Leaky Cauldron's November Event Round Up
As it is now a new month, we have a host of new activities going on all over The Leaky Cauldron. We have today the opening of two new book clubs, a communal holiday crafting event, and a brand new contest to bring you.
First up, our Harry Potter Book Club has started to read the sixth book in authorContinued...
Harry, A History Updates: NYC Signing, Election Day, Spoiler Talk from Jo and More!
Harry, A HistoryHi all! Harry, A History comes out officially in two days and so far the reaction has been touching. Thank you! Some announcements:
First, I will have my first-ever booksigning at the Borders in Columbus Circle, Manhattan, this coming Wednesday at 7 p.m. I hopeContinued...
PotterCast 171: This is Halloween
First, have you checked out and subscribed to PotterCast's new daily vlogs? Second:: As Halloween is now upon us, we have a treat for you in the form of a brand new episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast. Our 171st episode kicks off with Sue's News, which includes Scholastic's interviews with aContinued...
Harry Potter, a Top USA Today Best Seller Over Last 15 Years
USA Today is marking 15 years of their Best Selling Books List, and the Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling hold seven of the top nine spots. With Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone coming in at number one, two other books (Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, and The Da Vinci Code) outsoldContinued...
Happy Birthday, Molly Weasley!
The calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's website has been updated to mark the October 30th birthday of Molly Weasley. Please join us in wishing this most wonderful mother an equally wonderful birthday. Here's to you, Molly! Cheers!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Nominated for Independent Bookseller Award
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows has been nominated for the Independent Bookseller Book Prize in the Children's book category. The Times reports the winner of this award, "given to the writer of the book most enjoyed by customers of specialist bookshops acrossContinued...
JKRowling.com Updated with News on "Beedle the Bard" Launch
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has updated her website this morning with a news entry on the launch of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. Jo writes of the special tea party which will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland December 4, reminding us of the various contests being held to attendContinued...
PotterCast 170.5: Leaky Trailer MiniShow
As TLC first reported this morning, the International Teaser Trailer for the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" film made its way online and contains an abundance of new footage from the upcoming sixth film. The brand new trailer can be seen in our Video Galleries courtesy of TrailerAddict.comContinued...
PotterCast 170: Accio Lunch!
We have for you tonight the latest episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast. In the 170th edition of the show, we update you on the little redesign Leaky has seen over the past week, as well as bring you the latest news including: Emma's Flare Magazine photo spread, new Harry Potter yarn with sock patterns,Continued...
Sorting for "Prisoner of Azkaban" Reading Groups Now Open
The doors of our very own Lily and Stag Inn are now open once again for sorting into our latest Reading Group discussions. The third book, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," has been chosen to be read in our small, family-like reading groups. Our Lily and Stag Inn featuresContinued...
"The Tales of Beedle the Bard" to be Published in Braille, 23 Foreign Language editions
A quick update today regarding the upcoming publication of the new book from J.K. Rowling. As noted by the Bookseller and now seen on the Children's High Level website, a press release indicates that The Tales of Beedle the Bard will be published in Braille "producedContinued...
Marketing Professor: Only Hufflepuffs Totally Loyal to Harry
The Telegraph is reporting tonight that a professor in the UK has done a study on readers of the Harry Potter novels, with the findings apparently revealing there are four distinct type of readers. According to the report, Professor Stephen Brown of the Ulster Business School says theContinued...
Original "Beedle the Bard" On Display Here in New York City in December
With the news of a special party in Scotland for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, and the contests to win a trip to this event, comes word now that one of the seven original handwritten copies of the book will be on display to the public here in New York CityContinued...
Scholastic Announces Children's Essay Contest to Win Trip to "Beedle the Bard" Release Party
As a follow to what we first reported below, Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, have now formally announced a Children's Essay Contest to win a trip to Scotland for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. This contest, openContinued...
J.K. Rowling to Host Party in Scotland for Release of "Beedle the Bard"
The Scotsman is reporting today that Harry Potter author will be holding a tea party at the National Library of Scotland for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. This special book, proceeds to benefit the Children's High Level Group charity, will be released on DecemberContinued...