Pride Month – Five Recent Magical YA Books to Add to Your TBR
Here are five magical books with LGBTQ+ characters to add to your TBR pile this month.
Byline: Fiona McTaggart
Friendship: Lessons from “Harry Potter”
“Harry Potter” teaches us some crucial lessons about love, friendship, and family. By looking at the way Harry navigates friendships as he grows, we can learn a thing or two about managing these relationships ourselves.
Five Book Series to Check Out If You Love “Harry Potter”
Here’s a list of book series recommendations for readers who love “Harry Potter” and are looking for something just as addictive and immersive to put on their bookshelves.
Six Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes That Belong at the Three Broomsticks
Here are six delicious recipes for making your own versions of the cocktails and mocktails Madam Rosmerta might have served at the Three Broomsticks. Whether you’re looking for something tart, sweet, or just plain evil, there’s a recipe here for you.
Albus and Aberforth – A Fraught Relationship
We know that Albus and Aberforth Dumbledore never had the easiest of relationships, but while Albus regretted the events that led to Ariana’s death, there was certainly a great deal more he could have done to reconcile with his brother.
Five of the Coziest Environments in “Harry Potter”
With a lot of us stuck at home and our usual coping mechanisms inaccessible, send your mind away to five of the coziest spots in “Harry Potter” and find some solace for your soul in these warm, comforting, and familiar environments.
Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker: Weighing the Similarities
Let’s look at the protagonists of “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter” and the many ways that their characters and story lines are reflective of each other. From their origins to the conclusion of the series, Luke and Harry follow much the same path.
Potter DIY: Make Your Own “Harry Potter Puppet Pal”
Ever wished you could throw your own “Harry Potter” puppet show? Now’s your chance. Follow these easy, fail-safe instructions for making your very own puppet versions of Harry and Dumbledore and get your show on the road.
We Didn’t Need the Americanized Versions of the “Harry Potter” Books
Americanizing books is still a common practice long after “Harry Potter” was released. But if, as readers, we’re able to take the whole wizarding world in our stride without ever having visited it, we should also be able to figure out that pudding is more than just a gelatinous treat and trainers are the same as runners.
