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Replay
by Ken Grimwood
Description: Replay by Ken Grimwood follows Jeff Winston, who repeatedly dies and returns to his younger self, reliving his life with knowledge of the future each time. The novel tracks his experiences across multiple lifetimes
ISBN: 068816112X
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runjake · 2025-12-16 · Original thread
Both of these are quick, easy reads. Don't read about the plots ahead of time.

Replay by Ken Grimwood: https://www.amazon.com/Replay-Ken-Grimwood/dp/068816112X

Illusions by Richard Bach: https://www.amazon.com/Illusions-Adventures-Reluctant-Richar...

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Bonus: Anything by Kevin Kelly. He always seemed to be over-hyped by influencers, so I avoided his work for the longest time. That was a mistake.

runjake · 2025-11-06 · Original thread
Sometimes 1-3 hours a day, sometimes never. It is important to build the reading habit.

My tips? Make a goal of reading a single book for 30 minutes somewhere quiet. If you have a smartphone and/or smartwatch, put them in a different room. Now resolve to read an interesting book for 30 minutes.

If you are looking for engaging recommendations, check out Replay by Ken Grimwood[1]. Try not to read too much about the plot before reading it. If you're a younger person, the book will serve as a warning. If you're an older person, it will hit hard.

1. https://www.amazon.com/Replay-Ken-Grimwood/dp/068816112X

galeos · 2020-12-27 · Original thread
Ken Grimwood's book 'Replay' [1] tackles this subject, with the story of a man who is able to relive his life and take different paths.

[1] https://www.amazon.com/dp/068816112X

matwood · 2016-08-08 · Original thread
Replay by Ken Grimwood.

https://www.amazon.com/Replay-Ken-Grimwood/dp/068816112X

It's ground hog day, but on a lifetime scale. The search for happiness and what it means to be happy.