The magic that inspired Harry Potter on display at the British Library

Magic is in the air at the British Library here — specifically the magical world of one of the most famous characters in modern literature, Harry Potter. “Harry Potter: A History of Magic,” a recently opened exhibition spotlighting rare books and artifacts that detail traditions of folklore and... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Obsessed with James, Sirius, Remus and Peter? Categorized by each member, here are 12 YA books for Marauders fans and fans of the Harry Potter books. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Quiz: Which Owl From Harry Potter Are You Based On Your Reading Habits?

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Emma Watson just launched a legal-advice hotline for women who are harassed at work

TimesUp! Not all heroes wear capes—or carry wands. Emma Watson, the actress and activist who is still best known as resident Harry Potter smarty-pants Hermione Granger, is taking on a new role. She has launched a free legal-advice hotline with Time’s Up for women in England and Wales who are... Continue reading at Fast Company

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Shout Your Fandom With These 34 Harry Potter Enamel Pins

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The Perfect Fragrances for Harry Potter Characters, Part II

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Lily Allen correctly answers the question “Which book do you wish you’d written?”

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Falling In and Out of Love with HARRY POTTER

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child behind the scenes book cover revealed

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15 Magically Whimsical Harry Potter Planters and Accessories for Your Windowsill

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80 Matching Harry Potter Couple Tattoos: Critical Linking, July 16, 2019

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The British Library has acquired the 40-year archive of Granta magazine featuring letters and papers from authors including Margaret Atwood, JG Ballard, Angela Carter and Kazuo Ishiguro. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Obioma: 'I have worn my Booker-shortlisting as a badge of honour'

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'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' Isn’t the Next 'Pokémon Go.' Good

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The Morning After: iPadOS is the upgrade Apple's tablet needs

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