Books & Authors - August 2007

What did you think of the ending of Harry Potter?

2007-08-02 18:08:54 · 8 answers · asked by amaLyn 3

2007-08-02 18:07:55 · 8 answers · asked by Richo Fev 5

i'm working on writing a book. I'm 13, but my literary skills are pretty good for my age. the person that wrote Eragon was 15 when the first was published. I have two suggestions:
1. I'm thinking about writing something that could be the next Harry Potter. It going to be a fantasy as well, it includes a magical school, something about blood lineage, and a prophecy. The main characters, however, is a girl, two or her friends, and a magical creature that shares a connection with the girl. I'm hesitant about writing it, because the magical school idea was a big part in Harry Potter, and I don't want to be accused to plagiarism.
2. I feel a little safer about this one, but I'm not quite as into it as the first. It takes place in medieval times, includes mythical creatures, such as an elf, and the main character is a boy. It has a few references to famous characters in Arthurian legends, such as King Arther, Merlin, and Lady of the Water. Magic is a major part of the plot, as is #1.

2007-08-02 14:31:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If Snape was always on Harry's side, why was he always mean to him? He was always hoping to send him home, get him expelled or punished. I am wondering if JK decided at the last minute to have Snape be a good guy.

2007-08-02 13:07:59 · 23 answers · asked by Jen 4

Turn of phrase?
Catch 22?

I never knew what they meant and now they're showing up in like every book I read!!!

2007-08-02 12:10:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read the book, but i dont get it. i have a few questions...

1. what happens? please tell me in detail. this book is so confusing.

2. what are 3 good things and bad things about the main character?

3.whats the theme that runs through the book and why do you think that is the theme? examples....

2007-08-02 11:30:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

u know when harry writes with the quill for punishment and it takes his blood and go's on his hand, in the book isnt it suppost to appear on his right hand, the one he is writing with?the movie had it omn his left, and it confussed me? am i right or wrong??

2007-08-02 10:40:03 · 7 answers · asked by iloveseattle 3

2007-08-02 10:38:41 · 11 answers · asked by Lua Butterfly 1

I just started to read this book, but I can't wait for the end!! Does anyone want to tell me what happens in the end!?!??!!?
thanks in advance!
♥

2007-08-02 10:36:31 · 8 answers · asked by Love. 5

books i read...

the great gatsby
catcher in the rye
for whom the bell tolls
a farewell to arms

i am reading anna karenina. what do you recommend? I want to be very well read by the time I am done with freshman year what are some very classical books I should read?

i also read alot of stupid books ofcourse.

2007-08-02 10:05:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

***SPOILER ALERT - IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE BOOK***

How did Neville get the fake sword to kill "the thing"?

How did Snape know where Harry was to plant the sword and send the Patronus? Does that mean he knew where he was?

2007-08-02 09:49:05 · 13 answers · asked by autimom 4

Is it a commision based on each book they sell? Do they get paid differently for domestic and international sales? Generally speaking, at what level does an author begin to be able to command a fee for a speaking engagement or reading?

[These questions don't pertain to mega-superstar authors. I am just talking about the average, new to the business writer.]

2007-08-02 09:14:45 · 4 answers · asked by JDK 2

If the elder wand recognises its true owner, it's not supposed to harm the latter.... But how did the Killing curse performed by Voldermort thru the elder wand, "killed" harry the first time when harry walked in to sacrifice his life? The elder wand wasnt supposed to work at all against Harry...
Please explain

2007-08-02 08:55:47 · 14 answers · asked by rimzzzy 1

Does anyone know any free program or website where you can download audio books for free? I tried using limewire but they are all .wma and wont play, but if there is a better way to do it on limewire include that. Thanks <3

2007-08-02 08:54:10 · 4 answers · asked by alissamae2009 3

these are the questions if anyone could help me that would be reeally great thank you.
1. How did Gollum get his name? What does he call himself and why?

2. What special properties does Bilbo discover in the dagger and the ring? How does he find out?

3. Gollum concludes that Bilbo’s first statement to him was a lie. Why?

4. How does Bilbo treat Gollum? How does Gollum treat Bilbo? What motivates them?

2007-08-02 07:51:20 · 4 answers · asked by Jamie 2

2007-08-02 07:21:46 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

My neice would like something new to read after the Harry Potter series, her favourite books. She is a 10 year old with post-highschool reading levels. She enjoys fantasy the most. Please list books people her age would like to read.

2007-08-02 06:11:47 · 23 answers · asked by emily 1

What do you think will happen to Harry Potter in future?

I am a huge Harry Potter and I hope as well as think that it will be a piece of cake for children at least for the next 20 years or so. Even though the final book disappointed me a bit (see the other questions I have asked today from my profile), still I will never be able to forget the phenomenon it has created, myself. The first ever Harry Potter book that I read was Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in 2003, and even though I didn't understand half of it (I didn't even know that there were two previous books), I have stayed glued to the books ever since.

Finally, let's all raise a glass to Harry Potter, the boy who lived, and JKR, the lady who stirred the world.

2007-08-02 06:10:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-02 06:04:50 · 16 answers · asked by jack jack 7

i finished a book last night. do you know a good book that you would recommend. i like mostly horror and mystery books, and i need a book that is at grade 9 or higher. im 15 by the way if that helps.

2007-08-02 06:00:49 · 17 answers · asked by Kelsey 5

whats ur favorite book?

2007-08-02 05:55:42 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

A stunning spell is only temporary. After it wears off the Death eater can try to kill again. This is the final battle. Harry should be eliminating the death eaters permanently.

2007-08-02 05:48:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi, i am jim 22 years old mechanical engineer.

well i just want to ask what are some of the best books you've ever read in your life... tell me why you like
- the books can be in form of novels, inspirational books or autobiographies..........
fiction or non-fiction

so you just suggest me books that you think a person must read in his or her life.... whether a novel or any other book inspiring us from within
**BUT the thing is they should NOT be TIME KILLING ----one must feel that something has been gained something has been learned........
please help me out with your valuable suggestions.. :)

2007-08-02 05:38:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-02 05:25:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought it at 1:30 PM IST (8:00 AM GMT) on 21st July, started reading it at 2:30 PM IST and finished it on 4:22AM IST, 22nd July. I have re-read twice more precisely since. So, when did you finish you copy? I should have asked this question earlier, but I got back my dumb internet connection back only today after a month.....
:(

2007-08-02 05:25:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-02 05:24:55 · 1 answers · asked by Soda 4

We have this "know it all blowhard" at my job and he is always bragging about how much he reads and how difficult the books are that he reads. Just once I'd like to piss on his fire and have read a book that he deems to his level or above. I'll probably only read the Cliff Notes, but it just having him think I read some "big wig" book will be wonderful

2007-08-02 05:21:37 · 19 answers · asked by Tom G 2

SPOILER ALERT
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I know the Diadlem, the snake, the locket, the cup, Harry himself, Tom Riddle's diary. What was the other one???

2007-08-02 05:18:26 · 8 answers · asked by Louisiana Boy™ - Go Baylor! 5

what book did you love so much you could not put it down?

2007-08-02 05:18:19 · 25 answers · asked by angie w 3

As I was cut off from the internet for a month, I haven't heard anything of it. Is it true?? I thought she was writing another novel for adults or something...

2007-08-02 04:58:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous