Top Ten Tuesday is an original blog meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. and is currently being hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s topic is “Books I Loved but Will Never Re-Read.” I wish I could reread all the books that I’ve loved, but there is never enough time to do so. I will say that the books I own have a better chance of getting reread by me, but I’m also very aware that this is a more optimistic view. If I’m being completely honest, I probably won’t ever have time to reread the majority of the books I own. And it fills me with such guilt! Here are ten books that I’ve loved and own, but I’m kind of okay with not rereading them. At some point, I may end up giving them away. Covers are linked to Goodreads.
1. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand – One of the few angel series that I loved. It’s been a long time since I read this one and even though I have all three on my shelf, I will probably never touch them again. Still, how can I let go of my dear Tucker?
2. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins – There was a time when I might have binge-reread this series, but years have tempered my enthusiasm. I may unhaul these sooner rather than later.
3. Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta – I loved this one when I read it 84 years ago. It was actually one of the first YA books I fell in love with, so I’ll be keeping it for sentimental reasons for now.
4. I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You by Ally Carter – I still think of this series fondly after so many years. In fact, I am determined to save these books for my niece when she’s old enough to read them.
5. All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill – This is one of the few time-traveling books that I’ve enjoyed. Still, I will probably not revisit it. No particular reason why not.
6. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey – The more I think about the second book, the angrier I get, so this book, once a favorite, has kind of been shunned by association. Might unhaul very soon.
7. The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron – I’ve had the sequel for this one for years and realize I will probably not read it. I probably won’t be touching this one again, so to the unhaul pile it will probably go.
8. Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry – Loved this entire zombie series, but will never have time to reread them. Will probably keep them just in case one of the nephews or nieces become interested in zombies.
9. The Space Between Trees by Katie Williams – I don’t really remember anything about this novel and it might be time to donate it.
10. These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner – I still need to finish this series, but know I will probably not reread the first before doing so. A pretty cover is plenty of reason to keep a book though, right?
How do you decide which books to keep and which to unhaul? Leave me a link to your own TTT post in the comments, so I can visit.
Haha a pretty cover is totally a good reason to keep a book 🙂
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Ha, thanks for the validation! 🙂
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I know I’m way past the targeted age, but I still really want to read Ally Carter’s series. They look and sound too cute to skip out on experiencing. 🙂
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I loved the Gallagher Girls series. I feel like it’s just a great celebration of girl friendship that everyone should check it out.
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I just read The Hunger games for the first time recently so I don’t know if I’ll get the urge to re- read them at some point- maybe I will. And All Our Yesterdays is one I want to read, since I usually like time travel stories.
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I had the urge to do a major reread when the movies were coming out. I might not get to it again, but I do recommend All Our Yesterdays. I actually think it deserved a sequel.
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Totally get what you mean about These Broken Stars. I have no desire to read the next book, but that cover is gorgeous. I really loved All Our Yesterdays as well. I don’t usually enjoy time travel either. Fab list!
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The covers for all those books are so stunning. I was just saying All Our Yesterdays needed a sequel.
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I understand how you feel about The 5th Wave. I kind of feel the same way. I’m not ready to part ways with it but the second book was blah.
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The second book killed it for me. There was so many things about that book that I disliked. Did you ever finish the series because I did not.
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i totally feel you on the 5th wave. i feel like the premise had so much potential but the writing was meh and it got suuuuper slow and sporadic events occurred where i was just wondering when the story would end 😩
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The author took the story in a direction that felt really unnecessary to me and had me even questioning the things I liked about the first book.
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Jellicoe Road is my favourite book. I can never seem to find people who have even read it so Im glad you enjoyed it even if you wont pick it up again.
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I really enjoyed it! I just don’t think I’ll ever pick it up again. It might be my fear that it won’t live up to all those expectations. I’m a different person that the one who first read it.
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Rot and Ruin is a book I own but never read – it’s good to hear that you loved the series (even if you’re not going to reread). I’ll have to prioritise them.
Lynn 😀
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They are fabulous. Probably my favorite zombie books that I’ve read so far.
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I’ve always considered reading Rot & Ruin. I keep a lot of books probably knowing I’ll never re-read them. I guess a lot of us bookworms do.
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With all the books a lot of us have, it’s not surprising we have books we might never pick up again.
