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Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Top Ten Books I Loved But Will Never Re- Read

 

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This week is Top Ten Books I loved but will never re- read.       


Letters from Skye

I liked this a lot but can't see re- reading it, it's just one of those books that left a good impression but I don't want to revisit. 

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

I'm glad I read this but I wouldn't read it again. As much as I love the concept I found it kinda boring?? 

Jurassic Park (Jurassic Park, #1)

Loved it but probs not going to read it again. 

Divergent (Divergent, #1)

I enjoyed it but never did finish book three. And there's always the movie if I want to re- experience it. 

Glow (Sky Chasers, #1)

I liked this book too, the second one was okay, and again it's a series where I never read the conclusion. 


Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick (Perry & Gobi, #1)



Fun book but probably won't read it again?

Perry's Killer Playlist (Perry & Gobi, #2)

Same here- the sequel to Au Revoir. 

The Silmarillion (Middle-Earth Universe)

I love the history and lore of Middle-earth but this one is dense, y'all. I think once is enough, and I still have the Appendices and Unfinished Tales if I need more. 



A good book but probably wouldn't tackle this one a 2nd time

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  1. I don't think I'd reread Divergent either. Although I didn't hate Allegiant I wasn't overly satisfied with the ending.

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    1. I liked Divergent, the second one was okay, but yeah- not finishing the third one, I probably won't revisit.

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  2. I've never really felt the urge to read all the Middle Earth history in all these other books. I was interested enough in LOTR but my dad warned me how dense and hard going these were so I avoided them!

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    1. The Silmarillion was once was enough for me

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  3. I feel like everyone hates Divergent these days because of how book 3 ended. I find I still enjoy the series! It was pretty awesome and it had an ending I never expected. Divergent works well as a standalone almost though! You can just pretend they're headed for a better future and leave it at that! Lol!

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    1. I actually like Divergent (book and movie) but I totally get what you mean- Allegiant seems to give a bad rap. I should read the ending someday lol. But I agree- if I did re- read it would maybe just be the first book, and let my imagination go from there?

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  4. Cray European Chick definitely caught my attention! Best title ever!

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    1. It is definitely one of the better titles I've come across!

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  5. I still want to read 20 000 Leagues under the Sea but I think I might have an unabridged version haha, which is probably where the boring comes in.

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    1. Yeah I'm glad to read it but would never again!

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  6. I liked the Glow books okay, too, but I haven't read the third one. I do plan to though. I plan a Hobbit and LotR re-read starting this year. Will I ever re-read it again? Who knows. Nice list!

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    1. Yeah Glow was good! The second one okay but I just never got to the 3rd. If you do re- read let me know, I might be in for that!

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  7. You know, I read Divergent but never read the rest of the series. So I have tried to reread it to refresh my memory so I can read the rest, but I just can't seem to get interested once I start it.

    Thanks for sharing!

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    1. I get it. Not sure how I would do on a re- read either! I liked the first two but the last one- lost me.

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  8. I have never read Jurassic Park but I love the movie. The Divergent movies aren't very good. They don't follow the books very well but I think the first book and movie are the most similar. Great list.

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    1. I took a long time to read the book of Jurassic Park and it was actually quite good. I agree- I liked the first book and movie of Divergent, and the second was okay- that third movie tho was horrible!

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  9. The only one I've read is Divergent and while I liked it at the time, I'm not so sure now. I think the movies ruined it for me. I love the Jurassic Park movies but not sure about reading the book. Great list!

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    1. I liked the Jurassic Park book but probs wouldn't read it again. Not because it's bad tho. And Divergent- I actually liked both the books and movie of #s 1 and 2, but just haven't made it through 3 yet!

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  10. I seldom re-read anymore, I think I just don't have the time and have so many books in my TBR pile that I can't justify doing it. Kind of sad in a way but not at the same time. And don't even get me started on how many series and trilogies I've never finished even though I loved books one and two LOL!

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    1. Same here. And yes I have read so many books one and two and never finished- Divergent is just one example!

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  11. I would totally reread Jurassic Park if I had time, although it might be hard having seen the movie so many times. But I remember tons of cools details in the book that didn't make it to the movie😊

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    1. That's true, and I loved both the book AND movie. the movie is one of my favorites!!

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  12. I read Jurassic Park YEARS ago - not sure if I would reread it, though, I think I'd rather watch the movies!

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    1. Same here. I love those (especially the first two)!!!

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  13. There are books I loved, but to read again, well I know what happens, and sometimes they do not work as much anymore

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  14. I really want to read Letters from Skye. I stumbled across it in the library one day but still haven't picked it up.

    Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!

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  15. I probably wouldn't read Divergent again either.
    My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/top-ten-tuesday-154/

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  16. I never read the Divergent series and don't think I ever will. Someone ruined the end for me.
    I am not a big re-reader, so many books in this world I just can't see myself re-reading a book just because. Jurassic Park I never read but I did love the movie! :)

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  17. I often read the first book in a series and stop because I like it and don't want the sequels to wreck it. I understand about Divergent. Plus once the movie comes out what is the point? My TTT

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  18. I’m with you on Divergent. I enjoyed it at the time but I know I’ll never reread it. I actually read the whole trilogy... and kind of wish Roth had stopped after book two. Or even book one. LOL

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  19. I could never finish book one of Lord of the Rings and I heard The Silmarillion is a waaaay heavier read so when it comes to Tolkien I stay with The Hobbit. I've read that one many times and I don't give a fig the reason why it's more readable is because it was written for children XD

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    1. The Silmarillion IS way heavier, almost too much. I love the lore but that book... and the Hobbit is amazing kids book or not!

