The best books to read if you love harry potter time. While i am a huge advocate for rereading the harry potter series as the rest of your library gathers dust, i can also admit that there are some other incredible books to read if you like harry. Which harry potter character was best portrayed within the. Rowling can change and shape the world of harry potter with new, authoritative information. Rowling is the author of the recordbreaking, multiawardwinning harry potter novels. This change leaves people looking for more movies similar to the original harry potter series looking for something else to watch to fill in that hole. All seven ebooks in the multiaward winning, internationally bestselling harry potter series, available as one download. Rowling, kazu kibuishi illustrator to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the u. Voisinthe washington post columnist focused on ideas and society. May 21, 2015 once upon a time you used to wait in line for the next perfectly crafted harry potter book, dressed in robes bearing your house crest and maybe even wearing some hpinspired earrings. Whether you loved the series for its elements of fantasy, adventure or friendship, theres something in this list for you. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. I never quite forgave them from making the magical world mostly wear muggle clothes, among many other things. Harry potter to get more posts like this, please subscribe by rss or email.
Fantheories submitted 2 years ago by spacecommunist there was a popular more fun than serious fan theory a while back that supposed rowling to be a witch, and the seven books to be her own horcruxes. Rowlings birthday on wednesday, scholastic unveiled a new cover for harry potter and the deathly hallows, the final book of the series. Best books to read in 2020 essential fiction and nonfiction. The secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel by michael scott. I grew up with the books, like so many people my age. Its one of those book series that i keep coming back to time and again. Aug 17, 2016 the ebooks, approximately 10,000 words long, are intended for tablets, mobile and other devices and as a supplement to the original harry potter books, which have sold more than 450m copies worldwide. Jk rowling releases new, free harry potter story today online. Nov 01, 20 special edition harry potter box set, by j. Why its hard to get excited for harry potter and the cursed. After harry potter and the deathly hallows was released, some of us thought wed never find another worthy book series again. The good thing is most of these are in series too so there should be. Book titles listed in the harry potter books and supplemental. Jk rowling to release series of ebooks on harry potter.
Thorne and the director john tiffany, the play picks up where the last novel, harry potter and the. Thanks to this ultimate list of books like harry potter, with classic fantasy series. Please put on and vote on any books that you think harry potter fans would like. However, these books keep a mediumlevel of violence and pg romance, making them a great option for highlevel reading teens. Books to read if you love the harry potter book series insider. All three of these books have forms of explicit material in the form of combat, gore, or dark story elements. Hooray, theres now an official harry potter book about wands. And while many potter fans continue to love rereading each book, choosing harry potter book characters for halloween costume inspiration, and otherwise preparing for more adventures in the potterverse, from the fantastic beasts films to more books from j. If youre hungry for another tale of brave young people using their magical powers for good despite the odds, youll be gripped by mother ocean. Its not as simple as heading to the fantasy section of the bookstore or plucking a book set in a mysterious school. However, finding a followup to harry potter is deceptively hard. Two new harry potter books have been announced, but theres a.
The wizard and the hopping pot, the fountain of fair fortune, the warlocks hairy heart, babbitty rabbitty and her cackling stump and the tale of. I mean really reading devouring words with a passion and obsessing over characters who feel closer than friends. A 10yearold speedreader gives his verdict on the scripts its a really good story. The fully illustrated edition of harry potter returns as an.
Here is a look at 10 movies to watch if you like harry potter. The 10 most magical books to read if you love harry potter. Books to read if you miss harry potter sweety high. Blog posted on wednesday, jan 02 20 magical books like harry potter after harry potter and the deathly hallows was released, some of us thought wed never find another worthy book series again.
Burners ignited flames, tiders beckoned waves, and zelies reaper mother summoned forth souls. Its always a bit of a sad moment for any reader besotted with a series to find theyve reached the end. Harry potter is about to upend the publishing business in a. Harry potter books have turned millions of children into readers and never fail to be exciting, sad, and funny. Given that harry and the gang are adults now, were recommending novels that cater to the readers who matured right alongside themthink books like harry potter, but for adults. Mature young adult books like harry potter while the later hp books were dark, im erring on the side of prudence. What makes this time special, is that this time, im reading it to my kids. Aug 02, 2016 written by the playwright jack thorne and based on an original story by ms. Dec 28, 2017 the harry potter literary series spans seven books, each corresponding to a yearlong period usually harrys school year. Maybe youll never find a book better than harry potter, but that doesnt mean. Daniel radcliffe as harry potter in harry potter and the philosophers stone. Young david is mourning the loss of his mother and the ensuing changes in his family. The hunger games kindle paperwhite bundle is all you need this summer.
