On June 21st, 1997 a small book called Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published and a literary juggernaut was born. (I’m not even going to start on the movies, merchandise, and theme park!) Ten years and seven books later, the series ended with this line:
The scar had not pained Harry for nineteen years. All was well.
A perfect and well-deserved end for The Chosen One wouldn’t you think? A little over twenty-four hours from now Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be released to much fanfare. While I’ve avoided reading anything that might even hint of a spoiler, I have heard that all is not well for Harry and his son Albus.
To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I’d still be feeling that same magical thrill I first had in the midst of the original Harry Potter craze, especially since this isn’t a traditional novel, but to my surprise I am. I’m really looking forward to diving back into the imaginative world that J.K. Rowling created nineteen years ago. So, while I’m breathlessly waiting for Sunday to arrive, I’m doing what any self-respecting Harry fan would do: indulging in a weekend-long Harry Potter birthday marathon, courtesy of ABC Freeform here in the States. And to my fellow “Potterheads” around the world I say:
Happy Reading!
jowensauthor said:
Have a copy of this preordered from Amazon and am really looking forward to it 😀
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Me too! I’ve heard the play is getting mostly positive reviews so I’m quite optimistic.😊
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lowcountrybooklover said:
I am so excited to read this.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Eek!😊
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Becca @ Shih Tzu Book Reviews said:
I am so excited to get my hands on this one! I remember reading the Deathly Hallows book when it came out (after my dad had read it first, unfortunately) and it’ll be amazing to dive back into a new story again. Well, one that isn’t fanfiction (because I read far too much HP fanfiction as it is!).
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I need to check out of the fan fiction. I’ve heard there’s some great stuff out there.😊
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Becca @ Shih Tzu Book Reviews said:
Check out ‘Leo Inter Serpentes’ – it’s the books rewritten with Harry as a Slytherin, and it’s incredible!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Becca! I just found it online. What a cool concept!🙋🏻
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Becca @ Shih Tzu Book Reviews said:
It’s one of my favourite fanfics ever, and I’m eagerly awaiting the start of the sixth one in the series.
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Tosha Michelle said:
Exciting stuff
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It is indeed!😊
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Tosha Michelle said:
💕
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vinnieh said:
Oh this sounds like fun, I do love me some Harry Potter.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I can’t wait to start reading!
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vinnieh said:
Enjoy it Kim.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Vinnie. I’ll be writing a review so I’ll let you know how it is.😊
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vinnieh said:
I will have my eyes peeled for your review.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
🙋🏻
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vinnieh said:
I love the use of emoji’s I need to use them more.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
🙋🏻☺️😊
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The Chaos Realm said:
And, Happy (Almost!) Birthday to Harry!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
What a way to celebrate!
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youngadultfictionreviews said:
I’m so excited for this! I can never get enough Harry Potter. Ever. xx
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Right?! I told my husband the first thing I’d do if we ever won the lottery is to fly to London to see the play!
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youngadultfictionreviews said:
Aha that’s brilliant!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Never let it be said that I don’t have my priorities straight!🙋🏻😏
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Lisa said:
I’m so excited!!! Trying to figure out how to get a copy sooner than my Amazon delivery date… I need this in my hands!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m feeling a little guilty, but for the first time I’ve ordered a Harry Potter book in ebook format. I’m trying to scale down my print collection, but I miss seeing them sitting there on my shelf😕 I’m hoping HPATCC is awaiting me on my Kindle when I wake up in the morning. Are you getting yours tomorrow? I know in the past Amazon has done same day delivery.
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Lisa said:
They’re not doing same day, but I got an email saying it will be available via Prime Now as of tonight, so it should be waiting on my doorstep when I wake up in the morning! I’m tempted to go Kindle, but I do like my hardcover collection. 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I understand completely! I’m hoping the Kindle version is as good as the print. Have fun reading tomorrow!
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thewanderinghartsblog said:
I can’t wait to read the book and see the play!! Glad there are others like me!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I ththink we are many!😊
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Zoë said:
I hope you enjoy this! I have been going back and forth on whether or not I even want to read this. I know it sounds crazy, especially since I am a Potter junkie (but only the books) – but I am terrified Rowling somehow ruins it for me. I hate her other books, I hate the movies, and she just annoys the heck out of me (don’t even mind if I get backlash for that). I guess I will wait and see how to go with this.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I read the first act last night and while it’s definitely not Rowling’s writing, I thought it was pretty good. I’m planning on reviewing it once I’m finished. Maybe you could borrow it from a library Zoe?
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Zoë said:
Uh oh… I think I will wait on it. I don’t know why it had to carry on o.O
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I think J.K. Rowling is one of those polarizing figures that most people either love or hate, so I definitely understand Zoe. 😊
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Zoë said:
Phew, at least I wasn’t shot today xD
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Never! People need to respect others opinions!😊
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Natasha said:
I am probably against popular opinion, but I can’t understand why she’d keep on writing in a universe that she ended perfectly. I love the 7 books way too much. I don’t know if I have the guts to even touch this.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Did you hear she said yesterday that this is positively it? There won’t be anymore. I’m about halfway through and while I have a couple of issues, overall I’m enjoying it. So far my favorite character is Draco’s son Scorpius. I’m not going to speak for anyone else, but for me this answers all those wondering thoughts about how life turns out for the original characters.
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emmakwall said:
I must say I agree (though I’m still interested to see what the book brings). When something ends perfectly I think it should be left as is!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Well, I’m three quarters of the way through, and while it’s not perfect, I’m enjoying it. I’m hoping to review by the weekend.
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emmakwall said:
I have mixed feelings!!! I can’t WAIT to hear your thoughts ❤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
New favorite character: Draco’s son Scorpius!
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remote tragic said:
I recently finished & reviewed this and absolutely LOVED going back on another adventure with HP. How did you find it?
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It wasn’t perfect, but I’m glad I read it!
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Miracled said:
I will read it eventually but let me finish reading the whole series of harry potter before I start read harry potter and the cursed child
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Oh! Absolutely. The series definitely should be read first.😊
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