Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling

“You’re a wizard, Harry” were the words that shaped the childhood of our generation. It’s near impossible to imagine our world without the ground-breaking phenomenon that’s Harry Potter. So, whether you’re getting through your 20th re-read or just discovering the series, buckle up because it will be an unforgettable adventure.

The series begins with the book Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in case you got an American copy. The story opens with young Harry delivered on the doorstep of his non-magical (muggle), aunt, to keep him safe from some unknown danger.

As Harry grows older, he finds that he possesses powers that enable him to speak to snakes and do some minor “magic tricks.” He then discovers that his parents, who were wizards as well, were killed by an evil wizard and that he was the sole survivor of the attack, leaving him with a lightning-shaped scar.

After a friendly giant extracts him from the clutches of his abusive relatives, he starts attending Hogwarts, a wizarding school, and discovers more about his past, while navigating a world he knows nothing about.