My 5 would include: Sophie's Choice by William Styron, Ragtime by E L Doctorow, The Dead Zone by Stephen King, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Susskind, and Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman.
I’ve thought about this for a while, awesome list. It’s a special experience reading gems for the first time, you just never know what’s going to resonate with you…
I read Pillars of the Earth twice back in the early 90s (probably before you were born, Alex -- ha ha!), and I too would like to reread it at some point. I also would like to reread The Road, the only Cormac McCarthy book I've read, but I should probably read some of his other books first. Another ASOIAF reread will likely be in the cards for me too, especially if we actually see Winds of Winter. All the best with these reads!
Hahaha that's so awesome, Philip! I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on Pillars of the Earth and Cormac McCarthy! Both seem right up your alley! Thank you so much for checking out the video!
Wow, what a list! If I had to pick a couple I’d want to experience for the first time again I’d say The Dark Tower, book 7, It, and a recent one would be Ship of Destiny! Love this video idea, and great choices, Alex!
I have the ASIF series and I will enjoy every bit given that a lot of people would love to read it for the first time again. I got Blood Meridian and No Country for Old Men a couple of months ago and I look forward to reading McCarthy's books (May he rest in peace). Thanks for another great video!
Pillars of the Earth is in my tbr this year. Was a little worried if I would like it. But wanted to give it a try as it was my fathers copy. He passed away and I found this copy among his things. Thank you so much. Now I know I would love it
I can't remember if you read World Without End or Column of Fire, but they definitely gave me the same feels after reading Pillars. Especially World Without End, that was such an awesome follow-up. I can't think of many books I would read again as my first time. Probably Pet Semetary would be one. If I could erase all memory, and not even see or hear of the movies, I'd love to go into that story blind and experience it fresh.
I have read WWE and I loved that book! Still haven't read A Column of Fire or The Evening and the Morning but I really need to get to those! Pet Semetary is an awesome answer as well! Incredible book!
I've never read Pillars of the Earth, but if you want another two great historical fiction books then read "Masters of Rome" (that's actually the name of the entire series) and "The Terror".
@@TallGuyReads Nice, I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did. The atmosphere in the book is amazing, because even though I read it during an extremely warm period in my country, the author's description of the cold and how it affects the crew made me feel the wind and frost in my bones. It was better than any AC 😆.
Lonesome Dove, Gates Of Fire, The Heroes, The Warrior Prophet though just about any R Scott Bakker book could fit on this list… and Blood Meridian to round out the five.
I feel similarly with ASOIAF, but for me it's that I wish I hadn't watched the show beforehand, because I think all the crazy twists and reveals would've been so much more shocking! And I reallyyyy want to read Pillars of the Earth and The Road, those are true TBR veterans of mine. Loved this video Alex! 🤩
I could absolutely see that! Have you read AFFC yet?? I think Books 4 and 5 diverge greatly from the show for all great reasons! YESSSS you have to read both of those! I can't wait for you to read Pilalrs and the Road!
@@TallGuyReadsYes, I listened to AFFC back in May and am hoping to listen to book 5 this month! And I actually think AFFC was not nearly as bad as people say it is, I liked the slower pacing to get a little breather after all the crazy stuff in book 3, haha 🤣
Currently making my way through A Clash of Kings for the first time. I'm curious to see how the book of A Storm of Swords differs from the tv show and if it has any other shocking moments, because that season left me in awe. ASOIAF immediately came to mind for this prompt. For the books I have read it would be Berserk's Golden Age arc (same effect as ASOIAF), Ship of Magic, Rebecca and And Then There Were None for me.
Yesssss I love to hear it!! Can't wait to see your thoughts on that one! Some awesome books there! I recently finished the Golden Age arc and it left me in awe...can't wait to continue on with Berserk!
I wouldn't mind reading A Song of Ice and Fire again for the first time. I would have to think about what else I would have on my list. The Stand is a good choice too. I added Pillars of the Earth to my tbr list. I've heard of it before, and it seems like something I should read.
Great video! I just reread The Stand after a 20 year gap from when I last read it and it was almost like having my memory erased. The Stephen King book and movies I wish I could erase from my memory would It. It is my favorite Stephen King book and one of my favorite novels of all time. So much from the book, miniseries and movies is ingrained in my brain that it will never have a fresh feel on reread. I wish I could experience the entire ASOIAF as if it were for the first time as well. I've read the series multiple times and have seen the show about four or five times so it is very familiar. Luckily, The Winds of Winter is coming out in 2024 (I can feel it), and I'll get the new car smell one more time.
That's awesome! Yeah IT is probably my favorite or second favorite King book so I totally feel you on that! Going into that again for the first time would be pretty amazing! I'm 100% on the #Winds2024 team and I am hoping we get it as well (fingers crossed)!
At some point i'm going to re-read stuff...i've only ever re-read maybe 2 books over the last 10 years, only because they were small. But I'm not a super fast reader and my TBR is crazy long and I feel like I can't justify the wasted time reading something i've already read when there is so much i haven't read yet. Maybe I should just say forget it and just do it...at least a re-read you'll know will be something you love instead of something new maybe being something you don't care anything about. Also, at this point, some of the stuff I ready 10-12 years ago I don't fully remember all the specifics anyway so it might as well be new to me. :)
There are absolutely some books that I think are significantly better on reread than on a first read and that's one of the main reasons why I find this type of question so interesting!
