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Wohoo! J.K. Rowling (writing as Robert Galbraith) has been nominated for the Dagger in the Library Award, presented by the Crime Writers' Association.

This prize honors a writer who has long been popular with library borrowers.

16.04.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." - J.K. Rowling

15.04.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Harry Potter has a theme park and a studio tourβ€”both centered on the films.

Do you think J.K. Rowling’s literary phenomenon deserves a museum celebrating the books, their publishing story, and how they changed reading for a whole generation?

09.04.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Original Harry Potter cover art composition shared by Thomas Taylor - The Rowling Library Thomas Taylor, the illustrator behind the iconic first Harry Potter book cover, has revealed the discovery of a significant piece of Harry Potter publishing historyβ€”a color composition painting create...

Original Harry Potter cover art composition shared by Thomas Taylor

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/04/08/o...

08.04.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carlsen to release stunning new German Harry Potter editions in 2025 - The Rowling Library German publisher Carlsen will be releasing a breathtaking new collection of Harry Potter hardcover editions on September 1, 2025, with pre-orders opening April 10, 2025. These meticulously crafted new...

Carlsen to release stunning new German Harry Potter editions in 2025

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/04/07/c...

07.04.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Issue #100 of The Rowling Library Magazine. Special edition with 100 pages.
I don’t have much to say. A huge thank you to everyone. Contributors, readers, and to J.K. Rowling as well. I hope you enjoy this special issue we’ve prepared.
Read it online: www.trl.am/read100

02.04.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œHarry Potter and the Cursed Child” Brazil production postponed indefinitely - The Rowling Library The highly anticipated Brazilian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which was scheduled to premiere in SΓ£o Paulo this year, has been postponed indefinitely, The Rowling Library has learn...

🚨 Attention Brazilian fans πŸ‡§πŸ‡· "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" Brazil production postponed indefinitely πŸ‘‡

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/03/27/h...

27.03.2025 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New illustrated edition of The Ickabog, with new foreword by J.K. Rowling, to be published in September 2025 - The Rowling Library J.K. Rowling fans have something new to look forward to this fall. A beautifully reimagined edition of "The Ickabog," Rowling's standalone fairy tale first published during the COVID-19 pandemic, will...

New illustrated edition of The Ickabog, with new foreword by J.K. Rowling, to be published in September 2025

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/03/27/n...

27.03.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Levi Pinfold announced as Jim Kay’s replacement for Harry Potter Illustrated Editions - The Rowling Library Bloomsbury has announced that Levi Pinfold will be the new illustrator for the Harry Potter Illustrated Editions, taking over from Jim Kay. This exciting news comes several years after Kay stepped dow...

If you missed it, Jim Kay's replacement for the Harry Potter illustrated editions was announced a few days ago:

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/03/10/l...

24.03.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hansons Auctioneers is auctioning three Harry Potter books signed and inscribed by J.K. Rowling, including one addressed to "Barbara (mother of Firenze) and Alan."

The books belonged to Alan Loddington, whose stepson, a close friend of Rowling, is believed to have inspired Firenze.

21.03.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Levi Pinfold announced as Jim Kay’s replacement for Harry Potter Illustrated Editions - The Rowling Library Bloomsbury has announced that Levi Pinfold will be the new illustrator for the Harry Potter Illustrated Editions, taking over from Jim Kay. This exciting news comes several years after Kay stepped dow...

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/03/10/l...

10.03.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Phoenix or the Flame - Published! The new anthology of Harry Potter essays was published on February 24th

ICYMI on Monday - I'm part of a new anthology published by @rowlinglibrary.bsky.social! Check out "The Phoenix or the Flame"
open.substack.com/pub/hpboy13/...
www.trlbooks.com/pof

26.02.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scholastic announced the interactive edition of The Goblet of Fire, but without MinaLima.

Read more on the March issue of The Rowling Library Magazine πŸ‘‰ www.trl.am/read99

08.03.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨⚑️ Our second book "The Phoenix or the Flame: Essays on J.K. Rowling's original plans for The Order of the Phoenix" is out!

Amazon (USA): www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Flam...
Amazon (UK): www.amazon.co.uk/Phoenix-Flam...
Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-phoeni...

More bookstores to follow!

24.02.2025 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm not usually into fan casting, but I have to say this: Jude Law (for so many reasons, on and off-screen) would be the perfect Albus Dumbledore for the HBO Harry Potter TV show. It's probably impossible, but hey, one can dream.

23.02.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scholastic announces interactive Illustrated Edition of β€œHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” - The Rowling Library Scholastic has revealed plans to release a new interactive illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on October 14, 2025. The special edition will feature full-color illustrations by ...

