Here we are in week 3 of HARRY POTTER MONTH in Shanah’s Top 5 Tuesday! So far we’ve covered books for Gryffindors and Ravenclaws. Today we move on to those friendly, super-cuddly, Cedric Diggory, probably-should-have-had-Neville-Longbottom-y HUFFLEPUFFS!
Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe
At first this book seems more like a Slytherin thing. Everyone hates everyone else, and insults fly even more often than fists. However, it takes a quick turn and by the end of this book the message is very clear. Friendship is everything. So be nice, you jerks.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Is there anything more just or loyal that the relationship of a man and his faithful dog? Maybe. Why are you asking me? I’m a Ravenclaw.
Graveyard Book
I’m quickly realizing that out of all the Hufflepuff qualities, I’ve really latched onto the Loyalty aspect, because once again that’s the strongest theme going in this book.
They Both Die at the End
Yup. More loyalty.
Grim Lovelies
Grim Lovelies centers around a main character who is completely willing to do whatever anyone asks of her and does it with a smile on her face, and is loyal to her master despite some shady treatment. She seems a girl without an ounce of threat within her. Until you mess with the people she loves. Then she’s like a feral badger. And she does magic.
I don’t know any of your picks, but they sound soooo good. I will definitely check out the one by Neil Gaiman and Grim Lovelies!
my list: https://thepunktheory.wordpress.com/2019/02/19/t5t-books-for-hufflepuffs/
The Graveyard Book is technically considered a children’s book, but honestly, I just read it last year, and I’m in my 30s, and it was so good.
Joe I just melted a little with The Art of Racing in the rain. What better choice than a dog indeed, loyal, faithful through and through!
I LOVED Grim Lovelies!! Such a good book.
Right?! I feel like I haven’t heard enough good things about that book. Or things in general, really. Is no one reading it?
I don’t know. It was on my anticipated list last year, but it also came in the LitJoy box so I didn’t end up ordering it myself. But I read it and raved about it, and I’ve just heard crickets everywhere else. Really looking forward to Midnight Beauties in September!! It’s only a duology, but I wish it was longer.
The Art of Racing in the Rain sounds like a nice read filled with love. And aaaa, They Both Die in the End, no explanation needed! All the other books sounds good too and I’m so looking forward to get my hands on The Grim Lovelies.
Sounds pretty apt. I really wish I’d have a chance to get around to this one. Day job! Darn you!