Episode 25: Literary Alchemy and the Mythic Context
Uncover the literary secrets within Harry Potter, Cormoran Strike, and Fantastic Beasts! In this episode, Katy and John do a deep dive into the symbolism and transformative power of J.K. Rowling’s w...
8 Heinä 20191h 21min
Episode 24: The Wand in the Stone? Harry Potter and King Arthur
Explore the many Harry Potter references to King Arthur in this month’s episode! Three generations of Potter scholars gather to talk about J.K. Rowling’s Arthurian influences. From significant nami...
10 Kesä 20191h 18min
Episode 23: Harry Potter: The Movies
Whether you love the movies or hate them, this episode will open your eyes to the challenges and artistry of the Harry Potter movies. In this episode, Janet Batchler, screenwriter (Batman Forever, P...
14 Touko 20191h 19min
Episode 22: Transfiguring Adoption
You do not want to miss this compelling, poignant episode about the power of reading (and reading Harry Potter in particular) in our emotional lives. Harry Potter helps adoptive and foster families de...
8 Huhti 20191h 2min
Episode 21: Divination Class: Tarot, Astrology, and Games in Harry Potter
Who could have predicted this episode? Join us in Divination Class for this episode on tarot, astrology, and games in the Harry Potter series. With the help of guests Eglantine Pillet (Sorbonne, U...
25 Maalis 20191h 15min
Episode 20: Investigating The Crimes of Grindelwald
This month join us at alchemist Nicolas Flamel’s house, where we’re searching for answers to the profound questions raised by the second film in the Fantastic Beasts series. Spoilers abound! The Cri...
11 Maalis 20191h 41min
Episode 19: The Marauders
Katy and her co-host Emily Strand discuss these fan favorites with guests Katherine Sas (University of Pennsylvania) and Robb McDaniel (Middle Tennessee State University). We take a deep dive into th...
11 Helmi 20191h 35min
Episode 18: "Lethal White" Under the Magnifying Glass (with Spoilers!)
We pull apart the latest Cormoran Strike novel on this episode of Reading, Writing, Rowling. Katy and John dissect J.K. Rowling’s most recent crime novel Lethal White with guests Beatrice Groves a...
18 Tammi 20191h 29min
