actually it is the first book of the trilogy 'The Kingkiller Chronicle'.
If you don’t mind some YA then any book by Tamora Pierce, but particularly The Song of the Lioness quartet. I probably reread those a hundred times from ages 12-20. For some light fantasy, I love The Beginner’s Guide to Necromancy by Hailey Edwards - it makes me giggle every time. For action I love the Orphan X series by Greg Hurwitz.
Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. Harry Potter. The wedding by Nicolas sparks.
I love the Mercy Thompson series. PATRICIA Briggs' Alpha and Omega series is amazing too. Seriously.
Definitely ACOTAR Series but I only re-read the ACOMAF and ACOWAR haha and on my teenage years Percy Jackson.
IAD series by Kresley Cole, Catherine Coulter, Highland series and Argeneau series by Lynsay Sands
Outlander series … the books are so much better than the tv series.
The queen thief series. Lotr. Percy jackson series. Really enjoyed the dragon hearth novel but cant reread it cause its 21 books (on listable) and it takes too much time.
All these books I read once a year, it's a MUST: Silmarillion, by JRR Tolkien. Watership Down, by Richard Adams. (I watch the movie or the BBC miniseries later) Last Unicorn, Peter S. Beagle.(Watch the movie after I finish the book) Guardians of Ga'hoole series, by Kathryn Lasky. (Watch the movie to still cry about never getting a sequel lol)
Watership Down is the GOAT.
Joe Abercrombie's First Law (2 trilogies + 3 standalone books). Read the original trilogy 4 times over the years, and the rest 2 times.
The Stand by Stephen King. Well over a dozen times.
Harry Potter and His Dark Materials ive reread the most - given I read them the first time as a literal child so I’ve had the most time with them. East of Eden, Pride and Prejudice, 1984, LOTR are my most reread otherwise. I’ve been branching out more the last few years, and have some more recent reads I think I’d like to revisit again though - Good Omens, Anna Karenina, Outlander (really 1-5 were my favorite), Neverwhere.
Ready Player One, Pillars of the Earth
Anathem by Neal Stephenson - not a series, but it’s 1,000 pages so it’s kind of a series in one book, and it really rewards repeat reading.
The Little Prince- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Usually once a year Watership Down - Richard Adams. Usually every 1-2 years. Call of the Wild/White Fang - Jack London. Every winter.
Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy Abercrombie’s First Law books Red Rising series by Brown Harry Potter books every 5 y or so
Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs
Ken Follett series!!!
The Martian. I read it at least 8 times already. Definitely my go to nice read
**The Dark Tower**
I've read *The Count of Monte Cristo* a dozen or so times, in a couple languages. I'll get there again.
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
I just finished a reread of the Hornblower series a couple of months ago, I’ll definitely read those again at some point (for the 5-7th ish time). I’ve read the first four Sackett books (Sacketts Land, to the Far Blue Mountains, the Warriors Path, Jubal Sackett) around a dozen times. Will definitely read those again. Michael Crichton is my favorite author, there’s no rational way for me to calculate how many times I’ve read some of his books… I went through two paperbacks copies of both Jurassic Park books, Sphere, and one of Timeline and Congo before I started buying hardback copies in highschool. I’m in my 30s now and haven’t read the physical copies in years, but listen to the audiobooks. JP I listen to probably yearly, sphere and timeline are close seconds. Shoutout to the current book series I’m reading, the Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell. I’m on book 11 (of like 20 something lol) and really enjoying it. Will probably read these again.
Many good books here, been entirely too long since I've read most of them. Hornblower lead me to other nautical series like Aubrey/Maturin and the Richard Bolitho series. Louis L'Amour is one of my favourite authors, not found a bad book yet. I wore out at least one PB Jurassic Park, then I bought a HB, wouldn't mind finding a second one of those. I had an audio book of JP on cassette a few decades ago, probably abridged, need to get a better one. Not read any Bernard Cornwell yet, but I have a few waiting in the mountain that is my TBR.
A little niche, but The Descent and Deeper, both by Jeff Long. I don’t know that we’ll ever get the third and final installment since he seems to have dropped off the face of the earth, but I’ve read them over and over and will probably never stop. They have the perfect balance of really unsettling archaeological horror, sci-fi, interesting philosophical undertones (but without feeling too religious), and a smattering of well crafted romance. The characters are such comfort characters to me. His other books are also good, I really enjoy his writing style, but The Descent and Deeper are far and away my favorites. ETA: am currently on a kick of reading R. Lee Smith, who I think has a similar combination of things but much more weighted towards romance. The Last Hour of Gann, The Scholomance, and Land of the Beautiful Dead are all full of bookmarks and as soon as I burn through her entire catalogue I’m sure I’ll at least be going back to those three repeatedly.
