12-11-2005, 08:32 PM
Hi, Doc,
Ooh, good one, Doc! :lol:
A friend of mine recommended I read the Potter books a few years ago; I think I've read the first four so far. I also was surprised at how readable they were for adults (his wife is an elementary school librarian/tech person, so I had some minor doubts).
I think Rowling deserves all of the success she has recieved, with these creations which have spurred many kids to read, who formerly wouldn't be caught dead reading for fun.
My pet peeve is those <insert expletive here> idiots who think the books should be banned, because they contain 'witchcraft' - and of course, probably 90% of them haven't even read the books! :angry:
However, I have to admit, since I don't have kids, I always feel a little odd browsing in the 'Juvenile' book section. :ph34r:
It reminds me, back in the 70's, I had read a few of Anne McCaffrey's Pern books, including Dragonsong. I wanted to read the follow-ups to Dragonsong, namely, Dragonsinger and Dragondrums. I kept checking on the shelves at the local public library for them, but they were never there (though the catalog said they had them). Finally I asked a librarian about them. She checked the card catalog - and promptly went over to the juvenile section and pulled them off of the shelf. I was flummoxed. Although, in retrospect, I could see why they were classed as "Juveniles," the thought had never once crossed my mind, and I had totally overlooked the code on the card that indicated that, and therefore their location. :blush:
Regards,
Dako-ta
"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it." -- Edith Wharton
Doc,Dec 10 2005, 02:29 AM Wrote:If that Malfoy character did such a thing in front of me, it would take a team of wizards and muggle surgeons to find the wand crammed up his, er, well, Chamber of Secrets.
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Ooh, good one, Doc! :lol:
A friend of mine recommended I read the Potter books a few years ago; I think I've read the first four so far. I also was surprised at how readable they were for adults (his wife is an elementary school librarian/tech person, so I had some minor doubts).
I think Rowling deserves all of the success she has recieved, with these creations which have spurred many kids to read, who formerly wouldn't be caught dead reading for fun.
My pet peeve is those <insert expletive here> idiots who think the books should be banned, because they contain 'witchcraft' - and of course, probably 90% of them haven't even read the books! :angry:
However, I have to admit, since I don't have kids, I always feel a little odd browsing in the 'Juvenile' book section. :ph34r:
It reminds me, back in the 70's, I had read a few of Anne McCaffrey's Pern books, including Dragonsong. I wanted to read the follow-ups to Dragonsong, namely, Dragonsinger and Dragondrums. I kept checking on the shelves at the local public library for them, but they were never there (though the catalog said they had them). Finally I asked a librarian about them. She checked the card catalog - and promptly went over to the juvenile section and pulled them off of the shelf. I was flummoxed. Although, in retrospect, I could see why they were classed as "Juveniles," the thought had never once crossed my mind, and I had totally overlooked the code on the card that indicated that, and therefore their location. :blush:
Regards,
Dako-ta
"There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it." -- Edith Wharton