Does J.K. Rowling like reading?

J.K. Rowling herself has some books she'd like you to read. Since she became famous with "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," Rowling's talked a lot about books. And over the years, she's mentioned dozens of books that she's cherished over the years.
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Is J.K. Rowling a reader?

J.K Rowling is known for being the billionaire book author of the Harry Potter series. However, she is also a book lover and an avid reader.
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What is J.K. Rowling favorite books?

Here are J.K. Rowling's favorite books.
  • "Emma" by Jane Austen. ...
  • "The Woman Who Walked Into Doors" by Roddy Doyle. ...
  • "Team of Rivals" by Doris Kearns Goodwin. ...
  • "The diaries of Auberon Waugh" by Auberon Waugh. ...
  • "Black Beauty," by Anna Sewell. ...
  • “The Little White Horse” by Elizabeth Goudge. ...
  • "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott.
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What are J.K. Rowling's favorite things?

According to a Scholastic interview, Rowling's favorite food is sushi. Her least favorite food is tripe.
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At what age should you read Harry Potter?

The Harry Potter Series: Ages and Stages

The first three Harry Potter books are great to read aloud to kids aged from about six or seven up. Certainly most children - both boys and girls - will love them from the age of eight.
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Is Harry Potter easy to read?

Since Harry Potter is a children's series, it's pretty easy to read. The writing is clear and entertaining, and it won't take you long to burn right through the series.
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Is J.K. Rowling smart?

Another strong intelligent behavior of J.K. Rowling is her flexibility of thinking. While writing the Harry Potter books, Rowling had to write whenever and wherever she could because she was constantly busy doing her job and taking care of her child, Jessica.
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How many times did Harry Potter get rejected?

J.K. Rowling's original 'Harry Potter' pitch was rejected 12 times — see it in new exhibit. A new exhibit in the British Library features a number of magical delights!
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Who is the richest author in the world?

FAQs on Richest Writers

J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, is the richest writer in the world with a net worth of $1 billion.
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Who is the best author in the world?

TOP TEN AUTHORS BY NUMBER OF BOOKS SELECTED
  • William Shakespeare — 11.
  • William Faulkner — 6.
  • Henry James — 6.
  • Jane Austen — 5.
  • Charles Dickens — 5.
  • Fyodor Dostoevsky — 5.
  • Ernest Hemingway — 5.
  • Franz Kafka — 5.
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Who is J.K. Rowling's favorite character?

My most favorite character is Luna Lovegood. I love her unique quirkiness throughout the last books of the series.
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Which house is J.K. Rowling's favorite?

In the past, J.K. Rowling has said, 'In many, many ways, Hufflepuff is my favourite house. '
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How much does J.K. Rowling write a day?

Pretty much, Rowling writes for six hours a day. That is a good amount of time and acceptable for a writer who is doing this for a living. For me, I write probably more than that.
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How do I ask J.K. Rowling a question?

If you want to ask J.K. Rowling a question, contact her through Twitter by starting a tweet with @jk_rowling and adding your question. If you'd rather send a long letter, you can write one and mail it to her publisher. Address it to J.K. Rowling c/o Arthur A Levine Books 557 Broadway New York, NY 10012.
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What is the least successful Harry Potter movie?

7 Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban

The third movie in the series and the only one not to feature Voldemort, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is (undeservedly) the lowest-earning movie out of the series.
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Does J.K. Rowling suffer from depression?

In the past few years, J.K. Rowling has spoken about the difficult time in her life when she was depressed, even considering suicide. During an interview with a student journalist in 2008, Rowling revealed that she had suicidal thoughts while she was a single mother struggling to get her work published.
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Did J.K. Rowling regret Ron and Hermione?

J.K. Rowling says she regrets pairing Ron and Hermione in the Harry Potter books. In an interview to be published in Wonderland and excerpted in the U.K.'s Sunday Times, she said, "I wrote the Hermione/Ron relationship as a form of wish fulfillment. That's how it was conceived, really.
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What is J.K. Rowling real name?

J.K. Rowling was born Joanne Rowling. After her publisher recommended she use a gender-neutral pen name, she chose J.K., adding the middle name Kathleen. She published her crime fiction series, which includes The Cuckoo's Calling, under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
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How long does it take to write Harry Potter?

J.K. Rowling worked on her first novel for six years. That's longer than George R.R. Martin took to write A Game of Thrones . What's more, Rowling had six more books to write about Harry, Hermione, and Ron before her series was complete. Talk about dedication to the craft.
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Is Harry Potter a genius?

Harry Potter definitely showcased a good bit of bravery and brainwork in the books, but that doesn't mean everything he did was genius. Harry Potter is the main character of the popular franchise, also named Harry Potter.
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Is Harry Potter too scary for a 5 year old?

The only issue with the Harry Potter series is that the first couple of films are fine for younger kids, but as you progress in the series things get a little more serious. By the time you reach the last 2 or 3 the scare factor has gone up significantly and they are not suitable for young kids.
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Is Harry Potter scary?

For all their nostalgia and magical whimsy, the Harry Potter movies can get pretty scary. Whether it's Voldemort, the Forbidden Forest, or evil creatures like the Dementors, the story balances its more family-friendly moments with some genuinely terrifying scenes.
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Should I read Harry Potter first or watch?

Definitely read the books first. You'll understand the underlying plot and that will make the movies better. Take The Order of the Phoenix - there is probably only 1/3 of the book, or less, in the movie. Every one of the HP books are great and that's why I've read them all, from 1 to 7, 8 times and counting.
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