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Original at 50 Book Challenge external link    Mon, Oct 26

45. Black Hole by Charles Burns This was a really bizarre graphic novel. Nevertheless, Burns provides a good narrative and striking visuals. 46. The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J. K. Rowling translated by Hermione Granger, with commentary by Albus Dumbledore and notes by J. K. Rowling.

Rate a new opinion in Books & Magazines about The Tales of Beedle the Bard - J. K. Rowling

Original at dooyoo newest opinions in Books & Magazines external link    Tue, Oct 13

By dooyoo AG For a bargaintastic 50p you can pick up a copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard from Sainsburys. As this carries an RRP of £6.99 its an ideal Christmas gift for any Harry Potter fan. Other mere mortals will be completely clueless as to why the heck ...

Rate a new opinion in Books & Magazines about The Tales of Beedle the Bard - J. K. Rowling

Original at dooyoo newest opinions in Books & Magazines external link    Tue, Sep 29

By dooyoo AG The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a book that is featured in the Harry Potter Series that plays an important part in bringing down the evil Lord Voldemort. It is a book of wizarding tales for young children, to teach them morals. Some of the ...

Rate A Dangerous Triangle - Sa13+

Original at SnitchSeeker.com external link    Sat, Sep 12

By Teisha ‘But I’m fine’ replied Lily ‘Tuney, look at this.’ ‘What’s obvious?’ asked Lily. ‘No!’ ‘A wizard! I know who you are. You’re that Snape boy. They live down spinners end, by the river.’ She told Lily as though this explained everything. ‘Why have you been spying on us?’

Rate Madam Rosmerta’s Butterbeer

Original at hanshaupt.com external link    Thu, Jul 30

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By Hans Haupt I am a great fan of the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. Anyone who knows me or who has followed my Twitter feed or Facebook status updates, can attest to this fact. Perhaps more so than they would like. I am a great fan of the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. Anyone who knows me or who has followe

Rate Madam Rosmerta’s Butterbeer

Original at hanshaupt (WordPress) external link    Thu, Jul 30

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By Hans Haupt I am a great fan of the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. Anyone who knows me or who has followed my Twitter feed or Facebook status updates, can attest to this fact. Perhaps more so than they would like. I am a great fan of the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. Anyone who knows me or who has followe

Rate The Tales of Beedle the Bard-Review

Original at wakecounty (WordPress) external link    Wed, Jul 29

By Nicole This book is definitely for those who are Harry Potter fans and are dying because there aren’t any more books in the series. Luckily as well, there are like a million copies of this book within the library system of Wake County. So if you like Harry Potter you might wanna read this.

Rate More "Deathly Hallows" reaction

Original at Post-Standard Syracuse.com external link    Mon, Jul 20

By Laura Ryan(lryan@syracuse.com) KEYSTONE/AP Photo/NBC NewsAuthor J.K. Rowling (right) reads from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" during an interview with NBC's Meredith Vieira. Reader Chrissy Axenov writes: "An excellent end to an excellent decade; It took J. K. Rowling ten years but... KEYSTONE/AP Photo/NBC NewsA...

Rate Azkaban Cover Art For Sale

Original at Harry Potter's Page external link    Mon, Apr 20

Some of the original artwork for the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban UK cover is going up for sale at the Glasgow Art Fair. The artwork, which was made by artist Cliff Wright, was used to help develop the cover. According to the artist, the designs were sent to J. K. Rowling for approval fo...

Rate Economic concerns might affect Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows split

Original at The Gryffindor Gazette external link    Wed, Dec 31

By Wendy Obviously, this is not good news for true Harry Potter fans. Deathly Hallows is too long and complicated to truly do justice to in just one film - it would be like trying to stuff all three “Lord of the Rings” novels into just one movie, instead of three epic films. What do you think? Tags: deathl...

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Original at Blog of a Bookslut external link    Tue, Dec 9

By Jessa Crispin This week's Guardian Digested Read: Tales of Beedle the Bard by J K Rowling. 1), (2): These terms are the copyright of JK Rowling and anyone who tries to explain them will be sent to Azkaban (3). Or, more likely, face an expensive legal action. HP is da JK's bitch. OK?

