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[@robertnix1458]

Another great feeling is when you find and reread a book from when you were a kid and you still enjoy it as an adult.

[@SynsBookNook]

I have NOS4A2 sitting on my shelf currently haven't read it yet, but I'm excited to. Good to hear you love it now, I think I'll probably read it in December, love me some Joe Hill. I think it's cool that you went back and gave these books a second shot. I have a couple that I feel like I should do that with.

[@Jzscrstsprstr]

A Sci-fi, fantasy video would be great as well

[@thebookishvalkyrie]

I love videos talking about the value of the reread! I would absolutely love to see one on sci-fi and fantasy books!

[@amberdevan9236]

This is a great idea! I'm gonna have to make a revisit list for my winter TBR. Thanks for another fun video!

[@socaltoobie8984]

👻📻 sounds interesting. YES, would like a similar video for SciFi! ☺️

[@aleidadiaz2261]

I read A Prayer for Owen Meany, and didn’t understand what all the hype was about. I loved Cider House Rules, but everyone put Owen (and Garp) on their all time faves. I just bought it at a used book store when I saw it in order to try it again. I’m crossing my fingers.

[@TheMike28212]

Very cool to see how your thoughts on these books changed upon reread. I think a video doing the same with sci-fi and fantasy would be interesting.

[@Maeve_Ever_Books]

Definitely want the sci-if/ fantasy version!

[@cesarcarlos75]

This happened to me with The Haunting of Hill House. The first time I read it (a few years ago) I didn’t like it at all. However I decided to give it another chance two weeks ago and I loved it. I read it in two days. I think it’s because I was reading it for what I wanted it to be (focused on scares and thrills) instead of for what it was (more subtle and character driven). I’ve also noticed as years go by I like more character development and not just the action. I didn’t like Let the Right One In when I read it a few years ago but it’s one of the few I want to try again. Another one that comes to mind is I am Legend.

[@billfreeman5914]

Not exactly what you commented about but I started reading Room by Emma Donoghue and wasn’t really getting into it. Then I listened to the audiobook and it made *so* much more sense to me.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Now you are making me want to reread room

[@Mothballzzz]

I never reread usually, but I happened to read Slaughterhouse Five twice in a year. We went from me ranting about it to it being one of my favorite books of all time. It’s strange how the right time may just be 3 months down the road.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Slaughtered House is definitely one that I need to reread

[@chokog2446]

You have to do it for Sci-fi and Fantasy!

[@laurenthompson2404]

This was a fun video!! Definitely interested in seeing this done for fantasy and sci-fi as well. I added NOS4A2 and Let the Right One In to my TBR. Thanks!

[@riomadre]

I've been hesitant to pick up ghost radio, but you make it sound so amazing. By the way, I'd love to hear more about your re-reading experiences!

[@culturefan]

Pretty good recs Rachael. I'd like to hear one about fantasy, SF. Thanks.

[@jakobwetzel7065]

Adding ❌ to the TBR!

[@aydin1784]

So cool to see Lindqvist on your list. I also love 'handling the undead' and 'little star'

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I definitely need to read more by him

[@iaingammie1799]

Didn`t read the whole thing twice but Nos4A2 was a book I struggled to get into the first time round. Struggled through the first few chapters and gave up. Restarted a few months later and loved it.

[@Unpotted]

You cost me so much money! Love your content and am excited to see the Science Fiction video. Thanks for all you do! 😺✌️

[@Zugzug386]

Would enjoy a sci-fi version of this video as well. Honestly highlights for me are finding out about Demchuk's work. Overall though see my TBR list growing 😄📚

[@PaulRWorthington]

Very interesting video. I do want to read the books you re-reviewed here, and check out the audio for The Exorcist - I did not know Blatty did it. I can't think of any books my opinion on changed with a a re-read! BTW - What is your closing music? I really like it.

[@sambell2743]

I’ve just finished reading Red X and it really made an impression on me. It was such a unique and layered read and one that I will be thinking about for a long time. It’s not a book that would’ve otherwise appeared on my radar, so thanks so much for recommending it.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

So glad you enjoyed it. I wish I saw more people talking about it

[@AntisocialAuntie]

I haven't gotten into sci-fi or fantasy and would love to know which books took a reread for you. 🧡

[@clancyconnolly495]

I very rarely reread books but thinking about it, it would be really fun to check out some books and see how my thoughts about them hold up especially when it's been a while since my first read. I love this video idea- it's nice that sometimes a new favorite isn't immediately obvious and just need to wait until we are in a different season of life to try it again 👻

[@bethanygilbertson]

I'm due a re-read of The Exorcist and will consider the audio for sure. I liked but didn't love it last time

[@Mgrowe08]

The biggest one for me has been My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones. Initially I was listening to the audiobook version but the narrative was so stream-of-consciousness that I couldn't follow what was happening at all, so I dropped it pretty quick. Well recently I tried again with the e-book version and I couldn't put it down! I ended up really really enjoying it.

[@CliffsDarkGems]

NOS4A2 is awesome and deserves a re-read this Christmas Season. Let The Right One In is, without a doubt, in my top ten books of all time. Great video!

[@janmorin41]

I can't with this one. Maybe I'll try again

[@nevskislake]

I still need to read Red X. That sounds right up my alley. The book I changed my mind on was Jaws. I read it when I was young, and I had all of the complaints that most people have about the novel. For some reason, I decided to read it again a couple of years ago, and I wound up loving. I appreciated, for lack of a better term, worldbuilding involved bringing Amity, and its cast of characters alive. The reporter, Harry, wound up being my favorite character. I even had a different view of the subplot between Hooper and Ellen. As a, then 45-year-old woman, while I am absolutely against the choice Ellen made, I, at least, understood why she was tempted by Hooper. The novel is still not as good as the movie, but it is still worth the read.

