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. Bloomsbury has revealed that they will be publishing two new harry potter books on october 20th, 2017. Official fan site pottermore has released the names of the books, some of which will be released at the end of june. How pottermore and apple created the new harry potter. Jul 19, 2017 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. K rowling will release two new harry potter books this year. The boy and girl names from the harry potter series by j. A history of magic that was inspired by the british library exhibition of the same name, the new books. Pottermore for harry potter fans, 2016 has been like being set loose in honeydukes sweets shop. The crimes of grindelwald was released in november 2018. A black actress is cast as hermione in new harry potter play, the internet is over the moon. Jk rowling to release new harry potter ebooks bbc news. These 2 new books will be appearing at the same time as the exhibit.
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. See the spellbinding new edition of harry potter and the sorcerers. It will comprise the script of a play of the same name. A history of magic, the book of the exhibition, will delve into the academic subjects at hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Below is the order of all of the harry potter books, as well as recommendations for other books like harry potter. Aug 04, 2017 two new harry potter books to hit stores in fall the books will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first magical novel. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone published in u. 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. Place the harry potter books in order according to your favourite score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. When harry potter and the deathly hallows was released in july 2007, many fans were prepared for the final book to be the end. Rowlings quidditch through the ages brings together one of the worlds best loved storytellers with the creative genius of emily gravett a sumptuous visual feast of a book, the pages are bursting with glorious illustrations, handmade memorabilia and two breathtaking gatefold spreads.
The hogwarts universe is set to expand by an additional two new harry potter books, published in conjunction with a british library event, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the magical series. Aug 08, 2016 i never perused the 18,000 words of new harry potter content available at pottermore a web site whose greatest draw, incidentally, was a quiz that told people which house they were in. This book version of harry potter and the cursed child is the script of the hit play that just opened in london, and even though it lacks the plays muchtalkedabout special effects, it. Jul 19, 2017 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. Will there be a harry potter and the cursed child book and. There are two new harry potter books coming out and theyll. In the harry potter universe, the book is a required textbook for firstyear. Jul 19, 2017 the first is called harry potter a history of magic, and itll explore the different subjects taught at hogwarts, including herbology and alchemy. Two new harry potter books have been announced, but theres a catch. Rowling just cant let harry potter go the new york times. New book from the wizarding world coming this summer.
Im getting a copy of the harry potter and the cursed child scriptbook at 12. Jul 31, 2016 the new harry potter book is here, and if you wanted it to be like the old ones, well. There are two new harry potter books coming out and they. This week saw the release of a new harry potter book with midnight parties, fans dressed in costume and preorders that already have made it the bestselling book of the year. The new books are to go along with the british librarys celebratory 20th. A big chunk of the revenue generated goes to rowling. Feb 10, 2016 it is set 19 years after the end of harry potter and the deathly hallows, the series last book. New harry potter book from jk rowling coming out in july. The lastest and last harry potter book is harry potter and the deathly hallows. 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. In honor of harry potters 33rd birthday and author j. 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. Harry potter author to release four new magical books.
A history of magic the book is on the exhibition and will coincide with the 20th anniversary of the first harry potter book. 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. Rowlings birthday on wednesday, scholastic unveiled a new cover for harry potter and the deathly hallows, the final book of the series. The play will receive its world premiere in londons west end on july 30, 2016.
Why its hard to get excited for harry potter and the cursed. Jk rowling is releasing four new harry potter books online thrillist. Magic continues with three new harry potter books coming. What is the name of the new harry potter book answers. Written by jk rowling with jack thorne and john tiffany, the play is the official eighth story in the series. Thats right everything about your favorite classes will be found in the pages of this book. Aug 17, 2016 when harry potter and the deathly hallows was released in july 2007, many fans were prepared for the final book to be the end. Aug 01, 2016 harry potter and the cursed child is a new twopart west end play. Aug 18, 2016 a collection of short stories from author j. Just finished speed reading the new harry potter book. I never perused the 18,000 words of new harry potter content available at pottermore a web site whose greatest draw, incidentally, was a quiz that told people which house they were in. Two harry potter books announced, but theres a catch.
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. A journey through, adapted from the audiobook harry potter. Three new books about life in harry potters wizarding world are on the way. The books have also launched the infamous movie series. Names from harry potter the boy and girl names from the harry potter series by j. The potters were, for many generations, pureblood up until the birth of harry potter in 1980, but they were excluded from the sacred twentyeight due to their egalitarian stance on blood purity. Jul 22, 2017 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first harry potter book being published, fans are being blessed with the release of two new books coming this fall.
