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JUNE 21, 2005 at 10:51 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: ALA via Yahoo! News
The American Library Association, through its Association for Library Service to Children division, released a recommended reading list
today for Harry Potter fans waiting impatiently for the July 16 release of the sixth JK Rowling novel in the series.
The list was created by children's librarians using the following criteria: "books that have similar story elements and replicate accessibility, tone and flavor; and books that are similar in theme but may be more complex."
Included in the first is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series. More "complex" novels included Michael Ende's The Neverending Story, C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia, Madaleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle In Time and Christopher Paolini's Eragon.
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Squib
Points: 166
Branny says:
Good thing they thought to post this list! I've been going so crazy waiting for book six to come out, this will be just the thing to take my mind off it for a while!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1668
Looooney says:
Oh I'm excited about this. I've read a few, but I'm glad there's a list out there. It's nice to have a catalog of interests onhand. My next read is the Cronicles of Narnia.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:09 PM EST
Student
Points: 286
whitemoonwolf says:
Fantastic!!! I have read a few books on the list. I love the Cronicles of Narnia!!! Everyone should read them!!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Woodfan says:
The series of unfortunate events are infuriatingly good. Curse that man and his depressing but spellbinding books. Also Eragon is good. Long, but good.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:40 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 599
chameleon says:
I have read none of those books. I thought to buy Christopher Paolini's Eragonbut I haven't did that so far... I like to read more but I haven't find the time for it:(
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:45 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 516
King of Potter Knowledge says:
I can't say I've read these book (if prefer fact books) but reading should be enjoyed by everybody!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:50 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 315
Esmeralda says:
How neat! I agree, all of those books are awesome and follow the same themes. I really enjoyed the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. I'm excited for the movie to come out!!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 3:53 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
We don't need librarians to tell us that there are other good books available! It annoys me, 'cos they're only doing it for publicity! Anyway, I'd prefer to re-read (for the hundredth time)the HP books at the moment! :@)
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 4:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 74
American_Phat_slang says:
I want to read Eragon because I herd that it was good...I also herd that the neverending storys were good...
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 4:27 PM EST
Student
Points: 224
-i-luv-ron- says:
That is sooo cool!! U should read some of teh books by Tamora Pierce!!! They are soooo awesome!!! hehehe :D
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 4:28 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Hmmm....
Well, you see, I've never really enjoyed any other book as much as I enjoy the Harry Potter books. There's just something about them that's so, well, intruiging. I tried A Series of Unfortunate Events. I'm currently as the Eighth Book. They're nice, but not as spectacular as Harry Potter (in the most non-offensive way possible)...
I think I'll check out some other books on the ALA list at the bookstore. I'll take Cheeser's advice and try His Dark Materials, but I still don't think that it will be as great as Harry Potter.
What about the Lord of the Rings? I've been meaning to start that trilogy for ages!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 4:49 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
Very cool. I will be printing out that list to hold me over between books 6 & 7. Such a long time of anticipation, but I know I'll zip right through HBP and being going through withdrawl very quickly.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 4:54 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
No book will beable to replace harry potter in my heart. I just love that book and can not see myself loving another.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 5:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats great..... I've read almost all of those books... I hope I can read the rest before July 16.....
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 5:28 PM EST
Ravies Flying Instructor
Points: 3162
love2fly says:
All these books are great reads I have read a good number of them as i am a very avid read and when a book enters my hands it dose not leave until I am done and yes The Neverending Story, and A Wrinkle In Time are two of my favorites.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 5:33 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1079
GluexXxEater says:
I read most of the books on that list already but I refuse to read anything other than HP because I want a clear palete(spelling?) for HBP.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 5:33 PM EST
Student
Points: 292
Nimbus2005 says:
I have just the time to finish OotP right on time before HBP is released!! Sorry Mr Librarians, my time will be devoted to HP until I finish the last bit of HBP!!!! ;D
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 5:35 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1031
HPfanatic10 says:
I am very fond of Lemony Snicket books although Harry Potter is my most faborite!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 5:48 PM EST
True Gryffie
Points: 2593
Harry_Potter_Lover says:
Cool, I really like Series of Unfortunate Events...I have read them all....haha! Unfortunately, I have a summer reading list...those will have to wait, but not Harry Potter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Savanna
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 6:12 PM EST
Duchess of Dork
Points: 6749
Mama.Lala says:
I don't really feel like readin any other books. I'd rather read from the first few HP books. I can't believe it's almost here!! I really need to read to remember some stuff, cause I'm losing a lot.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 6:13 PM EST
Student
Points: 261
Phoenix_Song89 says:
I must say...if you are looking for a good book to read the chronicles of narnia are the best...and I have heard good reviews for so you want to be a wizard?...I'll have to read more over the summer! :D
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 6:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 602
danebabe says:
I love "A Series of Unfortunate Events." It was a really good series.
*Dane Babe*
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 6:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Toph Rox!!! says:
I'm so glad they made that list. And also thanks to you hpana for putting it on your site. I love fantasy books and I have read a few on the list, and have wanted to read a few of the others, but some of them I have never even heard of. I can't wait to start reading them. Maybe they'll be as good as the Harry Potter series. One can only hope
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 6:25 PM EST
Profesora de la Paz
Points: 2824
Sassafras says:
These are all wonderful books (or series) and are well worth a read by JKR's HP fans. The ALA is certainly tapping into a positive force for reading by making their recommendations to Potter fans in such a manner. Nicely done!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 6:27 PM EST
Squib
Points: 119
An-Angel-For-Harry says:
Yeah I am on the list at the libary for HBP, can't wait to get it.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 6:43 PM EST
The American Wizard
Points: 3312
QuidditchKeeper925 says:
I will have to take a look at those books, I have never read them but they sound interestiong.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 6:59 PM EST
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