Harry Potter <\/h2>
J.K. Rowling<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
![\"Harry](\"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/harry-potter-philosophers-stone.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\")
Harry Potter and the Philosopher\u2019s Stone<\/em> (I\u2019m British, so writing \u2018Sorcerer\u2019s Stone<\/em>\u2019 just feels wrong to me) was published in 1997. I was six, and I can clearly remember feeling incredibly proud of myself for being able to read it (with help; I wasn\u2019t a child genius or anything). I was instantly sucked into the Wizarding World and read every further book in the series within days of it being published. <\/p>
I\u2019ve grown up a lot since then and been through a lot. While the writing seems almost childish to me now, and I can recognize that Rowling’s concepts are mostly borrowed from other, more adult titles, something always pulls me back to the world of Harry Potter<\/em><\/a>.<\/span> The magic within can carry you through hard times, and it\u2019s easy to escape into the Wizarding World when the real one feels a little too much to handle.<\/p>
1984 <\/h2> George Orwell<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
![\"1984](\"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1984.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\")
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> In a world where social media has people oversharing their deepest inner thoughts and CCTV captures the average person around 100 times a day, it can feel like we\u2019re constantly being watched and judged. I\u2019m not suggesting we live in the Big Brother state of 1984<\/a><\/em>, but the concepts are still relevant, and perhaps even more so today than they were when Orwell penned them in 1949. <\/p>
The Lord of the Rings<\/h2> J.R.R. Tolkien<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
![\"The](\"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fellowship-of-the-ring.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\")
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> While I first dipped my toe into the world of fantasy with Harry Potter<\/em>, it was The Lord of the Rings<\/a><\/em> that really forced me to admit that I adored the genre. I was slightly older when I first read The Fellowship of the Ring<\/em>, and it was then that I had to accept Rowling\u2019s ideas were not original, but that only makes The Lord of the Rings<\/em> trilogy more important to me.\u00a0<\/p>
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas <\/h2> Hunter S. Thompson<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
![\"Fear](\"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fear-and-loathing.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\")
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> I\u2019ve re-read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas<\/em> many times, and I never truly appreciated the true meaning behind the words until I went to Las Vegas myself and vowed never to return. And that was without the drug-induced hallucinations experienced by Raoul and Gonzo. <\/p>
Admittedly, there aren\u2019t any important life lessons to pick up from Fear and Loathing<\/em>, aside from the should-be-obvious \u201cdon\u2019t do drugs, kids\u201d theme that soaks every page of the book. However, it\u2019s thoroughly enjoyable, and even though it\u2019s hard to follow at times, it\u2019s almost comforting to read it and remember that however hard your day may have been, it could definitely be made worse with mescaline. <\/p>
The Little Prince <\/h2> Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
![\"The](\"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/little-prince.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\")
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Listening to the story of The Little Prince<\/a><\/em> as a child, it\u2019s easy to get swept away by the story and fall asleep to dream of a nonsensical planetary adventure. However, going back and reading The Little Prince<\/em> as an adult can bring a new sense of understanding, aided by the perspective of life in the real world. <\/p>
Being a grown-up does tend to force the childlike wonder out of a person. We sadly forget what it\u2019s like to think fanciful thoughts and instead focus on the more \u201cimportant\u201d things like work, money, and survival. As the popular indirect Peter Pan<\/em> states: \u201cDon\u2019t grow up, it\u2019s a trap!\u201d While it\u2019s hard, it\u2019s just as important to keep that childlike side of yourself alive, and reading The Little Prince<\/em> is a good way to remind yourself of that.\u00a0<\/p>
A Christmas Carol <\/h2> Charles Dickens<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
![\"A](\"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/christmas-carol.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\")
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> I know, I know, but hear me out. A Christmas Carol<\/a><\/em> may be a pretty time-restrained re-read unless you enjoy reading about snow and Christmas dinner during the hot summer months, but I\u2019m including it on this list because it\u2019s one of the books I\u2019ve re-read the most. Every year, in fact, ahead of my annual re-watch of the Muppet movie version of the tale. I realize that\u2019s a fairly personal reason to include it, but here we are. <\/p>
