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J.K. Rowling and the New Children’s Book

Nov 04, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Books, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Scholastic

In an interview with BBC Radio 2 to discuss Robert Galbraith’s Career of Evil, Rowling said, “I have written part of a children’s book that I really love so there will be another children’s book and I have ideas for other adult books…”  when asked if she would ever write as J.K. Rowling again.  Several …read more!

Logo for ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ Released

Nov 03, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

Pottermore have just revealed the official designs for the Fantastic Beasts logo, along with 10 international versions and the promise of ‘more local language title treatments’ to come in the next few weeks. They have also released ‘Secrets of the Fantastic Beasts Logo’, an exclusive interview revealing more about the design: ‘ The designers remain tight-lipped on potential …read more!

J.K. Rowling talks “Career of Evil” on NPR

Nov 03, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Career of Evil, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, News

As reported previously, J.K. Rowling (and…or Robert Galbraith) was to talk of her new novel, Career of Evil, and her Cormoran Strike series on NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour segment. For those who missed the segment yesterday morning, the transcript of the interview is available on NPR (if you’re short on time, they also posted a …read more!

J.K. Rowling on Fearing Culture Boycotts

Oct 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News

We love that J.K. Rowling is active on Twitter and that she is not afraid to be herself and/or stand up for what she believes in. Including politics–though I am often afraid to report on it. When Jo takes political stands she gets a lot of support, but she also angers a lot of people. …read more!

Official Artwork for “Cursed Child” Released: What it Tells Us

Oct 22, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News

Earlier this afternoon, J.K. Rowling and Pottermore released the official artwork for the Harry Potter play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, via Twitter. Besides design and art for the sake of art, the new promotional artwork of the play (which will likely be used for play bills, posters, advertisements, etc.) reveals some details about …read more!

J.K. Rowling to Give First On-Air Interview as Robert Galbraith

Oct 20, 2015

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling

The Guardian reports that J.K. Rowling is set to give her first on-air interview as Robert Galbraith on BBC2’s radio. In the interview, which will be part of Simon Mayo’s Drivetime Show, Rowling will promote Career of Evil, the third Cormoran Strike novel Rowling has written using the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The Guardian states that: Rowling …read more!

Audible releases Chapters 1 and 2 of “Career of Evil”

Oct 13, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Books, Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling, News

After a series of tweets (and retweets) this morning, Audible released two snippets of Robert Galbraith’s new mystery novel, Career of Evil. The first two chapters of the new Cormoran Strike novel can now be listened to, for free, on Audible’s twitter. The first chapter of Career of Evil opens with the point of view of …read more!

Is Lavender Brown alive?

Oct 05, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling, News, Opinion, Pottermore, Rumor

The question of Lavender’s death has been floating around since 2007, and recently Pottermore has added further fuel to the fire. Forums everywhere (such as this one on Reddit, and this one on Goodreads) have no definitive conclusion, trying to take evidence from both the book and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 film. Her ‘death’ …read more!

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” to be TWO Plays!

Sep 24, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News

Just minutes ago, J.K. Rowling quietly announced, by clanging her teaspoon against her mug of tea, on twitter, that the London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child would be made into two plays. The first part is simply that–the first part of the story of Cursed Child, not a prequel. Many can assume …read more!

Audio Interview with Audiobook reader of “Career of Evil,” BBC1 Mini Series

Sep 24, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Audio Books, Books, J.K. Rowling, News

J.K. Rowling retweeted an interesting interview this morning. It was a short question and answer segment with Robert Glenister–the voice of Cormoran Strike in J.K. Rowling’s good friend, Robert Galbraith’s novels, The Cuckoo’s Calling, The Silkworm, and soon-to-be-released Career of Evil. The interview was conducted by Mark Billingham, a well-known British mystery/thriller novelist. Billingham and Glenister discussed …read more!



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