Filling the Space Left by Potter
Harry Potter’s birthday is coming up, but for the first time in years, there is no new Harry Potter book coming. What are we going to do without him?!? First, we’d like to recommend re-reading all 7 books in the series. Just in case you don’t already know, here they are, in order:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Try listening to the books on CD this time around. All 7 have been recorded by Jim Dale who is a fantastic narrator; everyone agrees. Read this New York Times article about his wonderful abilities if you don’t want to take my word for it!
Maybe you’d like to further your understanding by checking out The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the World of Harry Potter. Or perhaps you would like to explore how the magical world was created; take a look at The Sorcerer’s Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter. This book “explores the true history, folklore and mythology behind the magical practices, creatures, and personalities that appear in J.K. Rowling’s” books. Try Harry Potter and Philosophy: If Aristotle Ran Hogwarts.
There is even The Science of Harry Potter: How Magic Really Works. If you’d ever thought “maybe it could really happen” then this book is for you. The author explains the scientific foundations that lead to magic and how we can reconcile the magic to the world.
We have a whole slew of books here to quench your Harry Potter thirst! Stop by and pick one up, or come to the library on Tuesday for a Harry Potter birthday party. We’ll have trivia and treats (ages 12-18, registration required).
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