Looking Ahead: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child & Book News

Today has been a wonderful day in the bookish world. Not only do we find out that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is becoming the official 8th book but there is also more information about upcoming re-releases of Harry Potter books! Time to save up money for the Harry Potter book fund!

Siriusly, who would have thought Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will become a book and will be releasing this summer on July 31, 2016!!! This is HUGE NEWS for any Potterhead. Who's ready for the midnight release parties?

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— Pottermore (@pottermore) February 10, 2016

Check out the following links about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as well as some new editions of previous printed books.

Mugglenet chats about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Publishers Weekly discusses about the two versions of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as well as some future editions of previously released books. According to Publishers Weekly, The “special rehearsal edition” book arrives the day after the show formally opens in London’s West End on July 30, and will consist of the play’s script from the stage production’s early preview period. The “special rehearsal edition” will be available for a limited time, and will be replaced by a “definitive collector’s edition” at a date to be announced.

P R E - O R D E R   D E A L S

Lately there has been a good amount of cover reveals and pre-order campaigns spreading on social media. I highlighted some of the ones that are on my radar and I hope they are on yours as well.  

The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury | Offer ends February 16, 2016
Submit your proof-of-order to receive a limited edition exclusive map of Zahra's world, signed bookplate and bookmarks! 

Glittering Court by Richelle Mead | While Supplies Last
Show your receipt to receive a welcome kit containing gemstone tattoos and a guide to The Glittering Court. You can also enter for a Glittering Court Grand Prize which includes a Skype call with Richelle Mead, a $500 American Express gift card, $100 Sephora gift card and Glittering Court necklaces.

When We Collided by Emery Lord | Offer ends April 4, 2016
Pre-order When We Collided and fill out the form to receive a set of frameable postcards featuring quotes from and sayings inspired by the book.

C O V E R   R E V E A L S

Mundie Moms revealed the cover art to Foxheart by Claire Legrand. According to goodreads.com, Foxheart is a stand-alone middle grade fantasy adventure about a 12-year-old orphan and thief named Quicksilver, who discovers she is a witch and, after joining forces with her cantankerous and magical older self, goes hurtling back in time with her dog, Fox.

Publication date: October 4, 2016
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Pages: 336


According to TMI Source, The Tales of the Shadowhunter Academy will be released later on this fall. This is the print bind up of all the e-novellas published in 2015. According to Goodreads, the series follows the adventures of Simon Lewis, one of the stars of Cassandra Clare’s internationally bestselling series The Mortal Instruments, as he trains to become a Shadowhunter. Throughout the course of Simon’s education, characters from the Mortal Instruments and the The Infernal Devices will make appearances, as will characters from the upcoming The Dark Artifices series and Last Hours series.

Publication date: November 15, 2016
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Pages: 528



What upcoming books are you looking forward to?

Harry Potter Book Night: A Night of Spells

Today is the day to celebrate the second Harry Potter Book Night. Potterheads around the world are celebrating this special day with a lot of wizarding games, food and more! It's a spellbinding event not to miss. Even though your local library or bookstore is not hosting an event, you can always celebrate with family or with friends. Do a re-read of a Harry Potter book or start a Harry Potter movie marathon. You can play a Harry Potter game or throw a harry Potter themed party! Use the hashtag #HarryPotterBookNight to celebrate February 4th, the Harry Potter Book Night: A Night of Spells. Why you're at it, check out Pottermore for the relaunch of the sorting quiz!

Did you miss the Harry Potter celebration in Orlando, Florida at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter? Don't worry, check out the recaps on Mugglenet: Day 1 and Day 2. You can also check twitter with the hashtag #HPCelebration for more news. Also, four new wizarding schools have been announced and some sneak peaks or behind the scene videos of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and the Cursed Child have bee revealed.

Image from Pottermore.com

I am super excited about the American school called Ilvermorny. The other three schools include Mahoutokoro, Uagadou and Castelobruxo. A total of 11 wizarding schools are located around the world and so far we know seven of them. I am loving all the Harry Potter related news lately and it puts my heart at ease knowing that Harry Potter is a classic and will live on forever.

Halloween Reads

It's Halloween, All Hallows's Eve and Samhain! What are you doing on this Friday night? Check out some of these creepy, spooky and/or scary reads.

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Halloween reads I have read:

Sweep series by Cate Tiernan
Cirque Du Freak series by Darren Shan
Conversion by Katherine Howe
Rooms by Lauren Oliver (currently reading)
Coraline by Neil Gaiman (watch the movie too)
The Vault of Dreamers by Caragh O'Brien
Balefire series by Cate Tiernan
Death Has a Daughter by Candice Burnett (Check out the Death's Dilemma as well)
Pet Sematary by Stephen King
Hex Hall series by Rachael Hawkins
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris

Check out anything by Edgar Allan Poe and H.P. Lovecraft. I absolutely love their writings!

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Halloween reads I haven't read yet but will like to read:

The Diviners by Libba Bray
Messenger of Fear by Michael Grant
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
Jackaby by William Ritter
The Legion series by Kami Garcia
Doll Bones by Holly Black
Unwind Dystology by Neal Shusterman
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series by Ransom Riggs
The Network Series by Katie Cross
Trial by Fire by Josephine Angelini

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Do you have any recommendations for creepy, scary or spooky Halloween reads?

EDIT: 8:15 a.m. Harry Potter Treats!

Check out J.K. Rowling's 'malicious' story about Umbridge! Also, check out Pottermore for more HP treats!