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[greenmoonrising]

 So I finished reading the new books Dad bought for the family library and now I'm bored...  Dad's agreed to let me buy more but Mom made him promise I have to get some... novels. What's wrong with enjoying reading about science and magic anyway?

Yeah... So could anyone suggest me some books that might be fun to read?

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[plushaeusrumpified]

oh hey i know this fantastic cookbook...

[greenmoonrising]

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[plushaeusrumpified]

what.




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[itsintheblood]

You make it sound like all novels are bad teen books.

[greenmoonrising]

Probably because Mom's tried forcing Twilight on me while yelling, "Read more novels!"

[itsintheblood]

Go to a muggle book store and stay clear of the kiddie corner and you'll find something good.

[plastic_spastic]

Miss Witch Weekly is a good read.

[greenmoonrising]

Uh... huh. Really? My Mom kind of hides her copies whenever Dad or I enter the room...

[plastic_spastic]

That is unfair. I'll owl you some back issues.

[doctorkishitani]

Why doesn't your mother want you reading about science or magic?

[greenmoonrising]

She says I'm going to end up a crabby old man in a young body and that I should start acting my age. Which apparently means I have to read other things.

[doctorkishitani]

But wouldn't being forbidden from reading about science and magic just make you more crabby?

I don't think I understand her reasoning.

[arrogantalloy]

I think you should try the worst witch series.

[greenmoonrising]

... Isn't that a children's book....

[arrogantalloy]

A children's book about a witch who's bad with magic.

[rule_britannia]

Have you tried Sherlock Holmes?

[greenmoonrising]

Not yet, I've heard the name before - what's it about?

[rule_britannia]

[There's some splatters of ink as he jumps in excitement]

Only the best consulting detective ever!

[thesmallesttrickster]

I might be able to help. What are you interested in?

[greenmoonrising]

Medicine, potions, science... uh, stuff Mom's not letting me get books on. Any suggestions? :)

[thesmallesttrickster]

Have you read Frankenstein? It is a muggle novel involving a scientist who attempts to make a human out of dead body parts.

[elphaba_thropp]

Have you ever read "Hogwarts: A History"? It's really interesting and you could probably get away with it from your parents since it's about your own school.

I also have a few mystery novels and books on magical law if you'd be interested.

[greenmoonrising]

Oh. Oh that's a good idea! Thanks!

Seriously? I think a good mystery could be good for keeping me occupied... Could you please give me some titles and I can go looking for them? :D

[formyownhand]

Is that all you'll be doing with your summer, Bruce?

[greenmoonrising]

Well, I'll end up doing some running in the woods whether I like it or not, but otherwise that was the idea...