Billed as a grownup harry potter, this adult novel follows brooklyn teenager quentin coldwater to brakebills academy for an education in sorcery and romance and general college debauchery. If you liked the series, you may like these mature themed novels. Just as harry was thrust into a life of dark magic and danger, so too is cory jay mackenson, the smalltown. By lev grossman, paperback, 416 pages, viking adult, list price. Unleash your creativity and escape to one of the most beloved series of all time. Books like harry potter for adults 10 books like harry potter for adults that will have you saying, boredom managed april 7, 2020 by corinne sullivan. Arbitrarily categorizing which books belong to kid lit and which belong to the realm of adults isnt really a valid pursuit. From fantasy epics to modernday witches to the contemporary saga of high school, this list has something for every harry potter fan. What is the difference between the harry potter adult. The secrets of the immortal nicholas flamel by michael scott.
Jul 07, 2003 oped article by a s byatt seeks to explain reasons for explosive and worldwide success of harry potter books, not only among young readers but also many adults. There are 15 questions and a butterbeerbreak in the middle. Barrons the lost years of merlin series, which finds the greatest wizard of all time alone, nameless, and with no memory of life before. Like anything good and wholesome in this world, theres always a few people who ruin it for the majority, and adults who are still obsessed with hogwarts all these years later have ruined harry. From magic academies to powerful wizards and brave heroes on perilous quests, these 10 adult books reminiscent of harry potter are sure to give you all the hogwarts vibes. Fablehaven series the fablehaven series includes 5 books. Maybe youll never find a book better than harry potter, but that doesnt mean you cant enjoy reading other novels about magic, friendship. Book riots 15 magical books like harry potter for adults. But the characters, plots, and charms wink make them good picks as books like harry potter for adults. Rowling will release four new harry potter stories centered around different hogwarts classes, the first two of which will. Jul 30, 2018 if your students have devoured the harry potter series and are clamoring for more magical fantasy adventures, here are 15 books like harry potter that we adore.
And while many potter fans continue to love rereading each book, choosing harry potter book characters for halloween costume inspiration, and otherwise preparing for more adventures in the potterverse, from the fantastic beasts. Books like harry potter for adults list challenges. Twins sophie and josh find out the legend is true when they become entangled in a battle for the book of abraham the mage. Fantasy books definitely arent written just for kids, and for your reading pleasure, weve rounded up some books that are perfect for the adult fantasylover. Currently, were working our way through harry potter and the goblet of fire.
Jan 17, 2019 what is the book you pick up when youre done with harry potter. The harry potter books were a cherished series that turned into popular films. On this page, harry potter lovers can find other fantasy books that are somehow similar to harry potter. Harry potter, the boy who defeated youknowwho being only a baby and his adventures in hogwarts of witchcraft and wizardry. Its not as simple as heading to the fantasy section of the bookstore or plucking a book set in a mysterious school. The trilogy a discovery of witches, shadow of night and the book of life has also spawned a fan wiki, an annual convention attended by hundreds of adults who selfidentify as supernatural and a merchandise line that extends to duvet covers. Here is a list of book series that she likes in order. Legend has it that the reallife flamel discovered the secret to eternal life. Rowlings wizarding world into other enchanted literary universes, there.
The reason they created adult versions of harry potter was because when adults wanted to read harry potter books, they felt ashamed to pick up a book with childrens charact. The harry potter series is popular with children and adults alike. Harry potter offers hope mixed with reality a very multilayered, adult concept. May 02, 2017 this book is thick, but i didnt find it quite as dark or as layered as harry potter. Here are a few books that every adult harry potter. The only difference between the two editions are the covers of the books. Here are a few more books you may enjoy if you liked the harry potter books. This one is probably on every books like harry potter list around, but its for good reason. After graduation, quentin moves back to new york with his magical friends but is unimpressed with his mystical lifeuntil he learns that fillory, the magical land in his favorite childhood books. Rowlings wizarding world into other enchanted literary universes, theres no shortage of books like harry potter.
From the golden compass to city of bones, heres times take on the 10 most magical books to read if you love harry potter. That said, even the most ardent lovers of the genre can occasionally get tired of all the. Nov 01, 20 special edition harry potter box set, by j. A story millions and millions people have red, both children and adults. Do you think therar are books similar to harry potter series but addressed to adults. The protagonist, katniss everdeen, competes in the nation of panems hunger games, a nationally televised event that sees her pitted against children of the nation as they. At the end of each book, the weary team of good guys gathers itself for a short celebration knowing that the next battle is coming, but not ready to throw in the towel and let the dark forces take over. Aug 24, 2015 but he realizes that magic is more than what the fantasy novels that he grew up reading as a kid. How harry potter saved young adult fiction huffpost. In these stories, youre taken to an entirely different world.
