A new potter book would not only sell over 10 million copies it would likely lead to new sales of millions of copies of the original novels. The book was written by british author jack thorne based on a story by thorne, j. Rowlings birthday on wednesday, scholastic unveiled a new cover for harry potter and the deathly hallows, the final book of the series. The ebook news was met with jubilation but also confusion on social media, as some fans celebrated what they mistakenly thought were new harry potter books, and pottermore tried to quash the rumors. Four new books to be released by jk rowling newshub. Rowling announced harry potter at home, a brandnew harry potter website. Asked on twitter if there would be a new novel soon, the harry potter. It looks like harry potter continues to be the magical gift that keeps on giving. The first of the books, commissioned to celebrate the british librarys potter exhibition, will be harry potter a history of magic, the book of the exhibition. While the books dont feature new stories with the trio, they promise to give us an indepth look. The first harry potter book, harry potter and the philosophers stone, appeared in the united kingdom in 1997 and in the u.
Rowling, creator of the harry potter series of books, poses during the launch of new online website pottermore in london on june 23, 2011. Harry potter is a series of fantasy novels written by british author j. The ebooks were announced on pottermore, saying prepare to delve deeper into the rich history of magic with this new series of ebook shorts, inspired by the british library exhibition and its companion books, harry potter. Harry potters jk rowling has announced four new books, which will transport. Rowling just confirmed four new harry potter adjacent books are. The wizarding saga of harry potter continues even 20 years since the release of the first book with the story continuing as a play, which premiered recently in london. Harry potter and the cursed child is a 2016 british twopart play written by jack thorne based on an original story by j. Rowling has secretly written a new novel under the pen name robert galbraith, the sunday times has reported rowlings.
New harry potter book sells 4 million copies in first week. The author revealed the four digital short stories would be themed. Harry potter and the cursed child is a new twopart west end play. Rowling is launching a free online book club for fans and newcomers to her harry potter series the wizarding world book. Harry potter is about to upend the publishing business in. Rowlings final harry potter book harry potter and the deathly hallows was released in 2007, but the author has continued to add to the potter.
New harry potter books coming october 2017 book riot. Fantastic beasts and where to find them and quidditch through the ages will be released on march 16, 2001. Harry potter fans will be happy to learn that more books were just announced. Rowling announced the details of a new book featuring the wizard, expected to release early next year. Jk rowling announces completion of new novel metro. The harry potter author shared the finished draft to her fans on twitter and it looks like a fantastically long read. When harry potter and the deathly hallows was released in july 2007, many fans were prepared for the final book to be the end.
Bloomsbury announces two new harry potter books to. Jk rowling is releasing four new harry potter books online thrillist. Twilight author announces plans to release longawaited. Fans are in meltdown after it was announced two new harry potter books will be released later this year to mark the 20th anniversary of the philosophers stone.
Two new harry potter books are coming out this october, and potterheads, its time to get excited. Rowling announces four new harry potter books the loop. A history of magic will be exhibited at the british library from october 20, 2017 to february 28, 2018. Rowling herself, this is still welcome news for any true potterhead. Jk rowling is releasing 4 new harry potter books next month. I, just like countless millions around the globe, love all things harry potter, from the first day the first book was in my local bookstore through my nth reread of the entire series, as well as watching all eight movies more times than i can admit. Rowlings the tales of the beedle the bard goes under. The new stories have been adapted from an audio book about the history and folklore that inspired jk rowlings wizarding world.
Pottermore presents is intended to supplement the harry potter book series with shortform content that is entertaining and. Jk rowling is releasing three new harry potter books and you can preorder your copy now pottermore presents, is a trio of ebooks that delve even deeper into the dark side of the wizarding. Costumed fans take photos after buying a copy of j. Rowlings harry potter archives are being released as ebooks. In a surprisingly littlenoticed interview, harry potter creator, j. The authors website still refers to harry potter and the deathly hallows as the seventh and final book in the series. K rowlings debut novel, harry potter and the philosophers stone published as harry potter and the sorcerers stone in the us. Harry potter s jk rowling has announced four new books, which will transport fans into their very own hogwarts class if youve ever wanted to be a pro at the dark arts, potions, magical. Rowlings pottermore publishing has announced that four new books are on the. New harry potter book the cursed child parts i and ii to be released in july 100216 a new harry potter book is going to be released nine years after jk rowlings final story, the deathly hallows. The exhibit and the upcoming harry potter books will mark the 20th anniversary of the publication of j.
Rowling to release four new harry potter nonfiction ebooks. The books will take readers back once again to learn about the traditional. The magical exhibit will feature the history of magic. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books j. Rowling attends the 70th ee british academy film awards in london on february 12. Bloomsbury has revealed that they will be publishing two new harry potter books on october 20th, 2017. In honor of harry potters 33rd birthday and author j.
Jk rowling reveals shes working on two new novels jk. Rowling, bestselling author of the harry potter series, has announced she has a new adult novel coming. Rowling announced thursday that shes releasing four brand new stories in the magical series. Rowling released a new service for those stuck at home but want some harry.
