Harry Potter, The Best Beach Book Ever
Books
Posted by: sue
July 29, 2009, 08:49 PM
Ah sweet summer, the time when many of us take time off and head to the beach or holiday for rest and relaxation, and perhaps a fair bit of reading. As such, National Public Radio recently conducted a poll of the Best Beach Books Eve, and the Harry Potter series by author J.K. Rowling took the top spot. Out of a list of 100 books best read on holiday, the top ten choices were as follows:
1. The Harry Potter series, by J.K. Rowling
2. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
3. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini
4. Bridget Jones's Diary, by Helen Fielding
5. Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen
6. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, by Rebecca Wells
7. The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
8. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams
9. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, by Fannie Flagg
10. The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver
Thanks to TLC staffer Mysterylover Anne for the heads up! What say you: which of the Harry Potter series is your favorite to read at the beach or holiday? Have a favorite, or too tough to call? Feel free to give your thoughts below in the comments.
132 Comments
139 Points
I <3 The kite runner & Pride and prejudice!
139 Points
I <3 The kite runner & Pride and prejudice!
139 Points
I <3 The kite runner & Pride and prejudice!
594 Points
I’ve actually been thinking about getting the American versions in paperback, just for occasions such as the beach! :) Brought my UK hardcovers to the beach when I went to Greece this summer, and never again. My poor salt-water/sand stained Chamber of Secrets!
594 Points
I’ve actually been thinking about getting the American versions in paperback, just for occasions such as the beach! :) Brought my UK hardcovers to the beach when I went to Greece this summer, and never again. My poor salt-water/sand stained Chamber of Secrets!
594 Points
I’ve actually been thinking about getting the American versions in paperback, just for occasions such as the beach! :) Brought my UK hardcovers to the beach when I went to Greece this summer, and never again. My poor salt-water/sand stained Chamber of Secrets!
594 Points
I’ve actually been thinking about getting the American versions in paperback, just for occasions such as the beach! :) Brought my UK hardcovers to the beach when I went to Greece this summer, and never again. My poor salt-water/sand stained Chamber of Secrets!
594 Points
I’ve actually been thinking about getting the American versions in paperback, just for occasions such as the beach! :) Brought my UK hardcovers to the beach when I went to Greece this summer, and never again. My poor salt-water/sand stained Chamber of Secrets!
594 Points
I’ve actually been thinking about getting the American versions in paperback, just for occasions such as the beach! :) Brought my UK hardcovers to the beach when I went to Greece this summer, and never again. My poor salt-water/sand stained Chamber of Secrets!
594 Points
I’ve actually been thinking about getting the American versions in paperback, just for occasions such as the beach! :) Brought my UK hardcovers to the beach when I went to Greece this summer, and never again. My poor salt-water/sand stained Chamber of Secrets!
594 Points
I’ve actually been thinking about getting the American versions in paperback, just for occasions such as the beach! :) Brought my UK hardcovers to the beach when I went to Greece this summer, and never again. My poor salt-water/sand stained Chamber of Secrets!
594 Points
I’ve actually been thinking about getting the American versions in paperback, just for occasions such as the beach! :) Brought my UK hardcovers to the beach when I went to Greece this summer, and never again. My poor salt-water/sand stained Chamber of Secrets!
2661 Points
Great! Harry Potter is definitely the best beach book ever! I think I would take HBP, since it’s my favorite.
1317 Points
It’s summer and am rereading the entire series of HP – now on GOF. DH and POA are still my very most favorites. Try as I may could not get into the Ya Ya Sisterhood. Have the Kite Runner and Twlight ready in the wings.
104 Points
WOW! thats really cool! big congrats to Jo! :-) My two all timefavorite ones are Goblet of Fire and half-Blood Prince! My fav is Half-Blood Prince! luv the romance in these two!
I <3 The kite runner & Pride and prejudice!