My daughter listens to these on such a regular basis that I'm starting to believe that Stephen Fry actually lives in my apartment

"Stephen Fry: Actor" is such an understatement it hurts. Actor, director, comedian, best-selling author, documentarian, national treasure, etc

Harry pocketed it 😂

I wish Stephen Fry read every single book for Audible. The greatest voice I've ever had the privilege of listening to.

This guy doesn't know how many hours i've listened to his voice hahaha I re-listen the audiobooks almost daily while working! ✨ Thank you Stephen!

His “Mad eye Moody “ is bloody good ! Professor Trellaney is absolutely hilarious ! He is just superb

This audio book series got me through a very rough patch in my life and will always have a special place in my heart.

Forever my favourite.. Can't imagine Harry Potter without Stephen Fry. ❤

The fact that these are available in the US now are huge! No more going to dodgy websites to find Stephen’s narration!

I'm Dutch and when my daughter was around twelve she was really into Harry Potter, but she struggled with reading large texts (turned out she had dyslexia of course). One day, Stephen Fry's reading of the books - ahem - found their way into my hands and I gave them to her. Didn't help her reading of course, but she listened to them on a loop and after a few months she understood and spoke English flawlessly.

Mr. Fry, I would like to thank you for your work on this. I’m from Ukraine, and dew to war I’ve started having panic attacks. And my cure, my comfort zone is to put on my headphones, and play HP audiobook, feeling how your incredible calming voice creates real magic

I've fallen asleep listening to Stephen's voice in the HP Audiobooks. there's something about his voice that makes me feel at home, make me feel warm and comforted. Kudos to you great man. Even though Audible's planning to make a full cast audiobook version of HP, I want to let you know that you'll always be my No. 1 pick. Love from a small town in India

Read the books many times as a kid. Once adult, i found out the audiobooks exist. Since 2015 I listen them regularly, many times over and over. He is phenomenal while voicing the characters. Brings so much color and depth. I also checked from other voice artists also on other languages. Nothing comes close to Fry’s.

I adore his rendition of these books. You really do lose the fact that you’re hearing a person telling the story. You hear the characters and the way he delivers well known lines in a fresh way is emotionally moving. It is fantastic and so glad it’s available now in the us.

I used to reread the books every year, but it's been ages since I picked up one the books as I've been listening to Fry's narration for years now. It's my go-to series whenever I don't have anything new to read. I first read the books when I was 11 and I'm definitely one of those people whose lives has been shaped in part by Harry Potter.

I listen to the Harry Potter book by Stephen Fry every night (and have done for years), They sooth me to sleep and I also listen during long car journeys, this series and his voice in particular have had such a positive effect on my life and mindset. Thank you Stephen Fry, you bring these stories to life!

I’ve listened to these since I’ve been a child, over and over again. When I was really young, I didn’t imagine it was only one person; I pictured the entire cast of the Harry Potter films sitting in a circle in full costumes reading the book to each other. I had no idea it was only one person.

I have listened only Harry Potter books on audible and i have now 3 months and 20 days of listened time. Stephen Fry is THE best reader. Your Hagrid was so spot on !

No lie, I can totally have seen this dude being casted for Horace Slughorn.

American here. My sister was diagnosed with dyslexia when she was 12 or 13 and one of the things her therapist suggested to help her get better at reading was to listen to audiobooks while reading it. She really wanted to read Harry Potter so we got the Jim Dale sorcerer’s stone. Then chamber of secrets. Then she got tired of waiting on the audiobooks at the library and just brute forced her way through the rest of the books. None of us really liked the audiobooks. Dale’s female voices were a little creepy at times. Years later, my now wife had a semester abroad in Nottingham in 2009 and for some reason bought all of the UK audiobooks. Few months after that, we were talking and she mentioned that she fell asleep listening to Harry Potter that week. I mentioned I didn’t care for the audiobooks and she said, “have you heard the Stephen Fry version?” She let me borrow it and they are, to do this day, the best audiobooks I’ve ever heard. So glad you can get them this side of the pond now and everyone can hear the superior version. Mr. Fry, should you read this, there’s an 8 and 6 year old in America who have fallen asleep to you reading to them most nights for the last two years. They would also like you to know that The Enormous Crocodile is very funny.

I suffer from insomnia and night terrors, Stephen fry helped me out also the most consistent thing in the last two decades.

