Withdrawal

Well, I just finished Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. I’m not sure that it was my favorite of the series so far, I think that still belongs to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. That’s the fourth book in the series for you crazy non-Harry-Potter-people (you and the Pope). As far as the sixth book was concerned, some things surprised me and others did not. I can certainly see plenty of loose ends to be dealt with in the seventh (and supposedly final) book. I won't go into specific details because I don't want to ruin the book for anyone who hasn't finished it yet. I will certainly experience some withdrawal now that the book is finished, however I plan to delve into other books to keep me busy. Since the book came out I've been thinking about other books I'd like to read and saying, "Well, I'll read that after I finish Harry Potter." Possibilities of books to read next include:

1) A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby -- I started this before I started Harry Potter, but I didn't finish it.

2) the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich -- This series now has eleven books. I think I read possibly the first two a few years back, but I don't remember them too well. That gives me eleven whole books to get through. Although as I recall they weren't exactly tough reads.

3) the Martin Beck series by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö -- This series has ten books. Depending on whether I read the books in Swedish or English, it could take me a while.

4) All the books that I will have to buy for classes, which start in September. Boy oh boy am I looking forward to that.

That is plenty of books to keep me busy until the next Harry Potter movie comes out in November.