If you like Harry Potter - Read These

KWhit · 11-27-2006, 02:19 PM

I have recently read a trilogy of books that I thought I would pimp a bit. Okay, okay... I didn't read them, but I listened to the audiobooks (Audible is great for my horrible commute) and I really thought they were outstanding - definitely worthy of a looksee if you like books such as the Potter series. I honestly think these are just as good as the Potter books - maybe even better.

The Bartimaeus Trilogy:

Book 1 - The Amulet of Samarkand
Book 2 - The Golem's Eye
Book 3 - Ptolemy's Gate

They are similar in tone and subject to the HP books. You can definitely see the influence that HP had on the author, but they are a bit more adult in theme.

It's the story of a young apprentice magician in a modern world in which magic is available through summoning of Djinni. The story is told from two points of view - the young magician's and the Djinni's. What really makes the books unique are the chapters told in first person by the Djinni - a 2 thousand year old demon who is witty as hell. Some of his metaphors and descriptions are quite funny.

Incidently, the audiobooks are outstanding as well, if you're into that sort of thing. The reader is excellent and does a great job as the voice of the djini.

Anyhow, just wanted to pass that along and see if anyone else has read these books.

Draft Dodger · 11-27-2006, 02:25 PM

I'll wait for the erotic asian version

Eaglesfan27 · 11-27-2006, 02:29 PM

I have a large number of books on my "to read" list, but this seems most in line with the type of book I'm in the mood to read lately. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll hopefully get them for Christmas as I'm adding them to my list now.

albionmoonlight · 01-31-2011, 07:54 AM

FYI, there's a new Bartimaeus book out in hardback right now, The Ring of Solomon.

If you liked the original trilogy, you will like this book.

Marc Vaughan · 01-31-2011, 10:18 AM

The 'Witch and Wizard' book is the start of a series and looks promising imho ...

http://www.amazon.com/Witch-Wizard-J.../dp/0316036242
(I've only read the first but it was rather good imho - gripped me right from the start)

Edited to remove wikipedia link and put in an amazon one - as wikipedia gives away a fair bit

11-27-2006, 02:25 PM	#2
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I'll wait for the erotic asian version __________________ Mile High Hockey

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Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I have a large number of books on my "to read" list, but this seems most in line with the type of book I'm in the mood to read lately. Thanks for the recommendation. I'll hopefully get them for Christmas as I'm adding them to my list now. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

01-31-2011, 10:18 AM	#5
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	The 'Witch and Wizard' book is the start of a series and looks promising imho ... http://www.amazon.com/Witch-Wizard-J.../dp/0316036242 (I've only read the first but it was rather good imho - gripped me right from the start) Edited to remove wikipedia link and put in an amazon one - as wikipedia gives away a fair bit Last edited by Marc Vaughan : 01-31-2011 at 10:19 AM.

01-31-2011, 07:54 AM	#4
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	FYI, there's a new Bartimaeus book out in hardback right now, The Ring of Solomon. If you liked the original trilogy, you will like this book.

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