Photo from amazon a wizard of earthsea is a famous classic novel by ursula k. Here are a few books that every adult harry potter fan should read. Id like to think youd pick up a big set of chunky books like all souls, which similarly talks about real issues, but. Its a different version of harry potter its free and like bartimaeus and mistborn it was in the 2016 top list of rfantasy where at least some stuff makes sense. Theres no more magical time of the year than the holiday seasonwhat with a handsome feast laid out in the great. I also think an important point is that many adults my age 20s grew up with harry potter. You are, in short, a huge harry potter fan, and huge harry potter fans are always in need of good fantasy book recommendations. There are still more stories from the harry potter universe in the works. However, a great deal of fantasy and young adult fiction has wide appeal to all age. Feb 20, 2020 however, finding a followup to harry potter is deceptively hard.
But he realizes that magic is more than what the fantasy novels that he grew up reading as a kid. This is a bit more scifi than fantasy, id say were dealing with superheroes here or supervillains, rather but i liked it. There are books for readers of all ages, from classics like his dark materials by philip pullman to adult fantasy like leigh bardugos the ninth house. And while many potter fans continue to love rereading each book, choosing harry potter book characters for halloween costume inspiration, and otherwise preparing for more adventures in the potterverse, from the fantastic beasts films to more books from j. Jan 15, 2020 harry potter is an international phenomenon, but what do you do when youve read all the books in the series. Although, there is a slight chance you havent read the books. Check out this list of new books like harry potter that are sure to enchant readers. May 15, 2017 you are, in short, a huge harry potter fan, and huge harry potter fans are always in need of good fantasy book recommendations. This certainly does not mean that they are a copy of the wellknown books by j. In this post you will find both books for adults who like harry potter and books like harry potter for kids.
What makes this time special, is that this time, im reading it to my kids. As adults, harry potter reminds of our child and gives us something to share with a younger generation because it is timeless. She wrote each one for the age range that harry himself is in the books, so an 1112 year old can easily grasp the nuances of the first book, but might struggle with book 7, which is about adults. Blog posted on wednesday, jan 02 20 magical books like harry potter after harry potter and the deathly hallows was released, some of us thought wed never find another worthy book series again.
The best books to read if you love harry potter oprah magazine. A survey by the book marketing consultancy found that adults bought 64 per cent of all harry potter books sold last year. For uberpotter fans, this tiny volume of fairy tales, the very storybook dumbledore left to hermione in harry potter and the deathly hallows, is a must. Okay, of course adults can read or reread the harry potter series. Also, i do agree that adults like myself appreciate the themes in the novel more. Here at we believe that the books and series in this list will also offer nice reading for those who really enjoyed the adventures of sorcerer harry and his friends. The protagonist, katniss everdeen, competes in the nation of panems hunger games, a nationally televised event that sees her pitted against children of the nation as they fight to the death to be the games sole survivor.
Without further ado, heres my list of 14 mustread fantasy books like harry potter. Jul 10, 2017 books like harry potter for high level readers these books are technically for older readers, due to complex plot and number of characters. Why harry potter appeals to adults as well as younger audiences. And similar to harry, the main character, nathaniel, is also a magicianintraining. Just like harry potter, the hunger games based on a book trilogy follows teens fighting for their lives in order to right the wrongs of the adults that came before them.
The last harry potter book may have come out in 2007, but we still love the magical series. May 21, 2019 just like harry potter, the hunger games based on a book trilogy follows teens fighting for their lives in order to right the wrongs of the adults that came before them. Rowling, kazu kibuishi illustrator to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the u. Harry potter and the order of the phoenix written by j. What people want when theyre searching for books like harry potter, is to find a reading experience similar to the one rowlings series delivers. Rereading the entirety of the harry potter series is never a bad idea. Throughout the holiday season, were gathering books that make the perfect gifts for everyone on your listfrom your mother and the teen in your life to your foodie friend and the coworker who loves harry potter. If youre not born under a rock, you know who harry potter is. Below, weve gathered the best books that combine harry potters genre. Author picture of corinne sullivan april 7, 2020 by corinne sullivan. The lost years of merlin series imagine that instead of harry potters comingofage story, wed instead read albus dumbledores.