But just like any beloved book series, its depressing when its over. From the golden compass to city of bones, heres times take on the 10 most magical books to read if you love harry potter. While an avid reader of the books, i have to admit im not a big fan of the movies. The first of the books, commissioned to celebrate the british librarys potter exhibition, will be harry potter a history of magic, the book of the exhibition. The best books to read if you love harry potter oprah magazine. For uberpotter fans, this tiny volume of fairy tales, the very storybook dumbledore left to hermione in harry potter and the deathly hallows, is a must. May, 2015 thoughts on 5 underrated muggle characters from harry potter bree may, 2015 at 12. Jul 30, 2016 let me preface this by saying i love harry potter.
Were going book by book, and once we finish one of the books, we watch the movie. Harry potter a new take on the books are rowlings horcruxes fan theory self. Currently, were working our way through harry potter and the goblet of fire. However, the harry potter series moved on and is now focusing on battles that took place before the boy wizard was born. I choose you to write more about harry potters characters. Rowlings magical and mysterious harry potter series, they will love these other books like harry potter that weve picked out. This one is probably on every books like harry potter list around, but its for good reason. What to read after harry potter childrens books the guardian. There are books for readers of all ages, from classics like his dark materials. Jul 10, 2017 books like harry potter for high level readers these books are technically for older readers, due to complex plot and number of characters. Harry potter and the philosophers stone to be released with art, animations, and videos on kindle in m. It creates an immersive world like the potter books do, all the while being funny. Rowling, creator of the harry potter universe, is no.
Since it was published in 1997, children and adults alike have fallen in love with j. I went to the midnight releases and read the deathly hallows in nine hours, pausing only to. Perhaps most importantly, the books also created a generation of readers forever invested in harry potterand finding books just like them. Orphanedjust like harry potterthe three wealthy baudelaire siblings are bounced from one eccentric caretaker to another as they consistently try to evade the evil clutches of distant relative count olaf jim carrey who is after their enormous fortune. Oct 31, 2014 today, jk rowling used, her allthings harry potter website, to release new writing about her lovetohate character dolores umbridge, a key villain in the fifth book. Another fantastical series that got the hollywood treatment this time under the.
Harry potter is the book that gets millions of kids reading. The first in a series abut a young wizard finding his place in the magical world. Aug 04, 2016 harry potter is about to upend the publishing business in a whole new way. The lightning thief by rick riordan, the battle of the labyrinth by rick riordan, the sea of monsters by rick riordan. He is surrounded by good and the bad but he faces it all with courage in his heart and love by his side. Below, weve gathered the best books that combine harry potters genre. Jul 31, 20 in honor of harry potter s 33rd birthday and author j.
Loved by fans around the world, the series has sold more than 500 million copies, been translated into 80 languages and made into eight blockbuster films. A million posts about harry potter, brandon sanderson, and stephen king from people unironically calling these authors and stories the shakespeare of our time like its a truly insightful or revolutionary piece of analysis. But little did we know that there are tons of other amazing books like harry potter out there you just have to know where to look. Jul 20, 2017 the books are the latest attempt to harness and sell the magic of ms. Millennials are turning to harry potter for meaning. One evening last week, more than 500 washingtonians, most. Based on a series of books, neil patrick harris currently stars in the netflix series. And she has, quite a bit, in the years since concluding the story of the book. The books publisher, insight editions in partnership with warner bros. Dec 12, 2012 there was some exciting news for harry potter fans yesterday the stars of the eight films are said to be getting back together to film a mini movie, which will be used at three theme parks. Jul 24, 2017 a collection of harry potter books at a home in washington.
How many harry potter books are there, where were the movies. Harry potter is full of bravery and is one of the best characters i have ever had the pleasure of running into. The golden compass his dark materials, philip pullman. The first installment in philip pullman s acclaimed fantasy trilogy his dark materials transports readers. Book titles listed in the harry potter books and supplemental books by j.