Potter books read more than the Bible

More people re-read Harry Potter than the Bible, new research has shown. Almost 80 per cent of UK readers re-read books they have enjoyed, with JK Rowling's magical series topping the list. Lord Of The Rings and Pride And Prejudice were second and third in the top 20 re-read books, with the Bible at number 16. Almost a fifth of readers read their favourite book more than five times. Coffee shop chain Costa studied the reading habits of Britain to mark their 2007 Book Awards. It also shows that 43 per cent of the 2034 people questioned decide whether they will finish the book after only the first chapter. Simon Trewin, a literary agent, said: "There has never been a more important time to remind the reading public not to judge a book by its cover."