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Jellicoe Road is so good and I love that cover! I’d definitely keep that for sentimental reasons too.
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It’s hard to let go of some books!
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I have a lot of books I feel guilty about not re-reading! I think we all need more time to read. Here is our Top Ten Tuesday
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I would love to reread so many books but there’s always a book you’ve been neglecting or one that’s newly released that you’re exciting for.
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I really liked These Broken Stars and want to continue the series, but yeah, I don’t think I would need to reread it first.
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I still have to read the final book, but it’s so hard to motivate yourself to reread not one but two books!
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I actually do want to reread The Hunger Games, b/c I’ve read a lot more dystopia since I first read them and I want to see if I like them as much now that I’m better versed in the genre.
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/top-ten-tuesday-154/
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You know, that sounds like a really good reason for a reread. I’d love to hear your thoughts afterward!
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I will let you know if I ever get around to it!
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Once a book has worked its magic on us it is hard to go back because the magic may fade.
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I don’t worry too much about not liking favorite books, but finding the time to reread the favs is what’s hard.
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Definitely agree that a pretty cover is a good reason to keep a book! The 5th Wave was also on my list for this week, but actually for quite the opposite reason – I feel like I am the only person who actually quite liked the second and third books!
My TTT
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Yes, I have another person agreeing with me to keep a book because of the pretty! I’m glad the series worked out for you better than it did me.
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I’ve been wanting to read All Our Yesterdays for forever now! I actually really loved The 5th Wave and thought the second book was good. But the third book for me was the biggest disappointment of my reading life.
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That is saying something. I’m now even more glad that I decided to skip the final one.
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It can be tough to figure out which books to get rid of, especially since I might have really liked the book. I think I just realized that I won’t have time to re-read most books and that helps. I probably won’t read The Hunger Games series again either.
-Lauren
http://www.shootingstarsmag.net
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I think the more time that passes, the easier it is to let books go.
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Well, I haven’t read any of these books yet. Yes, not even Hunger Games 😀 But I have seen the movies, and I think I’ll read them soon 🙂
I can’t re-read books. Whenever I think of re-reading anything, my horrible TBR comes to my mind 😀 So I twisted my today’s topic.
My TTT: http://flippingthruthepages.com/2018/04/fifteen-stories-i-want-to-revisit-aka-books-i-am-yet-to-read-but-loved-the-movie-adaptations/
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You know, I love rereading but never think I have enough time to do so because of all books I have on my TBR. I just need time to stop for a bit, so I can catch up.
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Yeah everyone would like that 😀
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I feel the same way about The 5th Wave. I loved it at the time, but then couldn’t stand the 2nd, and that turned me off from the series as a whole (while I’ll never finish). Also, seeing the movie of The 5th Wave highlighted some plot points that weren’t as glaringly problematic for me while reading the book.
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I’ll never finish the series either. The more I think about the second book, the more I dislike it.
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I kind of want to reread These Broken Stars, that book was such a surprise!
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I kind of want to stare at the cover for a while. That’s kind of the same thing, yes? I have to finish the final book. I just hope the plot doesn’t hinge on me remembering vividly the previous two.
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It’s funny how we own books and can’t bear to let them go, but won’t re-read them.
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Funny and ironic. Maybe a little sad. It’s probably a toss up.
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The Gallagher Girl books are fun. I still need to read more of them. I, but a rule, do not re-read. I like the thrill of trying to figure out what will happen or that feeling when the story all comes together. I don’t think it’s the same on a re-read.
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Oh yay, another Gallagher Girl fan. Understandable!
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You can pass on the books to me when you’re done with them. 🙂
I have only read the Hunger Games on your list.
I’d love to do a re-read but when does one find the time? There are so many other books to discover !!
Dinh@Arlene’s Book Club
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Ha! I know exactly what you mean. I would love to spend more time with all my books in general, but there are amazing releases at every turn!
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I may have to reread All These Yesterdays someday…
Lauren @ Always Me
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I will live vicariously through you if you do.
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It’s funny to see this post so shortly after we talked about getting rid of books. I said it can be easy for me to do when I think about someone else reading and enjoying the book.
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I really agree with the 5th Wave. An entertaining book in the moment, but not intriguing enough to read again or even to continue the series.
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Yeah, too much time has passed for me to be truly invested in that series anymore.
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