Yes, you're dying, I'm dying, we're all dying for #7. Other than rereading the first six books, consider checking out these titles:
Mugglenet.com's Guide to Book 7 (obviously)
This is a collection of enlightening (some brilliant, some absurd) theories, discussions, obscure details, and predictions for the goings-on of Deathly Hallows. It's technically a fan-made book, but it's a must for both the die-hard and those of us without the time to reread all six books. (So I guess that's everybody?)
The Septimus Heap series (Magyk, Flyte, and Physik) by Angie Sage
Another wizard-in-training, but refreshingly different. Good & evil, drama & peril, with a warmth and tongue-in-cheek humor. Excellent series with its own rapidly-growing following.
Fablehaven and the sequel, Rise of the Evening Star (sequel out in May) by Brandon Mull
See review above (and in archives). This series takes place in the "real" world where magical creatures secretly exist, with a bickering brother & sister team as protagonists.
Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton
A boy finds a book with many dangerous secrets that only he can see. Flashes back between present day and medieval times, an excellent and engrossing read.
Also recommended:
The Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer
The Charlie Bone series by Jenny Nimmo
Half-Magic (and the rest in the series), by Edward Eager
Eragon and Eldest (the Inheritance series, books 1 & 2), by Christopher Paolini
Inkheart and Inkspell, by Cornelia Funke
His Dark Materials trilogy (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass) by Philip Pullman
anything by Edith Nesbit (a favorite author of J.K.Rowling's)
Dragonology
Wizardology
The Wandmaker's Guidebook (real wand included)
Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and countless others...
I'm probably forgetting something, leave your own recommendations in the comments!
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