Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling - 309 pages

I recently saw the first Harry Potter movie at the symphany with the orchestra and choir doing the soundtrack along with the viewing.  It was amazing!  This inspired me to re-read the first book as I haven't read it in about seven years.  I decided to listen to it on audio as I love the narrator Jim Dale who read the book.  It was a great listen.  I loved Jim Dale's voices for the different characters -- although I was surprised by how much I identify the characters by their movie actor voices.  You can definitely tell the first book is a children's book.  The writing style and plotting are definitely for children.  I think I might listen to the rest of the series on audio.

Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide (Pottermore Presents #3) by J.K. Rowling

Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide (Pottermore Presents #3) by J.K. Rowling-79 pages

I really enjoyed reading this as a fan of Harry Potter. It provides more detail on many of the secrets and known qualities of Hogwarts. Hogwarts Express, The Sorting Hat's origin, The Marauder's Map's origins, The Sword of Gryffindor, Time-Turners, The Pensieve, The ghosts of Hogwarts, The Chamber of Secrets, Hufflepuff's Common Room, The Mirror of Erised and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone are explained in greater detail, among other things, and it is cool to know more about Rowling's thoughts on many of these places, things, and people.

Harry Potter and Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling-309 pages

I had this read to my class in elementary school, which was some 17 years ago, so I found there was much I didn't remember. It starts out a bit slow in the build-up, but it is a page-turner once it gets into the meat of the story. I really enjoyed reading this and wish I had read the series for myself sooner, but am looking forward to reading the series now (and hopefully finishing it this month!). Harry's adventures with Ron and Hermione are many in this first novel and I know they will only have more adventures to come in the next books. It's funny, though, that Ron and Harry become fast friends but are revolted by Hermione at the beginning, but, sometimes, the best relationships happen with people that we don't like at first, perhaps because the people misunderstand each other or get off on the wrong foot, so to speak. Anyway, as I said, I am really looking forward to reading the rest of the series and then watching the movies.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

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                     Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, by J.K.                                                                  Rowling--320 pages

What did Harry Potter know about magic? He was stuck with the decidedly un-magical Dursleys, who hated him. He slept in a closet and ate their leftovers. But an owl messenger changes all that, with an invitation to attend the Hogwarts School for Wizards and Witches, where it turns out Harry is already famous.. . .

Where it all began! I love rereading the Harry Potter series every few years!