Support JKR OR Trans & NB People - You Cannot Do Both

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Support JKR OR Trans & NB People

- You Cannot Do Both 

I am mad. I am furious. OwlCrate, a book subscription box service, has decided to start selling products inspired by the Harry Potter series again. They stopped doing so last year when JKR started spouting her transphobic diatribe, but has now decided to do so again, because "it's too much a part of [them] to let go."

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Re-Reading When Older, Wiser, and More Educated

I'm pretty sure I'm not speaking just for myself when I say re-reads awe awesome. Diving back into books whose stories you adore, and whose characters feel like friends. I'd even go so far as to say it's probably needed sometimes. When we're not in the best of moods, or are going through a tough time, reading books you know you love can help you feel a little better. I refer to re-reads as comfort reads, because, while lost in their pages, I feel all comfy and happy, and not much thinking is required, because I already know where the story will go.

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Weekly Gossip

Here is your news from the past week!

First up the trailers.


The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa:

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Book News: New Covers for the Harry Potter Series

News from Bloomsbury this morning:

BLOOMSBURY REVEALS NEW LOOKFOR HARRY POTTER SERIES

Bloomsbury Publishing is delighted to announce a new look for the seven Harry Potter titles to be available exclusively in paperback format to be launched on 1st November


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J.K. Rowling’s universally popular books have been read and enjoyed by millions of readers. The newly designed ‘Signature’ livery will appeal to the next generation of readers who did not ‘grow up’ with Harry Potter and who have not yet experienced the thrill of life at Hogwarts.

The new illustrations are by renowned linocut artist Clare Melinsky and the design has been created by Webb and Webb Design Limited. Clare Melinsky’s illustrations follow the style of traditional woodcuts and will appear on the front cover, back cover and spine for all seven titles in the Harry Potter series.

Clare Melinsky commented, ‘I was delighted and excited to be asked to illustrate the covers for such massively famous books – and seven of them! It was top secret for the best part of a year.’

The ‘Signature’ livery will be exclusively available in paperback format, with a publication date of 1st November 2010.

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