Rowling offers up equal parts danger and delightand any number of dragons, houseelves, and deathdefying challenges. May 30, 2019 harry potter fans, this is your official heads up. Rowling just destroyed her harry potter legacy in one move. Learn about your favourite magical creatures, characters, locations and more with our handy new tool, which promises to be a rather enchanting experience. Rowling, creator of harry potter, launched the popular fantasy series over 20 years ago. Fans of the harry potter franchise are about to be transported back to hogwarts, after jk rowling revealed shes releasing four brand new books about the wonderful wizarding world. Rowling explains why there wont be any more stories. Since the final harry potter book was published in 2007, theres been no. Forget harry potter and the cursed child or the upcoming fantastic beasts film, theres more jk rowling news to get excited about. Rowling releasing four brand new harry potter books. Harry potter readers think jk rowling just teased a new sequel.
Rowling revealed four new books in the series, which will all be released digitally. The last book in the harry potter series, harry potter and the deathly hallows was published all the way back in 2007. Rowling has a lot on her plate, collaborating with other writers to pen scripts for harry potter and the cursed child and the. They are inspired by the british library exhibition and its companion books, harry potter. Because the movie was starting to suck like shitbecoming soft porn as in half blood princeso much kissesand much exposurehermione would as might as well been fucked by ron. 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. Jk rowling gets fans excited as she announces completion. Rowling would commit pen to paper in regards to more stories set in her magical wizarding world. The bestselling british author made the announcement on her pottermore. Ever since the publication of her seventh hogwarts novel, harry potter and the deathly hallows, in 2007, rowling s position has been clear.
Rowling, 54, whose harry potter book series and subsequent films have millions of fans worldwide, was the latest celebrity to announce they had recovered from the disease caused by a new coronavirus that has taken the lives of more than 70,000 people worldwide. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books. Jk rowling has told her millions of fans that the story of harry potter is done now speaking to reuters this weekend at the premiere of harry potter. Will jk rowling write another harry potter book in her. Rowling is the author of the bestselling harry potter series of seven books, published between 1997 and 2007, which have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, are distributed in more than 200 territories, have been translated into 73 languages, and have been turned into eight blockbuster films. Rowling is of course the infamous english author, who wrote the harry potter series of books i still prefer enid blyton. The books have been translated into over 80 languages, won multiple awards, and sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, becoming the bestselling book series in history.
Like any author of a bestselling childrens book series, j. The real stories behind that alleged harry potter book and other. Jk rowling turned down by 12 publishers before finding. Explore and educate yourself on the wizarding world in a whole new way, with our upcoming, interactive explore the story pages. Rowling is about to publish four more harry potter stories. Jul 20, 2017 instead, the books are more like exhibition catalogues, with pictures of items from the british librarys collection and some of the original drafts from rowling and harry potter illustrator jim kay.
Rowling is the author of the harry potter series, one of the most successful book series ever in the history of humankind. Here is the complete list of all books written by jk rowling including her latest novel, fantastic beasts and where to find them, published in 2016. There has been some press misreporting recently that j. She is best known for writing the harry potter fantasy series, which has won multiple awards and sold more than 500 million copies, becoming the bestselling book. Find out more about her ragstoriches story, including how much she earned for the first book in the harry potter series. Harry potter fans are in for a treat during coronavirus lockdown as j k rowling is offering access to the first book harry potter and the philosophers stone harry potter and the sorcerers. Rowling will always be best known for her stories about a boy wizard and the world he inhabits, but she has written several works outside of the harry potter universe. So, yes, jk rowling might write more books in the near future, but its. It is a series of four short nonfiction ebooks, to be published by pottermore publishing, inspired by the british library exhibition and its. The website provides a road map to reading harry potter books for the uninitiated, complete with a glossary of wizarding terms from muggle a person lacking magical. The bestselling british author made the announcement on her website on wednesday, august 17. Just to clear this up, these are not books written by j.
New harry potter books to provide deep dive into wizarding world. May 30, 2019 harry potter and the sorcerers stone was a global bestseller in 1997, and rowling went on to add six more books to the series one for each year of harrys education at hogwarts. Jun 23, 2017 it is almost 20 years since jk rowling first bewitched the world with harry potter, yet the author continues to excite fans by revealing small details from the magical universe. Jk rowling is releasing 4 new harry potter books next month.
Six further bestselling books and eight blockbuster films followed. Rowling talks translated potter books and more in latest. Rowling s seven harry potter novels sold a record 450 million copies worldwide in the time since the first tome was published in 1997, but the fantasy author admits she still wishes she could. It is a series of four short nonfiction ebooks, to be published by pottermore. Rowling, is a british author and screenwriter best known for her sevenbook harry potter childrens book series. Harry potter author to release four new magical books. Harry potter author jk rowling better after brush with. While rowling has said there wont be any more harry potter books following the 2007 conclusion of the series, she certainly knows how to keep. Jk rowling is releasing four new harry potter books online thrillist. Rowling has an amazing life story that has served as inspiration all around the world. In october 2007 she stated that her future work was unlikely to be in the fantasy genre. Rowling just confirmed four new harry potter adjacent books are coming out.
Rowling is planning to expand her wizarding world with four new books set in the harry potter universe though maybe not exactly. Why people are excited about the two new harry potter books. The silkworm in june 2014 and career of evil, released in october 2015, followed by lethal white in september 2018. Apr 25, 2018 while rowling wont be giving readers a ninth harry potter book or more cursed child plays or movies, fans still have plenty of fantastic beasts content to look forward to. The books have been translated into over 80 languages, won multiple awards, and sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, becoming the. Four brand new stories associated with the wizarding world of harry potter are set to be released over 20 years after the first novel was published the series of short nonfiction e books, set. Collectors all over the world covet translated editions of the harry potter series, and it seems that jo is quite a collector herself. The first harry potter book, harry potter and the philosophers stone, was published in 1997 to immediate popular and critical acclaim. Well, this is what happens when you become a celebrity author overnight. From the sorting hat to wand woods, the marauders map and more. Rowling offers free harry potter books, launches harry. While rowling has said there wont be any more harry potter. No more harry potter, jk rowling promises daniel radcliffe.