New nonfiction harry potter books are coming next month. New harry potter book from jk rowling coming out in july. Two harry potter books announced, but theres a catch. The book follows the story of young wizard harry potter during his first year at the hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. A big chunk of the revenue generated goes to rowling. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books. Dustin nelson is a senior staff writer on the news team at thrillist. Rowling announced she would write a film inspired by a textbook from hogwarts, but it would not be a harry potter installment.
Twilight author stephenie meyer announced monday that she will release midnight sun, the prequel to the popular series, after originally calling off the books release more than 10 years ago. Harry potter and the cursed child, a new play by jack thorne written to be enjoyed live in the theatre, is based on an original new story by j. You didnt have to attend hogwarts divination class to see this coming the script for the new harry potter play is the most preordered book of the year. A prequel to the harry potter series, this new adventure of magizoologist newt scamander marked the start of a fivefilm series to be written by the author. The novels chronicle the lives of a young wizard, harry potter, and his friends hermione granger and ron weasley, all of whom are students at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. The play will receive its world premiere in londons west end on july 30, 2016. Written by jk rowling with jack thorne and john tiffany, the play is the official eighth story in the series.
Rowling announced that she would be opening a harry potter exhibit at the british library in celebration of the harry potter series 20year anniversary. Author jk rowling has written not one, but four new books about the wizarding world. While that may not be quite as exciting as getting new novels from j. Rowling, john tiffany, and jack thorne, a new play by jack thorne, harry potter and the cursed child is the eighth story in the harry potter series and the first official harry potter story to be presented on stage. Rowling announces ebook series, pottermore presents. What to expect from two new harry potter books to be. If youve been waiting for an owl to bring you news of a new book about harry potter or another play starring his son, its time to learn that, like your hogwarts letter, theyre probably never. Bound in a book form, the script harry potter and the cursed child is all about saving the spare alluding to the heartbreaking sacrifice of the life of 17 yearold cedric diggory, who was harrys spare in the. Harry potter author to release four new magical books. Rowling did not announce a harry potter 8 project near completion. Jk rowling saga gets four titles for release very soon. Rowling, who insisted that the seventh novelharry potter and the deathly hallowswould conclude her work with the beloved hogwarts students, has reconsidered.
The second book, harry potter a journey through a history of magic, will give readers a chance to learn about the historical foundation of elements in the harry potter universe. Rowling is releasing 4 new harry potter books online. Will there be a harry potter and the cursed child book and. London ap two new books from the harry potter universe will be released as part of a british exhibition celebrating 20 years since the series launch. Rowling at the library harrys story begins in harry potter and the sorcerers stone. Jk rowling has released four new harry potter books, and reading them is. The new harry potter book is here, and if you wanted it to be like the old ones, well. Rowling always said that the seventh harry potter book, harry potter and the deathly hallows, would be the last in the series, and so far she has kept to her word. The second, harry potter, a journey through a history of magic, provides an indepth historical perspective on all the spells, creatures, and wizard lore that fans cant get enough of. Careful readers may remember these titles from the shelves of hogwarts. Jk rowling has delivered an early christmas present to fans, announcing on social media that she is at work on two novels.
You can find the harry potter book series by acclaimed author j. Despite pressures to expand on the adult adventures of. The main story arc concerns harrys struggle against lord voldemort, a dark wizard who intends to become immortal, overthrow the. Two new harry potter books are coming this fall cinemablend.
First new harry potter book in 9 years is amazons most. Harry potter author jk rowlings script of the stage play harry potter and the cursed child is going to be published as a book moments after midnight on 31 july timed to coincide with the boy. The harry potter author announced on wednesday that shes launching. Harry is rescued from the home of his relatives, the dursley family by hagrid. Jk rowling is releasing three new harry potter books and. The book, called harry potter and the cursed child, picks up the story of harry, ron and hermione where the epilogue left off, according to author j. The site offers character outlines, reading guides, bookthemed.
Well, to be more specific, we are getting four new nonfiction e books based on elements of magic explored in the harry potter universe. The new harry potter book, harry potter and the cursed child, sold more than 4 million print copies in its first week, its publishers announced today. Harry potter author jk rowling has announced the release of four new books in the wizardry series. But today, rowling announced that the script of the play will in fact be released as a twopart book, at 12. Rowling announced that she is blessing us with a harry potter exhibit about the history of magic in celebration of the 20year anniversary of the series, which will be. Rowling, confirmed that she is in the early stages of a new installment of the harry potter series. The author was in new york to promote lumos, her new charity to help children in orphanages. The script book of the play harry potter and the cursed child parts one and two. The new books are to go along with the british librarys celebratory 20th. The crimes of grindelwald was released in november 2018. These new ebook editions to the mythical tome will be available for. The play will receive its world premiere in londons west end at the palace theatre, july 30, 2016, and is the first official harry potter story to be. New harry potter book the cursed child parts i and ii to.
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