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. A journey through the history of magic thats reportedly packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from j. Yes, there would be two new films adapting the novel for the big. The harry potter books make up the popular series written by j. Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books. The other, harry potter, a journey through a history of magic, will be paperback and aimed at families, complete with activities and facts behind the real history of. First new harry potter book in 9 years is amazons most.
Rowling is releasing two new harry potter books this. Jul 30, 2016 im getting a copy of the harry potter and the cursed child scriptbook at 12. Rowling joanne kathleen rowling, using her grandmothers name as her second name because she has no middle name. The new harry potter books need to answer these 7 questions. Jul 19, 2017 two new books from the harry potter universe are set to be released as part of a british exhibition that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of the series the british librarys harry. Rowling is releasing 4 new harry potter books online. Harry potter is a series of fantasy novels written by british author j. Jul 20, 2017 the book will be titled, harry potter. Rowling just confirmed four new harry potter adjacent books are. Finally, a new harry potter story worth reading the new yorker. 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. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first harry potter book being published, fans are being blessed with the release of two new books coming this. New harry potter book sells 4 million copies in first week.
While the books dont feature new stories with the trio, they promise to give us an indepth look. Harry potter fans were devastated when the sevenbook saga came to an end, but its obvious now that they had no reason to me. But then i read the new harry potter playbook and i hated it. 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. New harry potter books coming october 2017 book riot.
Rowling is about to release 3 new harry potter books j. There are many people out there still awaiting an owl with news that theyve been accepted to hogwarts. Harry potter and the chamber of secrets published in u. Potter is the surname of an old wizarding family descended from ignotus peverell and linfred of stinchcombe. Two new harry potter books are coming this fall cinemablend. 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. But then i read the new harry potter play book and i hated it. Jul 22, 2016 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. Rowling are among the most inventive and inspired in literature since charles dickens created pip and oliver twist. It looks like harry potter continues to be the magical gift that keeps on giving. A journey through, a set of nonfiction ebook shorts. Along with luna and arabella, other harry potter names in the us top include alice, augustus, cedric, helena, marjorie, orion. Two new harry potter books are to be released in october. In the meantime, new versions of the original harry potter books do.
Rowlings harry potter archives are being released as ebooks. Pictures the author was in new york to promote lumos, her new. A history of magic will be the official exhibition book, a hardcover coffeetable book with fullcolor illustrations and essays on various parts of the exhibition. There will be a brandnew harry potter book this summer. 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. It is set 19 years after the end of harry potter and the deathly hallows, the series last book. Harry potter and the cursed child is a 2016 british twopart play written by jack thorne based on an original story by j. Jul 31, 20 in honor of harry potter s 33rd birthday and author j. Aug 10, 2016 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. Fantastic beasts and where to find them is a 2001 guide book written by british author j. On thursday, scholastic revealed a new cover of the first installment in the harry potter book series set for release on october 20, 2020.
Two new books from the harry potter universe are set to be released as part of a british exhibition that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of the series the british librarys harry. Two new harry potter books to hit stores in fall the books will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the first magical novel. K rowling will release two new harry potter books this. On 14 march 2017 a new edition of the book, with cover illustrations by. Jul 26, 2017 two new harry potter books are coming out this october, and potterheads, its time to get excited.
The book, called harry potter and the cursed child, picks up the story of harry and co. Rowling is credited with making names such as luna and arabella the hits they are today. Harry potter and the cursed child is a new twopart west end play. An essential companion to the harry potter series, this spectacular new full colour edition of j. The potters have traditionally been sorted into gryffindor house at hogwarts school of. Rowling teases a new book sequel video april 10, 2015 8. Finally, a new harry potter story worth reading the new. K rowling will also be releasing two new harry potter books to compliment the original seven. Two new harry potter books to hit stores in fall mnn. Rowling was pretty insistent that the seventh installment had closed the book on the adventures of the boy who lived. Aug 02, 2016 this book version of harry potter and the cursed child is the script of the hit play that just opened in london, and even though it lacks the plays muchtalkedabout special effects, it. The twoway the book, called harry potter and the cursed child, picks up the story of harry and co.