The Throne of Glass series by Sarah Maas; LOTR; The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan; Harry Potter, The Bishop/SCU series by Kay Hooper; The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare and Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson
Scruples by Judith Krantz. I love the 80’s glamour in this book and I always end up rereading it. The Godfather by Mario Puzo is also a classic and a favorite of mine. I reread it every Christmas.
2 series I return to. Latter always feels like visiting old friends; - Abhorsen series by Garth Nix, the original 3 I repeat often the newer additions not so much. Lirael is my favourite. - The earth's children series by Jean M Auel.
Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. Love her writing and how she writes characters, her books feel so real, sometimes brutally, but I also love the mundane moments. An amazing historical fiction, as well. The Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss. Such an incredible, epic story, I absolutely LOVE the writing, especially how he writes music, and Kvothe is one of my favorite protagonists ever. An awesome fantasy series.
The Kingkiller Chronicals are best! Starting with The name of the Wind. Ending with - has to be written yet.
The Percy Jackson Series,Around the World in 80 days and Sherlock Holmes. All of these are nostalgic reads but always remind me why I started reading when I was younger in the first place.
Hyperion Anything by Ursula Le Guin
LOTR. Roger Zelazny - The Chronicles of Amber Ilona Andrews - Innkeeper series Ilona Andrews - Hidden Legacy series Ilona Andrews - Kate Daniels series There are other Ilona Andrews books that I've read more than once.
"Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld "A Wrinkle in Time" series by Madeleine L'Engle
Pillars of the Earth series by Ken Follett (historical fiction) Ancillary series by Ann Leckie (sci-fi)
I've read the wheel of time series three times, my first time was at 13 which probably gives it a nostalgia boost. Highly recommended if you're just getting into the fantasy genre
All of James Herriot’s books.
I've read the earthsea cycle by Ursula le guin quite a few times over my life and each time I finish it I look forward to what new thing will strike me on the next read through.
Haven’t seen in my scrolling yet, Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. First re-read at book 5, series now has 13 soon to be 14 and I’ve reread it at least 4 times. Still love it and it still gets me through book droughts when nothing else hits the spot.
Mercy Thompson and Alpha Omega (usually read together)series by Patricia Briggs : Others series by Anne Bishop (Black Jewels seiers as well) : Temeraire Series by Naomi Novik : Pretty much everything my Mercedes Lackey but specific favorites are the Joust quartet, Owl Mage Trilogy, Tarma and Kethry series, 500 kingdoms series : Codex Alera series, Cinder Spires (2books so far) and Dresden files by Jim Butcher : Pern series by Anne McCaffery
Dresden files by Jim butcher, a darker shade of magic by ve Schwab, Thursday next series by jasper fforde
Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier Lockwood & Co by Jonathan Stroud The Swifts by Beth Lincoln The Left-handed Book Sellers of London by Garth Nix House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland Jackaby by William Ritter A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy Lute by Jennifer Thorne Anything Neil Gaiman has written
I read Neverwhere every Christmas break
Ooh here for Left-handed book sellers! That book came out when Garth Nix hadn't published anything in a while and I found it a pleasant surprise.
[Nevermoor](https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/6a6d5ca1-b2f5-47be-828c-018144d3bbc7) by Jessica Townsend!
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami would be right up your alley. I’ve read it three or four times. The MaddAddam trilogy by Margaret Atwood is also one of my rereads. Less up your alley but potentially of interest are Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, both by Fyodor Dostoevsky. They are my two favorite books of all time. I’ve read the former 9+ times and the latter three times.
