Yes

Anything that I really like. Lately it was the Harry Potter series before seeing the final movie. I re-read to get more from the books, find things I missed the first time. But also because I want to enjoy reading them again. I've re-read books from my childhood when my children read them. I'm much more likely to re-read fiction than non-fiction.

Sarah

Ardmore, PA

Yes

I'm a re-reader, but the books that I re-read are limited to a relatively small number of titles. I initially read most of these books at a key moment in my life, and they either inspired or shocked me in some way. Jane Eyre, In Cold Blood, Sons & Lovers, Pride & Prejudice, and The World According to Garp are just a few that immediately come to mind.

For example, Jane Eyre gets re-read almost every year. Amazingly, I often run across something that I missed on an earlier read or that I now see in a different light now that I'm older. Self-sacrifice is a little easier to relate to once you've had children.

That said, I started eliminating titles in my personal library about a decade ago. I'm a librarian and I'm married to a writer who also teaches fiction writing, and I found that we were drowning in books. Pretty good (often great) books for the most part, but many were books bought and read once, placed on the shelf, and never touched again. Some I gave to friends, some I sold, and some were donated. Books are made to be read and enjoyed, unlike the poor little orphans that I was squirreling away. Now before adding any title to my collection, I ask myself "is this something I'll re-read? Do I want it forever?"

Catherine

Philadelphia

Yes

I enjoy many genres of films, and often once I find a "best of," I do enjoy seeing it again and again. I have seen "Gone With the Wind" and "Aliens," just to name a few, over and over again! I find the female leads inspiring! In fact, "Snow White" can really cheer me up, too (but don't tell anyone-ha!).

As far as books go, I enjoy rereading The Hobbit. It is a great escape. Lighthearted but also epic. And, pretty quick!

Roxanne

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Yes

My favorite book to re-read is Tom Robbin's "Still Life With Woodpecker." Because of how much I can relate to the main character, and how many truths Tom Robbins speaks about society; I always get something new out of it. Sometimes it's just comforting. Sometimes a part that really makes me laugh, or that I'm reminded of will pop into my head... so I might go take it off the shelf and just re-read that part, and smile.
The thing about books is... they were written by writers! Duh? Well, yeah. The thing is, when you read a book once you remember the gist of it, only. When you re-read it, you read their syntax, sentence structure, their word choice, descriptions... their choice of punctuation. If you enjoy a book, you must like the story. When you re-read it you really get to hear the author's voice and the flow... it's often really beautiful.

issy

albuquerque, new mexico

Yes

Robertson Davies' Deptford Trilogy.
Because it's a masterwork that gives me something new every time I read it.

amy

brooklyn, ny

Yes

The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Myron

Oceanside, NY

Yes

Movies;
#1 All time favorite is....
Heavy Metal - Awesome sound track and the movie is one classic one liner after another.

The Big Chill - Another Awesome sound track and all around great movie.

Blazing Sadles - Classic politically incorrect Mell Brooks. They would hang you if you made a movie like that now a days.

David

Collinsville, OK

No

Think back to the first time you saw Shawshank Redemption. Were you not blown away by the unexpected? The only outcome of re-watching a masterful movie, is diluting the suspense and redefining the experience. If you must re-watch, may it be in the presence of a first timer, so you could witness the surprise all over again.

John

Lenexa, Kansas

No

I feel like there is so much out there to read and see, and I don't have enough time to get to it all. I do have a few short pieces that I reread frequently, poems and the like, or commencement addresses. But I rarely re-read longer form works.

Mary

Menlo Park, CA

Yes

Yes, I reread books and rewatch movies. In fact, that is one reason I buy books and dvds, so I can reread and rewatch. Books I do not like I discard and I usually do not buy a movie unless I have already seen it at least twice and am pretty sure I'll want to see it again. With respect to books, sometimes I just reread certain passages. Rereading a book, particularly a book that means a lot to me, is a chance to not only revist the past but also to see how I've changed because often when I reread I discover something new.

Tiffani

Santa Monica, CA

Yes

For me, it's about nostalgia. Every time I visit home, I reread my entire collection of Tintin books. I'm instantly transported back ten years to Saturday mornings sprawled out on my bedroom carpet, longing to travel around the world like my favorite boy reporter. There are certain works from my childhood that I love to revisit as I get older because "adult" references and humor are no longer over my head (I've seen the movie Clueless about 30 times for this reason), but with my Tintin books, it's not about bringing a new interpretation to the work. It's simply about remembering what it felt like to read them for the first time when I was little. It's like getting together with old friends and being pleased to discover that they've stayed exactly the same. I reread these books, comforted by the knowledge that everything will turn out okay in the end. And I am SO excited for the Tintin movie coming out this December!!

Emma

New York, New York

No

I read cliff notes. once. I have been known to re-watch movies, though (see image).

Josh

NYC