My Top 5 Rereadable Books

Hello, Book Nerds! Welcome back to Reading Has Ruined My Life or welcome if you are new. As always, my name is Hannah and I am your captain on this journey into my bookcases.

2025 is just over halfway finished, and I’ve been doing a lot of reading this year. I’ve managed to read all but one book I plan on rereading this year. Wicked, my beloved, I haven’t gotten around to rereading you! But I have reread every other book on my 2025 reread list plus a bunch of other books; both for fun and for reviews.

Now I have enjoyed many a book in my 28 years, but some I have enjoyed far more than others. There are books out there that provide hours upon hours of entertainment. Some books provide me with a different read every time as I pick up on foreshadowing I missed upon an initial read, and I find new details that add depth to the story. And there are some books that I just love more than life itself.

Which is why I’m here today to bring you my top five reread-able books! These are books I love, always offer me a fun time, and some I find new things in every time I pick them up. The following reads are in no particular order. These are just my top five reread-able books. So let’s crack in.

5. Kicking off this list is Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero. I love this read. All I can say is ZOINKS! It’s Cthulhu! Meddling Kids is grown up Scooby-Doo. You have Lovecraftian monsters, a mystery that keeps readers on their toes, and a plethora of anxiety inducing situations the characters find themselves in; it’s a great time! I know this is not everyone’s cup of tea, I’ve seen plenty of negative reviews on Meddling Kids, but I greatly enjoy the vibes and humor of this book. 

4. Next up is Mike Bockoven’s FantasticLand! I’ve only had the pleasure of reading this book twice, but both times were fantastic. When I said certain books provide a different read every time I pick them up, I am specifically talking about FantasticLand. There are so many details that readers can’t possibly pick up on all of them in an initial read. There are new comments to focus on. There are new questions brought up every single time. FantasticLand has so much going on in the best way possible.

3. I love Things Half In Shadow by Alan Finn more than life itself. That’s why it’s next on this list. You would think that after reading this book countless times it would no longer be an enjoyable read. But you’d be wrong! Yes, I know every single beat of this novel, but everything about it is glorious. The haunting setting of postbellum Philadelphia, the strong personalities of the two main characters who are so well crafted that I feel like I’ve known for years, the details of the seances, and a mystery where every clue, every lead, every misdirection is perfectly placed; god I love this book. I’m still waiting and hoping a sequel will be published one day. 

2. Can we make some noise for The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid!? I’m sure we can cause nearly everyone I know who has read this book loves it. I’m one of those people. Evelyn Hugo is a dynamic character. She’s a bit messy, she’s ambitious, she’s broken, and she’s bold and clever. This book gives readers some of the highest highs, and some of the most heartbreaking lows in all of literature. I read this book every time I need to feel something.

1. Finally, we have reached the final book on this list. Coming in at number one, even though this list was in no particular order, is “Hammers on Bone” by Cassandra Khaw. I’ve noticed that when I want to read something in one night, that I will pick up any novella by Cassandra Khaw. I adore the prose and stories she crafts, but I find myself picking up “Hammers on Bone” the most. The film noir vibes mixed with Lovecraftian creatures are a match made in heaven. Plus, this book has a great hook of a child hiring a man to kill his literal monster of a stepfather.

Thus endeth our list!

With that, I shall bid you all adieu now. Thank you so much for joining me today, I hope you had a fun time here on RHRML today and you’ve all found a good book to read. Also let me know what books you always reread. I will see you all again next week with a new review on one of my favorite book series from my teen years. If you can’t wait that long then you can check out RHRML’s Instagram (@ReadingHasRuinedMyLife). I post there almost daily so come back often to revel in some literary goodness. If you want something not related to books then I highly suggest checking out my podcast Nothing to See Hear. It stars me and two of my dearest friends. We talk everything under the sun. If you like ghosts and ghouls, we’ve got you covered. If you like Disney, there’s something there for you. If you’re a wrestling fan, we’ve got you! And I can’t forget all the weird stories and people from history we talk about. Like I said, there is something for everyone.

With that, stay safe, wash your hands, and read some good books for me.

See y'all then, bye!