If You Like Harry Potter...
by Emilie
It's something everyone asks us, something we even ask ourselves. Harry Potter is over. So, what are we holding on to? Why are we holding on to it? I don't really have an answer to that question. The question I do have an answer to is what else to read now that we are no longer waiting for a new book (besides the encyclopedia of course). I was at the library the other day and I came up with a list of other fantasy books that Harry Potter fans might like. Just one thing though, promise me you'll stay loyal to Harry even after reading all these other great books.
The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: These books are the building blocks of modern fantasy books and utterly amazing. The Hobbit is the story of a certain hobbit named Bilbo Baggins and the many adventures he goes on with Thorin’s company of dwarves and Gandalf. The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy consisting of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. The trilogy follows Frodo Baggins (a relative of Bilbo’s) on his journey to destroy the one ring of power and evil altogether. The movies are great too.
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman: Another great trilogy. Philip Pullman is an amazing writer. His Dark Materials consists of the Golden Compass (Northern Lights in the U.K.), the Subtle Knife, and the Amber Spyglass. They are the coming of age story of Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry as they travel to parallel worlds. Be warned, some of the topics are very controversial.
The Dreamhunter Duet by Elizabeth Knox: Defiantly a lesser known piece of fantasy, but really good. The books are Dreamhunter and Dreamquake. The plot is difficult to explain, but the books are about Laura Hame. She is a Dreamhunter, meaning she can enter the mysterious Place and retrieve dreams from it. The story is full of twists and turns and are defiantly the kind of books that you do not want to put down.
The Charlie Bone series by Jenny Nimmo: This is more of a kid’s series, but it is a fun read. There are seven books so far. They are about a twelve year old boy named Charlie. The books follow him after he discovers he has a magical power of “endowment”. He can hear voices in pictures and portraits and can even go in them sometimes. This special talent deems him worthy of attending Bloor’s Academy. The books are basically about him and his friend’s adventures as they attempt to thwart the evil Bloors.
The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott: There are to be six books in this series, but only four have been released. The books are about the twins Sophie and Josh Newman after they meet Nicholas Flamel and find out that they are mentioned in a prophesy that could determine the fate of humanity. The reader finds a whole hidden world of immortal characters, almost all of whom were real people, such as Gilgamesh, William Shakespeare, and John Dee.
The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer: Okay, I don’t personally recommend this one, but I do know many Harry Potter fans like them. They follow Bella Swan, a human who falls in love with the vampire Edward Cullen. The stories (in my opinion) aren’t that great. They can be a fun read, but don’t try to look for any deep. It’s not there. If you really think about the logistics of the story, you will lose a couple brain cells. Read at your own risk.
I might do this again, so you can email me at emilie@accio-potter.com if you want to recommend any books or comment on any of my reviews.
The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: These books are the building blocks of modern fantasy books and utterly amazing. The Hobbit is the story of a certain hobbit named Bilbo Baggins and the many adventures he goes on with Thorin’s company of dwarves and Gandalf. The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy consisting of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. The trilogy follows Frodo Baggins (a relative of Bilbo’s) on his journey to destroy the one ring of power and evil altogether. The movies are great too.
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman: Another great trilogy. Philip Pullman is an amazing writer. His Dark Materials consists of the Golden Compass (Northern Lights in the U.K.), the Subtle Knife, and the Amber Spyglass. They are the coming of age story of Lyra Belacqua and Will Parry as they travel to parallel worlds. Be warned, some of the topics are very controversial.
The Dreamhunter Duet by Elizabeth Knox: Defiantly a lesser known piece of fantasy, but really good. The books are Dreamhunter and Dreamquake. The plot is difficult to explain, but the books are about Laura Hame. She is a Dreamhunter, meaning she can enter the mysterious Place and retrieve dreams from it. The story is full of twists and turns and are defiantly the kind of books that you do not want to put down.
The Charlie Bone series by Jenny Nimmo: This is more of a kid’s series, but it is a fun read. There are seven books so far. They are about a twelve year old boy named Charlie. The books follow him after he discovers he has a magical power of “endowment”. He can hear voices in pictures and portraits and can even go in them sometimes. This special talent deems him worthy of attending Bloor’s Academy. The books are basically about him and his friend’s adventures as they attempt to thwart the evil Bloors.
The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott: There are to be six books in this series, but only four have been released. The books are about the twins Sophie and Josh Newman after they meet Nicholas Flamel and find out that they are mentioned in a prophesy that could determine the fate of humanity. The reader finds a whole hidden world of immortal characters, almost all of whom were real people, such as Gilgamesh, William Shakespeare, and John Dee.
The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer: Okay, I don’t personally recommend this one, but I do know many Harry Potter fans like them. They follow Bella Swan, a human who falls in love with the vampire Edward Cullen. The stories (in my opinion) aren’t that great. They can be a fun read, but don’t try to look for any deep. It’s not there. If you really think about the logistics of the story, you will lose a couple brain cells. Read at your own risk.
I might do this again, so you can email me at emilie@accio-potter.com if you want to recommend any books or comment on any of my reviews.
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