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I Saw Dobby’s Thong: What Harry Potter Burlesque Taught Me About Banned Books

By Abi Inman

September 26, 2014

Striptease based on J. K. Rowling’s children’s books reveals the value of literature (and more).

How Not Reading Harry Potter Shaped My Life

By Michelle King

July 31, 2014

Today is Harry Potter’s birthday ... or so I am told.

I Read All of the Harry Potter Books for the First Time Over the Last Month

By Patrick Kilkelly

July 31, 2014

Celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday by discovering who the hell Harry Potter is.

Bottoms Up: 10 Cocktails from Your Favorite Books

By Adina Applebaum

March 13, 2014

Because “I read it in a book” is the best excuse for getting wasted.

10 Modern Day Book Burnings

By Adina Applebaum

March 03, 2014

Book burnings are still happening in more places and more frequently than you might imagine.

Broomsticks, Snitches & Park Permits: Playing Quidditch in New York City

By Kate Gavino

July 17, 2013

Get over the sight of people running around with brooms in between their legs, and you have a complex, mouthguard-required contact sport that is perfect for New York City.

From Walden to West Egg: Seven Literary Spring Break Destinations

By BBP Intern

March 12, 2013

For those who want to add some literary cred to their vacations, here are some alternative destinations worth checking out.

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