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I read these days for relaxation and to stimulate my imagination with new fodder, and very occasionally for mindless entertainment. For the second reason, I tend to enjoy devouring new books. But there are those times when I want my old favorites. I mentally call them my old friends; I think they're actually better described as 'comfort food' books. I turn to those books when I'm excessively stressed or feeling under the weather.
Sometimes I also find myself re-reading if someone (usually in these forums) mentions a book that I enjoyed. It reminds me that I might like to go read it again, much the same way as watching a movie more than once. I find that while I remember the major plot points, I've forgotten the details, which keeps the book fresh.
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