I would love to hear Stephen Fry narrate the Terry Pratchett books❤

This is great news for so many! I've listened to his narration of this series for over almost 15 years now, dozens of times over, and it always hurt that people have been deprived of it simply because it wasn't available here. I did listen to the Jim Dale version once just to experience it, and it was good too, but there's something special about the way Fry reads.

My total listening time on audible is 7 months, 22 days, 10hrs and 33 minutes. Most of that is listening to Stephen Fry! ❤❤

Dale is a lovely man, but Fry nailed these 100%. The characters, the tone... perfection.

My grandma would always have the Stephen Fry audio books on while working around the house and doing the gardening. Every time I listen to them it always reminds me of her ❤

My personal rating goes like this: 4) translated books 3) movies 2) books 1) Stephen Fry's narration. I have been listening to it almost non-stop for the past six years of my life, his voice saying Harry's name has helped me in the most difficult moments. Stephen Fry's appreciation of the phenomenon of Harry Potter plus his talent and professionalism brings the story to the highest level. Thank you very much, sir!

I remember learning English as a child by listening to Stephen Fry's narration of the Harry Potter books, over and over again. He was my favorite teacher and storyteller.

Stephen Fry’s Harry Potter and Andy Serkis Lord of the Rings have kinda become the soundtrack to my life, I just keep looping from one to the other.

I started listening to Harry Potter when they came out on cassette, and finished with CDs. The fact it's now all digital is honestly mind blowing. And to this day, I've never read the entire series myself, took me years to realise Kreacher was spelt like that etc.

This is the audio book I listened to most often, compared to all the other audio books that I own. Stephen Fry did a tremendous job. The most amazing thing is that you can jump into the middle of a random scene and can tell by his voice which of the countless charaters is speaking. Stephen Fry managed to give each of them a distinct voice. It's unbelievable!

I really can’t thank Stephen enough for his performance with those books. I was about 8 when the first one came out and I genuinely have no idea how many times I have listened to them since. I’m currently on book five right now! I don’t suppose you will read this Stephen but on the odd chance you do, thankyou.

I’ve only ever listened to Jim Dale’s read of the books, but as soon as I heard there was a version read by Stephen Fry, I knew he would be an amazing reader. He’s always had an extraordinary skill with accents and voices. I hope to hear it someday.

As a german these books helped me a lot improving my english. Not to brag but I got full marks on my spoken exam, and a terribly posh accent on top. Lost it all by now, but it was fun while it lasted. Love you Stephen

He’s so brilliant in the audiobooks. Think I’ve done them all about 4 times!

I will listen to any audiobook Stephen Fry narrates. The Complete Sherlock Holmes is amazing. Even the forewords are great because Stephen shares some of his life stories that connect him to the Homes series.

I had no idea that listeners in the US and Canada were robbed of Stephen's incredibly rich and enjoyable narration for so long. However I'm stoked for you all that the whole series is on Audible. Enjoy folks.

Stephen’s narration has a such massive place in my heart. A warm hug of comfort. I remember the first time listening to it as a 7 year old on a family road trip across Australia and being pulled into the world immediately and fully. Since then I’ve come back to it on numerous occasions while in all corners of the world. The amount of memories connected to his storytelling is so special to me. As a 21 year old now I know still I’ll be listening for years to come and will hopefully share the experience with my own kids one day. Thank you Stephen :)

I could listen to Stephen Frye read the phone book (if we still had phone books)

Jim Dale is the first and greatest voice of the Harry Potter series...Stephen Fry is a beloved second for me.

I have all the Jim Dale versions as he's the voice I grew up with, but I'm so excited to use my next 7 audible credits on the Stephen Fry versions! What a treat. The rest of my wish list will just have to wait 😅

Stephen's narration is just pure perfection! 💜

I've been listening to those books for 11 years.

I've listened and re-listened to his narration of all 7 books so many times 😅 30 or more times each at this stage! Thank you, Stephen, for doing such a wonderful job!

He also killed it in the Sherlock Holmes books -can’t recommend them enough!

While I grew up with Jim Dale as my harry potter narrator Steven Fry's version has grown on me over the years.

His Hagrid and Dobby sounds exactly like in the movie versions.

Jim Dale is my preferred but it’s so damn cool we can listen to them now in the US

These recordings have been with me for a long long time! Im now 30 and still listen to them often, they give me comfort and confidence when i need it most. I have introduced many people to them over the years, i feel its a gift that i need to share! Thank you so much for all that you have done for me, my friends and my family by bringing these books and their characters to life. You're an inspiration.