I'm going to be reading pillars of the earth in july..i was going to read the prequel first but I think I'll read it after the 3 books..then isn't there a 4th book coming out in sept?
Absolutely the best choice imo! Read Pillars first and then the rest! Yes there is a 4th book coming out this fall! Looking forward to that one quite a bit!
I totally agree with you on the stand. I loved the girl with the Dragon tattoo, question for you, do you have any book recommendations for books similar to the girl with the Dragon tattoo? I have had a hard time finding things that hit me the same way since I finish that series.
Good question! Honestly I haven't found anything quite like it, but I'd say a few of LeCarre's novels or even some books by Nesser and Jo Nesbo are great options!
I definitely would read again these books Dolores Claiborne by Stephen What my bones know by Stephenie foo memoir Billy summers by Stephen king The fiance farce by Alexandria bellefleur Delilah green doesn't care Brave by rose McGowan memoir The great peace by mena suvari her Not my father son by Alan Cumming his first memoir
Reading A Song of Ice and Fire for the first time is really such a unique experience. I'm with you there.
It really is! Happy you feel that way as well!
My 5 would include: Sophie's Choice by William Styron, Ragtime by E L Doctorow, The Dead Zone by Stephen King, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Susskind, and Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman.
Oh love it! The Dead Zone and Perfume are fantastic!
Yes. Please do more of these. I'd love to read The White Luck Warrior, Blood Meridian and Before They are Hanged for the first time again.
All 3 of those are excellent choices man!!
I’ve thought about this for a while, awesome list. It’s a special experience reading gems for the first time, you just never know what’s going to resonate with you…
Absolutely man!
I read Pillars of the Earth twice back in the early 90s (probably before you were born, Alex -- ha ha!), and I too would like to reread it at some point. I also would like to reread The Road, the only Cormac McCarthy book I've read, but I should probably read some of his other books first. Another ASOIAF reread will likely be in the cards for me too, especially if we actually see Winds of Winter. All the best with these reads!
Hahaha that's so awesome, Philip! I would LOVE to hear your thoughts on Pillars of the Earth and Cormac McCarthy! Both seem right up your alley! Thank you so much for checking out the video!
Wow, what a list! If I had to pick a couple I’d want to experience for the first time again I’d say The Dark Tower, book 7, It, and a recent one would be Ship of Destiny!
Love this video idea, and great choices, Alex!
Yesssss The Dark Tower is such a great answer man! Thanks for checking out the vid!
I have the ASIF series and I will enjoy every bit given that a lot of people would love to read it for the first time again. I got Blood Meridian and No Country for Old Men a couple of months ago and I look forward to reading McCarthy's books (May he rest in peace). Thanks for another great video!
Yess savor it! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on McCarthy's books! Thanks so much for watching!
Pillars of the Earth is in my tbr this year. Was a little worried if I would like it. But wanted to give it a try as it was my fathers copy. He passed away and I found this copy among his things. Thank you so much. Now I know I would love it
Oh wow!! I hope you love it!
I can't remember if you read World Without End or Column of Fire, but they definitely gave me the same feels after reading Pillars. Especially World Without End, that was such an awesome follow-up.
I can't think of many books I would read again as my first time. Probably Pet Semetary would be one. If I could erase all memory, and not even see or hear of the movies, I'd love to go into that story blind and experience it fresh.
I have read WWE and I loved that book! Still haven't read A Column of Fire or The Evening and the Morning but I really need to get to those! Pet Semetary is an awesome answer as well! Incredible book!
_The Girl with The Dragon_ is a MASTERPIECE.
I finished _The Road_ a few days ago and that book is on my top best reads of 2023.
Yes it is!! Love to hear that you're also a huge fan! So happy you lvoed the Road...it really is a remarkable journey!
I've never read Pillars of the Earth, but if you want another two great historical fiction books then read "Masters of Rome" (that's actually the name of the entire series) and "The Terror".
The Terror is right at the top of my TBR actually! Hopefully I'll be getting to it very soon!
@@TallGuyReads Nice, I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did. The atmosphere in the book is amazing, because even though I read it during an extremely warm period in my country, the author's description of the cold and how it affects the crew made me feel the wind and frost in my bones. It was better than any AC 😆.
Pillars of the Earth would be there for me too but i would like to read the whole kingsbridge series again for the first time! Great video mate 🙌
True!! I still actually need to read A Column of Fire and the Evening and the Morning!
Lonesome Dove, Gates Of Fire, The Heroes, The Warrior Prophet though just about any R Scott Bakker book could fit on this list… and Blood Meridian to round out the five.
LOVE this list!!
Such an underrated booktuber
So happy you enjoy the content!
I feel similarly with ASOIAF, but for me it's that I wish I hadn't watched the show beforehand, because I think all the crazy twists and reveals would've been so much more shocking!