Rowling to say she had burned her harry potter books in response to the authors criticism of president donald trump, rowling had a few choice. Now 14, her orphan hero has only two more weeks with his muggle relatives before returning to hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Rowling launches harry potter at home to banish boredom. Harry potter author jk rowling reveals how she fully. The real stories behind that alleged harry potter book and. Rowling has been secretive about her fortune and has denied being a billionaire, there are some reasons to believe that the.
Nov 17, 2010 rowling has been tightlipped on her writing plans since completing the seventh harry potter novel, which was published in 2007, 10 years after the first, harry potter and the philosophers stone. Jk rowling has finished writing her highlyanticipated book from her popular crime series cormoran strike. Rowling published three more books under the pen name robert galbraith. The seven books were part of the original series which were planned to be written by. She went on to pen six more books in the harry potter series, which have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone was a global bestseller in 1997, and rowling went on to add six more books to the series one for each year of harry s education at hogwarts. Rowling makes and spends her millions business insider. While rowling wont be giving readers a ninth harry potter book or more cursed child plays or movies, fans still have plenty of fantastic beasts content to look forward to. The 26 best harry potter quotes from jk rowling s books previous slide next slide 1 of 27 view all skip ad harry potter and the cursed child wont be opening for a while. What is even more difficult to imagine is a time when the author who created the character struggled to keep food on the table. On top of the harry potter series, jk rowling has written a few supplemental books that tie in to the harry potter.
Apr 01, 2020 delighted to help teachers reach kids at home by relaxing the usual license required to post videos of themselves reading harry potter books, j. Apr 01, 2020 additionally, rowling has partnered with the overdrive online library system, allowing members complimentary access to an ebook version of harry potter and the sorcerers stone in more. Rowling is releasing 4 new harry potter books online. The 26 best harry potter quotes from jk rowlings books. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books j. Rowlings tales of beedle the bard audio book stars jude. Original harry potter actors evanna lynch, bonnie wright, jason isaacs and warwick davis are also featured. Jk rowling reveals shes working on two new novels this article is more than 3 years old the harry potter author revealed to fans on twitter that she has two books. The harry potter books have always been a refuge, comfort and escape for readers, and right now, we need reading for pleasure more than ever, j. To this day, rowling isnt sure what prompted the idea for harry potter. Rowling s tales of beedle the bard audio book stars jude law, other harry potter alums. J k rowling offers first harry potter ebook, audiobook free. Rowling responds to harry potter book burning time. But i did come across some pictures somewhere and i cant remember where, probably tumblr.
The harry potter author shared the finished draft to her fans on. Before she became famous, rowling was a single mom in scotland relying on. Rowling has kept up a prolific pace with her writing. Rowling explains why there wont be any more stories about. Rowling is set to release three more harry potter books. Rowling launches a harry potter activity site for kids. Jk rowling has explicitly stated that she is highly unlikely to write another harry potter book. Rowling made her harry potter series more accessible to help students and teachers get through the pandemic on her website, the author and her literary agent, the blair partnership, shared why they felt the need to make the books available for free during this challenging time. Probably the most famous author in the world, rowling was the first author to become a billionaire. Additionally, rowling has partnered with the overdrive online library system, allowing members complimentary access to an e book version of harry potter and the sorcerers stone in more. Rowling creates harry potter site for coronavirus boredom. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books time. For younger generations, it is hard to remember a time when harry potter, one of the most recognized characters in literature, didnt exist.
Jk rowling gifted herself a whole new world to explore with the fantastic beasts franchise, with five films to dial back and explore the. Rowling is the author of the bestselling harry potter series of seven books, published between 1997 and 2007, which have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, are distributed in more than 200 territories and translated into 79 languages, and have been turned into eight blockbuster films by warner bros. Rowling has been turning to social media to pass the time during lockdown. Harry potter author jk rowling has launched an online potter hub to keep children educated and entertained during the. It is a series of four short nonfiction ebooks, to be published by pottermore publishing, inspired by the british library exhibition and its companion books harry potter. Rowling sits down with matt lauer to talk about her charity, lumos, which helps children living in orphanages and institutions, and the future of harry potter. Rowling has said it is unlikely she will write any more books in the harry potter series. Rowlings tales of beedle the bard audio book stars. Aug 01, 2016 jk rowling has told her millions of fans that the story of harry potter is done now speaking to reuters this weekend at the premiere of harry potter and the cursed child, the pair of plays. Rowling, is a british author, film producer, television producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone was a global bestseller in 1997, and rowling went on to add six more books to the series one for each year of harrys education at hogwarts. Rowling is planning to write another book for kids.
Jk rowling reveals there was more than one harry potter. Jk rowling reveals shes working on two new novels books. The series has sold more than 450 million copies and was adapted into a blockbuster film franchise. Will jk rowling write another harry potter book in her lifetime.
Jan 17, 2019 although the current harry potter books and films never get old, the knowledge that the series is over is, quite frankly, crushing. Rowling talks translated potter books and more in latest tweets by lucy oshea april 24, 2020 much like the rest of us, j. Apr 02, 2020 the harry potter books have always been a refuge, comfort and escape for readers, and right now, we need reading for pleasure more than ever, j. Jk rowling may be the richest author in the world today. Rowling is releasing four new harry potter books online. Jk rowling shares glimpse into her magical home library.
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