Why It’s Okay to Read the Same Book Twice

You know that one book you always think about?

The one with the dog-eared pages, the notes in the margins, maybe even a tear stain or two? Yeah. That one.

There’s a reason it keeps calling you back.

In a world that’s constantly urging us to read more, scroll faster, and tick things off lists, reading twice can feel like a quiet rebellion.

But here’s the truth: revisiting a familiar story doesn’t mean you’re stuck. It means you’re listening.

You’re listening to your own rhythm. To the parts of yourself that crave familiarity, comfort, or maybe even answers you missed the first time.

Because you’re never quite the same reader twice. The second time around, you catch things differently. You linger longer. You notice a sentence that somehow feels like it was waiting for you.

And if you end up reading the same book forever? That’s fine too. Some stories aren’t chapters — they’re companions.

At Kriti Magazine, we love that kind of reading. The kind that comes with no pressure, no deadline, no guilt.

So yes, keep that book close. Return to it when you need to. And if you're ever looking for something new — our magazine is here, quietly waiting in your browser. No rush. No race.Just words, waiting for you to come back when you're ready.

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