Should you read a book more than once?

Some people return to old favorites, while others want to dive into something new.

So many books are published every year that even the most dedicated reader would never be able to get through them all. Yet many people like to return to books they’ve already read. “Books are like people,” said Jane Brown, a retired literature professor at the University of Washington. “Some you meet once and that’s enough. Some you want to get to know better, and whenever you are with them you discover more about them. Some are old friends you haven’t seen in years but to meet them again is a joy.” Still, many people think their time is better spent discovering a new story. What do you think? Should you read a book more than once? Yes—the experience changes People listen to songs and watch movies over and over,…

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