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This year in books 2021

December 10, 2021 by Nathan Bransford

Did this year actually happen? Can you prove it? As the calendar ticks inexorably to 2022, getting a finger on the pulse of the business is really difficult, and feels like an exercise in contradictions. Book sales are really strong but face an uncertain 2022, and it’s as hard as it’s ever been to break […]

Filed Under: This Week in Books Tagged With: Book covers, David Streitfeld, Harry Potter, publishing industry, Social Media

Who are the most memorable parents in books?

July 24, 2019 by Nathan Bransford

A painting of a family

The Wormwoods in Matilda. The Weasleys in Harry Potter. Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird. There are some seriously memorable parents in literature. Which ones are your favorites? Art: The Artist and His Family by James Peale

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, Roald Dahl

Harry Potter at 20 — What has the series meant to you?

June 26, 2017 by Nathan Bransford

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone, and what a twenty years it’s been. An entire generation has now been raised on Harry Potter, in addition to those of us who came to the series as adults. 20 years ago today a world that I had lived […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Harry Potter

3 Things Writers Can Learn From J.K. Rowling’s Second-Thoughts About Harry and Hermione

February 3, 2014 by Nathan Bransford

Every newsfeed in the land was abuzz with J.K. Rowling confessing to second thoughts about how she wrapped up the Harry Potter series, and specifically about whether Harry and Hermione should have gotten together. The full interview has not yet been released, but that hasn’t stopped the Internet from having a collective freakout, with some […]

Filed Under: The Writing Life Tagged With: Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling

The Last Few Weeks in Books 10/18/13

October 18, 2013 by Nathan Bransford

Paris. Photo by me. I’m on Instagram here. The last few weeks! Books! Writing! All the stuff! First off, thanks to everyone who voted on what my guide to writing a novel should cost. I have decided to accept your judgment and go with $4.99 to start. The guide should be ready to go in […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: E-books, Harry Potter, literary agents

New Harry Potter Covers!

February 20, 2013 by Nathan Bransford

In wizard news from last week, Scholastic released a new Harry Potter cover to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s/Philosopher’s Stone. The designer is Kazu Kibuishi, and the covers will appear on the trade paperback version of the books. Hollywood.com had an interview with Kibuishi, who is the author […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Harry Potter

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