Rate Harry Potter and the Disenfranchised Kindle

Original at The Kindle Reader external link    Thu, Dec 4

By Jan(jzlendich@comcast.net) explores all aspects of the wizarding world...in terms of their relationship to historical, literary, religious, scientific, or mythological roots. In-depth information on the facts behind all seven books in the Harry Potter series." - Amazon.

Rate J. K. Rowling to Raise $30 Million for Orphans?

Original at Blogging Baby external link    Thu, Nov 20

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By Jennifer Jordan The Harry Potter author is keen to help orphans, a cause close to almost every parent's heart, and she's putting some serious money into it, too. Rowling's newest title, The Tales Of Beedle The Bard, which is a spin-off from the Harry Potter series, is sure to make a ton of money. Rowling is cou...

Rate Harry Potter and the Half Blooded Prince, a Book Review by Savanna ...

Original at Bull Shoals Beacon external link    Wed, Nov 19

Just read Harry Potter and the Half Blooded Prince by J. K. Rowling one way or another. P.s.- this book is a 5 star and a “must read” for all! (editor’s note: This is the first of a series of book reviews and other articles by young ...

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Original at New York Times external link    Thu, Aug 21

Book Review editors introduce Christopher Hitchens review of J K Rowling book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Rate Daniel Radcliffe Says Hello To A Fan In Kendal

Original at Harry Potter's Page external link    Tue, Jul 22

The Westmorland Gazette reported the story of how a local woman recognized Daniel Radcliffe who portrays “Harry Potter” in the film adaptations of the book series by J.K. Rowling. Deb Parry, an English teacher at The Queen Katherine School in Kendal, saw the young actor while she was out wit...

Rate Podcast: The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination

Original at jefmenguin (WordPress) external link    Thu, Jul 3

By Jef Menguin J.K. Rowling, author of the best-selling Harry Potter book series, delivers her Commencement Address, "The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination," at the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association. - Copyright of JK Rowling, June 2008

Rate Rowling suing fan over new Potter book

Original at CNN International external link    Mon, Apr 14    4 related articles

Author J.K. Rowling will tell a judge this week that one of her biggest fans is in fantasyland if he believes a "Harry Potter" encyclopedia he plans to publish does not violate her copyrights.

Rate J.K. Rowling Revealed She Was Suicidal

Original at www.gabbybabble.com external link    Mon, Mar 24

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By gdaysunshine Monday, March 24, 2008 J.K. Rowling Revealed She Was Suicidal photo courtesy of PR Photos/www.prphotos.com J.K. Rowling revealed that she had suffered with depression prior to her success with Harry Potter. After separating from her first husband, Jorge Arantes, she admitted that she consi...

Rate Confirmed: Deathly Hallows Film in Two Parts

Original at Harry Potter's Page external link    Wed, Mar 12

The LA Times has confirmed that the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film will be in two parts! The titles will be Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II. He went on to say that J.K. Rowling was 'cool' with the decision.

Rate Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) by J.K. Rowling [reviewed by leigh9024]

Original at LibraryThing reviews of books owned by lisana external link    Thu, Jan 17

leigh9024's review: "The Harry Potter series has been read by all ages by all kinds of people, but even the most experience literary readers can enjoy Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. This is the first book of seven and the journey of the wizard Harry Potter begins to unfold. It's amazi...

Rate Is there an EIGHTH Harry Potter book coming our way?

Original at The Gryffindor Gazette external link    Tue, Jan 1

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By Wendy Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has strongly hinted for the first time that she could write an eighth book in the series. Keep reading for more about a possible eighth Harry Potter book! She finished the seventh book in the series – Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – last January.

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Rate Tales of Beedle the Bard sells for almost £2,000,000!

Original at SnitchSeeker.com external link    Thu, Dec 13

By allucha A copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, first mentioned in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has sold at auction for almost £2,000,000. The book, which is a collection of wizard fairy tales, was expected to sell for £50,000, but the rare version sold for much more!

Rate Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) by J.K. Rowling [reviewed by ksmitherman04]

Original at LibraryThing reviews of books owned by lisana external link    Fri, Dec 7

ksmitherman04's review: "I almost made it through college without picking up a Harry Potter book. But I finally did. I am sad that I did not start getting to know Harry earlier. The story is witty, engaging, and magical, and it addresses good versus evil."

