r/AskReddit 14h ago

What's the best book you've ever read?

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u/BiscottiTiny4964 12h ago

I have read Heidi only once. It was a loan from a school mate. I read it when I was around 11/12. Absolutely loved it. I still remember the way I felt when I read it. Still can’t remember any other book which I read with as much joy as I read Heidi.

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u/SabrinaSpellman1 12h ago

Me too. The memories associated with books especially childhood ones we really connect with are so powerful. It's a beautiful thing 🧡

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u/BiscottiTiny4964 11h ago

I’ll grab a copy of Goodnight Mr Tom. Thanks for the suggestion.

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u/SabrinaSpellman1 11h ago

It's wonderful. No spoilers but a similar premise (child with a grumpy old man), just with a very different setting and different circumstances. Our British TV made a really excellent tv adaptation of the book too if you enjoyed it, you can find it online. Very highly rated! And it's on Audible too.

In fact, I have a few extra Audible credits if you'd like me to send you the audiobook! Just DM me. I'd love to share my aunts gift of reading that meant so much to me, to you.

Enjoy!