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Another week, another book read from the Amazon list. When I first set out to read the books on the list I figured that I’d read one every five or six books I read overall…WRONG. I’ve found myself browsing through the list trying to decide on which book I want to read next. I have no scientific way of picking books, I really just go with whatever catches my eye. The first two were fairly easy beginner choices, though.
The Sorcerer’s Stone
The book begins with an introduction to Harry Potter. We learn about his ill-fated family. We learn about his horrible Muggle family. We get a small taste into how rough he’s had it since the murder of his parents. Then we’re introduced to all kinds of magical characters. The Weasleys. The Malfoys. Hagrid. Dumbledore. Snape. Quirrel. Hermione Granger. There are too many to name. Then we’re taken on a journey with Harry, Hermione, and Ron through their first year at Hogwarts. There are tears, triumphs, trolls, dark magic, and…Voldemort! He’s back, after all. The gang of three is ultimately up against the Dark Lord himself, though they don’t even realize it until it’s nearly too late.
My Thoughts
This was a splendid read. I found several things that were either changed in the movie or left out completely. This being my first JK Rowling novel, I quickly learned that she has a great gift for children’s fiction. I found the reading to be more than accessible for a grade school student and still rather intriguing. I haven’t read a book with chapter titles in years, and I loved that the chapters have titles in this book. I liked being able to expect when Hermione needed Ron and Harry’s help with the troll. I liked knowing when Harry would be making his first trip to Diagon Alley. I liked knowing when Harry would play his first quidditch match. The chapter titles told me a little about what to expect in the coming pages, and for a young reader who may not read leisurely very much, I think that can make reading more enjoyable.
I also loved Hermione more than I did in the movies and hated Draco more than I did in the movies. Just happened.
This book is currently ranked #21 on my list of best books.
The next book from the list that I’ll be reading is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle.
Johnny Reads 
I’m an avid Potterhead so I’m glad to see you enjoyed this! Better late than never, right? Do you think you’ll continue with the series? You do have quite the journey stacked up right now so I figured it wouldn’t be soon, but maybe eventually you might take the plunge to finish the next six? Maybe?
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Absolutely! I almost bought Chamber of Secrets immediately after finishing. I bought something ends instead. Hope gull I can finish the series by the end of the year.
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I LOVE HARRY POTTER! Sorry to shout, but the emphasis is deserved.
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Haha perfectly fine. ME TOO! I loved all the movies and am sure to enjoy every book.
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The books are far better than the movies and the first book is not even the best in the series. 3 and 4 are my favorites
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I’m sure they are. There have been some great movies made from books, but the books are always better. I’m now following you so I can let you know what I think when I get to books three and four.
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I am an avid Potter head so I really cannot urge to read the series as they’re a brilliant, and slightly emotional, read. I grew up at the same time as the characters so they were a significant part of my childhood and teenage years. Go for it. You will not be disappointed 🙂
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I meant to write that I cannot urge you ENOUGH lol
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Haha I grew up with them too! But also with the movies. And I’m reading the series for the first time, but I’m taking my time. Cause how many people still have the opportunity to read the books for the first time? I still do. 😊
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Well hopefully all the children born after the entire series (movies, books) finished will read them someday. They should lol
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Oh I think the series will be read for decades to come.
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I hope so. I read the first one to my godson when he was about 3 or 4. He asked me to because we’d watched all 8 movies together 😊
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See! I’m sure plenty of people exactly like you.
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