I wish I re-read books more often. I always intend to re-read them, constantly dreaming of some illusory time when I’ll pore over all my favorite books again and again, but first-time reads make up the majority of my reading list.
That said, there are a few very special favorites I’ve read more than once. I’m spotlighting a few of them for today’s Five Fall Favorites category–the penultimate category of the challenge, shockingly.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
One of my favorite stories of all time, I read this once on my own and then again for my sophomore year British Literature class. If you haven’t read this book yet, you need to.
I’m reading Villette, another book by Charlotte Bronte, right now, and it’s really good. It has reminded me of what I liked about Jane Eyre, which is probably due for yet another re-read.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
This is a book that many people find similar in mood to Jane Eyre. Although the previous book will always be my favorite, Rebecca‘s still an amazing book because of the gothic atmosphere and the narrator’s voice.
Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss
I’ve read this book at least twice and consider it one of my all-time favorites. If you haven’t read it, you should definitely consider doing so, especially if you like Victorian slice-of-life novels.
Take My Hand by Robin Jones Gunn
Robin Jones Gunn’s books are some that I will read repeatedly because I find them cozy and encouraging. This last book in the Sierra Jensen series is my most recent re-read out of her novels, although if you haven’t read any of her books yet, I recommend starting with the Christy Miller series.
Beyond Her Calling by Kellyn Roth
The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy is a series that’s worth reading over and over. I enjoyed Beyond Her Calling (of which I have a lovely paperback copy) immensely both times I read it.
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