British scientists say their research confirms that emotion-charged passages in 'Harry Potter' books have significant impact on the brains of readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
'You will fail,' says 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling, talking about her new book 'Very Good Lives.' 'That's inevitable. It's what you do with it.' Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
When a fan questioned Rowling's statement that she envisioned 'Harry Potter' character Dumbledore as gay, the author replied that 'gay people just look like ... people.' 'Amazing answer,' the fan replied. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
'Bibliography,' which will be released in the US in April, includes details about alternate titles considered and also tells readers which 'Harry Potter' book Rowling got 'sick' of reading after many edits. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
If you're the sort of Harry Potter fan who can't help but read the series again and again, Oyster has a treat in store. The all-you-can-read subscription service has teamed up with Pottermore to carry all of the Harry Potter books, including the Hogw... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2015-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bloomsbury has launched a competition for schools to win a workshop with Harry Potter jacket illustrator Jonny Duddle as part of Harry Potter Book Night, which will take place on the 5th February. To win the workshop, pupils must design a new "chocolate frog" card. The cards, which feature... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Artist Jim Kay is doing the artwork for the new version of the first book of the 'Harry Potter' series, which will be released this October. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers Scholastic and Bloomsbury are re-releasing the series with full-color illustrations.Between author J.K. Rowling's fan hub experience Pottermore and a slew of fans bringing elements of Harry Potter's world to life (Marauder's Map, a seven-book saga in one), the boy who lived lives on,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2015-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Girls are quick to romanticise anti-heroes, says Harry Potter author, as she shares her vision for the future of the boy wizard’s school enemyJK Rowling says that “girls are very apt to romanticise” the antihero, and reveals that she had been forced to pour “cold common sense” on the startling... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-12-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
The character 'is the only one I feel guilty about,' the author recently wrote in an essay detailing how she plotted her seven-part series and how a story change made this character's death necessary. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
From Dec. 12 to Dec. 23, Rowling is posting 12 new stories set in the 'Potter' universe on the website Pottermore. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
From Dec. 12 to Dec. 23, Rowling is posting 12 new stories set in the 'Potter' universe on the website Pottermore. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Pottermore is set to post a surprise each day between the 12th and the 23rd December, including new writing from J K Rowling. In a newsletter sent to Harry Potter fans, Pottermore said Rowling will write about Draco Malfoy, a pupil at Hogwarts and one of Harry Potter’s nemeses, as well as... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
'Harry Potter' fans came together at a castle in Poland to act out the world of J.K. Rowling's books. More events are planned for April. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ebook readers reveal the most highlighted passages in Harry Potter, the Bible, Lord of the Rings and many more Its an odd sensation to be reading an ebook and to suddenly notice that thanks to the providers data-tracking software youre on a passage that other people have already highlighted. I... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
J K Rowling has revealed that Dolores Umbridge, a Hogwarts professor and enemy of Harry Potter, was based on a real person. In any essay posted on the Pottermore website, Rowling said she “disliked intensely on sight” the person she based Umbridge on, who was a teacher “in a certain skill or... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Dolores Umbridge is a sadistic teacher whom Harry encounters. Rowling posted a piece on the website Pottermore with new information about the character's past and revealed how she was inspired to give the cruel teacher a love of bows and kittens. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
Harry Potter, The Gruffalo, and Horrid Henry are the top book brands for children, according to a report commissioned by the Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA). The report—released at the Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) exhibition, held in London last week—found that books were... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
What titles most shaped the site's readers? Harry Potter, To Kill A Mockingbird, The Lord of the Rings—and the Bible. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Atlantic | 2014-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Yates is reportedly in negotiations to direct 'Beasts,' a new story set in the world of 'Harry Potter.' Yates directed the well-received final four movies in the 'Potter' film series. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]