My favourite books

MY FAVOURITE BOOKS
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   My favourite books
   
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   Harry Potter book series
   
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   Conclusion
   
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   References
   

It’s difficult to imagine my life without reading. I like reading different kinds of books: adventure stories, historical novels, science fiction and detectives.

One of my favourite books is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. It is a story about Harry Potter, an orphan brought up by his aunt and uncle because his parents were killed when he was a baby. Harry is unloved by his uncle and aunt but everything changes when he is invited to join Hogwarts, a school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. At Hogwarts Harry makes friends with Ron and Hermione. Their adventures begin when they attempt to solve the mystery of the Philosopher’s Stone. Frankly speaking, from the very beginning until the end the book kept me on the edge of my seat! There is never a dull moment, whether it’s battling with trolls, a three-headed dog, football played on broomsticks or Harry facing Lord Voldermort.
Taking everything into account, I would definitely recommend this book because it keeps you reading without ever wanting to put the book down. You come to love the characters and want to read more. In fact, this book helped me understand that reading is wonderful!
Books are friends who never leave your side. I find this saying to be very true as books have always been there for me. I enjoy reading books. They have the power to help us travel through worlds without moving from our places. In addition, books also enhance our imagination. Growing up, my parents and teachers always encouraged me to read. They taught me the importance of reading. Subsequently, I have read several books. However, one boom that will always be my favourite is Harry Potter. It is one of the most intriguing reads of my life. I have read all the books of this series, yet I read them again as I never get bored of it.
Harry Potter Series
Harry Potter was a series of books authored by one of the most eminent writers of our generation, J.K. Rowling. These books showcase the wizarding world and its workings. J.K. Rowling has been so successful at weaving a picture of this world, that it feels real. Although the series contains seven books, I have a particular favourite. My favourite book from the series is The Goblet of fire.
When I started reading the book, it caught my attention instantly. Even though I had read all the previous parts, none of the books caught my attention as this one did. It gave a larger perspective into the wizarding world. One of the things which excite me the most about this book is the introduction of the other wizard schools. The concept of the Tri-wizard tournament is one of the most brilliant pieces I have come across in the Harry Potter series.
In addition, this book also contains some of my favourite characters. The moment I read about Victor Krum’s entry, I was star struck. The aura and personality of that character described by Rowling are simply brilliant. Further, it made me become a greater fan of the series.
What Harry Potter Series Taught Me?
Even though the books are about the world of wizards and magic, the Harry Potter series contains a lot of lessons for young people to learn. Firstly, it teaches us the importance of friendship. I have read many books but never come across a friendship like that of Harry, Hermoine, and Ron. These three musketeers stuck together throughout the books and never gave up. It taught me the value of a good friend.
Further, the series of Harry Potter taught me that no one is perfect. Everyone has good and evil inside them. We are the ones who choose what we wish to be. This helped me in making better choices and becoming a better human being. We see how the most flawed characters like Snape had goodness inside them. Similarly, how the nicest ones like Dumbledore had some bad traits. This changed my perspective towards people and made me more considerate.
Finally, these books gave me hope. They taught me the meaning of hope and how there is light at the end of the tunnel. It gave me the strength to cling on to hope in the most desperate times just like Harry did all his life. These are some of the most essential things I learned from Harry Potter.
In conclusion, while there were many movies made in the books. Nothing beats the essence and originality of the books. The details and inclusiveness of books cannot be replaced by any form of media. Therefore, the Goblet of Fire remains to be my favourite book.

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   The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini
   
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   The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
   
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   The girl who played with fire (from the millennium series) - Stieg Larsson
   
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   The book theif - Markus Zusak
   

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  Khaled Hosseini is a gem of a writer. His words leave you hanging long after they are read. Although A Thousand Splendid Suns is a Hosseini favorite for many, I stand by my love for The Kite Runner. You will not be able to handle all the plot twists in The Kite Runner. The book will drive a knife through your heart, shatter you, and then also make you realize the existence of hope in the most honest, real ways possible. This book is my number one favorite (equal to the Harry Potter series which I didn't mention in this list for obvious reasons). It is bound with many themes of utmost importance like gender norms, child sexual abuse, vulnerability of the human soul, war-time violence, issues that are around the right (and wrong) kind of parenting. This is a book I always return to after reading a bad book.
  
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