Lit Hub Daily: June 10, 2020

In order to create the Ultimate Summer 2020 Reading List, we’ve ventured into unfamiliar territory and employed… math. | Lit Hub How JK Rowling betrayed the world she created: Gabrielle Bellot on growing up with the Harry Potter universe. | Lit Hub “The pace and frequency of Trump’s falsehoods can feel mind-numbing.” How The Washington Post tracks presidential lies. | […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-06-10 10:30:25 UTC ]

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18 Adorable Harry Potter Pajamas for the Whole Family

If you're searching for the perfect gift for you or the family, these Harry Potter pajamas are sure to blow your socks off (right into Dobby's hands). Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-11-13 11:34:59 UTC ]
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50+ of the Most Magical DIY Harry Potter Crafts

We've compiled 50+ of the most magical Harry Potter crafts for your classroom, home decor, party decor, holiday decor, and, well, just for fun. Lumos.  Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-11-12 11:36:19 UTC ]
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Lit Hub Daily: November 8, 2019

On the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, seven acclaimed books about and from East Germany. | Lit Hub What does “NSFW” mean in the age of social media? On the protean, problematic humor of the internet. | Lit Hub Remembering Stephen Dixon, two-time National Book Award finalist,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-11-08 11:30:40 UTC ]
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How a Harry Potter Illustrator Brings the Magical to Life

The artist Jim Kay, whose latest book is “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” surrounds himself with nature when he draws unnatural creatures like dragons, goblins and trolls. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-11-06 10:00:42 UTC ]
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50 Best Harry Potter Gifts in 2019: Ideas for Kids and Adults

Find the perfect Harry Potter gifts for everyone on your list, but feel free to get yourself a little something as well! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-11-01 10:38:02 UTC ]
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Now you too can invest in obscenely expensive collectibles

Are you ready to own a small piece of a first-edition Harry Potter book? Good news: Your assets can now include a 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage worth $297,500, and a Bleu Saphir Lizard Hermés Birkin Bag worth $58,000, and Michael Jordan’s game sneakers from 1988, worth $22,000. They can be... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2019-10-31 13:54:58 UTC ]
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Craft Worldwide’s CTO Helped Coke and Harry Potter Innovate

As a 14-year-old, Jason Snyder created his first commercial software--a system he described as a "party line for computer nerds in the '80s." "I was lucky enough to be born at the right time for the web to happen and at a place to help shape how it would evolve," he added. Snyder said he... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2019-10-22 22:00:06 UTC ]
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42 Short Harry Potter Quotes for Wall Art or Tattoo Ideas

Whether you're looking for wall art ideas or your next tattoo, there are short Harry Potter quotes here for every witch, wizard, or magic-loving Muggle. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-10-18 10:32:52 UTC ]
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There's now a Harry Potter subscription service

Everything is a subscription service nowadays, so frankly it's a surprise it's taken so long for the Harry Potter franchise to get in on the action, but that it has, in the form of Wizarding World Gold. The 12-month sub includes a whole bunch of magi... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2019-10-16 10:01:00 UTC ]
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QUIZ: Which Harry Potter Witch Are You?

Are you more of a bookish Hermione or a headstrong Fleur? Maybe even a bold Ginny Weasley? Find out your witchy counterpart in this Harry Potter witch quiz! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-10-15 10:39:30 UTC ]
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Rare Harry Potter Book Sells for Lots and Lots of Galleons: Critical Linking, October 13, 2019

An awesome daily roundup of the most interesting bookish links from around the web. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Here’s How Harry Potter Used 51 Times Square Ads to Create One Immersive Theater

Visiting Times Square at night can be a pretty overwhelming experience, in part because of the visual chaos of so many massive digital ads vying for your attention. But would it be even more overwhelming if all the ads came together to tell one immersive story? The producers of Broadway's Harry... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2019-10-10 20:54:51 UTC ]
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Revelo Persona! Which Harry Potter Character Are You Based on Your Enneagram Type?

Revelo persona! Find out which of nine awesome and magical Harry Potter characters you are with this Harry Potter Enneagram quiz. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-10-09 10:34:01 UTC ]
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Wizarding World Digital launches with Harry Potter fan club and app

Wizarding World Digital has launched with the Official Harry Potter Fan Club through its first app, a Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts mobile companion, and a new, interactive Wizarding World website. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-01 17:45:18 UTC ]
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Here are the seven shortlisted debut novels for the 2019 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize.

Lit Hub is excited to announce the shortlist for the 2019 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. This year’s judging panel included Tommy Orange, Emma Straub, Monique Truong, Maaza Mengiste, and Claire Messud. They are: De’Shawn Charles Winslow, In West Mills Chia-Chia Lin, The Unpassing Julia... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-09-26 13:59:29 UTC ]
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Warner Bros. to open Harry Potter exhibit in Flatiron

Warner Bros. Entertainment has leased a large Flatiron District retail space at 935 Broadway for a Harry Potter-themed exhibit that will allow fans to experience the enchanted world of the... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2019-09-23 17:24:39 UTC ]
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Quiz: Which Triwizard Champion from Harry Potter Are You?

Take this Triwizard champion quiz to find out which of the competitors from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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7 of the Funniest Weasley Moments From the Harry Potter Books

Dark as the Harry Potter books may get, you can always count on a Weasley for a laugh. Here are some of the Weasley siblings' funniest moments. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-09-19 10:38:47 UTC ]
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Things get weird when a neural net is trained on text adventure games

We've seen people turn neural networks to almost everything from drafting pickup lines to a new Harry Potter chapter, but it turns out classic text adventure games may be one of the best fits for AI yet. This latest glimpse into what artificial intel... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2019-09-11 19:39:00 UTC ]
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Meet Stacy Nethercoat, a 2019 BusinessWoman of the Year honoree

Stacy Nethercoat Vice president, cloud solutions Tech Data Corp. Educational background: Bachelor's of Business Administration, University of Iowa What was your first ever paid job? I worked at a fast food place called "Pans & Irons" What is your favorite movie of all time? The Harry... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2019-09-11 10:40:59 UTC ]
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