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Spotlight on: JK Rowling
Original at ttglibrary (WordPress)
• Tue, Jun 30
By Symon J K Rowling, best selling creator of the Harry Potter phenomenon completed her manuscript of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone‘ on an old mechanical typewriter. Her manuscript was rejected by twelve publishers before the relatively small publishing house Bloomsbury took i...
‘Potter’ Publisher Denies Plagiarism
Original at NYT > Harry Potter
• Tue, Jun 16
By COMPILED BY DAVE ITZKOFF The British publisher Bloomsbury denied on Monday that J. K. Rowling copied substantial parts of another children’s book to write “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.”
Words of wisdom from presidents and puppets
Original at thenational.ae
• Thu, May 14
United Arab Emirates Last year the Chronicle of Higher Education newspaper catalogued more than 600 commencement speakers, from Bill Clinton and Bill Gates to Placido Domingo and J K Rowling of Harry Potter fame, who said speaking at Harvard was a great honour but that the ...
Azkaban Cover Art For Sale
Original at Harry Potter's Page
• 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...
Rowling Steps Down From Scottish Charity
Original at NYT > Harry Potter
• Thu, Apr 9
By COMPILED BY DAVE ITZKOFF J. K. Rowling will no longer serve as patron of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland.
G20 summit: Barack Obama is a fan of Harry Potter
Original at jadoogaran.org
• Fri, Apr 3
Miss Rowling then received a second presidential seal of approval for the boy wizard from Russia's President Medvedev and his wife Svetlana, who not only admitted to having read the Harry Potter books but also asked for her autograph. ...
JKR's Attorneys Having Scribd Remove Harry Potter Books
Original at Harry Potter's Page
• Mon, Mar 30
When presented with a list of links to various Harry Potter books, Neil Blair, J. K. Rowling’s lawyer at the Christopher Little literary agency, said that Scribd did not have permission “and what you have identified are infringing listings which we were aware of and actioning”.
Economic concerns might affect Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows split
Original at The Gryffindor Gazette
• 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...
Harry Potter and the Disenfranchised Kindle
Original at The Kindle Reader
• 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.
J. K. Rowling to Raise $30 Million for Orphans?
Original at Blogging Baby
• Thu, Nov 20
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...
Harry Potter and the Half Blooded Prince, a Book Review by Savanna ...
Original at Bull Shoals Beacon
• 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 ...
Repost: J. K. Rowling Updates Site: Has 3rd Title for 7th Potter Book
Original at Harry Potter's Page
• Sat, Sep 13
This is a repost from Tue, 31 October 2006 09:34:00 J. K. Rowling has updated her diary on her site, saying that she now has a third title for the 7th Harry Potter book. OCTOBER 31st
Additional interview summaries for Open Book Tour
Original at Madam Pince's Potter Pages
• Sun, Sep 7
By Lisa(noreply@blogger.com) Rowling "probably" won't write a prequel. JKR: "He [Dumbledore] is my character, and as my character I have the right to say what I say about him."Most of the tweaking of the epilogue was to remove information; the biggest change was the addition of information about Teddy Lupin. Rowling sti...
Daniel Radcliffe Says Hello To A Fan In Kendal
Original at Harry Potter's Page
• 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...
Podcast: The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination
Original at jefmenguin (WordPress)
• 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
OWL POST 95: JKR Speaks at Harvard Commencement, Auction of Harry Potter Prequel, and Much More
Original at The Leaky Cauldron.org
• Thu, Jun 12
You can find more excerpts from Jo's speech right here. New Harry Potter Prequel Now Online Waterstone's has revealed the entire new Harry Potter prequel contained on the special card that was auctioned earlier in the week in London, England. BEHOLD, the entire card featuring the prequel...
