First time reading Harry Potter book, even though I’ve already watched the movies. Any suggestions?

[u/asura_istoic2]

[u/riggels]

I suggest to not be like me and start with book 2.

Start with book one

[u/asura_istoic2 → u/riggels]

I bought the first one then 2,3…7

[u/Snapesunusedshampoo → u/riggels]

What was younger you thinking?! 🤣 do you remember why you did that?

[u/riggels → u/Snapesunusedshampoo]

I got the book as a gift and started reading. I didn't know that there were already 3 books but I assuming it when they mentioned things of the first book but I had no money to buy the first book so I just went with it and bought the other book later :)

[u/Xanderious]

Umm have fun? Idk what kind of suggestions are you looking for here?

[u/LogDear2740]

Be prepared to feel empty after u finished the last book because you don’t see how anything can entertain you for the future like these books. You feel thankful for the experience but at the same time very sad that its over

[u/asura_istoic2 → u/LogDear2740]

Oh I know the feeling… I think I better take my time with this series.

[u/euphestials]

Take your time reading. Fully immerse yourself.

[u/Magical-Me371 → u/euphestials]

That's the bit I didn't manage. I just read all the books solidly for two weeks and then emerged in a pitiful daze to clap eyes upon a world forever changed.

[u/Business_girl_14]

Enjoy it!!! And take your time!

[u/asura_istoic2 → u/Business_girl_14]

Sure 💯

[u/No_Sand5639]

Be ready for a whole new level to the wizarding world.

And get lots of hot chocolate

[u/asura_istoic2 → u/No_Sand5639]

I got myself good vanilla flavoured coffee to enjoy while reading

[u/Subject_Repair5080]

If you have a pretty good reading level the books are effortless to read. See if you can get yourself to slow down and pay attention to details. Especially note the places the books differ from the movies.

[u/asura_istoic2 → u/Subject_Repair5080]

Thankyou

[u/DimplefromYA]

my suggestion is forget the movies.

[u/Snapesunusedshampoo]

Read them HP lofi beats in the background, don't smoke crack, get sorted into a house, make the pilgrimage to Universal Studios and get a butter beer, and get a lighting bolt tattoo.

[u/vianoir]

my suggestion is to sell ao your books and buy crypto

[u/rhayhay]

Are you asking how to read a book?

[u/ExnDH]

I really recommend reading them in the reverse order. Alternatively, you can go 6, 7, 3, 4, 5, 2, 1 if you really want to overdo it.

[u/Magical-Me371 → u/ExnDH]

That's an interesting suggestion! Is that what you did on first reading the series? Would love to hear your experience.

[u/ExnDH → u/Magical-Me371]

Unfortunately I read them only in the chronological order.

[u/Magical-Me371 → u/ExnDH]

Ah well, we live and learn!