A Note from Falmouth Library’s Newest Harry Potter Fan

I don’t know that any self-respecting Teen Librarian can get away with not having read the Harry Potter series.  So, as a new Teen Librarian, I’m somewhat embarrassed to say I’ve never read any of the books or watched any of the movies – until yesterday, when I started the first book.  

I used my Libby app and borrowed the audiobook version-it can be accessed here, once you create an Overdrive account-see below!  I know you don’t need me to tell you that it’s a fantastic book – no news there.  But, what you might not know is how wonderful the audiobook version is. Even if you’ve read the books before, I think it’s worth a listen.  The narrator, Jim Dale is an award winning Broadway actor, and he’s absolutely perfect as the voice of these books. The way he distinguishes characters with different voices and the overall warm energy he brings to the narration makes it a joy to listen to. 

Luckily, for those of us spending a lot of time at home right now, there’s also a LOT to listen to. There are 7 books in the series, which adds up to a total of over 117 hours of audiobook! That’s almost 5 straight days. I’m only a few hours into the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, but I’m already a huge fan and looking forward to the many, many hours I’ll be spending listening to Jim Dale bring these books to life for me over the next few weeks. 

From Meg Krohn, our Teen Librarian!

(We have many eBooks and audiobooks on Overdrive, on your computer, or on most devices with the Libby app. You just need a CLAMS card!   Give us a call, or email us, if you need help getting started!)