A few years back, I made a list of books I have reread the most times and would recommend. Here's what I came up with, and I may add a few.
Cuckoo's Egg - I've gone through at least four copies of this book since I was a pre-teen. I love this world and a lot of the philosophical discussions that are awoken by the situations in the book. https://www.amazon.com/Cuckoos-Egg-Alliance-Union-Universe-Cherryh/dp/0886770831
Xanth (series) - started reading these with my sister when we were young, and just... love over and over. Magic, bad puns, puzzles, and friendship. I have been made aware in recent years of some really problematic misogynism therein, and I've been afraid to go back and read with that lens - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MK2PJSR
Dresden Files (series) - Saving The Universe, One Random Act of Destruction at a Time. The best wizard named Harry. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CF4JMZ
Tales of Alvin Maker (series) - Seventh Son is another I've gone through multiple copies of. Alternate history where cottage magic works. The first several are great, but they weaken as the series progresses (much like Ender's Game by the same author) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0841YCLH8
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - if you've never read the book, do - there is so much richness there that can't be shown on stage. If possible, I recommend the reproduction of the first edition little red book with the original illustrations. - https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Carol-silkbound-Arcturus-Classics/dp/1398814199
Men Are Like Waffles Women Are Like Spaghetti - I will rarely read, let alone recommend, a self-help/relationship book. But this one made a lot of ideas 'click' in my head. Just understand that you have to replace 'men' and 'women' with 'some people' - https://www.amazon.com/Men-Like-Waffles-Women-Spaghetti-Understanding/dp/0736968881
The Chronicles of Narnia (Narnia series) - as a child, fine fantasy. As an adult I re-read and saw a lot of Christian mythology. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QQKTGI
Rogue Warrior (series) - A guilty pleasure (and Rubi's choice) -you can tell when I've been reading these because my language devolves. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087DZVNCL
Dragon Prince (series) - Detailed regal-dynasty fiction with dragons. I learned a lot of lessons on how to manage people in here, too. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CF7K6D
Kushiel's Legacy (series) - Great world-building with a kinky twist. There's three trilogies, and I recommend them highly at the beginning, with love for them decreasing with each one. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CGQ95W
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