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Friday, July 31, 2015
After This Husband Lost His Wife's Judy Blume Book, The Author Saved The Day
Judy’s on the case.
When Brooklyn resident Leonard Lasek recently cleaned out his apartment, he made a Huge Mistake.
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He accidentally got rid of his wife's beloved copy of Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
I accidentally gave this book away on Saturday July 25th in a box on the corner of Green & Franklin. This book is extremely important to my wife. It was a keepsake from her mother and is irreplaceable. On the inside cover is a note that reads "Christmas 1991." If you happened to pick up this book can you please get in touch with me.
Bakers Around The World Celebrated J.K. Rowling's Birthday With Incredible "Harry Potter" Cakes
How do you art? How do you cake?
As many fans know, J.K. Rowling and her most famous character, Harry Potter, were born on July 31.
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Submit Your Picture And We'll Turn You Into A Chocolate Frog Card
In honor of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s birthday! This post was made with the help of BuzzFeed BFF, and you should follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
Hello, everyone. Today is an important day. It's Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling's birthday!
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In honor of the duo's birthday, we've got a special surprise for you.
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We're going to make you your very own Chocolate Frog card!
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All you need to do is submit your name and photo of yourself!
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Happy J.K. Rowling And Harry Potter Birthday Day!
Accio birthday cake!
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Today we're celebrating the 50th birthday of our favorite ~magical~ author and the 35th birthday of our favorite fictional character!
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We've all learned some very important lessons from reading the series.
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And we probably wouldn't be the same people we are today if we hadn't had Harry Potter in our lives.
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How Should You Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday?
July 31st is Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling’s birthday, which means it’s time to celebrate!
15 "Harry Potter" Crossovers That Are Seriously Magical
Accio fandom-mixing fun!
Wizards in Black.
THE BADASS MAGICAL ALIEN CRIME FIGHTING TRIO OF YOUR DREAMS.
Game of Wands.
Wizards are coming.
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Pottermon.
A wild Voldemort appeared.
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Sherlock: Hogwarts Edition.
It's just a boggart... just a boggart.
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13 Rubeus Hagrid GIFs That Perfectly Describe Being Drunk
One too many shots of firewhiskey.
When you walk into the bar after a solid pregame:
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When you're on your fourth drink and start to over-share:
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When the heart-to-hearts get a little too real:
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When you've lost your squad at the bar:
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24 Perfect Prints For People Who Love Books
Hang these up on your wall and then get back to reading.
"The Unusual Child" print by Gemma Correll
Spending time in your room simply isn't punishment for a reader.
Price: $18
"A Practical Guide to Spells and Wizardry" print by Nate Duval
This print will have to do until you can hop on the train to Hogwarts.
Price: $55
"Superhero Reader Girl" print by Irena Sophia
For anyone whose superpower is reading.
Price: $20
"Devour Books" print by Cuddlefish Press
Mmmmmm--delicious!
Price: $18
What Would Your Life Be Like If You Went To Hogwarts?
MAGICAL. And much like real life, this is a game of chance.
Let's set the mood.
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What if I had gotten my letter? What if I had been at Hogwarts with Harry? What if I had BEEN IN THE BATTLE OF HOGWARTS?
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John Green Has Defended Cara Delevingne And Called Out Sexist Questions
The author of the book Paper Towns has written a blog post in the wake of Cara’s intensely awkward interview about the film adaptation.
Earlier this week, Cara Delevinge was the subject of an intensely awkward interview during the promotional trail for her new movie, Paper Towns.
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She hit back at questions and comments branding her "irritable" and was less than impressed with the suggestion that maybe she "needed a nap".
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However, she was especially irked when asked whether she had read the John Green book on which the film is based. She responded sarcastically, saying she hadn't even read the script and "just winged it".
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But now the author of the book, John Green has written a blog post, defending Cara and calling out the sexist questions he's witnessed her being asked.
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24 Times J.K. Rowling Spoke Her Magical Mind And Slayed The Game Of Life
32 Lessons The Harry Potter Books Taught Us About Love
The most powerful magic of all.
You won't always know The One when you meet them.
Taking the time to fall in love with someone doesn't make you love them any less. Love is about growing with someone, getting to know them and yourself. It's about becoming your own people and respecting each other for it.
Ron and Hermione were both PRETTY obnoxious at the outset of the series, and we all know James had a LONG way to go before he was worthy of Lily, and that's ok! People can surprise you, people can get better, and everybody needs a little time to find themselves
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But you might.
Ginny was mad about Harry from the second she saw him, but that didn't keep their relationship from deepening and becoming its own thing, unfettered by a childhood crush, as the years went on.
Some people fall in love at first sight, some people do it slowly, but what matters is keeping the commitment once you've made it.
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Platonic love is real.
The nonexistent love triangle that launched a thousand shipping wars proves it. Harry and Hermione were great friends without a hint or interest in romance. They loved each other, they were family, and it was beautiful. A strong, truly platonic friendship is hard to find, but ones built on mutual respect, trust, and admiration are possible.
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And romantic love isn't rational.
Dormant Harmony shippers MAY want to argue in the comments regarding JK Rowling's recent suggestion that maybe Harry and Hermione were more compatible than Ron and Hermione, but compatible as they were, they weren't into each other, sorry.
And the truth is, that's kind of beautiful. Compatibility is important in friendships AND romantic relationships, but just because something ticks all the boxes on paper doesn't mean it feels right in the heart.
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5 Great Books To Read In August
A roundup of recent favorites we’ve reviewed in the BuzzFeed Books newsletter.
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16 Incredible Books You Definitely Shouldn't Miss This Summer
Here are the books you’ll want to have read come fall.
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Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday With These Golden Snitch Cake Pops
You’re a cake wizard!
Everyone who knows Harry Potter knows that the best birthday present you could give him is one of these:
A golden snitch!
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But, if you can't get your hands on the authentic version, try the next best thing: golden snitch cake pops!
Because frosting is a kind of magic, after all.
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First, make a cake.
With mix, please, unless you're really determined to earn extra points for your house.
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10 Classic Books That Could Use A Gritty TV Reboot
They’re doing it for Little Women, so why not these other favorites?
Focused on a young girl named Claire living in a downtrodden neighborhood in rural Texas, Goodnight Moon is a drama in which our heroine must battle both the verbal abuse she suffers at the hands of her parents and the personal struggle to discover her true calling outside of her insular community. Claire's one confidant is an anthropomorphized version of the moon, which only she can see and interact with. As the moon encourages her to say goodbye to the life that has held her back, Claire must make a decision — should she leave behind all she has ever known?
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Unlike the film adaptations, the TV version of this classic Roald Dahl novel will take the violence to the next level. Reimagining the tale as a horror anthology, each week's episode will tell the story of a new child invited to visit Willy Wonka's factory only to come face to face with increasingly terrifying sights as they make their way through the tour. Will these candy-loving kiddies be able to survive their day at the factory, or will the horrors within consume them?
The Harold from the beloved children's book is all grown up, and this series follows him through a world of sex, drugs, and the near-constant threat of violence. After accidentally maiming a drug dealer in a transaction gone wrong, Harold must use his trusty purple crayon to flee from the gang chasing after him hoping to get revenge. But how much of Harold's crayon-infused world is real and how much is merely a hallucination stemming from years of drug abuse? Can Harold ever truly feel safe when he can not even be sure that his own mind is trustworthy?
Can You Match The "Harry Potter" Quote To The Book?