Tag Archives: Harry Potter

Year in Review: Running my mouth in 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by sheila

I may write some magnum opus in the next two days, you never know, but here are links to some of the things I’ve written in 2014, here and elsewhere. I have worked hard to keep my site an eclectic … Continue reading →

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The Books: Arguably, ‘Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived’, by Christopher Hitchens

Posted on June 29, 2014 by sheila

On the essays shelf: Arguably: Essays by Christopher Hitchens Christopher Hitchens reviewed Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final installment of J.K. Rowling’s series, for the New York Times Book Review in 2007. Recently, I’m not sure if you’re … Continue reading →

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Book QA

Posted on January 23, 2008 by sheila

I got this from Ted! Which book do you irrationally cringe away from reading, despite seeing only positive reviews? Strangely enough, I cringed from reading Harry Potter. Chalk it up to my contrarian nature. If there is a unanimous clarion … Continue reading →

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2007 Books Read

Posted on December 31, 2007 by sheila

(in the order in which I finished them, understanding that very often I read many books at the same time). I count re-read books, by the way. I’ll include links to any posts or book excerpts I might have done … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on July 8, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction/children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) by J.K. Rowling. A massive swooping book (which, broken record, I could not put down) – with a tragedy at … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on July 7, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction/children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by J.K. Rowling. Here’s the post I wrote directly after finishing the book. I was very taken by the cover … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on July 6, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction/children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire by J.K. Rowling. I had SUCH a blast reading this one in the series, in particular. Not sure why. I just … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on July 2, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: YA fiction/children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3) by J.K. Rowling. I didn’t know what excerpt to choose! The dementor appearing on the train? The patronus training? … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets” (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on July 1, 2006 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: YA/children’s books: Next book on the shelf is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2) by J.K. Rowling. The books are so episodic that I found it hard to pick out an excerpt. Like – … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on June 29, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Children’s book shelf: Next book on the shelf is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. I need to post an excerpt from the first chapter. I’ll just explain why. This is a series, a … Continue reading →

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