And I reallyyyy want to read Pillars of the Earth and The Road, those are true TBR veterans of mine. Loved this video Alex! 🤩
I could absolutely see that! Have you read AFFC yet?? I think Books 4 and 5 diverge greatly from the show for all great reasons! YESSSS you have to read both of those! I can't wait for you to read Pilalrs and the Road!
@@TallGuyReadsYes, I listened to AFFC back in May and am hoping to listen to book 5 this month! And I actually think AFFC was not nearly as bad as people say it is, I liked the slower pacing to get a little breather after all the crazy stuff in book 3, haha 🤣
Currently making my way through A Clash of Kings for the first time. I'm curious to see how the book of A Storm of Swords differs from the tv show and if it has any other shocking moments, because that season left me in awe. ASOIAF immediately came to mind for this prompt.
For the books I have read it would be Berserk's Golden Age arc (same effect as ASOIAF), Ship of Magic, Rebecca and And Then There Were None for me.
Yesssss I love to hear it!! Can't wait to see your thoughts on that one! Some awesome books there! I recently finished the Golden Age arc and it left me in awe...can't wait to continue on with Berserk!
I wouldn't mind reading A Song of Ice and Fire again for the first time. I would have to think about what else I would have on my list. The Stand is a good choice too.
I added Pillars of the Earth to my tbr list. I've heard of it before, and it seems like something I should read.
Let me know if you end up picking up The Pillars of the Earth in the future! I would love to hear your thoughts!!
You got some great books on ur list!! Happy reading to you!! 📽️🎥
Thank you so much Safina!
I will definitely be picking up Pillars of the Earth now
Awesome! Let me know what you think!
Definitely prioritize the Kingsbridge sequels, they're also masterpieces imo. He has similar themes and structure but very different historical events
Absolutely will and can't wait to do so! Will probably try sneaking them in soon!
Great video! I just reread The Stand after a 20 year gap from when I last read it and it was almost like having my memory erased. The Stephen King book and movies I wish I could erase from my memory would It. It is my favorite Stephen King book and one of my favorite novels of all time. So much from the book, miniseries and movies is ingrained in my brain that it will never have a fresh feel on reread. I wish I could experience the entire ASOIAF as if it were for the first time as well. I've read the series multiple times and have seen the show about four or five times so it is very familiar. Luckily, The Winds of Winter is coming out in 2024 (I can feel it), and I'll get the new car smell one more time.
That's awesome! Yeah IT is probably my favorite or second favorite King book so I totally feel you on that! Going into that again for the first time would be pretty amazing! I'm 100% on the #Winds2024 team and I am hoping we get it as well (fingers crossed)!
Thanks for the video! Added a few to my TBR.
You're welcome! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!!
Chapters would be great for this type of video!
Added!
At some point i'm going to re-read stuff...i've only ever re-read maybe 2 books over the last 10 years, only because they were small. But I'm not a super fast reader and my TBR is crazy long and I feel like I can't justify the wasted time reading something i've already read when there is so much i haven't read yet. Maybe I should just say forget it and just do it...at least a re-read you'll know will be something you love instead of something new maybe being something you don't care anything about. Also, at this point, some of the stuff I ready 10-12 years ago I don't fully remember all the specifics anyway so it might as well be new to me. :)
Another thing I need to tell myself is that often rereading stuff is even better the second time around than it was originally.
There are absolutely some books that I think are significantly better on reread than on a first read and that's one of the main reasons why I find this type of question so interesting!
I'm going to be reading pillars of the earth in july..i was going to read the prequel first but I think I'll read it after the 3 books..then isn't there a 4th book coming out in sept?
Absolutely the best choice imo! Read Pillars first and then the rest! Yes there is a 4th book coming out this fall! Looking forward to that one quite a bit!
I totally agree with you on the stand. I loved the girl with the Dragon tattoo, question for you, do you have any book recommendations for books similar to the girl with the Dragon tattoo? I have had a hard time finding things that hit me the same way since I finish that series.
Good question! Honestly I haven't found anything quite like it, but I'd say a few of LeCarre's novels or even some books by Nesser and Jo Nesbo are great options!
The Road was the right choice. I'll never forget the impact that book had on me.
I couldn't agree more! Such a tremendous book!
Man what would I not give to read A Storm of Swords for the first time again, especially due to a certain event! 👀
Right?! It'd be awesome!
I definitely would read again these books
Dolores Claiborne by Stephen
What my bones know by Stephenie foo memoir
Billy summers by Stephen king
The fiance farce by Alexandria bellefleur
Delilah green doesn't care
Brave by rose McGowan memoir
The great peace by mena suvari her
Not my father son by Alan Cumming his first memoir
Awesome list!!
Tall guy, how tall are you?
6'8 hahaha
@@TallGuyReads OMG!!! hahah
@@TallGuyReadsomg!! That’s def tall! LOL
Winnie the Pooh...
I'm going to go with a Vampire theme here. I wish I could read Salems Lot and Empire of the Vampire for the first time again.
Love it! Salems Lot is an ALL TIME fav of mine!