Scholastic announces interactive Illustrated Edition of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" πŸ‘‡

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/02/19/s...

19.02.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Former Disney Exec to Lead Harry Potter Franchise Team The Blair Partnership has announced two major appointments to its leadership team, as first reported by Variety. Most notably, former Disney executive Kiran Jeffery will take the helm as managing dire...

Former Disney Exec to Lead Harry Potter Franchise Team πŸ‘‡

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/02/18/f...

18.02.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rowling Library The Rowling Library's YouTube Channel. An archive of J.K. Rowling's appearances.

We're on the verge of hitting 15,000 subscribers on our YouTube channel! πŸŽ‰βœ¨ Our archive of J.K. Rowling interviews, speeches, and public appearances.

πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/@TheRowlingL...

16.02.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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They have arrived! The first proof copies of our book "The Phoenix or the Flame" are here, and we’re so excited! On sale in 10 days! We can’t wait any longer!

14.02.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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J.K. Rowling arriving at Royal Albert Hall (June 26, 2003) in London. She will read from her newest release "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" to a select number of invited children.

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John Lithgow Nears Deal To Play Dumbledore In HBO’s β€˜Harry Potter’ Series John Lithgow is in final negotiations to portray Professor Albus Dumbledore in HBO's series adaptation of the hugely popular fantasy books.

John Lithgow Nears Deal To Play Dumbledore In HBO’s β€˜Harry Potter’ Series

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12.02.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In 2009, J.K. Rowling created two unique Sorting Hat illustrations as gifts for Malia and Sasha Obama, daughters of President Barack Obama. These framed artworks were presented during Sasha’s birthday visit to the Harry Potter movie set.

10.02.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
J.K. Rowling's Channel 4 Interview for Lumos Charity Event at WB Studio Tour (November 10, 2013)
YouTube video by The Rowling Library J.K. Rowling's Channel 4 Interview for Lumos Charity Event at WB Studio Tour (November 10, 2013)

New J.K. Rowling interview on our YouTube channel, straight from our archive: J.K. Rowling's Channel 4 Interview for Lumos Charity Event at WB Studio Tour (November 10, 2013)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjGA...

08.02.2025 20:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This month's issue of The Rowling Library Magazine is out now, featuring:
⭐️ Bloomsbury's plan for young readers
⭐️ Strike returns this fall
⭐️ When Harry met Cola
⭐️ and more!
Read the issue πŸ‘‰ www.trl.am/read98

07.02.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Hallmarked Man: Publication date confirmed It's official, it's confirmed: the publication date of The Hallmarked Man, the eighth book in the Cormoran Strike series (written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith) has been finally...

It's official, it's confirmed: the publication date of The Hallmarked Man has been officially announced: September 2nd, 2025 πŸ‘‡

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/02/04/t...

04.02.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bloomsbury announces 'Pocket Potters': New illustrated guides to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter stories Bloomsbury Children's Books has unveiled an exciting new addition to the wizarding world with the announcement of Pocket Potters, a collectible series of illustrated character guides based on J.K. Row...

Bloomsbury announces 'Pocket Potters': New illustrated guides to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter stories

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/01/28/b...

28.01.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bloomsbury Editions of Harry Potter Books to be removed from Amazon UK As reported by The Bookseller, Amazon UK has announced it will stop selling all Bloomsbury titles, including the publisher's editions of the Harry Potter series and companion books, effective midnight...

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/01/23/b...

23.01.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TRL Books Announces Release Date and Full Contributor List for "The Phoenix or the Flame" TRL Books, the imprint dedicated to works exploring the Harry Potter series and J.K. Rowling's literary universe, is pleased to announce thatΒ The Phoenix or the FlameΒ will be released on February 24th...

We now have the release date and the full list of contributors for our upcoming book: The Phoenix or The Flame πŸ‘‡

www.therowlinglibrary.com/2025/01/20/t...

20.01.2025 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

There's a date! Feb 24th, The Phoenix or the Flame will be available for everyone to read! Can't wait for folks to read all the essays within - I presented mine at CONjuration in November, and more excited than ever to share it with HP fans.

03.01.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rowling Library Magazine #97 - January 2025 ⚑️

New issue out! ✨ Our January magazine features exclusive access to J.K. Rowling's elusive 1998/99 Daily Prophet Newsletters, BBC's Ink Black Heart review + exciting news about our upcoming book 'The Phoenix or The Flame'

www.trl.am/read97

03.01.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1