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  I'd just like to say that I've read all the Harry Potter books (I know that's going back some but I've only just read this thread and wanted to put in my twopenneth). I have also seen all the films, that last three on the big screen. I think they're brilliant. I've got to say that I really don't care what JK Rowling is like as a person, or that there are other fantasy books that are better (hopefully I'll get to read some of them, but it's all a matter of taste isn't it). I read for escapism and they fit the bill beautifully. And only someone who hasn't read them could say that they were specifically for children.
  
  Continuing with this I'd just like to add that a while ago a friend came to my house whilst I was reading a Nora Roberts book (she writes romance and romantic thrillers, very good if you like that sort of thing) he asked me why someone of my intelligence read that trash when I could have been reading biographies, history books, theological debates etc. I'll repeat what I said to him because I think that some people should hear it. I read what interests me so that I can have a little escapism, I do not read to impress others, why the heck should I cos in the end no one will be impressed. I'm not directing this at anyone so please don't jump at me I just thought that this might be an interesting thought.

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