How to stop reading Harry Potter

History · 03-04-2015, 12:18 AM

Please help,

My to-be-read list is growing but I keep on reading Harry Potter again and again. Not open some random parts reading but from "the boy who lived" to "nineteen year later". (On going) fourth times on the Pottermore version, and three times on paper set - and x (1-4) y (1-5) z (1-6) where x y z > 3

Any advice on how to stop please, it will become much harder at the end of this year when the illustrated version is out.

Thank you for your inputs.

JSWolf · 03-04-2015, 12:44 AM

The best way to stop reading Harry Potter is to delete any eBooks you have and any pBooks you have, throw them away the night before trash pickup so you won't be able to retrieve them.

Andy_T · 03-04-2015, 02:17 AM

Maybe have a look at some other good fantasy books!

This site might help: www.bestfantasybooks.com

Best regards,
Andy

Brazen_NL · 03-04-2015, 02:28 AM

Goodreads' Listopia is another place to look for other books.

hidari · 03-04-2015, 02:31 AM

If you haven't noticed there are a few million other books on Amazon, MR and many websites. Good luck.

Brazen_NL · 03-04-2015, 02:40 AM

Yes, I cannot help but to agree.

For some people, too many choices is a hindrance, which is why I posted a link with specific suggestions.

I don't see the problem at all, though, and I'd have to agree with JSWolf.

faltradl · 03-04-2015, 04:11 AM

Search for medical help! You have an addiction. A harmless sort, but it harms you. So you need a therapy to learn to manage it.

crich70 · 03-04-2015, 04:13 AM

Maybe an obliviate spell? Just flue call your local Ministry/ Dept. of Magic and an Auror will get right back to you.

It is a good series but there are many more magical places to visit. How about Narnia or Fantasia for example? Or maybe Oz?

SteveEisenberg · 03-04-2015, 06:03 AM

Googling found this:

http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Over-a-Ha...tter-Obsession

mgbino · 03-04-2015, 09:58 AM

Four words: Harry/Ron slash fiction.

You'll never think of Harry Potter the same way again.

eschwartz · 03-04-2015, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgbino

Four words: Harry/Ron slash fiction.

You'll never think of Harry Potter the same way again.

That is a rather extreme solution... like using a nuke to kill ants.

DiapDealer · 03-04-2015, 11:18 AM

Have you considered having your eyes removed?

Geralt · 03-05-2015, 03:05 AM

How old are you History? I'm thinking young. Look, reading (fiction books) is supposed to be an enjoyment. Now, if you're having fun doing what you're doing why stop? When you get tired of it, you'll stop on your own.
When you really wish to read something else from your tbr list you will. Until then stop beating yourself about it.

Dr. Drib · 03-05-2015, 08:56 AM

Burn them.

Of course, that might damage your ebook reader.

If you are a child, then adult supervision is required.

doubleshuffle · 03-05-2015, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Burn them.

Yep. At the stake, preferably.

03-04-2015, 12:18 AM	#1
History Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Kobo	How to stop reading Harry Potter Please help, My to-be-read list is growing but I keep on reading Harry Potter again and again. Not open some random parts reading but from "the boy who lived" to "nineteen year later". (On going) fourth times on the Pottermore version, and three times on paper set - and x (1-4) y (1-5) z (1-6) where x y z > 3 Any advice on how to stop please, it will become much harder at the end of this year when the illustrated version is out. Thank you for your inputs.

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Andy_T Evangelist Posts: 431 Karma: 5121676 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hannover, Germany Device: iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, Kindle KB, NT, Fire, PW II	Maybe have a look at some other good fantasy books! This site might help: www.bestfantasybooks.com Best regards, Andy

03-04-2015, 02:28 AM	#4
Brazen_NL Slobbering Dog Posts: 454 Karma: 2522512 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NL Device: Kindle PW2/iPad/iPhone	Goodreads' Listopia is another place to look for other books.

03-04-2015, 02:31 AM	#5
hidari MR Drone Posts: 1,613 Karma: 15612282 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DRONEZONE Device: PB360+, Huawei MP5, Libra H20	If you haven't noticed there are a few million other books on Amazon, MR and many websites. Good luck.

03-04-2015, 02:40 AM	#6
Brazen_NL Slobbering Dog Posts: 454 Karma: 2522512 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NL Device: Kindle PW2/iPad/iPhone	Yes, I cannot help but to agree. For some people, too many choices is a hindrance, which is why I posted a link with specific suggestions. I don't see the problem at all, though, and I'd have to agree with JSWolf.

03-04-2015, 04:11 AM	#7
faltradl Guru Posts: 602 Karma: 1712372 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: germany Device: PocketBook Touch	Search for medical help! You have an addiction. A harmless sort, but it harms you. So you need a therapy to learn to manage it.

03-04-2015, 04:13 AM	#8
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,305 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Maybe an obliviate spell? Just flue call your local Ministry/ Dept. of Magic and an Auror will get right back to you. It is a good series but there are many more magical places to visit. How about Narnia or Fantasia for example? Or maybe Oz?

03-04-2015, 06:03 AM	#9
SteveEisenberg Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,032 Karma: 39379388 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: near Philadelphia USA Device: Kindle Kids Edition, Fire HD 10 (11th generation)	Googling found this: http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Over-a-Ha...tter-Obsession

03-04-2015, 09:58 AM	#10
mgbino Groupie Posts: 199 Karma: 3039394 Join Date: Mar 2014 Device: Nook Glowlight	Four words: Harry/Ron slash fiction. You'll never think of Harry Potter the same way again.

03-04-2015, 11:18 AM	#12
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,547 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Have you considered having your eyes removed?

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03-05-2015, 03:05 AM	#13
Geralt Witcher Posts: 933 Karma: 7321117 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swamp. Slaying Drowners. Device: Kindle PW2	How old are you History? I'm thinking young. Look, reading (fiction books) is supposed to be an enjoyment. Now, if you're having fun doing what you're doing why stop? When you get tired of it, you'll stop on your own. When you really wish to read something else from your tbr list you will. Until then stop beating yourself about it.

03-05-2015, 08:56 AM	#14
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,743 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Burn them. Of course, that might damage your ebook reader. If you are a child, then adult supervision is required.