In a career that began in the 1950s, her roles ranged from Desdemona to Miss Jean Brodie, Virginia Woolf and Minerva McGonagall• Mark Lawson: Maggie Smith was a magisterial star with the courage and talent to do absolutely everythingMaggie Smith, the prolific, multi-award-winning actor whose work ranged from The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie to Harry Potter to Downton Abbey, has died aged 89.The news was confirmed by her sons Chris Larkin and Toby Stephens in a statement. They said: “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27 September. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2024-09-27 13:17:05 UTC ]
There have been some ambitious Minecraft projects before, but this one may win for sheer sophistication. The modding team Floo Network is creating Minecraft School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a Harry Potter-themed role-playing experience inside a Mi... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2020-01-13 18:43:00 UTC ]
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This week, Claire Jarvis reviews a biography of Virginia Woolf by Gillian Gill. In 1990, John Mortimer wrote for the Book Review about “Agatha Christie: The Woman and Her Mysteries,” Gill’s biography of Christie. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch will narrate Irish author Sam Blake's feminist thriller, Keep Your Eyes on Me (Bolinda), billed as "Strangers on a Train” meets “Dial M For Murder”. The deal for world English language audio rights was agreed between Ellis Moore, senior rights and content... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-07 12:05:13 UTC ]
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Pottermore, the digital publisher of Harry Potter, recorded sales of £31.5m in the year to end March 2019, with pretax profit jumping to £6.9m. Describing the performance as "another very good year", chair Neil Blair highlighted "strong" sales of the original Harry Potter series across e-books... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-02 23:13:21 UTC ]
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Her new book, “Mr. Nobody,” is a delightfully twisty follow-up to her debut, “Something in the Water.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
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Check out Harry Potter duvet covers in simple, nuetral colors, bright, fantastical images, and learn about Harry Potter pillows. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-27 11:31:39 UTC ]
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Gender policy is splitting the U.K. in two this week. Across the pond, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is being crucified online, blasted as “transphobic” and a “TERF,” after she tweeted the hashtag #IStandWithMaya. Who is Maya? What’s a TERF? We have answers.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2019-12-19 15:21:28 UTC ]
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The Harry Potter creator’s year is now bookended by Twitter controversies, but this latest one is much worse. The constant hum of Twitter outrage makes it all sound the same at a distance. Everyone is mad online again? What else is new?Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2019-12-19 12:15:49 UTC ]
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A girl who went blind is able to read again after being given a camera that reads for her. Continue reading at BBC World
[ BBC World | 2019-12-19 09:27:57 UTC ]
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Harry Potter and romance books? Of course!!!! Get ready to know more about these romance books matched with Hogwarts Houses. A Slytherin + Hufflepuff? Yes. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-18 11:38:39 UTC ]
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Here's all you need to know about Harry Potter music, including who wrote it, where you can buy it, and where to see it live. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-17 11:34:55 UTC ]
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TweetSomeone came up to one of our children’s specialists the other day and asked if anyone had ever retrieved the $200 Harry Potter boxed set that had been accidentally knocked into the hollow column next to the Harry Potter section during our storewide inventory in July. Since no one had... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-13 13:00:27 UTC ]
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AbeBooks has published a list of the most expensive books they sold this year, with The Complete Works of Abraham Lincoln, which sold for $40,000, at the top. Better luck next year, signed Harry Potter deluxe set ($38,560)! A first edition of The Maltese Falcon and Mark Twain’s complete writings... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-12-09 21:14:37 UTC ]
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Christmas is coming up, so consider gifting the Potterhead in your life (if that’s you, treat yourself!) some of these gorgeous Harry Potter earrings. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-05 11:36:56 UTC ]
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As the Harry Potter play officially opens in San Francisco on Sunday, the production continues to sidestep a deeper discussion about casting. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-12-01 23:54:38 UTC ]
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What could be better than Harry Potter or Target? The answer is, of course, Harry Potter at Target. Over the ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-29 11:32:47 UTC ]
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I've found the perfect Harry Potter Christmas decorations for your winter holiday, whether you like DIY projects or you prefer to buy. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-18 11:36:10 UTC ]
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So many readers have a personal connection to the Harry Potter series, some of them weirder than others. Here, Rioters spill their Harry Potter confessions. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-18 11:34:09 UTC ]
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Delve deeper into the series as we do a close reading of the first lines and last lines of each Harry Potter book in this iconic and magical series. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-15 11:37:59 UTC ]
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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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