The entire notion of Netflix for e-Books has caught on in a big. A few years ago many publishers were resistant to the entire idea and gradually they have all come around. Oyster is one of the leaders in the field of e-book subscription services, where users pay a low monthly fee and get access to thousands of digital books they can read at their leisure. Today, the company is … [Read more...] about Harry Potter eBooks Now Available on Oyster
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Harry Potter Plot Outlined on a Hand Drawn Spreadsheet
The Harry Potter saga comprises of seven novels by British author J.K. Rowling. Many kids grew up reading these books in their youth and a soft spot remains for all things Potter. Do you ever wonder if J.K had any idea about Dumbledore’s Army or horcruxes when she wrote the Sorcerer's Stone? She planned ahead more then you think. A recent manual spreadsheet has just … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Plot Outlined on a Hand Drawn Spreadsheet
J.K. Rowling Pens Original Short Fiction
In a special Halloween treat for Harry Potter fans, J.K. Rowling’s website pottermore.com will post new original writing on October 31 about the witch and former Hogwarts professor Dolores Umbridge. The character was first introduced to readers in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as the Senior Undersecretary to the Minister for Magic. Umbridge is not only one of the … [Read more...] about J.K. Rowling Pens Original Short Fiction
JK Rowling Writes New Harry Potter Story
There's a good reason that JK Rowling is as beloved as her characters, and that seems to come from her innate ability to understand her readers and care about the stories they love. Rowling, who stepped away from writing about the world of Harry Potter several years ago to focus on crafting the interactive gift to her fans that is Pottermore, has popped up from time to time … [Read more...] about JK Rowling Writes New Harry Potter Story
JK Rowling Commentates Quidditch World Cup
The world of Harry Potter is very real to some people, so real in fact that there are live Quidditch matches and yes, college teams. Even better, these college and fan teams actually have a Quidditch World Cup competition, taking place in Florida. the fact that none of the players has a flying broom is not a deterrent. This year, for the seventh World Cup, author and … [Read more...] about JK Rowling Commentates Quidditch World Cup
JK Rowling to Write New Harry Potter Screenplays
If anyone in the publishing industry has everything under control, it's JK Rowling. First, she penned one of the bestselling series of all time with her seven book Harry Potter story line, followed up by a couple of other associated works that added more detail to the world of the boy wizard. But it's her business acumen that is really praiseworthy. After retaining the … [Read more...] about JK Rowling to Write New Harry Potter Screenplays
Pottermore Posts New Unpubished Content from JK Rowling
JK Rowling, whose wizarding world of Harry Potter has breathed new life into an entire generation of readers when it first appeared, is still a beloved book series to the original fans and to new readers who continue to discover the books and movies. Rowling's digital site, Pottermore, continues to grow in membership as new features and content adaptations are created. Now, … [Read more...] about Pottermore Posts New Unpubished Content from JK Rowling
What Could Rowling Do With Harry and Hermione?
JK Rowling is no stranger to opening herself up and letting her fans see the inner workings of the mind that created the world of Harry Potter. From the publication of her notebook that she kept during the series' writing process to the ill-timed but important announcement that she'd always envisioned Professor Dumbledore as having been homosexual, Rowling has invited her … [Read more...] about What Could Rowling Do With Harry and Hermione?
Pottermore Debuts on Tablets and Smartphone Devices
The Harry Potter interactive website Pottermore is now available on mobile connected devices such as tablet PCs and smartphones. Up until now, the same was limited to just web browsers on traditional computing devices such as notebooks or desktops. Good to see the same transcending to the new age devices such as tablets which has emerged the most preferred device for personal … [Read more...] about Pottermore Debuts on Tablets and Smartphone Devices
Pottermore Announces Expansion into Japan
The online interactive world of Harry Potter is reaching an entirely new audience, as Pottermore announced today the launch of the site in Japan. What is most interesting about that news is the fact that it took this long, considering that Japan is the largest market outside of the US for Harry Potter, beating out even the author's home base in the UK. In addition to the … [Read more...] about Pottermore Announces Expansion into Japan