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A Second Wizarding World of Harry Potter To Open in Hollywood

A Second Wizarding World of Harry Potter To Open in Hollywood

It looks like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will expand to Hollywood next year. Universal Studios and Warner Bros. will spend $200 million to build a second version of the theme park that opened in Orlando.  read more

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J.K. Rowling Approves Death Scene Change in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2

J.K. Rowling Approves Death Scene Change in <em>Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2</em>

For those of you who haven’t read the book and/or are waiting for the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2, stop reading now; spoilers are abound in the following story about J.K. Rowling approving the change of a death scene the Harry Potter series’ final film....  read more

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J.K. Rowling Awarded Inaugural Hans Christian Andersen Literature Prize

J.K. Rowling Awarded Inaugural Hans Christian Andersen Literature Prize

Harry Potter series mastermind J.K. Rowling is the first recipient of the new Danish award nicknamed the “Nobel Prize for children’s literature.”...  read more

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The 20 Best Books of the Decade (2000-2009)

The 20 Best Books of the Decade (2000-2009)

Amidst a turbulent environment, a slew of memorable texts emerged in the 2000s: some fiction, some non-fiction, all worth reading and cherishing.   read more

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Of Potter and Proust

Of Potter and Proust

Once this birthday passes, I’m sure I’ll be fine. I’m not usually susceptible to believing wild generalizations, but...  read more

Found in: Books, Features

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

It only takes five minutes into the new...  read more

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New Harry Potter text to be released this December

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We know: post-Harry Potter shock can be difficult. ...  read more

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