Rate Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) by J.K. Rowling [reviewed by kbright1]

Original at LibraryThing reviews of books owned by lisana external link    Tue, Dec 4

kbright1's review: "One of the best books I have ever read!" Scholastic Paperbacks (2006), Paperback, 652 pages

Rate Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling [reviewed by BridgetteHarmon]

Original at LibraryThing reviews of books owned by lisana external link    Sun, Dec 2

BridgetteHarmon's review: "I refused to read Harry Potter for several years on the grounds that it was non-literary pop fiction fluff with little or no moral grounding. This summer, however, my fiance encouraged me to read the first Harry Potter novel, and I actually enjoyed it. I still th...

Rate Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5) by J.K. Rowling, Jim Dale [reviewed by jopearson56]

Original at LibraryThing reviews of books owned by lisana external link    Sat, Nov 24

jopearson56's review: "I continue listening to the series straight through. After the disappointing Goblet of Fire, the series takes an upturn with Order of the Phoenix. It's really a great series to listen to all in order without years between books, though -- I marvel at Rowling's abili...

Rate Sotheby's Adds Catalogue Note From Jo on "Tales of Beedle the Bard"

Original at SnitchSeeker.com external link    Sun, Nov 18

By griffin_girl Quote: One of seven specially-made copies. All other copies are to be given by the author to those most intimately involved with the phenomenally successful series. A limitation note explains "Six of these books have been given to those most closely connected to the Harry Potter books dur...

Rate J.K. Rowling updates her website

Original at SnitchSeeker.com external link    Thu, Nov 15

By allucha Firstly, she talks about the lawsuit which Warner Bros filed against a company which built the Hogwarts castle in celebration for a Hindi festival. She explains why the building of the castle made Warner Bros sue, and how they were not meaning to make money out of the problem.

Rate J.K. Rowling Sues To Stop Publication Of Fan-Written Potter Reference Book [Copyright]

Original at Consumerist external link    Wed, Nov 14

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By Meg Marco You might suppose that given her appreciation of the online HPL, Rowling would have encouraged the book's publication and sale. But you'd be wrong. On Halloween, Rowling and Warner Bros., which produces the Potter movies, filed suit to stop Vander Ark and RDR from selling the book. Late last...

Rate Time Europe: J.K. Rowling a Hero

Original at Harry Potter's Page external link    Mon, Oct 29

As part of their 60th publication anniversary, TIME Europe looks back on the heroes of the past six decades. And among that list is non other than J.K Rowling herself. Read more to see what the article had to say.

Rate J.K. Rowling Planning Visit to Toronto Next Month

Original at Harry Potter's Page external link    Sun, Sep 16

J.K. Rowling is planning on visiting Toronto, Canada next month. While there, she will do a reading from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and answer questions from fans. The event will take place on the morning of October 23rd at the Wintergarden Theatre. The event is free, but those who wis...

Rate Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2) by J.K. Rowling [reviewed by van_stef]

Original at LibraryThing reviews of books owned by lisana external link    Sun, Sep 2

van_stef's review: "This one is my least favorite HP book. But I still like it." Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (2004), Hardcover, 256 pages tags: harry potter, j.k. rowling, fantasy, children's fiction

Rate J.K. Rowling and Emma Watson Top 100 in Hollywood

Original at Harry Potter's Page external link    Thu, Aug 23

Whether or not the young actress can and will play anyone besides the Harry Potter film franchise's Hermione is irrelevant until 2010, when the series will reach its grand finale. Until then, she'll amass more and more fans while putting away $4 million per film into her college fund.

Rate Stephen King reviews Deathly Hallows (spoilers)

Original at SnitchSeeker.com external link    Fri, Aug 10

By katiebell It's good make-believe I'm talking about. Known in more formal circles as the Ministry of Magic. J.K. Rowling has set the standard: It's a high one, and God bless her for it. ****SPOILERS**** Author Stephen King reviews Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and shares (http://www.ew.com/ew/ar...

Rate Rowling loses London court battle over pictures of son (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Original at Yahoo! News external link    Tue, Aug 7

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling Tuesday lost a court fight in London to ban publication of a photograph of her young son.

