Just started a reread--know I won't make it all the way through before the new movie, but it's past time to read all 7 back-to-back. Something I haven't done yet.

On this reread (number 4? I'm not sure), I had forgotten how little time there is with the "action" So much is just set up for the rest of the books (and I certainly noticed some fun little details that become more important later). But it is still a wonderful, wonderful book though I think I prefer the later, more philosophical volumes.

Continuing with the reread, from start to finish.
Not one of my favorites of the series, but it's still Harry. So it's still good.

Interview with author on NPR and review on Very Short List. . .