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Post by caribbeangirl on Oct 8, 2015 6:36:02 GMT
I am so happy I came across this thread! I just ordered!!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Oct 8, 2015 10:13:19 GMT
I'm looking forward to buying it.
I plan to have the whole illustrated series(as they come out). I've heard it's beautiful!
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Post by wellway on Oct 8, 2015 10:43:39 GMT
I've just pressed the buy button, plan to put it under the Christmas Tree.  |
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Post by motherlemur on Oct 8, 2015 13:20:26 GMT
I bought this yesterday at Barnes and Noble as a belated birthday gift for...me! The book is absolutely gorgeous!!! Can't wait to dive into it after I finish the book I am currently reading. Jill |
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Oct 8, 2015 14:03:52 GMT
What's your take on "his" Hermione? Am I misinterpreting? Honestly, it has been a long time since we have listened to them. I'll try to have a listen and come back. I think the problem is Stephen has a very masculine voice so to feminize it for audio only would sound whiny. FWIW I adore Stephen, so underrated. I love him, too, which is why I jumped through hoops to get his version! I admit to reading a lot of HP fanfic, and prefer the stories that have a strong Hermione. Perhaps JKR really did write her to be whiny and SF has it right, but that's not how she (Hermione) is in my head.  |
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Oct 8, 2015 14:14:52 GMT
I bought this yesterday at Barnes and Noble as a belated birthday gift for...me! The book is absolutely gorgeous!!! Can't wait to dive into it after I finish the book I am currently reading. Jill Is B&N carrying Philosopher's Stone (UK text) or Sorcerer's Stone (US text)? i noticed that on Amazon it looks like I have to purchase from a third party to get the UK book. I do that often and don't mind, but would buy it locally if I could get the UK book. I don't care about the price difference, I just want the right book. Philosopher's Stone
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Oct 8, 2015 16:07:28 GMT
At what age could a child read this? My grandson is 4 but loves books. Do you think it's too old for him?
ETA: Amazon already says it's temporarily out of stock.
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Post by RiverIsis on Oct 8, 2015 22:28:02 GMT
At what age could a child read this? My grandson is 4 but loves books. Do you think it's too old for him? ETA: Amazon already says it's temporarily out of stock. In my opinion it is too old. Somewhere from about 10 years old on because each book is meant to be a school year and the themes mature accordingly. |
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Post by deshacrafts on Oct 9, 2015 13:09:03 GMT
Just thought I would let you know I was in Target last night and they have the illustrated HP book there. Didn't notice if it was a discounted book or not as I already have my copy.
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Post by imsirius on Oct 9, 2015 13:29:35 GMT
I admit to reading a lot of HP fanfic, and prefer the stories that have a strong Hermione. Perhaps JKR really did write her to be whiny and SF has it right, but that's not how she (Hermione) is in my head.  I read a TON of Fanfic too. I like the ones that stay true to JKR's vision and Canon. Where do you mostly read from? I've gone through most of the best ones on Fanfiction and Mugglenet. My fave author by far is Littlebird on Fanfic. She is amazing and her stories are as good as the originals. I haven't been able to find the illustrated ones yet. Going to check Chapters and Indigo this weekend. |
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Oct 9, 2015 20:07:22 GMT
I admit to reading a lot of HP fanfic, and prefer the stories that have a strong Hermione. Perhaps JKR really did write her to be whiny and SF has it right, but that's not how she (Hermione) is in my head. ![:D]() I read a TON of Fanfic too. I like the ones that stay true to JKR's vision and Canon. Where do you mostly read from? I've gone through most of the best ones on Fanfiction and Mugglenet. My fave author by far is Littlebird on Fanfic. She is amazing and her stories are as good as the originals. I haven't been able to find the illustrated ones yet. Going to check Chapters and Indigo this weekend. I read from fanfic.net, ashwinder, grangerenchanted and a bit from other sites. I like the format at fanfic best, but I've pretty much scoured the site for my favorite ships. I like Snape to be alive and (eventually) happy, so you & I are at cross purposes if you're a Sirius fan. lol I've read some Lucius, too, but few writers manage to portray him to my liking. (And I do like me some Lucius now and again.  ) My favorite authors are (partially C&Ped from my ffn account, so the order doesn't mean anything): Aurette dressagegrrrl Laurilove georgesgurl117 dragoon811 worrywart Bambu IMSterling quaffswinegaily coffeeonthepatio Lunabeegood lena1987 onecelestialbeing CRMediaGal ausland Subversa |
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Post by imsirius on Oct 9, 2015 22:12:47 GMT
I read a TON of Fanfic too. I like the ones that stay true to JKR's vision and Canon. Where do you mostly read from? I've gone through most of the best ones on Fanfiction and Mugglenet. My fave author by far is Littlebird on Fanfic. She is amazing and her stories are as good as the originals. I haven't been able to find the illustrated ones yet. Going to check Chapters and Indigo this weekend. I read from fanfic.net, ashwinder, grangerenchanted and a bit from other sites. I like the format at fanfic best, but I've pretty much scoured the site for my favorite ships. I like Snape to be alive and (eventually) happy, so you & I are at cross purposes if you're a Sirius fan. lol I've read some Lucius, too, but few writers manage to portray him to my liking. (And I do like me some Lucius now and again. ) My favorite authors are (partially C&Ped from my ffn account, so the order doesn't mean anything): Aurette dressagegrrrl Laurilove georgesgurl117 dragoon811 worrywart Bambu IMSterling quaffswinegaily coffeeonthepatio Lunabeegood lena1987 onecelestialbeing CRMediaGal ausland Subversa LOL! I'm not above having a happy and alive Snape. I've read some great stuff and some AWFUL stuff. I will check out some of those authors. Thanks!!! |
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