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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.
This prize honors a writer who has long been popular with library borrowers.
April 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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.
This prize honors a writer who has long been popular with library borrowers.
"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." - J.K. Rowling
April 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." - J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter has a theme park and a studio tour—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?
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?
April 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Harry Potter has a theme park and a studio tour—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?
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?
Original Harry Potter cover art composition shared by Thomas Taylor
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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 history—a color composition painting create...
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April 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Original Harry Potter cover art composition shared by Thomas Taylor
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Carlsen to release stunning new German Harry Potter editions in 2025
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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...
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April 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Carlsen to release stunning new German Harry Potter editions in 2025
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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
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
April 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
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
🚨 Attention Brazilian fans 🇧🇷 "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" Brazil production postponed indefinitely 👇
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“Harry 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 São Paulo this year, has been postponed indefinitely, The Rowling Library has learn...
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March 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🚨 Attention Brazilian fans 🇧🇷 "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" Brazil production postponed indefinitely 👇
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New illustrated edition of The Ickabog, with new foreword by J.K. Rowling, to be published in September 2025
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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...
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March 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
New illustrated edition of The Ickabog, with new foreword by J.K. Rowling, to be published in September 2025
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If you missed it, Jim Kay's replacement for the Harry Potter illustrated editions was announced a few days ago:
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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...
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March 24, 2025 at 2:37 AM
If you missed it, Jim Kay's replacement for the Harry Potter illustrated editions was announced a few days ago:
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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.
The books belonged to Alan Loddington, whose stepson, a close friend of Rowling, is believed to have inspired Firenze.
March 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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.
The books belonged to Alan Loddington, whose stepson, a close friend of Rowling, is believed to have inspired Firenze.
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ICYMI on Monday - I'm part of a new anthology published by @rowlinglibrary.bsky.social! Check out "The Phoenix or the Flame"
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The Phoenix or the Flame - Published!
The new anthology of Harry Potter essays was published on February 24th
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February 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
ICYMI on Monday - I'm part of a new anthology published by @rowlinglibrary.bsky.social! Check out "The Phoenix or the Flame"
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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 👉 www.trl.am/read99
Read more on the March issue of The Rowling Library Magazine 👉 www.trl.am/read99
March 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Scholastic announced the interactive edition of The Goblet of Fire, but without MinaLima.
Read more on the March issue of The Rowling Library Magazine 👉 www.trl.am/read99
Read more on the March issue of The Rowling Library Magazine 👉 www.trl.am/read99
🚨⚡️ Our second book "The Phoenix or the Flame: Essays on J.K. Rowling's original plans for The Order of the Phoenix" is out!
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February 24, 2025 at 2:38 AM
🚨⚡️ 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!
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!
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.
February 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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.
Scholastic announces interactive Illustrated Edition of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" 👇
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Scholastic announces interactive Illustrated Edition of “Harry 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 ...
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February 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Scholastic announces interactive Illustrated Edition of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" 👇
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We're on the verge of hitting 15,000 subscribers on our YouTube channel! 🎉✨ Our archive of J.K. Rowling interviews, speeches, and public appearances.
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The Rowling Library's YouTube Channel. An archive of J.K. Rowling's appearances.
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February 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We're on the verge of hitting 15,000 subscribers on our YouTube channel! 🎉✨ Our archive of J.K. Rowling interviews, speeches, and public appearances.
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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!
February 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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!
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.
February 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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.
John Lithgow Nears Deal To Play Dumbledore In HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
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John Lithgow Nears Deal To Play Dumbledore In HBO’s ‘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.
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February 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
John Lithgow Nears Deal To Play Dumbledore In HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
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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.
February 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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.
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)
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J.K. Rowling's Channel 4 Interview for Lumos Charity Event at WB Studio Tour (November 10, 2013)
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February 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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)
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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 👉 www.trl.am/read98
⭐️ Bloomsbury's plan for young readers
⭐️ Strike returns this fall
⭐️ When Harry met Cola
⭐️ and more!
Read the issue 👉 www.trl.am/read98
February 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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 👉 www.trl.am/read98
⭐️ Bloomsbury's plan for young readers
⭐️ Strike returns this fall
⭐️ When Harry met Cola
⭐️ and more!
Read the issue 👉 www.trl.am/read98
It's official, it's confirmed: the publication date of The Hallmarked Man has been officially announced: September 2nd, 2025 👇
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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...
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February 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It's official, it's confirmed: the publication date of The Hallmarked Man has been officially announced: September 2nd, 2025 👇
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