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Fireball, I know what you mean about the first two books being more like a prologue to the series. Whenever I reread the series (which is at least once a year) I find it hard to get through the first two. I'm always tempted to just skip them and get to the good stuff! Anyway, here is my list, though I find it a bit hard to place Deathly Hallows right now. I feel like I should reread it before I make judgement. 1. Order of the Pheonix 2. Prisoner of Azkaban 3. Deathly Hallows 4. Goblet of Fire 5. Half Blood Prince 6. Philosopher's Stone (Or as I know it, Socerer's Stone) 7. Chamber of Secrets I hate putting them in order though. It makes it look like some I didn't like much but the truth is that they are all pretty much neck to neck!

I did indeed chose an easy read. I read Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. I had read this one way back in the 6th grade and with the movie coming out soon, I wanted to read it again. The book is very good. I'm now just worried about the movie ruining the story!

I've just been so busy lately with the start of Spring classes but I finally finished The Fellowship of the Ring. It was a reread and while I planned on reading the whole trilogy, I think I will instead settle for a easy read for my next book!

I finished Eragon a few days ago. It was actually a reread. I wanted to refresh my memory of the story before I went to read the second of the trilogy, Eldest.

I really look forward to reading A Prayer for Owen Meany. I was fortunate enough to go to a reading with John Irving over the summer and he read a part from that book. He had the whole audience in hysterics!!

My TBR List: Watership Down - Richard Adams There and Back Again, An Actor's Tale - Sean Astin Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen Ender's Shadow - Orson Scott Card Artemis Fowl - Eoin Colfer Our Mutual Friend - Charles Dickens Inkheart - Cornelia Funke Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur Golden Sarah - Marek Halter The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini The Cider House Rules - John Irving A Prayer for Owen Meany - John Irving Conrad's Fate - Diana Wynne Jones The Homeward Bounders - Diana Wynne Jones Power of Three - Diana Wynne Jones The Stand - Stephen King The Two Princesses of Bamarre - Gail Carson Levine The Nanny Diaries - Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus Nebraska Legacy - Diann Mills The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger 1984 - George Orwell Eldest - Christopher Paolini Holes - Louis Sachar The Reader - Bernhard Schlink, Carol Brown Janeway The House Next Door - Anne Rivers Siddons The Amulet of Samarkand - Jonathon Stroud The Joy Luck Club - Amy Tan Saving a Fish from Drowning - Amy Tan The Two Towers - J.R.R. Tolkien The Return of the King - J.R.R. Tolkien

Currently Reading Eldest - Christopher Paolini January Eragon - Christopher Paolini The Fellowship of the Ring - J.R.R. Tolkien Bridge to Terabithia - Katherine Paterson The Magicians of Caprona - Diana Wynne Jones Fire and Hemlock - Diana Wynne Jones

I have most of the Harry Potter books on cassette. I love listening to them while driving. Also while baking. It's nice for times when I am too busy to read much. Plus, Jim Dale who read them is excellent! I want to try listening to more books-on-tape in the future.

The Weasley's live at The Burrow. Well, at least that is what I think it is. The Potters lived at Godric Hollow, maybe that is what you are thinking of?

Finished Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. I think that this book is now ranked up with the top books that I have read this year. The book takes place in 19th century China and is about a special relationship between two women. The story is so sweet but completely heart breaking at the same time. What I really liked about the book is that I learned a lot from it about that time period in China. I love when I can read a book at be educated as well as being entertained. I would definitely recommend this book and give it a perfect 10/10!

The next book I will read is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. I have a great interest in the Chinese culture so I'm thinking that I should enjoy this book. It should be a nice break from my current fantasy genre streak!

My latest read was Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones. It's the sequel to a book that I've read previously this year, Howl's Moving Castle. I greatly enjoyed the first book and this sequel did not disappoint. The story was just as funny as the first and filled with many twists and surprises. Defiantly a great read!!

At an interview in NY, JK confirmed 100% that Dumbledore is indeed dead. But, I think that he might still make some sort of appearance or presense. Maybe something like how Obi-Wan appeared to Luke. Or, maybe even just in a letter or something that he left before for Harry. One of those, If you are reading this than I am probably dead, type of deals. (Am I pushing it here ) One thing that I think will happen is that Snape will die. I honestly can not see how he will live throughout the last book, regardless of which side he really is one. Makes me sad to think about though...

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Castle in the Air. I've just started to read my copy of that book yesterday. Diana Wynne Jones is really a wonderful author. I've only just discovered her during the summer and have managed to read a few of her books so far. Have you read any of the Chrestomanci books? I enjoyed the ones of the Chrestomanci series that I have read so far. What's great about DWJ is that even though her books are meant for children and young adults, I can still enjoy them just as much as the target age group. Her writing is so imaginative and original. She's such an excellent writer!

I managed to find some free time during my short holiday break to read The Giver by Lois Lowry. I had read this book years ago when I was in the 7th and remembered how wonderful of a story it was. I think that it was even better reading it for the second time. This book is destined to become a classic!