[@sueture]

Thanks for the reviews! I have The Bone Mother, started it, then poo-poo'ed it...will try it again!

[@cunningba]

I read The Exorcist in the summer of ‘72. Was interested in seeing how the author drew upon superstition to manipulate the reader to achieve his effect. It was instructive. Never a fan. The movie came out later, but I’ve been happy to skip it for the past half-century.

[@HannahRanita]

Yes please do it for SCI FI

[@PhantomGenerator237]

Ghost Radio was an amazing novel. I am definitely going to check out The Bone Mother.

[@artstories52]

I tried Nos4O2 as well and dnf. Will give it another try. Red sounds good too. Thx!

[@Millie.C]

Hmm this makes me wonder if a book will ever pop up that will be an instant 5-star for you, no re-read necessary, and what will it be. I have in plan to read NOS4A2 this fall, so your review was very helpful. I will probably make it my Christmas read after all. 🤭 Hoping to see in the future the same video for sci-fi 📚🤞

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I've definitely had instant 5 Stars, like Tender Is the Flesh and the Changling, ... but you are absolutely that I tend to love books more on reread. I wonder if it's a comfort thing

[@PatriciaHernandez-cf6wb]

Thank you!

[@puzzlingread]

Yes, please do a Sci-fi/Fantasy version of this video 👻

[@StormReads]

Interesting, I don't normally feel the need to reread a book I didn't like. I have reread books I enjoyed as a teen and ended up hating lol.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Ah yeah some books just don't hold up

[@sams5963]

Just thought I would throw a recommendation your way. The Terror at Miskatonic Falls edited by Kevin Lucia and illustrated by Brady Moller and Danny Evarts. It is not a graphic novel, it simply has small illustrations. For me this story had a high creep factor. I liked that. I'm not one for slasher stuff where the horror is defined by how much blood and guts are spilled. The Long Man is coming! The horror that occurred in Miskatonic Falls is driven by the lack of obvious victims. What happened to the people if Miskatonic Falls, most of whom disappeared leaving only their clothes behind, and poems written on scraps of paper, or carved on utility poles, table tops, counters tops, walls and floors? The poems drive the story, written by towns people, some in hiding , some apparently insane. The poems are each written by a different author, thus Lucia as editor, not author. Who is the Long Man; the devil, a demon? Why choose this little town as victim? My only difficulty with this book was being interrupted by life to keep me from reading it in one sitting.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Always appreciate recommendations

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

I think I need to reread The Exorcist. I read it about fifteen years ago and felt meh about it.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I do feel like it needs another chance

[@AuraReadsBooks]

Every book on this list made me uncomfortable just listening to your review. I'm not sure if that makes want to read them or not. Though I own The Bone Mother because I used to collect czp editions. I think I'll need to be in the right headspace to try reading it. So that's good to know. Thanks for another great video!!

[@greywaren621]

William Peter Blatty is a beautiful writer. You should follow it up with Legion.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Yes, read that one too. Not quite as good but definitely worth the read

[@LavenderLydia]

I was shocked to see N0S4A2 since you talk about it so often!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I know. Somewhere in my old wrap up content, I gave it 3 Stars. Seems crazy now

[@LavenderLydia]

@@TheShadesofOrange It's not a shades of orange video if you don't mention that book at least once 😂😂😂😂💀

[@cindywingetbooks]

This has only happened to me a couple of times. But unfortunately i have also had the reverse where i loved a book and then reread it and found the writing lacking or the book not as good upon a reread so now i get a bit nervous lol

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Oh I hate when that happens!

[@roanokebrooks]

🛸

[@jamesbaird1342]

The only ex of this I can think of are high school assignments - "The Illiad, Odisy (spellcheck) etc.

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

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[@Octobig]

📚📚📚

[@arlem525]

Joe Hill is ten times the author that his father is.

[@son1new]

I'm currently reading NOS4A2 and I have to say I'm really struggling I love the concept but I find Vic to be very unlikable as a character, it might just be a me thing but not having a likeable main character is a problem that a lot of horror has these days in my opinion both in movies and books.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

She's meant to be a very flawed woman and mother which is addressed with in the story. I do better with unlikeable characters when I can recognize that their flaws are intentional

[@epiphoney]

The Nos4a2 ebook doesn't have the pictures.

[@halko1802]

📚

[@nobo1982]

Its so funny because I absolutely loved ghost radio untill the last couple chapters where it fell apart for me 😂

[@TheShadesofOrange]

That's funny

[@David-sg1yi]

This video was really interesting because you talked about the books you didn't "get" the first time around. I wish more people who are book reviewers would say that there are books they didn't get the first time around.

[@katharynbaker5592]

💀📚

[@josephiyeke8946]

A Feast for Crows was kinda bleh to me at the time, but I think it was because I was so ready to get to Dance of the Dragons, but it’s probably my fav ASOIAF book.

[@Some-Guy-]

📕📘📙

[@rocsimmons8535]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@euthanizemyself6972]

🖤🖤🖤⚰️

[@jjnewbold]

💀👻🚀🎃🧛👽🛸

[@jjnewbold]

The only story I liked from The Bone Mother was Little Sprout

[@SuperStrangSshadow]

I feel alone with not liking Let the Right One In even though I like the subgenre.

[@ToothBrain]

You should add THE VERMIN SLEEP to your fall TBR! I promise it’s worth your time! 🐀🔨🩸💀