OWL POST 94: JKR Writes 800-Word Harry Potter Prequel for Charity, Ten Year Anniversary Edition of First Potter Novel and Much More
Original at The Leaky Cauldron.org
• Thu, May 29
Dear Leaky Cauldron, I was in London, and when I looked for Harry Potter in a bookstore, the first book had a different title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, instead of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Why? A Devoted Reader
J.K. Rowling Revealed She Was Suicidal
Original at www.gabbybabble.com
• Mon, Mar 24
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...
Confirmed: Deathly Hallows Film in Two Parts
Original at Harry Potter's Page
• 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.
JKR: Unauthorized HP Book May Impact Fans Negatively
Original at Harry Potter's Page
• Fri, Feb 29
J.K. Rowling, and her legal team, are continuing their fight against the publishing of the Harry Potter Lexicon book that is to be published by RDR Books. In the past, Jo has stated that she feels it's wrong for the book to be published when the information can be found on the Harry Potter Lexico...
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
• 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...
Is there an EIGHTH Harry Potter book coming our way?
Original at The Gryffindor Gazette
• Tue, Jan 1
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.
Tales of Beedle the Bard sells for almost £2,000,000!
Original at SnitchSeeker.com
• 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!
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
• 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."
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
• Tue, Dec 4
kbright1's review: "One of the best books I have ever read!" Scholastic Paperbacks (2006), Paperback, 652 pages
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling [reviewed by BridgetteHarmon]
Original at LibraryThing reviews of books owned by lisana
• 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...
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
• 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...
Sotheby's Adds Catalogue Note From Jo on "Tales of Beedle the Bard"
Original at SnitchSeeker.com
• 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...
J.K. Rowling updates her website
Original at SnitchSeeker.com
• 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.
J.K. Rowling Sues To Stop Publication Of Fan-Written Potter Reference Book [Copyright]
Original at Consumerist
• Wed, Nov 14
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...
J.K. Rowling Planning Visit to Toronto Next Month
Original at Harry Potter's Page
• 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...
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
• 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
J.K. Rowling and Emma Watson Top 100 in Hollywood
Original at Harry Potter's Page
• 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.
Stephen King reviews Deathly Hallows (spoilers)
Original at SnitchSeeker.com
• 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...
Rowling loses London court battle over pictures of son (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Original at Yahoo! News
• 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.
Fast Potter facts: Even more from J.K. Rowling
Original at MSNBC
• 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.
Opinion: Rowling dispels Christian critics
Original at GetReligion
• Wed, Aug 1
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...
Audio Book Review: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows by By J.K. Rowling
Original at Blogcritics
• 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...
Rowling Reveals Thoughts About Characters After 'Hallows'
Original at INDYchannel.com
• Mon, Jul 30
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J.K. Rowling offers guesses as to what's in store for the characters in the Harry Potter book saga now that the adventure is over. Spoiler alert: Rowling reveals vital details from the newest book in this article.
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Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathy Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Original at Blogcritics
• 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...
J.K. Rowling Open Book Tour Sweepstakes
Original at Harry Potter's Page
• 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.
Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
Original at Blogcritics
• 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...
Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
Original at Blogcritics
• Sat, Jul 21
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...
Book Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
Original at Blogcritics
• 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...
Bruce Kluger & David Slavin: Why Harry Had to End
Original at Huffington Post
• Fri, Jul 20
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
Rowling reflects on fame, fans and the boy wizard
Original at Seattle Post Intelligencer
• Fri, Jul 20
In an interview recently with The Associated Press, "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling reflected on fame, fans and the boy wizard, whose saga ends with the seventh book in the series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," which is being released at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Here are excerpts.
Opinion: Books of the Times: For Harry Potter, Good Old-Fashioned Closure
Original at New York Times
• 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.
Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in IMAX 3D
Original at Blogcritics
• 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...
Book Review: Enid Blyton - The Biography by Barbara Stoney
Original at Blogcritics
• 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:
Podcast: SpellCast news - book release date & George Beahm!
Original at SpellCast
• 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...