Regarding Harry Potter again.... If you haven't read them, read them. If you have decided not to because you are sick of the hype, or you think it's just a stupid kids' book, or whatever reason, you are doing yourself a disservice. These are genuinely entertaining reads that easily appeal to all ages, not just kids. The huge amount of hype out there is there for a reason. Millions and millions of people all over the world love these books. It's not because of good marketing, it's because they rock, because people can't put them down. So do yourself a favor and give Harry Potter a try. And the books are far better than the movies.