Thursday, February 6, 2014

Follow Friday - Book I want to experience anew


Follow Friday is a feature created by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read.  It's a fun blog hop where you meet other book bloggers and find people to follow.
If you could read a book for the “first time” again, which book would it be? Why?
I'm going to go with the obvious answer, Harry Potter, because it is also the truest answer.  Not only do I want to read these books afresh (why would I do that to myself? Think of all the heartache!) I want to travel back and time and EXPERIENCE them again.  For me, Harry Potter was much more than just a book series.  It was an experience, an online community and a fandom that nothing else will ever compare to.  All the nerdy things, posting on messageboards as characters, basing my online identity off of a magical creature (veela), writing fanfiction, I did them and have no regrets.  I loved that time and I loved how Harry Potter defined my youth and influences who I've become.

14 comments:

Lexxie said...

Harry Potter is pretty popular today! When I finally sit down to read HP, it actually will be for the very first time :) Aren't I lucky?

Happy Friday!!


Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews

Thea Wilson said...

Harry is definitely a popular young fella today! Just shows the popularity of the book is still there and going strong!

Thea @ Gizzimomo's
Book Shelf

Elizabeth @Redhead Reader said...

Harry Potter seems to be quite popular today.

New bloglovin follower.

My FF

Shane said...

Popular answer. Good pick though :)

Happy Friday!

My FF

Nikita Soni said...

Yeah, HP was a defining point in our childhood..:)
New GFC follower..
Here is my FF Nikita @ Njkinny's World of Books

Rainy Dayz Reviewz said...

Wow another Harry Potter. I almost picked that one. Have a great week.

Lacie @ Rainy Dayz Reviewz

My FF

Kristen @ PrettyLittle Pahes said...

Harry Potter is feeling the love today! It would be my second choice.

New follower on GFC & Bloglovin'. My first FF!

Reviews from a Bookworm said...

I feel the exact same way, which is why I picked Harry Potter too. It was such a big part of my childhood, I'd love to go back and relive the experience all over again. New Linky follower :) My F&F Friday.

Kristineandterri said...

I think this is the most popular answer today. I still have not read it...hang my head in shame!
Old follower :)
Here is our FF!

Alice Atorly said...

I really can't believe that didn't immediately come to my mind when thinking about this. So frustrating. Haha.

My FF. New GFC follower!

Lauren Berman said...

Harry Potter is a popular choice and a good one. I've re-read it many times.
Old Bloglovin' Follower :0)
Lauren @The Hottie Harem

♥TashEvans♥ said...

Harry Potter's very popular - never read it, maybe I need to! New follower on GFC :)

http://www.tashbrilliantbookblog.blogspot.co.uk/

Jennifer said...

Completely agree with everything you said! Harry Potter changed my entire life and I would love to experience that joy again. Old follower.

BookShelvesOfDreams said...

Hi there, following thru from Parajunkie's FF, and now following you via GFC & Twitter. You can find me at BookShelves Of Dreams