9 Books I Would Sell My Soul To Read For The First Time Again
There are some books so utterly brilliant, so spine-tinglingly addictive, that finishing them feels like both a triumph and a tragedy. You know the ones – the stories that keep you up until 3 a.m., heart racing, tea long gone cold. And when you’ve reached that final page, there’s a fleeting moment of despair as you think, “I’d give anything to experience this for the first time again.” Well, grab a cuppa and settle in, because I’m about to share nine books so good I’d practically shake hands with the devil himself for the chance to read them fresh again. Too dramatic? Maybe. But trust me, these gems are worth it.
If there’s one book firmly on my "Books I Would Sell My Soul to Read for the First Time Again" list, it’s Normal People. This modern masterpiece is the literary equivalent of a slow dance – intimate, excruciatingly vulnerable, and utterly spellbinding.
Following the on-again, off-again relationship between Connell and Marianne, navigating the kind of beautifully messy, complicated love that you can’t help but get swept up in. It’s the sort of story that’s deceptively simple on the surface, yet has layers upon layers of raw emotion, awkwardness, and wit.
Rooney captures the tangled web of class, identity, and heartbreak with prose so sharp it cuts straight to your soul.
Reading this for the first time is an experience, and one I’d bargain with any celestial being to relive.
Now this isn’t just a book; it’s an emotional gut-punch wrapped in lyrical prose and dipped in Greek mythology. It’s one of those rare gems that hits you right in the feels, leaving you a teary, breathless mess in the best possible way. I’d sell my soul to read it for the first time again.
This spellbinding masterpiece reimagines the Trojan War through the lens of Patroclus, a tender-hearted outcast who becomes the devoted companion (and lover) of the legendary Achilles. With lyrical prose that practically hums with emotion, Miller takes us on a journey filled with heart-stopping battles, forbidden love, and the crushing weight of destiny.
Honestly, if there’s a book that makes you both sob and clutch it to your chest like it’s a long-lost friend, it’s this one. Plus, the emotional devastation? Worth every single tear.
Ah, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo – where do I even begin? This is the kind of book that practically defines the phrase "Books I Would Sell My Soul To Read For The First Time Again." From the moment you’re swept into Evelyn’s world of old Hollywood glamour, scandal, and heartbreak, it’s impossible to put down.
Evelyn herself is a character so unapologetically complex and magnetic that you’ll find yourself rooting for her even when she’s delightfully ruthless. And those twists? Let’s just say, my jaw hit the floor more times than I care to admit. It’s a masterclass in storytelling that’ll leave you emotionally ruined in the best possible way.
Trust me, once you’ve finished, you’ll be longing for the chance to experience it all fresh – secrets, husbands, heartbreak, and all.
This is one of those books that you devour in a weekend and then spend the next week mourning the fact that you've finished it.
Following the story of Daphne as her life falls apart when her fiancé, Peter, falls for his best friend, Petra. Moving to Waning Bay, Michigan, to start fresh, Daphne becomes roommates with Petra’s ex, the scruffy and heartbroken Miles. What starts as an awkward arrangement soon turns into an unlikely friendship, with plenty of laughs and moments that will make you smile.
This is one of the those books I would sell my should to read for the first time again. It is both funny and unexpectedly touching, and you’ll be rooting for Daphne and Miles from start to finish.
Now, The Great Alone is one of those books I’d sell my soul to read for the first time again – and not just because it’ll make you question the very concept of ‘happily ever after.’
Set against the stunningly brutal backdrop of Alaska, this novel is a survival story in more ways than one. Leni and her family are pushed to their limits by the wilds of both nature and human emotion. The characters are so richly drawn, you’ll find yourself invested in their every move, feeling like you’ve lived through their triumphs and tragedies.
It’s part heart-wrenching drama, part gripping thriller, and entirely impossible to put down. Trust me, when you close the book, you’ll wish you could forget it all just so you could experience the heart-stopping twists and gut-wrenching moments for the first time again.
Some books are so good, you wish you could read them for the first time again. And this is one of them!
Imagine dragons, fierce women, epic battles, and world-building that’s so immersive you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a different universe. This isn’t your average fantasy novel; it's a sweeping tale that weaves together multiple perspectives, from dragon riders to dragon queens, in a world on the brink of destruction. The writing is lush, the stakes are high, and the dragon action? Absolutely magnificent.
If you’ve ever longed to be swept off your feet by a story so rich you could live in it forever, this is it. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll probably wish you could experience it all over again… which, frankly, is why I’d sell my soul.
If you’ve never ventured into the world of A Darker Shade of Magic by the one and only V.E. Schwab, then allow me to paint a picture: four parallel Londons, each with its own level of magic (or lack thereof), and a charming, roguish magician who can travel between them.
Think Doctor Who meets Harry Potter, but with a lot more danger, adventure, and a dash of romance that’ll make you want to curse your luck for not discovering it sooner.
This is the kind of book that makes you wish you could forget everything just to experience it again. Is this a book I would sell my soul to read for the first time again? Absolutely!
Ah, Divine Rivals – a book that might just make you consider trading in a kidney, let alone your soul, for the chance to read it fresh once more.
This fantastical romance is the kind of page-turner that leaves you on the edge of your seat. With its breathtaking blend of magic, romance, and stunning world-building, it’s the kind of story you wish you could experience for the first time again. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic between the leads will have you hooked from the start, and the tension? Unbearable in the best possible way.
If you haven’t yet devoured this one, trust me – it’s one of those books I would sell my soul to read for the first time again, simply because no re-read will ever quite recapture that first, exhilarating rush.
The Grace Year is a haunting, relentless exploration of power, control, and survival that will grip you from the very first page.
Set in a dystopian world where young women are banished for their ‘dangerous’ year of grace, it’s a captivating, heart-pounding tale of survival, friendship, and the horror of being controlled. Liggett’s world-building will have you hooked from page one, with an intensity that lingers long after you’ve finished.
Honestly, this is the kind of novel I’d gladly sell my soul to read for the first time again – just to relive the shock, the heartache, and the triumph all over again.
And that’s a rap – nine books that are so gripping, so unforgettable, that I’d happily trade a small part of my soul to read them all over again with fresh eyes. Whether it’s the magic of a world we wish we could live in, or the profound connections we make with unforgettable characters, these stories are the ones that will stay with you long after the final page. And let’s be honest, we all need a few more books in our life that make us wish we could turn back time and experience them for the very first time again. So, go ahead, dive in, and let these pages work their magic.
And don’t forget to check out our other book recommendations below, you won’t be disappointed!