Tome Thursday: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

 

Hello everyone!

 

Since September is now here I thought I would give you a review of probably one of the most beloved books of all time.

 

And, yes, I AM aware of how problematic the author portrays herself in the media nowadays.

 

I don't live under that big of a rock.

 

HOWEVER, as problematic as an author is, that generally won't stop me from reading their books - and I read these particular ones as they were being released back in the day. They are, to me, a trip down memory lane, something beautifully nostalgic, and just because the present has gone to hell doesn't mean I'll allow that to tarnish my enjoyment of reading them. 

 

I read the books for the story they contain, not for the beliefs the authors may have. What have those beliefs done for me? Nothing. What have the stories done for me? Everything.

 

So without further ado, I'm going to stop making modern day commentary when this is supposed to be happening back in the nineties, and the express has already left the station.

 

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is up next!

 

Harry Potter (Booktober)

"To Harry Potter - the boy who lived!"

 
Fans around the world hasten to King's Cross station on September 1 for their chance to board the train that might take them to a very magical castle, if they're lucky. Nobody knew how big Harry Potter was going to get when The Philosopher's Stone was first published, but it's safe to say no fall read would be complete without pumpkin juice, floating candles, and trolls in the dungeons.

Rowling sure knew what she was doing!

Also, fun fact, I picked the 'adult' cover version of the book. It's my favourite.

Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy - until he is rescued by a beetle-eyed giant of a man, enrols at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learns to play Quidditch and does battle in a deadly duel. The Reason: HARRY POTTER IS A WIZARD!

(from the book jacket)

xx

*image not mine

The Hobbit (Booktober)

Talkie Tuesday: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

"Ye're a wizard, Harry."

Hello everyone!

As you can probably tell from the title of tonight's blog post, you know exactly which movie I'll be talking about.

I recently had a marathon of Harry Potter movies back when I was at the seaside with my mother, so I thought to myself, what better time to go through them yet again than during the autumn months when the weather is basically PERFECT for witchcraft and wizardry?

After all, the return to Hogwarts is a thing now every September 1st at King's Cross.

Plus, with the prequel movies and all the other hype surrounding the books that are yet to come in this franchise, Harry is everyone's friend, and everyone knows him.

So why not join in the fun, right?

Grab your wands and follow Hagrid, first years!

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is just across the Great Lake.