Watership Down <\/h2> Richard Adams<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
![\"Watership](\"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/watership-down.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\")
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Watership Down<\/em><\/a> might seem like an odd choice to include here, but if you look deeper within the tale of these little bunnies, there is an epic story of blind faith, survival, and, ultimately, the making of a hero.<\/span> It\u2019s as uplifting as it is terrifying, with the rabbits facing a conflict between tyranny and freedom as they try to escape the destruction of their burrow and find a better, more free home. <\/p>
Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go! <\/h2> Dr. Seuss<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
![\"Oh,](\"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/places-youll-go.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\")
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> If I were counting how many times I\u2019ve re-read each story on this list, Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go!<\/a><\/em> is the clear-cut winner. Admittedly, it’s not hard to do so, considering its short length (and the fact that I have a four-year-old who also enjoys it), but there are multiple reasons that this Dr. Seuss classic will always pull me back in. <\/p>
Frankenstein <\/h2> Mary Shelley<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
![\"Frankenstein](\"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/frankenstein.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\")
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Less about life lessons and more about Shelley\u2019s ability to suck you into her gothic world of science and horror, Frankenstein<\/a><\/em> is a wonderful tale to re-read in the fall. I find it a little too easy to relate to the creature in this tale as he learns to avoid human contact for fear of judgment and his insatiable desire to learn everything he can from the world around him. <\/p>
Pale Blue Dot <\/h2> Carl Sagan<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
![\"Pale](\"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pale-blue-dot.jpg?resize=1200%2C675\")
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Every day, the news is filled with bad news and scaremongering. War is ravaging multiple countries as you read this, and megalomaniacs are battling to the death for control over corners of the planet. Pale Blue Dot<\/a><\/em> is a reminder that all of it is, ultimately, pointless. Humans come and go, war never gets us anywhere, and the Earth will remain long after we\u2019re all gone. <\/p>
In a world where social media has people oversharing their deepest inner thoughts and CCTV captures the average person around 100 times a day, it can feel like we\u2019re constantly being watched and judged. I\u2019m not suggesting we live in the Big Brother state of 1984<\/a><\/em>, but the concepts are still relevant, and perhaps even more so today than they were when Orwell penned them in 1949. <\/p>
The Lord of the Rings<\/h2> J.R.R. Tolkien<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> While I first dipped my toe into the world of fantasy with Harry Potter<\/em>, it was The Lord of the Rings<\/a><\/em> that really forced me to admit that I adored the genre. I was slightly older when I first read The Fellowship of the Ring<\/em>, and it was then that I had to accept Rowling\u2019s ideas were not original, but that only makes The Lord of the Rings<\/em> trilogy more important to me.\u00a0<\/p>
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas <\/h2> Hunter S. Thompson<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> I\u2019ve re-read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas<\/em> many times, and I never truly appreciated the true meaning behind the words until I went to Las Vegas myself and vowed never to return. And that was without the drug-induced hallucinations experienced by Raoul and Gonzo. <\/p>
Admittedly, there aren\u2019t any important life lessons to pick up from Fear and Loathing<\/em>, aside from the should-be-obvious \u201cdon\u2019t do drugs, kids\u201d theme that soaks every page of the book. However, it\u2019s thoroughly enjoyable, and even though it\u2019s hard to follow at times, it\u2019s almost comforting to read it and remember that however hard your day may have been, it could definitely be made worse with mescaline. <\/p>
The Little Prince <\/h2> Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Listening to the story of The Little Prince<\/a><\/em> as a child, it\u2019s easy to get swept away by the story and fall asleep to dream of a nonsensical planetary adventure. However, going back and reading The Little Prince<\/em> as an adult can bring a new sense of understanding, aided by the perspective of life in the real world. <\/p>
Being a grown-up does tend to force the childlike wonder out of a person. We sadly forget what it\u2019s like to think fanciful thoughts and instead focus on the more \u201cimportant\u201d things like work, money, and survival. As the popular indirect Peter Pan<\/em> states: \u201cDon\u2019t grow up, it\u2019s a trap!\u201d While it\u2019s hard, it\u2019s just as important to keep that childlike side of yourself alive, and reading The Little Prince<\/em> is a good way to remind yourself of that.\u00a0<\/p>
A Christmas Carol <\/h2> Charles Dickens<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> I know, I know, but hear me out. A Christmas Carol<\/a><\/em> may be a pretty time-restrained re-read unless you enjoy reading about snow and Christmas dinner during the hot summer months, but I\u2019m including it on this list because it\u2019s one of the books I\u2019ve re-read the most. Every year, in fact, ahead of my annual re-watch of the Muppet movie version of the tale. I realize that\u2019s a fairly personal reason to include it, but here we are. <\/p>
Watership Down <\/h2> Richard Adams<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Watership Down<\/em><\/a> might seem like an odd choice to include here, but if you look deeper within the tale of these little bunnies, there is an epic story of blind faith, survival, and, ultimately, the making of a hero.<\/span> It\u2019s as uplifting as it is terrifying, with the rabbits facing a conflict between tyranny and freedom as they try to escape the destruction of their burrow and find a better, more free home. <\/p>
Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go! <\/h2> Dr. Seuss<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> If I were counting how many times I\u2019ve re-read each story on this list, Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go!<\/a><\/em> is the clear-cut winner. Admittedly, it’s not hard to do so, considering its short length (and the fact that I have a four-year-old who also enjoys it), but there are multiple reasons that this Dr. Seuss classic will always pull me back in. <\/p>
Frankenstein <\/h2> Mary Shelley<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Less about life lessons and more about Shelley\u2019s ability to suck you into her gothic world of science and horror, Frankenstein<\/a><\/em> is a wonderful tale to re-read in the fall. I find it a little too easy to relate to the creature in this tale as he learns to avoid human contact for fear of judgment and his insatiable desire to learn everything he can from the world around him. <\/p>
Pale Blue Dot <\/h2> Carl Sagan<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Every day, the news is filled with bad news and scaremongering. War is ravaging multiple countries as you read this, and megalomaniacs are battling to the death for control over corners of the planet. Pale Blue Dot<\/a><\/em> is a reminder that all of it is, ultimately, pointless. Humans come and go, war never gets us anywhere, and the Earth will remain long after we\u2019re all gone. <\/p>
While I first dipped my toe into the world of fantasy with Harry Potter<\/em>, it was The Lord of the Rings<\/a><\/em> that really forced me to admit that I adored the genre. I was slightly older when I first read The Fellowship of the Ring<\/em>, and it was then that I had to accept Rowling\u2019s ideas were not original, but that only makes The Lord of the Rings<\/em> trilogy more important to me.\u00a0<\/p>
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas <\/h2> Hunter S. Thompson<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> I\u2019ve re-read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas<\/em> many times, and I never truly appreciated the true meaning behind the words until I went to Las Vegas myself and vowed never to return. And that was without the drug-induced hallucinations experienced by Raoul and Gonzo. <\/p>
Admittedly, there aren\u2019t any important life lessons to pick up from Fear and Loathing<\/em>, aside from the should-be-obvious \u201cdon\u2019t do drugs, kids\u201d theme that soaks every page of the book. However, it\u2019s thoroughly enjoyable, and even though it\u2019s hard to follow at times, it\u2019s almost comforting to read it and remember that however hard your day may have been, it could definitely be made worse with mescaline. <\/p>
The Little Prince <\/h2> Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Listening to the story of The Little Prince<\/a><\/em> as a child, it\u2019s easy to get swept away by the story and fall asleep to dream of a nonsensical planetary adventure. However, going back and reading The Little Prince<\/em> as an adult can bring a new sense of understanding, aided by the perspective of life in the real world. <\/p>
Being a grown-up does tend to force the childlike wonder out of a person. We sadly forget what it\u2019s like to think fanciful thoughts and instead focus on the more \u201cimportant\u201d things like work, money, and survival. As the popular indirect Peter Pan<\/em> states: \u201cDon\u2019t grow up, it\u2019s a trap!\u201d While it\u2019s hard, it\u2019s just as important to keep that childlike side of yourself alive, and reading The Little Prince<\/em> is a good way to remind yourself of that.\u00a0<\/p>
A Christmas Carol <\/h2> Charles Dickens<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> I know, I know, but hear me out. A Christmas Carol<\/a><\/em> may be a pretty time-restrained re-read unless you enjoy reading about snow and Christmas dinner during the hot summer months, but I\u2019m including it on this list because it\u2019s one of the books I\u2019ve re-read the most. Every year, in fact, ahead of my annual re-watch of the Muppet movie version of the tale. I realize that\u2019s a fairly personal reason to include it, but here we are. <\/p>