Jesus, I listened to those books so many times, he does a phenomenal job of giving each character a distinctive voice and emote! ❤

I have listened through the books over 20 times entirely now. Still waiting for an audible medal for this achievement 😂 must be on at least 23/24 times listened through all the books at this point 😂

I have listened to many audiobooks and he is bar far the best narrator I've ever heard. So thankful he's done these books!

I’ve been listening to audiobooks of Harry Potter at work for years now and love Stephen Fry as narrator. I ordered CDs of his version from the UK through eBay and was wondering how I’d manage to keep them in mint condition. After years of listening “secondhand”, I’m so glad to finally be able to download directly to my devices. Thanks, Audible!

I have read these books so many times each that I have lost count, and yet when I found Stephen Fry's recordings, I jumped of joy, and I have listened to all 7 books more times than i can count, and keep listening over an over... He is amazing, you listen to each character and you totally forget that it is only him, even when he is "Hermione" or "Lavender" or any other female character. And every time he does the voice of Hagrid, you hear the voice of Robbie Coltrane in the movies ❤

Well I know where my next 7 credits are going. Always loved Fry's performance.

I have listened to these so many times, it's ludicrous. I love them so much.

Listened to these audio books read by Stephen Fry at night every night going to sleep since they came out ?20 years ( initially on CD). Wouldn’t be able to listen to it in a car, I would fall asleep within minutes. Stephen Fry is amazing.

It got me the part where he was talking about the generation that grew up reading those books and how even their personality has been influenced by those characters and the story. I always say that i always find a part of myself in them. I got into this world when i was 7 now i'm 30 and i find this so nostalgic and beautiful. I really did spend lots of time reading the books and watching the films, still do from time to time. For me Potter is home, is my comfort place and part of my childhood. I'm so so thankful for it 💜

I have been through the entire 7 book series countless times throughout the years from being a small child to now as an adult. I’ve gone from the cassette tapes, to the CD’s and now digitally with audible and every single time through Stephen Fry’s incredible narration and character voices I feel like I’ve been transported to a new world. Becoming a father 19 months ago I cannot wait to share the stories of my childhood with my daughter and watch her imagination grow and to fall in love with the magical world that I have cherished for so long. Thank you so much to J.K.R and Stephen Fry for enriching my life. Truly. 🙏

This man is the reason why I even got into Harry Potter! I loved listening to Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, then my son watched Pocoyo, which was narrated by Stephen Fry, constantly! That's when my ex husband told me he reads Harry Potter, too and I was hooked on the wizarding world ever since!

The best aspect of his performance, to me, is that I no longer hear his voice, I just hear the characters. Though it could also be a consequence of having listened to the series tens of times 😊

Absolutely love Stephen Fry as a narrator and he absolutely smashed Harry Potter series. I can't believe how much the characters and voices he created for them matched their actors so precisely WAY BEFORE THE ACTORS CAME ALONG ❤

He sounds so endearingly passionate❤

I listen to your narration of this series at least once a year. Amazing work. Awesome to learn about your process. 😊 Thank you sir!!

Jim Dale's US edition are quite excellent, but I must confess, bought the Fry version years ago, and my family simply love his voices.

Brought the cd version years ago for my children I was always drawn in listening with them to .. Stephen pulled off each character perfectly .. thank you for hours of great listening 🌈

I am enjoying listening to this interview with Stephen Fry and have the audiobooks saved on my phone. I'll probably have a listen to one of them again soon. His narration of the Harry Potter series in legendary.

been listening to stephen fry's harry potter audiobooks every night since i was 12. cannot live without

I’ve listened about 3 times over. He also narrated the Sherlock Holmes books and uses some of the same voices for HP and SH characters. If I remember right holmes and snape and uncannily similar!

American here! I am ashamed to say that I downloaded the Stephen Fry audiobooks on LimeWire because I just wanted the authentic experience. Growing up, I would reread the books I would say about once a year. But once I got older and started working, Stephen Fry audiobooks were with me on a lot of commutes to and from work.

Fascinating insight on how the audiobooks were made.

I have the goblet of fire narrated by Stephen and it gives me so. much. joy, that I really believe Stephen added life to the book. That’s extraordinary for me because I’m quite old fashioned about books, for instance I don’t quite believe audiobooks are books. For me they’re a sort of animated book, mostly like a radio soap opera.

What a great job you did. There is something so soothing and comforting about being read to. Perfect.

