From the Wizarding Archive which comprises a collection of essays penned by none other than J.K. Rowling herself is now available to listen to via Audible, the website WizardsAndWhatNot reported. Such essays offer an inside view of almost everything related to the fantasy series and are therefore of paramount importance to any die-hard Harry Potter fan. All of the essays used … [Read more...] about From the Wizarding Archive Makes Audible Debut
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New Harry Potter Book Amid Controversy: ‘From the Wizarding Archive’
Harry Potter fans have a lot to look forward to this fall with the release of a new addition to the Wizarding World. J.K. Rowling’s beloved series began in the 1990s, has sold millions of copies and inspired eight movies (plus a spinoff series). The captivating story follows Harry Potter as he fights the evil Lord Voldemort. Although the series has been praised for … [Read more...] about New Harry Potter Book Amid Controversy: ‘From the Wizarding Archive’
A Curated Selection of Harry Potter Lore With Never-Heard-Before Backstories to Launch Soon
A specially curated collection of J.K. Rowling's creative works is going to be made available soon, wizardingworld.com reported. That includes articles and anecdotes related to Harry Potter and his magical world. There are also going to be stories related to other characters of the series along with stuff that you might not have known so far. Specifically, there are going to be … [Read more...] about A Curated Selection of Harry Potter Lore With Never-Heard-Before Backstories to Launch Soon
From Hogwarts to Self-Discovery: The Joy and Snag of Revisiting Books
When bad news hits, my survival kit includes chocolate, my trusty blanket, and a battered copy of Harry Potter. As I recently dove into its pages for solace, I was surpirsed to stumbled upon notes from past versions of myself—scribbles that were like emotional time capsules. Flipping through the pages, I watched my handwritten notes flutter by. Different colored pens … [Read more...] about From Hogwarts to Self-Discovery: The Joy and Snag of Revisiting Books
Magical Auction: Record-breaking Sale of Harry Potter Artwork
The original artwork for the first edition of J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” has shattered expectations and records when it sold last week for a record C$2.6 million at Sotheby’s auction in New York. Originally auctioned in London in 2001, the illustration sold for almost $108,033 US. This sale was notable as significant, as the art sold … [Read more...] about Magical Auction: Record-breaking Sale of Harry Potter Artwork
Hoopla to Bring Original Harry Potter Audiobooks to the US and Canada
Hoopla announced the Harry Potter audiobook series narrated by the acclaimed actor Stephen Fry is going to be available in the US and Canada via public libraries starting June 1. This makes for a momentous occasion given that this is the first time the top-rated audiobook series will be available in these regions, something that the libraries have been demanding for a long time … [Read more...] about Hoopla to Bring Original Harry Potter Audiobooks to the US and Canada
Audible cooking up some Harry Potter magic like never before
Amazon's Audible and Pottermore Publishing are coming together to produce a brand new audiobook series covering all seven Harry Potter stories. The new audiobooks are going to be available exclusively via Audible. Each of the audiobook titles is going to be released sequentially starting late 2025. What's more, it is going to be a full-cast audio production, with over 100 … [Read more...] about Audible cooking up some Harry Potter magic like never before
Harry Potter fan fic ‘Manacled’ Fascinates the Internet
SenLinYu’s “Manacled” is a nearly 900-page alternate ending to the "Harry Potter" series. The fan fiction became massively popular with nearly 16 million individual downloads, 84,000 likes on Archive of Our Own, and 19 languages the work has been translated into. More stats? The 71,000 Goodreads rating and 470 million TikTok views. Recently, the author has leveraged this … [Read more...] about Harry Potter fan fic ‘Manacled’ Fascinates the Internet
Bloomsbury Makes Profit Due to Sarah J Maas
Shares in Bloomsbury Publishing reached the peak as the group best known for backing JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series hailed fantasy author Sarah J Maas as a “publishing phenomenon” helping to turbocharge its sales and profits. The London-headquartered group raised its profit outlook for the second time in three months due to growing demand for its fantasy novels, led by those … [Read more...] about Bloomsbury Makes Profit Due to Sarah J Maas
Harry Potter magic recreated using Raspberry Pi and E Ink
Here is something that is sure to appeal to Harry Potter enthusiasts. Whitney Knitter has conjured up a spellbinding creation that seamlessly merges the wizarding world with the technological prowess of Raspberry Pi. In a delightful feat of creativity, Knitter has crafted a Harry Potter-inspired newspaper using the much-loved single-board computer and e-paper display. This … [Read more...] about Harry Potter magic recreated using Raspberry Pi and E Ink
Actor Stephen Fry claiming his Harry Potter audiobook narration used to create his voice clone illegally
There has long been speculation about how AI can be a great disruptor when it comes to audiobook production using artificial human voice instead of using the services of real voice artists. All of those fears seem to be proving true after all, what with British actor and author Stephen Fry claiming how his voice has been cloned digitally without him having an inkling of what's … [Read more...] about Actor Stephen Fry claiming his Harry Potter audiobook narration used to create his voice clone illegally
7 Entertaining Audiobooks for Kids of All Ages
With consistent growth for 11 years straight, Audiobooks have become quite popular among children. It helps kids to listen to their best books and boost their punctuation, vocabulary, and enunciation seamlessly. Not just that, audiobooks have so many varieties that kids just can't resist. It certainly woos the mind and souls of kids of all ages. Speaking of which, there are … [Read more...] about 7 Entertaining Audiobooks for Kids of All Ages
Harry Potter Publisher – Bloomsbury – Sees Record Sales
Bloomsbury – the UK's most famous publisher renowned for the Harry Potter series- has recently reported a 15% increase in sales with a 16% increase in profit. The publisher chalks this success to allies – TikTok and the ongoing macroeconomic hellscape. Harry Potter During the Inflation According to CEO Nigel Newton, with increasing living costs, books are an affordable form … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Publisher – Bloomsbury – Sees Record Sales
Harry Potter Books aren’t that popular anymore
People had taken to reading big time during the pandemic though with the health scare receding from most parts of the world, reading books is no longer as much in demand. Many publishers reported negative growth in profits in the post-pandemic scenario and now, as Mugglenet stated in a report, Pottermore Publishing too witnessed a sharp 40 percent dip in its profits for the … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Books aren’t that popular anymore