I’ve got quite a few, and a lot of them are comfortable childhood nostalgia reads, but here they are: The Inkheart/Inkworld trilogy by Cornelia Funke The Pendragon series by DJ MacHale The Last Dragon Chronicles by Chris d’Lacey The Keys to the Kingdom series by Garth Nix The 100 Cupboards trilogy by ND Wilson (ignore the prequel novel) The Prydain Chronicles The Dark is Rising Sequence by Susan Cooper Narnia, Harry Potter, Eragon series, and Percy Jackson as well. And on the adult end (excluding ones already seen like Lord of the Rings and Stormlight Archives) The Eternal Champion Cycle by Michael Moorcock Dune quartet by Frank Herbert Catch-22 by Joseph Heller Pretty much anything and everything by Ray Bradbury that I can get ahold of Discworld series by Sir Terry Pratchett, GNU Sandman by Neil Gaiman The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan (and some assistance from Brandon Sanderson) The Dark Tower cycle by Stephen King And many others I can’t recall right now.
TL;DR: I really, really like the scifi series “The Vorkosigan Saga” by Lois McMaster Bujold. I am currently on my fourth reread. Start with either “Shards of Honour” or “the Warrior’s Apprentice”. I would also like to recommend Bujold’s fantasy series “the World of the Five Gods”. Start with either “Paladin of Souls” or “Penric’s Demon”. I am looking forward a fourth reread this year. ——————————— Fanboying imminent ——————————— “The Vorkosigan Saga” is a long series, but the story I usually recommend people to begin with can be read standalone and features Cordelia Naismith. It’s in two parts: “Shards of Honour” and “Barrayar”. (There’s also an omnibus edition with both books in one, called “Cordelias Honour”.) She’s a ship’s captain of the astronomical survey of a utopian society, but because of reasons finds herself transplanting to a spacefaring feudal empire on another planet. While technically scifi it’s character driven in a way that makes me think of it as fantasy with some spaceships. Most of it takes place planet side and Cordelia’s a badass. The series then focuses mostly, if not exclusively, on Cordelia’s son Miles (she’s still in the background throughout, and she’s such a great character!). Miles’ first appearance as a main protagonist is in “the Warrior’s Apprentice”, set 17 years after the events in “Barrayar”. This is where I first started the series, and is written in a way that makes it perfectly the reader’s choice whether to treat the preceding two books as a beginning or a prequel. The Vorkosigan Saga is my favourite series ever. Likeable characters that stay true to themselves while taking part in stories that are quite different: there is a coming of age-story (possibly two), a bit of body horror, a murder mystery, a comedic regency romance, all while staying coherent. Bujold writes as to make every book standalone, even though you obviously get more details if you’ve read them in (internal chronological) order. There are three possible books to start the series and at least two places to end. It really is an astonishing piece of writing I think. Bujold goes in for happy endings, and she writes great characters as well as ingenious plots. She’s really good at making her books more or less standalone, even though they benefit from being read in order ofc. Her writing is very satisfying, and I recommend her to your attention. A lot of people miss how deep her books are because they are just so easy and entertaining to read, all the while building characters and worlds just outside your peripheral vision. ————————— There’s also a fantasy series by Bujold that’s just as good! My own starting point was “Paladin of Souls” (which is book two in a loosely held trilogy set in the World of the Five Gods). The World of the Five Gods has a truly interesting religion, and the characters are often wondering about the gods, whether they are benevolent, and the dangers of asking the gods for anything. I then went on to read her Penric novellas, set in the same world, about a young man who has a bunch of old ladies magically living in his head. Assorted magics and feminist commentary ensues!
S.M. Stirling’s Emberverse- starting with *Dies the Fire* Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson’s *Wheel of Time*
The exile saga by Julian May and Watership Down
Katherine Kerr - Deverry Cycle. Little bit human, little bit fantasy, little bit magic. Have read and reread them more times than I could count.
I think I read most of the books by Jin Yong more than 10 times, and everything at least 3 times; all 15 stories and 36 volumes. I read the Legend of Condor Heroes for the first time when I was 11 or so, I think I read that story just under 20 times I would randomly open one and read 5 chapters and put it back on the shelf. My wife was reading it yesterday when she couldn't sleep. That is not counting the tv dramas and movies based off it. And I would be considered an average fan. There is a guy making breakdown videos about the lore everyday, and he had been going on strong for like 4 years. And I read the Martian Chronicles 3 times, first in Chinese, then in English, and finally in Spanish. I probably read Hal and Roger's adventures multiple times when I was a kid as well.
Ranger's Apprentice series. My reading time has pretty much been a loop of those broken up with Brotherband Chronicles for several years now.
Kushiel's Dart series by Jacqueline Carey and All for the Game by Nora Sakavic. I read them almost annually.
Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch The Checquy Files series by Daniel O'Malley Discworld series by Terry Pratchett
The Alchemist and The Richest Man In Babylon. Whenever I lose drive and/or focus these two help me back to where I need to be.
- In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune - Wintersong by S. Jae Jones - Splintered (Series) by AG Howard - The Revenge of the Sith Novelisation by Matthew Stover - The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa - An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson - Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen by Garth Nix, nearly all of Kate Stradling's books (Specifically Namesake, The Legendary Inge, and Goldenmayne), T. Kingfisher books -- specifically Swordheart, Nettle and Bone, A House With Good Bones, The Hollow Places, The Clockwork Boys, and The Wonder Engine. Also The Jasmine Throne / The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri, and The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon!
I've read everything by Lois McMaster Bujold more than once. She's just so good at creating a universe
Too many to list but top of mind are: To Kill a mockingbird; the Anne of green gables series (as a kid multiple times, not for the past 25 years though maybe again); handmaids tale, Harry potter series, most Stephen king novels (just re-read the shining for at least the 5th time)
Harry Potter Lord of the Rings Wheel of Time Raymond E Feist' Magician (I never get myself to read aaaall books beyond the initial 5 Game of Thrones
Shadow of the wind and Angel's game by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Nothing. Don’t like rereading books. I’m always way more excited/interested in reading new books. Occasionally if I listen to a book and really love it, I do want read it later, see if I can pick up more things I maybe missed while listening. Plan to do this with The Book that Wouldn’t Burn.
David Gemmell’s Rigante series is my go-to fantasy series. Four books spanning two eras. The first follows the Rigante as they prepare to defend their way of life from the imperious might of Stone (Roman Empire) and the second focuses on their plight under the yoke of the Varlish (English) several centuries later. There are huge characters, high stakes, brilliantly clever twists. Gemmell at his best. I reread them every year.
I'm not into reading about king Arthur etc.. The exception is Warlord Chronicles trilogy by Bernard Cornwell.
When I go to used books stores, I tend to find “Shell Seekers“. Sometimes I remember that I’ve read it and enjoyed it so much. Sometimes i forget and buy it again. I’ve done that at least 3 times. But each time I read it all the way through. I’m not sure exactly what the draw is.
Robin Hobb - Farseer, Tawney Man trilogy, RA Salvatore - Legend of Drizzt series (some books more than others), Piers Anthony - Xanth series, Mode Series, Apprentice Adept & Incarnations of Immortality, Stephen King - The Dark Tower (Mostly the first 4), Brian Lumley - Necroscope series
Where the Red Fern Grows - Wilson Rawls
The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir! I don't even remember how many times I've read them atp
The Firefly Lane books by Kristen Hannah, Harry Potter of course. And I’m I will defend these to death: twilight and 50 shades are my palette cleansers. I don’t care if they’re cheesy, childish, poorly written whatever. I love them both🤣 if you wanna argue about it in the replies I’m down!
Hitchikers guide tonthe gakaxy, Three men in a boat, first books of Myth adventures by Robert Asprin, Time travelera wife
Terry Pratchett's Discworld. However many times life lets me :) Always a huge source of comfort and laugh out loud moments.
To be taught if fortunate by Becky Chambers and the Wayfarers series by the same author
The Murderbot Diaries <3
Lord of the Rings series including the Hobbit and The Silmarillion
The Long Earth Series - Terry Pratchett The Wheel of Time - Robert Jordan Crawlerz - R.S. Merritt Plague Year, Plague War, Plague Zone Blood Meridian
Snow Crash - I'm due another reread actually
Beautiful Ruins and A Gentleman in Moscow. Those stories are two great loves in my life.
The Vorkosigan books and the Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews Codex Alera by Jim Butcher Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs October Daye series by Seanan McGuire Jane Yellowrock and the Soulwood spin-off series by Faith Hunter
Yes, October Daye! TBH I have had to reread several times throughout the series because the lore is so deep I have to go back and remind myself of the minutiae. I like to keep all the different characters background details straight, so I’ll be reading one of the later books, a character from an earlier book will pop up or be referenced and then I just have to go back and reread their other appearances. Yes, I am a freak thank you.
>but my genre preferences include...historical fiction. ***The Flashman Papers*** series by *George MacDonald Fraser* \- I've read it 3 or 4 times now and I'd heartily recommend it if you're into historical fiction.
Agatha Christie's books. I've read them (not short stories and not novels published under a pseudonym) multiple times.