Scholastic Special Edition Wizard Challenges
Thinking caps and mouses at the ready everyone! Scholastic has updated their Harry Potter site with the latest in their special series of Wizard Challenge quizzes. The newest edition, “Humoring Harry,” features questions our favorite pranksters, Gred and Forge would appreciate. In case youContinued...
JKR: Snape and Dumbledore Two of the Most Important Characters in "Deathly Hallows"
Back in February, we told you Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was a guest at the James Joyce Awards in Dublin, Ireland. Thanks to La Gazetter du Sorcier there is a new report online containing a many of her remarks at this event. Answering a range of questions, JoContinued...
Auction of Potter Books Fetch Over 36,000 Pounds for Christie's
Christie’s International in London, England sold a number of Harry Potter novels at auction today, including a number rare or signed editions. Bloomberg is reporting, the complete lot of 20 books pulled in a total of 36,560 pounds ($72,565) with fees for the auction house. AccordingContinued...
553 First Edition Harry Potter Books Up for Auction
While many Harry Potter fans have several copies of the beloved books in various forms and languages, one fan is selling his rather impressive collection: all 553 first edition copies in 63 languages to be exact. The Times reports tonight that a 33 year old Harry Potter fan who began collectingContinued...
Updated: JKR Discusses the Role of Death in the Series, Religion, the US Presidential Election and More in New Interview (Complete Translation Now Online)
Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling has given a new interview to Spanish language newspaper El Pais in which she openly discusses many subjects including her series, inspirations, real-life heroes, and even the upcoming United States Presidential election. ThanksContinued...
Limited Editions of Harry Potter Cover Art by Mary GrandPre Now Available
10 Years in Harry Potter: A Video Retrospective By LeakyNews.com
Leaky video editor JP has put together a fantastic retrospective today as we close out this remarkable year, this tenth year of Potter. You can view it at the YouTube viewer below, or by using the download link to save it to your own computer. It will also shortly become availableContinued...
AbeBooks Names JKR Bestselling Author; "Deathly Hallows" Among Bestselling Books of 2007
Abe Books, who sell rare and used books throughout the world, have released their annual lists tracking the bestselling and most expensive books sold through their site. In three major categories, the Harry Potter novels, as well as their author, rank amongContinued...
Rare First Edition of "Philosopher's Stone" Sells at Auction
Christie’s Auction House in London, England recently put up a rare signed, first edition copy of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” for auction, which today sold for a staggering £19,700 ($40,420). The BBC reports, experts had estimated the value of thisContinued...
Complete Set of Signed Harry Potter Books Up for Charity Auction
We have a couple pieces of news today relating to Harry Potter books that are being auctioned off in charitable efforts.
The first is a rare complete set of books signed by author J.K. Rowling are to be auctioned off on Ebay starting at midnight September 24, with proceeds to benefitContinued...
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" Fan Favorite in New Poll
The last may well be the best, as results of a new new poll indicate the final book in the Harry Potter series is the favorite among readers. With over 45,000 people selecting their favorite Harry Potter novel in a poll sponsored by MSN, book seven, Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsContinued...
JKR Gives Original Last Line Containing the Word "Scar" and More In Part Two of "Today Show" Interview
The second part of a new interview with author J.K. Rowling was broadcast this morning on NBC’s the “Today Show.” In this installment, Jo is reflective on how her life has changed with the success of the novels, answering what she wouldContinued...
"Entertainment Weekly" Special Issue on Harry Potter
Image format: “Entertainment Weekly” magazine now has a brand new special issue on the world of Harry Potter. Featuring some 36 pages on the beloved magical world created by author J.K. Rowling, this collector’s issue features a photo of a young Harry Potter lookalike sittingContinued...
Video of Jim Dale Reading at New York "Deathly Hallows" Release Party
Barnes and Noble have updated their website with footage from their Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows release party held in New York City, which featured US Harry Potter audio book narrator Jim Dale as a guest. The video on the book seller’s website includes a lengthlyContinued...
J.K. Rowling on Future Writing Plans: "Lightning Does Not Strike in the Same Place Twice"
The Associated Press is running a new interview with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling conducted earlier this week, where Jo reflects on the end of the series and looks forward to a writing life beyond Harry. She remarks on the pressures and emotions she experiencedContinued...