Right now I'm not rereading anything. I'm in the middle of reading "The Book of Youkai" because I'm apparently still stuck in InuYasha fandom. But I'm planning to reread a few things in the near future, namely "Watership Down" and "The Hero and the Crown". And come October I'll probably read "Dracula" again, as I do every year or two...
A few months ago I reread Melanie Rawn's "The Ruins of Ambrai" and "Dragon Prince" (which were diehard favorites of teenage me) and had a frickin' blast. There's something comforting and wonderful about revisiting old favorites...
There's nothing wrong with playing around in the Inuyasha fandom. I've poked around a little, and it seems not nearly as active as it was back in the day, but still there's some stuff here and there. I may have to check that title out sometime.
I read Dracula last year. It's a fun read for sure. Haven't read "Watership Down" or "The Hero and the Crown," but may have to give them a try at some point.
It is awesome to revisit some old favorites. They're like old friends and you're catching up with them. I just shouldn't giggle so much when I come across one of those inside jokes that make me smile so much as I have been. I'm reading mostly on my break at work, so I get some weird looks. But that's okay. I'm used to that, I guess.
I definitely comfort re-read, just like I tend to comfort re-watch TV shows I know inside out and sideways :P You're aware of my current project - I also like to go back to tried-and-true novels that are sure to inspire me. There are a couple of fics out there that do this for me, too, but sometimes you just want a book in your hands, know what I mean? :)
Absolutely. There's so much new stuff that I should read, but I like to go back and re-read stuff, too. I recently re-read Dante's Inferno cause I'm a Dante nerd. What I love about re-reading some texts is the little surprises that come out in them. Even though I know them so well and thoroughly, there seems to be a new detail in the ones I go back to a lot that makes them fresh again. It's amazing.
And yes, I saw your current project. It seems like a worthy one to work on for sure.
As for needing a book in my hand, absolutely. Excluding fanfics online, I read everything in actual printed form. I don't particularly care for e-readers. They're too cold and distant for good reading in my view. "Turning" a page electronically just seems silly.
That is true. I went back and finished one of the two WIPs I had left hanging 5 years ago and have added 30 chapters so far to the other one. Out of the blue the InuYasha fandom called me back and I really wanted to start writing for it again so I did.
The author of the Dresden files has a more 'high fantasy' type series rather than Urban Fantasy/Supernatural, too which is also good called Codex Alera, if that is more to your tastes. My husband finally started the Dresden files three weeks ago and is on book 7 now, though he wasn't crazy about the first book since it's slow to start with all the world building but he enjoys it now and is already on me to look for 9 through 15 (I think) because we only have up to 8.
I actually sat down and rewatched some Inuyasha recently, and it's better than I remember it being. So much giggling at some parts and the story has some serious deep questions. So we'll see. I don't know if I'll post publicly until I finish the whole thing, but I can always change my mind if I do get anything on the page and such. The fandom seems rather quiet compared to some of the powerhouse floating around right now (hello, card carrying member of the #SPNFamily here, doesn't get much bigger than being part of one third of SuperWhoLock).
I don't mind some world building or high fantasy, either. I prefer, without a doubt, the Belgariad to LOTR for many reasons, but enjoy both thoroughly. Who knows? I'm always looking for new things to read amongst some of these old favorites.
Glad you are re-reading and enjoying! For me I think I'd like to re-read Harry Potter series again - probably because they've been running all of the movies again recently - but I loaned them to someone and I do have a gazillion other books I need to read. I really need to finish Ted Bell's latest before he comes out with another!
But the main reason I popped over was to wish you a very happy Birthday! I hope it's been a good one.
Safe travels on your upcoming trip. Yes, flying can be a PITA anymore. But I guess better safe than not.
I already finished the book (need to find the next book in the series to continue now). It did help me with the long delay at the airport on the way home last night. Had to occupy myself somehow.
I am also trying to read other new stuff, too. It's just always nice to return to some comfort books, too.
Look forward to hearing from you again soon, I hope!
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A few months ago I reread Melanie Rawn's "The Ruins of Ambrai" and "Dragon Prince" (which were diehard favorites of teenage me) and had a frickin' blast. There's something comforting and wonderful about revisiting old favorites...
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I read Dracula last year. It's a fun read for sure. Haven't read "Watership Down" or "The Hero and the Crown," but may have to give them a try at some point.
It is awesome to revisit some old favorites. They're like old friends and you're catching up with them. I just shouldn't giggle so much when I come across one of those inside jokes that make me smile so much as I have been. I'm reading mostly on my break at work, so I get some weird looks. But that's okay. I'm used to that, I guess.
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And yes, I saw your current project. It seems like a worthy one to work on for sure.
As for needing a book in my hand, absolutely. Excluding fanfics online, I read everything in actual printed form. I don't particularly care for e-readers. They're too cold and distant for good reading in my view. "Turning" a page electronically just seems silly.
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Just a reflex response to reading a post about that series and someone commenting about InuYasha. Though I have revisted what there is more than once.
I am rereading the Dresden Files right now though.
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I'm glad you've re-read my little epic a few times! That makes me happy.
And I've always meant to read the Dresden Files. It sounds interesting.
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The author of the Dresden files has a more 'high fantasy' type series rather than Urban Fantasy/Supernatural, too which is also good called Codex Alera, if that is more to your tastes. My husband finally started the Dresden files three weeks ago and is on book 7 now, though he wasn't crazy about the first book since it's slow to start with all the world building but he enjoys it now and is already on me to look for 9 through 15 (I think) because we only have up to 8.
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I don't mind some world building or high fantasy, either. I prefer, without a doubt, the Belgariad to LOTR for many reasons, but enjoy both thoroughly. Who knows? I'm always looking for new things to read amongst some of these old favorites.
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But the main reason I popped over was to wish you a very happy Birthday! I hope it's been a good one.
Safe travels on your upcoming trip. Yes, flying can be a PITA anymore. But I guess better safe than not.
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I already finished the book (need to find the next book in the series to continue now). It did help me with the long delay at the airport on the way home last night. Had to occupy myself somehow.
I am also trying to read other new stuff, too. It's just always nice to return to some comfort books, too.
Look forward to hearing from you again soon, I hope!
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