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  20. I get you about some. I liked them but I know I won't read them so usually I give them to friends

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  21. I'm not a re-reader. Once I experience a book, I'm happy. There are just too many good books out there I still need to read!

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  22. I did re-read Divergent but that was before the final book came out. Having read that, it unfortunately ruined the series a bit for me so I probably will never re-read again.

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  23. I read Divergent years ago when it first became popular but never picked it up since. The series took a bad turn by the time the third book rolled around and I was never quite satisfied with the ending. That, combined with the movies which completely butchered the books, have kinda turned me off of the series.

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  24. I never read the Divergent series - just wasn't interested. I am curious about Letters from Skye though.

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  25. Much as I did enjoy the films, I don't see myself ever reading the Divergent books. I like the stories in the films, so that's good enough for me. :)

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  26. I haven't read any of those but I have watched the Divergent movies.

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  27. I definitely agree on The Silmarillion. It's one of those that I'd theoretically like to re-read, but it probably won't ever happen. There are plenty of other Tolkien works to read also, haha. I also feel the same about 20,000 Leagues--super glad I read it, but not going to pick it up again.

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    1. Same here. I'm glad I read it, but doing it again... probably not! And yeah once was enough for 20,000.

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  28. I read Divergent and really enjoyed it, but never got around to the sequel.

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    1. I liked the sequel (a bit less) but the third one I just got bored. Even though I know the spoiler I'd kinda like to finish it, but dunno if I ever will.

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  29. I feel that way about a lot of Crichton's books. I've read and enjoyed all of them...but I don't know that I'd revisit any? Maybe a couple of the old classics if I'm traveling/on vacation because they're reliably entertaining, but not for any reason more than that.

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    1. Yeah I've only read Jurassic Park I think? but not sure I'd revisit. Still I did enjoy it.

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  30. Mad props for making it through The Silmarillion! I've attempted it oh, only a mere EIGHT TIMES and never once even made it halfway through! I've grown up enough that I think I'm just going to admit defeat at this point haha!

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    1. Thanks!!Yeah some books I just can't make my way through either, it happens! Once was enough for me with The Silmarillion, it's VERY dense and as much as I love the Middle- earth lore, it's almost too much!

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  31. Good point about Divergent. I enjoyed that (and loved Four) but I'm not going near that series again unless I wind up watching the movies on Freeform or something. I need to reread Jurassic Park, though. :)

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    1. Ha ha right? Some books once is enough :)

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  32. But do you really want to rewatch the Divergent movies? Haha- now THAT would be a good "Movies That Suck" contestant. I honestly don't think I'd read basically any books over again (except The Hunger Games, of course) because I am mostly afraid I wouldn't like them as much the second time around? So I just like to leave my memories of them unscathed hah.

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    1. You know I actually like the first two. Although... yeah that's not a bad idea. :) And yeah I'm not big on re- reading, there's just too many new!

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  33. I tried to read JURASSIC PARK so hard in 5th grade, but I could never get past the first 100 pages. It was a lot of science and not action and I couldn't follow it at that age-- even though I gave it at least 3 decent tries. So, I'll probably just leave it on my list of fails and enjoy watching the dinosaurs on TV.

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    1. Ha ha right? I could NEVER get through that book in 5th grade, good grief. I'd much rather just watch the show!

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  34. I would love to reread the Divergent series if it wasn't for the last book. The movies though are completely different though.

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    1. Yeah that seems to be the consensus. Although I actually liked the first two movies, but the third... no.

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  35. Most of the books that I loved but don't want to reread tend to be long. I wouldn't mind rereading Jurassic Park at some point though, but then Crichton books are always a joy no matter what.

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. Yeah- I need to read more Crichton, I really liked Jurassic PArk.

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  36. I feel the same about Divergent. It was a really good book, but there are others that I need to read more. Interesting list! :)

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    1. Yeah same- I didn't mind Divergent, and weirdly enough I really like the first two movies, which I know is not necessarily a popular opinion!

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  37. I forgot to add Divergent to my list (and we just re-watched the first movie over the weekend lol). I liked the series and wasn't happy with the ending. I can't go through that disappointment again lol.

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    1. How did the movie hold up? I kinda liked the first two... I've heard that a lot about the ending and frankly that is keeping me from finishing it!

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  38. I do to reread, but some stories (even when enjoyed) are definitely meant to have just the one reading experience.

    I've never actually read the Jurassic Park book; love the films.

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  39. I've actually never read Jurassic Park *hides face*. My brother harasses me from time to time but I'm not sure if I'll ever pick it up. It's not exactly my thing even though I loved the movie. Fabulous list!
    Jen @ Star-Crossed Book Blog

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  40. I don't think I even realized that Jurassic Park was a book until well after the movie came out! I can relate to not wanting to reread certain books because of the denseness. I think that's how I feel about Woman in White. It was wonderful but so dense!

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  41. I loved Jurassic Park, but I'll probably never reread - I will definitely rewatch the movies though! :D

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  42. I definitely agree with you about 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. It was fascinating but yet boring all at the same time, lol.

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  43. I feel that the way you do about Divergent with The Hunger Games. I am content revisiting the series via the movies, if I want. Someday I would like to read Silmarillion, but the density is what keeps putting me off . . .

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  44. Yeah, I've re-read Divergent because it was the best book of the series, but the rest soured me on it, and now I won't re-read it again.

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