Which Potter reader are you?

The Daily Telegraph has reported that research conducted by an academic has revealed that Harry Potter readers can be split into 4 categories, and each relates to the 4 houses of Hogwarts.

Hufflepuff readers tend to read at a slow, steady and systematic pace and will enjoy reading it again and again.
Gryffindor are eager, energetic and will complete a book quickly, but soon move on to other things.
Ravenclaw take the tales with a pinch of salt; a books a book.
Slytherin are uninterested in the books and prefer the films.

As the academic points out, it is an interesting time in the world of the Potter, as the stories have ended (except for The Tales of Beedle the Bard of course!) and the anticipation and mysticism of Harry’s next adventure has gone, only loyal Hufflepuffs will continue the ‘Potter Brand’

So, which one are you?!

Under the Spotlight

Screen Reads is November’s NYR theme, and we thought it would be fun to see the favourite books of people in the Holt Jackson office that have been made into films. I think you’ll be surprised at the variation!

Because of the success of last months Under the Spotlight, Screen Reads will only run for two weeks, but the subject list will remain on COTW for you to visit anytime. To view the list click here. To see images of book covers and movie posters, take a look here.

There are so many titles, too many to mention! Is your favourite there? If not, why not tell us what it is?

Man Booker Prize 2008 - Winner Announced!

Aravind Adiga’s debut novel The White Tiger has won this year's Man Booker Prize.

He has beaten favourite Sebastian Barry to the £50,000 prize.

Chairman of the judges Michael Portillo, said "The novel is in many ways perfect. It is quite difficult to find any structural flaws with it."

Was this your Booker winner or did you have another favourite?

NYR Library Membership Campaign

Due to the reported success of April’s Library Membership Campaign, the National Year of Reading is launching a second library membership drive this month. The campaign, called "Do Something Different!" will run for 2 weeks from 18th October to 1st November, coinciding with the school half term.

Libraries up and down the country will be putting on events, which will be supported by News of the World and local radio. There is even talk of making it an annual event with the possibility of linking with World Book Day.

Are you holding an event? Why not tell us all about it. And don’t forget, look out for Balloon Man on COTW as he’ll tell you that there’s promotional material available. It’s free and will help any event look the business!

For more information contact Gemma Fiorello on gfiorello@holtjackson.co.uk