Plenty of exciting announcements were made this week, as we received a Potter masterpiece in the form of Brian Selznick’s elaborate mural book covers for Scholastic’s 20th anniversary copies of Harry Potter. Bloomsbury revealed first look images of The Tales of Beedle the Bard illustrated edition by Chris Riddell, and LEGO set up a big Wizarding World reveal …read more!

It’s National Library Week in the U.S. — April 8-14.  If you are bookish like Hermione, you probably spend a lot of time in libraries year round.  Even if you are a more casual reader, you might make use of your local library occasionally, not only for books but for myriad other resources like DVDs, CDs, computers, …read more!

“Dogs are a man’s best friend.” Or so the aphorism goes. But devoted pet lovers well know their most beloved of companions come in all shapes and sizes–and from a variety of species. Dogs, cats, fish, bunnies, snakes, hissing cockroaches, pigs, hamsters, ferrets–whether furry, fluffy, slimy or scaly, there is a pet to be found …read more!

Two weeks before Cursed Child makes its official debut on the Great White Way, the New York production of the award-winning stage depiction of Harry Potter 19 years later has become the highest grossing play in Broadway history. No, you didn’t need extendable ears to that correctly; they’re surely prepping a new vault at Gringotts …read more!

Back in January, we reported that Scholastic had commissioned artist Brian Selznick to create brand new cover art, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcrer’s Stone – the U.S. debut of J.K. Rowling’s first book in the series! In a press release today, Scholastic revealed the cover art for all seven paperback 20th anniversary editions by Selznick, and …read more!

It appears that LEGO will soon be ready to reveal a new Wizarding World themed area of their website. Just weeks after news of the first new sets since 2011, the image below can be found at LEGO.com welcoming fans to what looks to be a new era in magical brick building: Earlier this year …read more!

Harry Potter Books from Bloomsbury announced in October of last year that a new illustrated companion book would be coming to book store shelves, and The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a compilation of classic wizarding children’s stories, was selected for the honor. Leaky reported that award-winning artist Chris Riddell was chosen to illustrate the special …read more!

Last week in theater, we covered a wealth of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child news, including interviews from Anthony Boyle (Scorpious Malfoy) and Sam Clemmett (Albus Potter) and current figures confirming the success of the Broadway opening. New Harry Potter-themed merchandise was released at The Palace Theatre in London, and we reported that Cherrelle …read more!

As always, it’s been a busy week in the world of Potter. Leaky covered interviews with Anthony Boyle and Sam Clemmett as they near the Broadway premiere for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, rumors began circulating of an expansion of Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter and a release date was announced for …read more!

It’s that time again! March’s Enchanting Essentials Loot Crate brought another box of magical pick-me-ups, with goodies ranging from the wearable to the readable. Without further ado, let’s take a look inside this month’s Loot: Regrettably, a subscription box committed to creating colorful and intricate box designs – as Loot Crate is – can’t use Hogwarts on …read more!