Christmas countdown - day 24 (aka the final day!)

A book with connections to Christmas

I know it’s not really a “Christmas book” but I’m going to pick Harry Potter nonetheless. I received the two first books on my birthday the year the second book was released, and because my mom wasn’t entirely sure what they were about and if they were appropriate for me to read (I was 8 years old) which meant I couldn’t start reading them until around Christmas since my birthday is in late November. Therefore the books are connected to Christmas to me. Also, they do have scenes in pretty much all books that are all about celebrating Christmas, and I loved reading those bits. I’ve always wanted, and still do, one of those ugly knitted sweaters from Molly Weasely.

So Harry Potter it is.

That's it for the Christmas countdown! Can't believe it's already here. In Sweden we celebrate Christmas on the 24th, today, so I'll be busy tonight opening presents and spending time with the family. 

So Merry Christmas to all of you, and hope you have a good day today and if you celebrate tomorrow I hope you have a great day tomorrow no matter what you are planning to do. 

Merry Christmas!

The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling

Original title: The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Year Published: 2008

Published by: Lumos

Number of pages: 105

First sentence: "There was once a kindly old wizard who used his magic generously and wisely for the benefit of his neighbours."

Goodreads rating: 4/5

Plot:

The Tales of Beedle the Bard contains five richly diverse fairy tales, each with its own magical charachter, that will variously bring delight, laughter and the thrill of mortal peril.

My thoughts:

I was really interested in the "The Tale of the Three Brothers" when it was mentioned in the final Harry Potter book. So I pretty much bought this one just for that story. It contains 4 other brilliant and interesting stories, that I would love reading to my children if I ever have some.

It's a great companion to the HP books, I also have Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them. The fact that Rowling has written additional notes from Dumbeldore's point of view adds that little extra charm to the book. 

Do I recommend it?

If you love the HP books and the HP world then you need this book. If not, then it is still some great fairy tales to read for your children if you want something different from Cinderella and company.