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Julia Donaldson ends James Patterson’s reign as UK libraries’ most borrowed author

Data shows that Patterson’s 14-year run as readers’ overall favourite has given way to the Gruffalo author

The Guardian - UK

JK Rowling: Six biggest talking points from the Witch Trials podcast

Rowling addressed topics including her traumatic miscarriage, Harry Potter, and her controversial remarks on transgender issues

The Independent UK

Witch trials, TERF wars and the voice of conscience in a new podcast about J.K. Rowling

One of the year’s most anticipated podcasts, The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling, has just launched. Only two episodes of the audio documentary are currently available, with more to follow in the coming weeks.

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JK Rowling brushes off concerns over legacy in wake of trans row: ‘Whatever, I’ll be dead’

Author referenced Harry Potter fans’ decisions to boycott her work

The Independent UK

BBC apologizes for 'unchallenged claims' about J.K. Rowling for the second time this month

The BBC has apologized for its coverage of J.K. Rowling for the second time this year after an on-air guest was unchallenged when referencing the "Harry Potter" author as anti-trans.

Los Angeles Times

JK Rowling on her legacy: "I'll be dead"

On a new podcast produced by Bari Weiss' media company, Rowling shrugs off the concerns of fans

Salon

Commentary: Here’s an idea: Maybe if we all stop talking about J.K. Rowling, she’ll just go away

Novelist J.K. Rowling is back in the news where, apparently, she longs to be. Never has a person who once claimed to have been “canceled” been allowed so much time, attention and diversity of platforms to continue her side-gig as a quasi-political commentator.

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‘Whatever, I’ll be dead’: JK Rowling brushes off concerns over legacy in wake of trans row

Author referenced Harry Potter fans’ decisions to boycott her work

The Independent UK

JK Rowling criticises ‘black-and-white thinking’ in new podcast

The first two episodes of The Witch Trials Of JK Rowling were released on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

JK Rowling's ex-husband 'hid Harry Potter manuscript to stop her leaving'

After discovering where the manuscript was, the author secretly started photocopying a few pages each day to ensure her work would not be lost to her legions of future readers.

Edinburgh Live

JK Rowling's ex-husband 'held first Harry Potter manuscript hostage' to try stop her leaving him

The author said Portuguese TV reporter Jorge Arantes hid the original pages of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone forcing her to photocopy them in secret.

Daily Record

JK Rowling warns against ‘black-and-white thinking’ in new podcast: ‘Look more deeply’

‘We should mistrust ourselves most when we are certain,’ Harry Potter author says

The Independent UK

JK Rowling describes sneaking Harry Potter manuscript out of home while preparing to leave husband

Author took book to her office ‘a few pages’ at a time and stored photocopies in a cupboard

The Independent UK

JK Rowling podcast host claims Harry Potter has helped save LGBT+ books

A 2003 legal victory over Arkansas school censorship created precedent, Megan Phelps-Roper says

The Independent UK

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A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights

Harry Potter author is taking part in a podcast where she will discuss her stance with Megan Phelps-Roper

Manchester Evening News

The magical hotel straight out of Harry Potter 40 minutes from Greater Manchester

Each room is filled with oldie-worldie decorations, quirky features and luxurious four-poster beds

Liverpool Echo

Proud mum says Scouse roots key to son landing BAFTA nomination

Lee was instrumental in bringing the blockbuster production of The Batman to Merseyside

Edinburgh Live

We visited one of Edinburgh’s most viral buildings to see what was inside

Photos of the Writers' Museum are regularly shared on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook and usually next to a description calling one of Edinburgh's most beautiful buildings.

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Daily Record

New Dumbledore coin first in Harry Potter collection to feature King’s portrait

The Royal Mint has revealed a Dumbledore coin which will be the first in the Harry Potter collection to also feature the King’s portrait on the 'heads' side.

Manchester Evening News

How to learn the Avada Kedavra curse in Hogwarts Legacy

The killing curse is one of three Unforgivable Curses in the Harry Potter video game

Daily Mirror

Royal Mint launches new Harry Potter 50p coin featuring iconic character

The new 50p coin features Professor Albus Dumbledore who was one of the key characters in J.K Rowling's Harry Potter novels and subsequent films

Edinburgh Live

The Chase fans spot Bradley Walsh making cheeky dig at Edinburgh contestant

Carla joined Jay, Matt and Brad to take on the Chaser last night (February 15), and the locals choice of where she'd be spending her winnings had some viewers baffled.

Wales Online

Royal Mint’s Harry Potter coin collection features Dumbledore

Fans of the Wizarding World can get their hands on a coin featuring Hogwarts Headmaster Professor Albus Dumbledore

The Independent UK

Dumbledore coin launched as part of Royal Mint’s Harry Potter-themed collection

The coin is part of a collection celebrating the 25th publishing anniversary of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.

Daily Mirror

Harry Potter bosses react to reports of brand new The Cursed Child projects

Reports were circulating that Warner Brothers Studio were set to try to cash in once more from the wizarding world with a new Harry Potter franchise

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