Watership Down <\/h2> Richard Adams<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Watership Down<\/em><\/a> might seem like an odd choice to include here, but if you look deeper within the tale of these little bunnies, there is an epic story of blind faith, survival, and, ultimately, the making of a hero.<\/span> It\u2019s as uplifting as it is terrifying, with the rabbits facing a conflict between tyranny and freedom as they try to escape the destruction of their burrow and find a better, more free home. <\/p>
Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go! <\/h2> Dr. Seuss<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> If I were counting how many times I\u2019ve re-read each story on this list, Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go!<\/a><\/em> is the clear-cut winner. Admittedly, it’s not hard to do so, considering its short length (and the fact that I have a four-year-old who also enjoys it), but there are multiple reasons that this Dr. Seuss classic will always pull me back in. <\/p>
Frankenstein <\/h2> Mary Shelley<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Less about life lessons and more about Shelley\u2019s ability to suck you into her gothic world of science and horror, Frankenstein<\/a><\/em> is a wonderful tale to re-read in the fall. I find it a little too easy to relate to the creature in this tale as he learns to avoid human contact for fear of judgment and his insatiable desire to learn everything he can from the world around him. <\/p>
Pale Blue Dot <\/h2> Carl Sagan<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Every day, the news is filled with bad news and scaremongering. War is ravaging multiple countries as you read this, and megalomaniacs are battling to the death for control over corners of the planet. Pale Blue Dot<\/a><\/em> is a reminder that all of it is, ultimately, pointless. Humans come and go, war never gets us anywhere, and the Earth will remain long after we\u2019re all gone. <\/p>
I\u2019ve re-read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas<\/em> many times, and I never truly appreciated the true meaning behind the words until I went to Las Vegas myself and vowed never to return. And that was without the drug-induced hallucinations experienced by Raoul and Gonzo. <\/p>
Admittedly, there aren\u2019t any important life lessons to pick up from Fear and Loathing<\/em>, aside from the should-be-obvious \u201cdon\u2019t do drugs, kids\u201d theme that soaks every page of the book. However, it\u2019s thoroughly enjoyable, and even though it\u2019s hard to follow at times, it\u2019s almost comforting to read it and remember that however hard your day may have been, it could definitely be made worse with mescaline. <\/p>
The Little Prince <\/h2> Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Listening to the story of The Little Prince<\/a><\/em> as a child, it\u2019s easy to get swept away by the story and fall asleep to dream of a nonsensical planetary adventure. However, going back and reading The Little Prince<\/em> as an adult can bring a new sense of understanding, aided by the perspective of life in the real world. <\/p>
Being a grown-up does tend to force the childlike wonder out of a person. We sadly forget what it\u2019s like to think fanciful thoughts and instead focus on the more \u201cimportant\u201d things like work, money, and survival. As the popular indirect Peter Pan<\/em> states: \u201cDon\u2019t grow up, it\u2019s a trap!\u201d While it\u2019s hard, it\u2019s just as important to keep that childlike side of yourself alive, and reading The Little Prince<\/em> is a good way to remind yourself of that.\u00a0<\/p>
A Christmas Carol <\/h2> Charles Dickens<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> I know, I know, but hear me out. A Christmas Carol<\/a><\/em> may be a pretty time-restrained re-read unless you enjoy reading about snow and Christmas dinner during the hot summer months, but I\u2019m including it on this list because it\u2019s one of the books I\u2019ve re-read the most. Every year, in fact, ahead of my annual re-watch of the Muppet movie version of the tale. I realize that\u2019s a fairly personal reason to include it, but here we are. <\/p>
Watership Down <\/h2> Richard Adams<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Watership Down<\/em><\/a> might seem like an odd choice to include here, but if you look deeper within the tale of these little bunnies, there is an epic story of blind faith, survival, and, ultimately, the making of a hero.<\/span> It\u2019s as uplifting as it is terrifying, with the rabbits facing a conflict between tyranny and freedom as they try to escape the destruction of their burrow and find a better, more free home. <\/p>
Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go! <\/h2> Dr. Seuss<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> If I were counting how many times I\u2019ve re-read each story on this list, Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go!<\/a><\/em> is the clear-cut winner. Admittedly, it’s not hard to do so, considering its short length (and the fact that I have a four-year-old who also enjoys it), but there are multiple reasons that this Dr. Seuss classic will always pull me back in. <\/p>
Frankenstein <\/h2> Mary Shelley<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Less about life lessons and more about Shelley\u2019s ability to suck you into her gothic world of science and horror, Frankenstein<\/a><\/em> is a wonderful tale to re-read in the fall. I find it a little too easy to relate to the creature in this tale as he learns to avoid human contact for fear of judgment and his insatiable desire to learn everything he can from the world around him. <\/p>
