There are many heroes in Harry Potter: James and Lily Potter, whose selfless sacrifice leaves their son an orphan, but is never forgotten throughout the series, Sirius, Harry’s godfather, who gives up twelve years of his life in the notorious wizarding prison, Azkaban, when former friend, Peter Pettigrew blasts away a street full of Muggles… Continue reading Unsung Heroes: The House Elves of Harry Potter
Category: Fantasy
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling: 20 Years Old
Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Author: JK Rowling Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 26th of June 1997 (first published) – 2017 marks 20 years Format: Paperback Pages: 223 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle,… Continue reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling: 20 Years Old
It’s almost here…the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
In just one month, on the 26th of June, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will turn twenty. In June 1997, the world was introduced to a skinny, bespectacled boy with wild black hair and green eyes that reminded everyone of his mother, and an orphan, living with vile relatives –Vernon, Petunia and… Continue reading It’s almost here…the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
2017 Sydney Writer’s Festival
The Sydney Writer’s Festival is held annually across various precincts of Sydney, with many ticketed and free events across the five days of the festival. This year, the dates are the 22nd to the 28th of May. Each year, the Sydney Writer’s Festival presents over 300 events, with audiences of over 100,000 people over the… Continue reading 2017 Sydney Writer’s Festival
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by JK Rowling (Newt Scamdander)
Title: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Author: JK Rowling writing as Newt Scamander Genre: Fantasy, Fiction Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 14th March, 2017 Format: Hardcover Pages: 144 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: A brand new edition of this essential companion to the Harry Potter stories, with a new foreword from JK Rowling and an irresistible new… Continue reading Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by JK Rowling (Newt Scamdander)
Carnivalesque by Neil Jordan
Title: Carnivalesque Author: Neil Jordan Genre: Magical Realism, Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Bloomsbury Published: 1st April 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $24.99 Synopsis: It looked like any other carnival, but of course it wasn't… It had its own little backstreets, its alleyways of hanging bulbs and ghost trains and Punch and Judy stands …… Continue reading Carnivalesque by Neil Jordan
Draekora by Lynette Noni
Title: Draekora (Medoran Chronicles #3) Author: Lynette Noni Genre: Fantasy/YA Publisher: Pantera Press Published: 1st April 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 448 Price: $19.99 Synopsis: “I swear by the stars that you and the others slain tonight will be the first of many. Of that you have my word.” With Aven Dalmarta now hiding in the… Continue reading Draekora by Lynette Noni
Traitor to the Throne by Alwyn Hamilton
Title: Traitor to the Throne Author: Alwyn Hamilton Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy Publisher: Faber/ Allen and Unwin Published: 25th January 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 592 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The second installment of this highly-acclaimed trilogy, Traitor to the Throne throws the irrepressible Amani into a world of espionage, harems, and the Sultan himself. This is not… Continue reading Traitor to the Throne by Alwyn Hamilton
Announcement: Cover Reveal for Illustrated Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Since 2015, one of my favourite series has had illustrated editions released for each book, and this year not only marks the twentieth anniversary, already discussed in a previous post, but a new addition to the already released illustrated editions: To coincide with the twentieth anniversary of Harry Potter, the third title in the series,… Continue reading Announcement: Cover Reveal for Illustrated Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Ariadnis by Josh Martin
Title: Ariadnis Author: Josh Martin Genre: YA/Fantasy Publisher: Quercus Children’s Books/Hachette Published: 14th February, 2017 Format: paperback Pages: 360 Price: $16.99 Synopsis: The first in a breathtaking and unique series, packed with magic, prophecy, and a thrilling competition. The stakes of Ariadnis have never been higher. Back then I thought that if it weren't for… Continue reading Ariadnis by Josh Martin