Rate Fast Potter facts: Even more from J.K. Rowling

Original at MSNBC external link    Fri, Aug 3

Your one-stop-shopping for all the exclusive secrets and stories from Meredith Vieira's interview with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.

Rate Opinion: Rowling dispels Christian critics

Original at GetReligion external link    Wed, Aug 1

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By dpulliam Disclaimer: I’ve never cracked one of the Potter books or watched more than a few minutes of the movies, so take this review of the recent splurge of news on the Christian message contained in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with a grain of salt. I have been fascinated by the news coverag...

Rate Audio Book Review: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows by By J.K. Rowling

Original at Blogcritics external link    Mon, Jul 30

By T. Michael Testi When we get to Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, we find that Dumbledore has left each of them -- Harry, Ron, and Hermione -- items in his will, but the items make no sense and all seem pretty worthless on the face of it. We also know that Harry has been left a task by Dumbledore and he is only al...

Rate Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathy Hallows by J.K. Rowling

Original at Blogcritics external link    Sat, Jul 28

By Bob Milne Overall, this was the most mature of all the Harry Potter novels. Rowling has clearly taken advantage of his now older fanbase to raise the level of drama in her writing. While Harry himself may not be dead, the story saw the death of nearly a dozen recurring characters - and I think that's wher...

Rate J.K. Rowling Open Book Tour Sweepstakes

Original at Harry Potter's Page external link    Fri, Jul 27

Scholastic have announced that they are beginning a sweepstakes for 1000 lucky kids to go to Carnegie Hall in New York on October 19th as part of the J.K. Rowling and the Open Book Tour Sweepstakes. While there, J.K. Rowling will read from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Rate Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling

Original at Blogcritics external link    Sun, Jul 22

By Chris Holmes So it has come to this. After ten years and seven novels the magical saga of Harry Potter has finally reached its conclusion. The countdowns are over, the hype begins to subside, and the biggest question surrounding J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (besides whether Severu...

Rate Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling

Original at Blogcritics external link    Sat, Jul 21

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By Natalie Bennett J.K. Rowling claims to have mapped out all of the events of the seven Harry Potter books before she began writing the first, when she was a poor single mother camped out in an Edinburgh cafe. So she'd say, I guess, that the spectacular, distinctly cinematic set-piece ending of Harry Potter and...

Rate Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling

Original at Blogcritics external link    Sat, Jul 21

By Marty Dodge Like everyone else who has the smallest smidgen of enjoyment of Harry Potter I was looking forward to reading the last of the series (allegedly). In fact, I received Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at noon today and promptly sat down and read it cover to cover in one sitting. This 600-pag...

Rate Bruce Kluger & David Slavin: Why Harry Had to End

Original at Huffington Post external link    Fri, Jul 20

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By Bruce Kluger & David Slavin HARRY IN HIS 20's: Harry Potter and the Deadly Diaper Detail Harry Potter and the Tequila- and Regret-Filled Hogwarts Reunion Harry Potter and the Witches of Hazelden Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Kidney Stone Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Assisted Living Facility

Rate Opinion: Books of the Times: For Harry Potter, Good Old-Fashioned Closure

Original at New York Times external link    Wed, Jul 18

By MICHIKO KAKUTANI A review of the final installment of J.K. Rowling’s monumental, spell-binding epic, which was 10 years in the making.

Rate Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in IMAX 3D

Original at Blogcritics external link    Tue, Jul 10

By Gerald Wright In this story, 14-year-old Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) are back. They start their fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but the evil Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and his Death Eaters, Bellatrix L...

Rate Book Review: Enid Blyton - The Biography by Barbara Stoney

Original at Blogcritics external link    Sat, Jul 7

By James Carson Like Harry Potter in our own times, Noddy became an unlikely hate figure for those who took it upon themselves to be the guardians of children's development. Some librarians removed the books from their shelves, prompting the Daily Mail to defend Enid in suitably Blytonesque style:

Rate The Next Great Adventure

Original at BlogHer external link    Sun, Apr 29

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To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure. J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, 1997

Rate Podcast: SpellCast news - book release date & George Beahm!

Original at SpellCast external link    Fri, Feb 2

With the release date of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows announced, SpellCast has recorded a special news episode in which the hosts give their thoughts on the sudden release of the last book in the series and interview George Beahm, author of the highly acclaimed book on J.K. Rowling a...

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