If you are a Harry Potter Fan Then Read These Books as Well
The world of Harry Potter has always been a great escape for every Harry Potter fan. Rowling has created a magical symphony for every introverted teenager. Yet, like everything good, this too has come to an end, and every Potterhead craves something that shares a similar sort of feeling. This article is for those who are looking for something like Harry Potter. Fortunately, many books allow you to assimilate Harry Potter-sort flavors. Here’s the list of it:
1. The Magicians by Lev Grossman
Counting on the fact that Rowling’s target audience was millennials and they are now grown-ups this book would be the best option for them. This book is unique and has cult-like following traits which makes it compelling for every reader.
2. Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
Fair warning, Hogwarts is nothing like this school, but, still this magic school has a lot of things similar to Potter books, starting from school romance to unforeseen fatal challenges. If you are someone who has fallen in love with the darker side of Harry Potter then you will love this book.
3. Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
This book talks about Alex Stearn, the sole survivor of an unfortunate homicide. Before she could recover completely, she was selected for the University of Yale on full scholarship. During her time at Yale, she was introduced to a secret society practicing urban magic, and the rest is something that every Potter lover would love to read.
4. Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey
This is a love story that takes place in a Magic School. While reading this book, the only thing that you will thoroughly understand is that the author might have been a Potterhead herself, and this passion is the reason for the birth of this book.
5. A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin
This is a book without much complexity, a young mage named Ged has been displaying magic since a young age. He finally gets selected for a wizardry school, the start of this book resonates with the Harry Potter series but, the hurdles and the challenges are different and unique as well.
6. The Worst Witch, by Jill Murphy
This is a great Harry Potter alternative and this is also a great children’s book. Even the Harry Potter cast are having kids, so, if you also have one introduce them to a charming book like this so that later on you can introduce them to the love of your life Harry Potter Series. School rivalry to potion teachers this book will spark some emotions and nostalgia for every potter Lover.
More Books like Harry Potter
If you are a frequent bookstore visitor then you might have seen that the bookstore is keeping a series of unfortunate events right beside Harry Potter. Keeping the irony and the pun aside, these following recommendations are surely a great way to indulge in some books that charmingly resonate with the flavors of Harry Potter.
7. The Bad Beginning, by Lemony Snicket
8. Disney Percy Jackson and the Olympians, by Rick Riordan
9. Heartstopper, by Alice Oseman
10. Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
11. Carry On, by Rainbow Rowell
12. City of Bones, by Cassandra Clare
13. The Magicians, by Lev Grossman
14. Blood Like Magic, by LiselleSambury
15. Susanna Clarke Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, by Susanna Clarke
16. Shadow and Bone, by Leigh Bardgo
17. Divergent, by Veronica Roth
18. Six Crimson Cranes, by Elizabeth Lim
19. Graceling, by Kristin Cashore
20. Gregory Maguire Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, by Gregory Maguire
21. The Gilded Ones, by NaminaForna
22. The Paper Magician, by Charlie N. Holmberg
23. A Marvellous Light, by Freya Marske
24. Deborah Harkness A Discovery of Witches, by Deborah Harkness
25. Nocturna
Even though you might have read Harry Potter over 20 times in your life by far or more. But, if you have craved for more, a bit more like this, this list will surely be your guiding light through. It doesn’t matter if more Potter movies are released or not, the books written by J.K. Rowling will always be the holy grail of this feeling but, you can always add something more to your existing reading list. Have your pick and let’s get back into the world of magic once again with these books.