I have had the pleasure of listening to Audible since before it became part of Amazon. Enjoy a daily dose of amazing readings. I also have had the great pleasure of enjoying QI since the beginning... Thank you to Stephen Fry for all his work through the years and I think it's time I caught up with the HP series... especially in the voices of Stephen Fry. 🌻

I love to read and now I love to listen while I read! I also like the flexibility that Audio provides so that I can listen while I walk or doing dishes. The Audible Narration that Stephen Fry did on the Harry Potter Books was wonderful! I also have my other favorites, Davina Porter, Will M Watt, Mary Jane Wells, Rosalyn Landor, Jeff Woodman, Simon Vance, Steven Cree, Tim Curry, & Keira Stevens. It is so wonderful how these Narrators bring the books to life! 🥰

Thank you so much Stephen and Audible! I loved this and I love the books. I religiously listen through them all at least once a year and will never get tired of them!

I cried and laughed listening to the Harry Potter audio books read by Stephen Fry. I listen to them when I feel anxious or have an anxiety attack to soothe myself. Such an extraordinary job!!!

Thank you so much Stephen Fry. You are a global treasure.

Stephen Fry brought HP world to life for me...Always listening to it as it takes me to this magical world. I have tried another reader for about 3 chapters, but soon returned to the best...for me anyway...Cheers Stephen.

I always thought he read them after a few books came out and it was getting popular, cool to find out he's been doing since the first

He read the first hit hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy, wish he would do the other ones as well, he is so amazing at reading books!

I've spent countless hours listening to these audiobooks, thank you Audible and Stephen!!

I learned English with his audiobook. I re-listened every night before sleeping and it was very enjoyable. Now, I am used to learning languages like this (with audiobooks), but this was the first ever. I am very grateful for this interview. Thanks, Audible!

I remember as a kid listening to POA read by Stephen on cassette tape in 2004, now 20 years later, month after month collecting all of the books on Audible, PEACE AT LAST, whether its at work in the morning, or when I struggle to fall asleep, just putting on the audiobook and then slowly drifting away via Stephen's narration Thank you Stephen and THANK YOU AUDIBLE 🇿🇦

Thank you, Sir, for countless of hours of listening to your audio books. I still to this day keep listening and re-listening to them almost daily. Apart from fixing my not falling asleep problem. I picked a word or two of your accent. Which has boosted my confidence at speaking English. Despite still not being more than a broken one.

Listening to these on repeat for 2 years now starting the series over as soon as I'm done. Fry has hands down ensured my sleep improved immensely, and I am forever grateful for him taking/getting this job. Absoloutely fantastic

Having listened to all narrators for the HP series; Stephen Fry's narration is by far the best and took me to look at his other narrations like mythos and sherlock holm. All fantastic, thank you Stephen for your hard work.

I've listened to all of them numerous times, always a joy! Thank you!

I've been waiting for years to be able to listen to this version!

Thank you Stephen Fry. Harry Potter are my favourite audio books. I have listened too countless times. How you just bring these complex characters to life the way you do. Amazing!

FINALLY!!!! Stephen Fry’s versions are the best!!!

Stephen Thank you for all your narrations as someone who was dyslexic and didn't enjoy reading books but loved listening to them, you are my favourite narrator! I want you to read way more haha thanks!

i love you stevey, couldnt imagine my life without you

I can't imagine listening to Harry Potter and not hearing Stephen Fry's voice. I always imagined if I were reading a book aloud that I would pace the room and emote. I can see why I've not been asked to read.

Having grown up with Stephen's HP books I now get to listen to his audio of Mythos.

Fry is definitely up there in terms of voice narration. I also enjoy listening to Frank Muller plus Steven Weber (IT) and Andy Serkis (LOTR) both amazing.

I just love this man. So talented, when I feel a bit down or trying to sleep, he is always there for me. Thank you Sir.

Glad these are available now! I love Jim Dale’s version too

I'm 36 and I've been listening to Stephen Fry read the Harry Potter books on Audible for a few years now. I really hope he gets offered (and I hope he takes!) The role of Dumbledore in the new TV show! He just seems the perfect fit for Dumbledore! I remember the first time I listened to him do Hagrids voice and my jaw dropped! I could have sworn I was listening to Robbie Coltrane (please excuse my spelling)! I could really picture him so clearly. The first time my mum heard him she came running unto the room and asked if it was Robbie, when I replied, "No, Stephen Fry" she just gorked at me 🤣. Lots of love from YOUR home county Stephen! It's a beautiful county. I currently live in Norwich and it's the most beautiful city! (I lived across the border in Lincolnshire for 10 years before that, and, well, it's just "meh" in comparison lol

I've listened through the books at least dozen times. So good