Pale Blue Dot <\/h2> Carl Sagan<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Every day, the news is filled with bad news and scaremongering. War is ravaging multiple countries as you read this, and megalomaniacs are battling to the death for control over corners of the planet. Pale Blue Dot<\/a><\/em> is a reminder that all of it is, ultimately, pointless. Humans come and go, war never gets us anywhere, and the Earth will remain long after we\u2019re all gone. <\/p>
Listening to the story of The Little Prince<\/a><\/em> as a child, it\u2019s easy to get swept away by the story and fall asleep to dream of a nonsensical planetary adventure. However, going back and reading The Little Prince<\/em> as an adult can bring a new sense of understanding, aided by the perspective of life in the real world. <\/p>
Being a grown-up does tend to force the childlike wonder out of a person. We sadly forget what it\u2019s like to think fanciful thoughts and instead focus on the more \u201cimportant\u201d things like work, money, and survival. As the popular indirect Peter Pan<\/em> states: \u201cDon\u2019t grow up, it\u2019s a trap!\u201d While it\u2019s hard, it\u2019s just as important to keep that childlike side of yourself alive, and reading The Little Prince<\/em> is a good way to remind yourself of that.\u00a0<\/p>
A Christmas Carol <\/h2> Charles Dickens<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> I know, I know, but hear me out. A Christmas Carol<\/a><\/em> may be a pretty time-restrained re-read unless you enjoy reading about snow and Christmas dinner during the hot summer months, but I\u2019m including it on this list because it\u2019s one of the books I\u2019ve re-read the most. Every year, in fact, ahead of my annual re-watch of the Muppet movie version of the tale. I realize that\u2019s a fairly personal reason to include it, but here we are. <\/p>
Watership Down <\/h2> Richard Adams<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Watership Down<\/em><\/a> might seem like an odd choice to include here, but if you look deeper within the tale of these little bunnies, there is an epic story of blind faith, survival, and, ultimately, the making of a hero.<\/span> It\u2019s as uplifting as it is terrifying, with the rabbits facing a conflict between tyranny and freedom as they try to escape the destruction of their burrow and find a better, more free home. <\/p>
Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go! <\/h2> Dr. Seuss<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> If I were counting how many times I\u2019ve re-read each story on this list, Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go!<\/a><\/em> is the clear-cut winner. Admittedly, it’s not hard to do so, considering its short length (and the fact that I have a four-year-old who also enjoys it), but there are multiple reasons that this Dr. Seuss classic will always pull me back in. <\/p>
Frankenstein <\/h2> Mary Shelley<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Less about life lessons and more about Shelley\u2019s ability to suck you into her gothic world of science and horror, Frankenstein<\/a><\/em> is a wonderful tale to re-read in the fall. I find it a little too easy to relate to the creature in this tale as he learns to avoid human contact for fear of judgment and his insatiable desire to learn everything he can from the world around him. <\/p>
Pale Blue Dot <\/h2> Carl Sagan<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Every day, the news is filled with bad news and scaremongering. War is ravaging multiple countries as you read this, and megalomaniacs are battling to the death for control over corners of the planet. Pale Blue Dot<\/a><\/em> is a reminder that all of it is, ultimately, pointless. Humans come and go, war never gets us anywhere, and the Earth will remain long after we\u2019re all gone. <\/p>
I know, I know, but hear me out. A Christmas Carol<\/a><\/em> may be a pretty time-restrained re-read unless you enjoy reading about snow and Christmas dinner during the hot summer months, but I\u2019m including it on this list because it\u2019s one of the books I\u2019ve re-read the most. Every year, in fact, ahead of my annual re-watch of the Muppet movie version of the tale. I realize that\u2019s a fairly personal reason to include it, but here we are. <\/p>
Watership Down <\/h2> Richard Adams<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Watership Down<\/em><\/a> might seem like an odd choice to include here, but if you look deeper within the tale of these little bunnies, there is an epic story of blind faith, survival, and, ultimately, the making of a hero.<\/span> It\u2019s as uplifting as it is terrifying, with the rabbits facing a conflict between tyranny and freedom as they try to escape the destruction of their burrow and find a better, more free home. <\/p>
Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go! <\/h2> Dr. Seuss<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> If I were counting how many times I\u2019ve re-read each story on this list, Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go!<\/a><\/em> is the clear-cut winner. Admittedly, it’s not hard to do so, considering its short length (and the fact that I have a four-year-old who also enjoys it), but there are multiple reasons that this Dr. Seuss classic will always pull me back in. <\/p>
