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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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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
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
I think that's good. It's really hard (well, I know for me it was!) to put down Harry Potter and read something else. But once I did, I couldn't stop! I've read the first 5 books in Terry Goodkind's "Sword of Truth" series. These are like 700, 800 and 900 page books, and I just zoom right thru them! I also read Demons & Angels by Dan Brown, and I finally finished the last two books of The Lord of the Rings Triology. I read all of those books within the last 8 months! I'm addicted to reading more than ever now! So, by all means, it's good to read stuff similar to HP, but I would encourage everyone to try some books from different genres.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 7:01 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
My favorite is " A wrinkle in time" although NOTHING can replace Harry Potter
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 7:22 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
OK, THAts cool i hope.and i hope its work
--Laura--
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 7:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
I read a wrinkle in time, and it was great! I am going to start the chronicles of narnia soon.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 7:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1872
Potter Luver says:
Before I became overly obsessed with HP I enjoyed Lemony Snicket, and The Chronicles of Narnia, but ever since HP they sort of lost their... well, their interesting-ness. (is that even a word?)
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 7:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 778
stillDUMBLEDORESgirl says:
I have already read most of those books. But Harry Potter is still way better than ALL of them. I can't wait for the book to come out!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 8:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1261
Hedda says:
Horray for books! I love to read - as I assume all of us do - and any new ideas are great by me!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 8:21 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Oooo, I love A Series of Unfortunate Events. Plus the movie rocked. Anyway, I know I'm going to read to pass the time, once I get out of school, of course. Only 2 more days!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 8:23 PM EST
Mistress of Music
Points: 8865
ViolaNut says:
For lots more recommendations, check out the "Bookaholics come here!" thread in the forums (Great Hall). I adored the Narnia books as a kid and have read and re-read the set my grandmother gave me twenty years ago (ugh! how'd I get to be 26?!?!), not to mention my well-thumbed LOTR + Hobbit that appeared a year later... Books, books, books, gimme lots of books... Hey, is there something like methadone for an addiction to the printed word? :-P
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 8:41 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
HermioneCat says:
Hey Cheeser, me too. The Dark Materials series was excellent. The 2nd time my younger brother ever recommended a book to me (the first was the first Harry Potter book) and I loved them. I'll always adore the Narnia Series I read them in year 3 and my teacher thought I was lying!
It only takes me a couple of days to read a book, so I don't want to start rereading the series too early. At the moment I'm reading The Shining, Stephen King, somehow I dont' think that's on the list.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 8:51 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 29
The-Sorting-Hat says:
Man.... I have already read all of those books. I just finished reading ootp for the 7th time so i can get caught up for what happens in HBP.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 8:51 PM EST
Slytherin's G Unit
Points: 6727
Billie Loves Adie says:
Cool! I am actually reading the Lemony Snicket books to pass time by until July 16. Those books are really cool to read.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 8:53 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Emmy Potter says:
I like that. I checked out my library, but they said that my system isn't going to do it. Darn it!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 8:56 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4464
PowerGranger says:
Oddly, I'm not into the fantasy genre, though, of course, I love HP. That said, perhaps I should give some of these suggestions a try, as I may end up liking them as well. I have read and loved "A Series of Unfortunate Events" (not really fantasy, are they, though?). I've read and enjoyed "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit;" I read those only a few years ago. I read everyone's comments so far for suggestions so I'll have to pick up a few of these at the library after I finish HBP.
I'm two chapters from finishing re-reading the HP series right now, then I'm just gonna rest my eyes until July 16th!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 9:00 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 421
Jared Raschke says:
There are some very good books there I'v read them.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 9:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3239
Tenshi says:
Yeah! Artemis Fowl is on the list! That's great! It's one of my favourite books and right now I'm waiting to get my hands on the new one: The Opal Deception.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 9:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 829
HPMommy says:
These sound cool but I pesonally like Terry Brooks Magic Kindom for Sale series...they are a little slow to start but then they get really good. But they can't replace Harry Potter!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 9:30 PM EST
Points: 212
xxSweetTart791xx says:
Is eragon good because i heard that it is. I don't read that much except the harry potter books.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 9:32 PM EST
Squib
Points: 156
hermione_grangerstar0456 says:
I really like Harry Potter books, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Chronicles or Narnia!!! I really can't wait till the HBP book and the party and I guess if I read those books, time will go faster!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 10:03 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Yeah! Harry potter! I llove HP but I also Love Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events! It's so cool And I also love The Chronicles of Narnia, too!
~MP~
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 10:04 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 90
BadMonkey says:
I have read some of those books but I would rather read the harry potter books before the 6th book comes out. It's WAY more fun. Dont get me wrong the other books are good.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 10:06 PM EST
Headless Hunt Captain
Points: 2887
Dark_Wizard_Chaser says:
Too bad I've read a lot of these! The Narnia series is definitely one to read as with the new Inheritance series! Loved Eragon!
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 10:24 PM EST
Squib
Points: 145
malfoyluver says:
yAy! mby then i wont hav to buy the book in order to read it!hope they actualy do- do it. though i dont really ahve time to read right now, mby ill b looking into some more books now.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 10:27 PM EST
Hermione's House-Elf
Points: 4189
hermioneisahottie says:
Personally...I don't care what they recommend...I read all kinds of books...so, I don't necissarily want something that is just like Harry Potter....I like variety...plus, I've read some of those...they just aren't as good as Harry Potter....
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 10:31 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 68
hermione#2 says:
My advice to pass the time is to read all of the harry potter hints and clues books. they help you figure out what's coming.
Posted Jun 22, 2005 at 10:39 PM EST
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