Harry Potter

[Suki Wingy]

You mean how many times have you read the books! At least 3 times each. 20 more days to get my slytherin uniform together for the midnight release of DH!!!!!
I remember in 1997-8 in 3rd grade my teacher read the first book and I couldn't wait for my birthday to get my own copy to read along.
I have the US hard copy of S/P S and the US hard copy and the UK hard copy of CoS, the US paperback of PoH, the US paperback and the UK hard copy of GoF, the US paperback of OoP, and the US hard copy of HBP.

[critters]

[QUOTE=crow_noir]I wonder if somehow i ended up borrowing a British version then because there were a LOT of British terms like that which had me puzzled as to what they meant. ...I was like "Jeeze! If this is the American version how different is the British version?!"

I don't remember reading sweater, but i do remember puzzling over Jumper.
[QUOTE]
You probably got one of the early releases, because I puzzled over the same thing for a LONG time. I think the first reprintings aren't usually thoroughly edited for such things, if at all.

I have a few copies: all in PB, HB, and CD, and SS in Braille. Oh, and all the movies, too.

[crow_noir]

I seen a copy once at B&N! I thought that was so cool... but the poor thing was so tattered. Should have had a reduced price sticker on it. It looked like it had been in a library for YEARS rather than being a new release.

I have a few copies: all in PB, HB, and CD, and SS in Braille. Oh, and all the movies, too.

[SemaviLady]

I seen a copy once at B&N! I thought that was so cool... but the poor thing was so tattered.

Seems to have been much loved!

I want to read them so badly now. More hours in the day would help!

[ramanth]

I've read them all and have seen all the movies. The movies definitely pale in comparison to the depth of the books.

I'll be catching a matinee of Order of the Phoenix next Wednesday and will be at a book release party in Toronto.

[Cincy'sMom]

I have not read any of the books, yet. Ironically, I love to read, Ralph raraely reads, but he has read all 6 and has a pre-ordered copy of the 7th (if my mom put the order in?)

I have said all along I would wait for them all so I could read them back to back without waiting. To be honest thathas been my dealy, cause I didn't have much interest in reading them. Now that the 7th is coming out I guess I have to sit down and read them.

[Barbara]

They are fun and while I do not have to be the first to read volume seven I certainly will read it.
But Karen, being a semi-professional reader and having worked in publishing you should respect copyright and not read some word files that are scanned in and pirated on the web

[Kirsten]

I read the books twice, and I can't wait for #7!

KIrsten

[Miss Z]

Yep, I've read all of them so far and I'll be reading the seventh for sure. I don't think that J.K Rowling is a particularly talented author as far as her writing style is concerned, but her idea was certainly one that appealed to millions, and may she continue to reap the rewards!

[shais_mom]

Its going to be so sad when the books are all done.
I'm not looking forward to that at all!

[Kirsten]

Its going to be so sad when the books are all done.
I'm not looking forward to that at all!

I know what you mean. For me, it was like that with the Lord of the Rings-movies. A part of me couldn't wait to finally see part 3, but I was also devastated when it was over. And I know it will also give me a sad feeling to read the last chapter of HP 7. At least there are still some more Harry Potter movies to look forward to...

Kirsten

[mrspunkysmom]

Yep, I've read all of them so far and I'll be reading the seventh for sure. I don't think that J.K Rowling is a particularly talented author as far as her writing style is concerned, but her idea was certainly one that appealed to millions, and may she continue to reap the rewards!

I think she is a great children's author. Despite her wordly and mythical allusions, the books were written for children. Not too deep, even though I do have reference books on HP. The stories are enjoyable without the reference books, too.

It is so nice to read a book where I don't have to amp up the brain cells just to read the book.

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I haven't gotten on the Harry Potter bandwagon yet. Justin is starting to though. Justin loves Lord Of The Rings and His Dark Materials, I'm sure he'll love Harry Potter too. He's currently reading the first book.

[finn's mom]

I want to see all the films before I get any of the books. Once the films are all out, and the books are all out, I will purchase the entire set of books. I love the films, and just saw the most recent one at an IMAX theater here in Dallas. It was phenomenal, I swear they just get better!

[RedHedd]

but mainly I read the Unofficial Guide and save myself the trouble.

I've never considered reading a book to be trouble.

I've read all the HP books and have pre-ordered the latest. I can't wait to read it.