HP withdrawal remedies

[Jen Reese]

Tyler:
> I would reccomend anything written by John Irving. He's a
> great writer, and knows how to tell an engaging story
> like no one else I can think of. It's an oldie, but
> The World According to Garp is one of his best and a
> wonderful, amazing book. 


Also "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by Irving. 

As for children's books, I was disappointed by "A Series of 
Unfortunate Events" just like kemper mentor. On the main list 
somebody mentioned two books by author T.H. White, which are in the 
same genre as HP, "The Sword in the Stone" and the "Once and Future 
King."

I've also wanted to read "The Little White Horse" by Elizabeth 
Goudge, which was JKR's favorite book as a girl. 

Truthfully, I don't expect to find another children's series that 
lives up to HP. Not that there aren't other great books out there, 
but HP appeared at a certain time in my life and means something to 
me which can't be duplicated. 

As for adult books, I'm never disappointed by a trio of women 
authors: Barbara Kingsolver, Lynne Sharon Schwartz and Sarah Bird. 

Pure escapism? Check out the "Shopaholic" series by Sophie Kinsella. 
Especially if you feel like you have spending problems ;).

Jen