‘Spare,’ by Prince Harry: Book Review

At once emotional and embittered, the royal memoir is mired in a paradox: drawing endless attention in an effort to renounce fame. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

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Harry Potter's 20th anniversary to be marked by London Book & Screen Week

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Big Green Bookshop tweets entire Harry Potter book to Piers Morgan

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JK Rowling mocks Twitter users who threaten to burn her books because of her anti-Trump stance. Continue reading at BBC News

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