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If you could jump inside one book and live in that world, what book would it be? Why?
Hands down the literary world that I would jump into is the world created by J.K. Rowling in her Harry Potter books! Who wouldn't want to be able to simply give a wave of a wand with a simple command such as "Accio" to retrieve an item? Who wouldn't want to be able to see moving pictures, even after losing a loved one? Who wouldn't want chocolate frogs that may come alive at any moment? And, who wouldn't want to go to school in a magical castle with a cafeteria ceiling that reflected the weather?
It is really no surprise that Harry Potter was my go-to answer for this question. I have re-read these books so many times that I have lost track of the exact count. Whereas some people have comfort foods that they may revert to in times of stress, I have my comfort reads . . . and Harry Potter is at the top of this list. In fact, with the amount of stress that I have been experiencing lately, I am tempted to pick up the books once again even though I just re-read each and every one less than a year ago!
It really doesn't take much to jump in. All I have to do to get lost is open up the first page and read all about The Boy Who Lived.
I agree Tif - I think you should post them!
ReplyDeleteThe first six HP books are reasonably light (though book 4 I never liked) but the final book I just found to be pretty grim. (But maybe that's me). Book 3 is good, probably the best one.
My comfort reading is anything by Jane Austen or non-fiction, especially travel. Like a young Jane Eyre, to escape I just have to read about other countries.
Great description of the Harry Potter books - I'm actually finally reading the series for the first time right now!!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that I added your blog to my blogroll - I used to blog at http://jeskareads.blogspot.com (The Curious Reader), but now I'm at http://workfromhomestar.com/wfhs-book-reviews.html.
Tracy . . . I actually think I like the third HP book the best and the final is definitely grim, though it is still an addicting read! I have not read much Jane Austen, but hope to read more at some point.
ReplyDeleteJessica . . . I cannot wait to hear what you think on your first read!!! I love them more and more when I re-read them, but to read them for the first time . . . gotta say I'm a bit jealous!! :) I used to follow your old blog, so I will definitely be checking into the new one! Thanks for the update!