Frankenstein <\/h2> Mary Shelley<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Less about life lessons and more about Shelley\u2019s ability to suck you into her gothic world of science and horror, Frankenstein<\/a><\/em> is a wonderful tale to re-read in the fall. I find it a little too easy to relate to the creature in this tale as he learns to avoid human contact for fear of judgment and his insatiable desire to learn everything he can from the world around him. <\/p>
Pale Blue Dot <\/h2> Carl Sagan<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Every day, the news is filled with bad news and scaremongering. War is ravaging multiple countries as you read this, and megalomaniacs are battling to the death for control over corners of the planet. Pale Blue Dot<\/a><\/em> is a reminder that all of it is, ultimately, pointless. Humans come and go, war never gets us anywhere, and the Earth will remain long after we\u2019re all gone. <\/p>
Watership Down<\/em><\/a> might seem like an odd choice to include here, but if you look deeper within the tale of these little bunnies, there is an epic story of blind faith, survival, and, ultimately, the making of a hero.<\/span> It\u2019s as uplifting as it is terrifying, with the rabbits facing a conflict between tyranny and freedom as they try to escape the destruction of their burrow and find a better, more free home. <\/p>
Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go! <\/h2> Dr. Seuss<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> If I were counting how many times I\u2019ve re-read each story on this list, Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go!<\/a><\/em> is the clear-cut winner. Admittedly, it’s not hard to do so, considering its short length (and the fact that I have a four-year-old who also enjoys it), but there are multiple reasons that this Dr. Seuss classic will always pull me back in. <\/p>
Frankenstein <\/h2> Mary Shelley<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Less about life lessons and more about Shelley\u2019s ability to suck you into her gothic world of science and horror, Frankenstein<\/a><\/em> is a wonderful tale to re-read in the fall. I find it a little too easy to relate to the creature in this tale as he learns to avoid human contact for fear of judgment and his insatiable desire to learn everything he can from the world around him. <\/p>
Pale Blue Dot <\/h2> Carl Sagan<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Every day, the news is filled with bad news and scaremongering. War is ravaging multiple countries as you read this, and megalomaniacs are battling to the death for control over corners of the planet. Pale Blue Dot<\/a><\/em> is a reminder that all of it is, ultimately, pointless. Humans come and go, war never gets us anywhere, and the Earth will remain long after we\u2019re all gone. <\/p>
If I were counting how many times I\u2019ve re-read each story on this list, Oh, the Places You\u2019ll Go!<\/a><\/em> is the clear-cut winner. Admittedly, it’s not hard to do so, considering its short length (and the fact that I have a four-year-old who also enjoys it), but there are multiple reasons that this Dr. Seuss classic will always pull me back in. <\/p>
Frankenstein <\/h2> Mary Shelley<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Less about life lessons and more about Shelley\u2019s ability to suck you into her gothic world of science and horror, Frankenstein<\/a><\/em> is a wonderful tale to re-read in the fall. I find it a little too easy to relate to the creature in this tale as he learns to avoid human contact for fear of judgment and his insatiable desire to learn everything he can from the world around him. <\/p>
Pale Blue Dot <\/h2> Carl Sagan<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Every day, the news is filled with bad news and scaremongering. War is ravaging multiple countries as you read this, and megalomaniacs are battling to the death for control over corners of the planet. Pale Blue Dot<\/a><\/em> is a reminder that all of it is, ultimately, pointless. Humans come and go, war never gets us anywhere, and the Earth will remain long after we\u2019re all gone. <\/p>
Less about life lessons and more about Shelley\u2019s ability to suck you into her gothic world of science and horror, Frankenstein<\/a><\/em> is a wonderful tale to re-read in the fall. I find it a little too easy to relate to the creature in this tale as he learns to avoid human contact for fear of judgment and his insatiable desire to learn everything he can from the world around him. <\/p>
Pale Blue Dot <\/h2> Carl Sagan<\/strong><\/p> <\/div>
Image by Destructoid<\/figcaption><\/figure> Every day, the news is filled with bad news and scaremongering. War is ravaging multiple countries as you read this, and megalomaniacs are battling to the death for control over corners of the planet. Pale Blue Dot<\/a><\/em> is a reminder that all of it is, ultimately, pointless. Humans come and go, war never gets us anywhere, and the Earth will remain long after we\u2019re all gone. <\/p>
Every day, the news is filled with bad news and scaremongering. War is ravaging multiple countries as you read this, and megalomaniacs are battling to the death for control over corners of the planet. Pale Blue Dot<\/a><\/em> is a reminder that all of it is, ultimately, pointless. Humans come and go, war never gets us anywhere, and the Earth will remain long after we\u2019re all gone. <\/p>