The potter craze, said monti, grew the market exponentially. Despite what some people think, the many many adult readers of ya would answer with a resounding no. Bartimaeus trilogy is another new york times bestselling series. Its one of those book series that i keep coming back to time and again. What is the book you pick up when youre done with harry potter. Browse bestsellers, new releases and the most talked about books. Any suggestions that you have would be greatly appreciated while we are stuck at home and have no open library. Sep 20, 2018 r ereading the entirety of the harry potter series is never a bad idea. If you like harry potter for adults central rappahannock. The work is the first in the earthsea series of novels. If youve just finished the harry potter series, youre well aware that in the last book it seems like evil just might triumph over good. You can reread the series or you can check out these books like harry potter for adults.
Cry derivative all you want lev grossmans novel, hailed as harry potter for adults, is all that and more. Please put on and vote on any books that you think harry potter fans would like. Books like harry potter for adults popsugar entertainment. The best books to read if you love harry potter time. This book was described to me by a friend as its like harry potter but with sex and drugs. If you like books by janet evanovich, you may also like. The 10 most magical books to read if you love harry potter. Another fantastic beasts movie will hit theaters in 2021, and j. Calling time on adult harry potter fans, who need to grow up. From the heraldry of the four hogwarts houses to the extravagant wares of weasleys wizard wheezes, the world of harry potter overflows with radiant color.
Like harry potter, this story is set in alternative england and magic rules the day and the night. Were going book by book, and once we finish one of the books, we watch the movie. Steelheart is another book by brandon sanderson see mistborn above but its also very different. These tales may not have hogwarts or dumbledore, but from talking polar bears to bewitched manuscripts, they each feature unique spellbinding elements that are sure to get you hooked. The harry potter books are some of the most beloved in the world, so it can be hard to figure out what to read afterwards. Oct 19, 2015 it seems impossible to think that anything could compare, but if you look hard enough, there are books we can read as adults that have some of the same elements as our beloved harry potter. The first in a series abut a young wizard finding his place in the magical world. Many of those, of course, were for children to read. What are some good books to read after harry potter. Jan 03, 2020 however, for me, these novels do recapture a little of that extraordinary magic i felt when i cracked open my very first harry potter book. The harry potter series is filled with magic and adventure. Opinion harry potter and the childish adult the new york. Preorder titles at great prices from your favorite authors. If thats you, im telling you, you need to read the harry potter series.
Harry potter fans may remember nicholas flamel from his appearance in harry potter and the sorcerers stone. If you have yet to enter the world of hogwarts, its never too. Rowlings nowfoundational series have continued to grow up. From magic academies to powerful wizards and brave heroes on perilous quests, these 10 adult booksreminiscent of harry potter are sure to. Im looking for suggestions for young adult fantasy books. My slightly different recommendation would be harry potter and the methods of rationality. And when market demand grows, there are more opportunities for the people making the product. The novels are about a young boy who attends an academy for young wizards.
Here is a pile of books like harry potter guaranteed to bedazzle your imagination into the small hours of the morning long after the candle flame has. Books like harry potter for adults show list info people of all ages love harry potter, but here are some fantasy books geared towards older readers, full of the same magic. If hbos miniseries replicates the book its inspired by, its going to be a doozy. There are books for readers of all ages, from classics like his dark materials. However, these books keep a mediumlevel of violence and pg romance, making them a great option for highlevel reading teens. Im not sure if you are being serious or provocative.
The name of the wind is the story of a young man who grows up to be the most famous. The wizard and the hopping pot, the fountain of fair fortune, the warlocks hairy heart, babbitty rabbitty and her cackling stump and the tale of. If you like harry potter for adults by crrlstaff june 25, 2018 rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending hogwarts school for wizards and witches. Just a heads up, weareteachers may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. I totally understand what you mean when you say most of the recommendations about the hp series are based off the first couple of books in the series because the later books are definitely more ya even adult. Harry potter, he said, made the careers of many authors possible. Patrick rothfusss the name of the wind the first book in the the kingkiller chronicle series. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. I miss the feeling the first time you read something so good. Since it was published in 1997, children and adults alike have fallen in love with j. Apr 29, 2020 okay, of course adults can read or reread the harry potter series.
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