Millions of readers consider the “Harry Potter” series to be their favourite books. J.K. Rowling has recommended a few novels for you to read
“Emma” by Jane Austen
J.K. Rowling’s favourite novelist of all time is Jane Austen, and the favourite of her books is “Emma.” She told Amazon, “I’ve read all of her books so many times I’ve lost track.” She says she read “Emma” at least 20 times throughout those numerous book-reading sessions.
“The Woman Who Walked Into Doors” by Roddy Doyle
Rowling told Amazon, “My favourite living writer is Roddy Doyle.” One of the most important novels in her life was this novel, which was about a woman’s relationship with a violent man. She told O, The Oprah Magazine, “I don’t think I’ve ever found such a credible, completely rounded female character from any other heterosexual male writer in any age.”
“Team of Rivals” by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Godwin’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book on Abraham Lincoln’s political acumen isn’t quite what you’d expect from a British fantasy novelist. Rowling was drawn to Goodwin’s ability to conjure up Lincoln’s America.
“The diaries of Auberon Waugh” by Auberon Waugh
Although “Brideshead Revisited” is regarded as a classic British novel, Rowling references a work by his eldest son. Between 1972 and 1985, Auberon Waugh kept a diary in which he criticised the fashions of the day. Rowling has a copy of the book in her bathroom. She told the New York Times, “It’s always good for a laugh.”
“Black Beauty,” by Anna Sewell
Rowling stated she adored “anything with a horse on it” as a child when asked to name her favourite novels. “Black Beauty” is one of her favourites among them.
