Harry Potter Book Club
Follow along as six friends journey chapter-by-chapter through the entire Harry Potter canon! Savor the story with us as we discuss the literary, philosophical, religious, and socio-cultural dimensions of J.K. Rowling’s modern classic. Each episode of this read-through focuses on a couple chapters, exploring themes, analyzing characters, chasing allusions, and simply enjoying the wizarding world that’s captured our imaginations. Pull up a chair and join the club!
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Episodes
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
The HPBC journeys through the trap door and discusses whether Dumbledore intends to let Harry, Ron, and Hermione face the challenges on the other side.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
"The forest," he repeated, and he didn't sound quite as cool as usual. "We can't go in there at night- there's all sorts of things in there- werewolves, I heard."
Join us as we meet Firenze and the other centaurs and travel through the Forbidden Forest in search of a wounded unicorn.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
The gang discusses their thoughts on the fanmade movie: Voldemort-Origins of the Heir.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Trevor and Sylvia broadcast live from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
"You don't understand, Professor. Harry Potter's coming- he's got a dragon!" Harry and Hermione must race to the top of the tallest tower to help keep the Keeper of the Keys out of trouble...but trouble is waiting for them at the foot of the stairs.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
"Nicholas Flamel," she whispered dramatically, "is the only known maker of the Sorcerer's Stone!"
The HPBC discusses Chapter 13 of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
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"Let me explain. The happiest man on earth would be able to use the Mirror of Erised like a normal mirror, that is, he would look into it and see himself exactly as he is. Does that help?"
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Join the HPBC as we discuss Chapter 11 of The Sorcerer's Stone, "Quidditch."
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
"Troll-in the dungeons-thought you ought to know." Join us as we experience Harry's first (very eventful) Halloween in the Great Hall.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
The gang discusses Chapter 9, "The Midnight Duel." Harry is made Seeker on the Gryffindor Quidditch team. A jealous Malfoy challenges Harry to a midnight duel. While roaming the castle at night, Harry meets Fluffy, Hagrid's three headed dog, and discovers where the mysterious package Hagrid was carrying in Dragon Alley has been moved.