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MAY 17, 2007 at 8:11 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Wizard News
UK book chain Waterstone's announced
the Top 25 Books of the Past 25 years, as voted for by their customers, and the number one book on the list was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The announcement was made to celebrate the chains silver jubilee and the nominations were made by publishers, editors and agents.
Gerry Johnson, Managing Director of Waterstone's, unveiled the list yesterday and said:
When Waterstone's asked the publishing industry to tell us who they thought would be the great talents of our second quarter century, we received a wonderful and eclectic array of nominations covering all tastes and genres.
It was incredibly tough to choose just 25 of them, but I think our final list includes a sparkling selection of talent - these authors will be on the bestseller and the awards lists for years to come.
Rounding out the list were:
Time Traveler's Wife
Northern Lights
Birdsong
The Da Vinci Code
The Shadow of the Wind
Memoirs of a Geisha
The Secret History
Captain Corelli's Mandolin
The Curious Incident of the Dog
Handmaid's Tale
The Kite Runner
The Lovely Bones
A Prayer for Owen Meany
Colour of Magic
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Magician
Life of Pi
Wild Swans
The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic
The Name of the Rose
Angela's Ashes
A Suitable Boy
Notes from a Small Island
Labyrinth
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Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Wow that is so excellent! I'm on my way to rereading the series again and I love PS. I just have to find it...Congrats Jo.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 8:13 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Well it's of no surprise to any of us? What other book has had such an impact on children and adults alike - especially with the addition of the movie franchise?!!
I didn't like "Angela's Ashes" though - WAY too depressing...
Posted May 17, 2007 at 8:20 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2645
Tokio Hotel Fan says:
That is really cool. It is a really good book. I have read The Five People You Meet in Heaven it a really good book.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 8:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
It was for me the best book of all, I loved it, with all the magic going on, it was a relief for me when it cames out.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 8:28 PM EST
Student
Points: 225
loyal2voldemort says:
This is great. No suprise though. YAY!!
Posted May 17, 2007 at 8:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
DanielzWifey says:
Thats soo cool. hp is the biggest thin out there and its time that people recognized it for once.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 8:32 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats soo cool.It totaly deserves to be in 1st place.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 8:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1224
-che- says:
it IS huge. i mean, it beat angela's ashes! the name of the rose! captain corelis mandolin! CLASSICS as big as those!
:o
Posted May 17, 2007 at 8:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Not surprised at all! It's what started all the magic!
Posted May 17, 2007 at 8:57 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YEAAA!!
Go Sorcerors Stone!
:D
Posted May 17, 2007 at 9:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
It truely deserves to be in first place :) I mean when was it ever in last place? :P congratz <3
Posted May 17, 2007 at 9:20 PM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3599
SnoopyLover says:
I'm happy to say that I have read a lot of the books on the list, and am very glad the Philosopher's Stone made it on there.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 9:28 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
That is great, Philosopher's Stone was the start of my love for Harry Potter. There are a lot of great books on that list and it got number 1.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 9:28 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
That's so cool!!! Congrats JK!
~Drish~
Posted May 17, 2007 at 9:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2469
Fat Lady Sings says:
I'm glad PP is at the top of the list, but wow! What a nice summer reading list this is. I read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night, and it is very good.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 9:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1433
Brianna Huckpuck says:
Go JK! :D Wahoo! An award well deserved
Posted May 17, 2007 at 9:48 PM EST
The Charmer
Points: 4145
Amarantine says:
That's fantastic! I've read pretty much all of those books, give or take perhaps two or so, and PS was by far the one I enjoyed most. Though I do recommend reading The Handmaid's Tale - I read it first for my A Level English Literature course and it's a fantastic book, really interesting ideas. But anyway, that aside, I'm really glad PS made it to the top of this list - well done JK, and well done us for loving it so much!
Posted May 17, 2007 at 9:50 PM EST
Squib
Points: 182
kidwitalife says:
I'm really not suprised. Rowling is a superb writer; or else we wouldn't be on HPANA right now!
Posted May 17, 2007 at 9:52 PM EST
The Charmer
Points: 4145
Amarantine says:
It just proves how awesome Harry is, that publishers were part of the nominating board - the publishers obviously take their cue from us readers - the more we buy, the more they publish, and therefore the more successful the book is! and apologies for this double-posting malarkey, I always think up things AFTER I've posted my first comment...d'oh!
Posted May 17, 2007 at 9:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 557
Amelia Black says:
The Lovely Bones and The Life of Pi are really good books. and of course Philospher's Stone would be on the list.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 9:55 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
sno-chik says:
Well duh! How could it NOT be named the top book of 25 years. It ROCKS! And J.K. Rowling ROCKS too!
Posted May 17, 2007 at 10:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1487
HRH301 says:
That's great. I'm happy for Ms. Rowling.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 10:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 536
MWbashfulAR says:
Dang. Tuesdays With Morrie belongs in there over The Five People You Meet in Heaven. And I'm sorry but where is The Things They Carried? I'm fairly certain that is a more acclaimed and influential novel than The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic!!!! No offense to fans but, well yeah.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 11:16 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Wow, that is absolutely amazing!
I've read several other books on that list, but I have to agree... Harry Potter has something the others don't: it can be enjoyed by all generations.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 11:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
Should definitely be there.
Posted May 17, 2007 at 11:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Yes! Harry Potter is the best, and it totally deserved this!
Posted May 17, 2007 at 11:28 PM EST
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