MashReads Podcast: Celebrating 20 years of 'Harry Potter'

'The Boy Who Lived' just entered another decade.
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MashReads Podcast: Celebrating 20 years of 'Harry Potter'
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The 'Boy Who Lived' just entered a new decade.

Today marks the 20th anniversary since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone debuted in the UK.

To celebrate the occasion, the MashReads Podcast sat down and reflected on Harry Potter and the impact that it has had over the past 20 years.

Join us as we talk about J.K. Rowling's beloved series, how the characters have stuck with us over the years, and the hidden power behind the books.

Next, we are reading The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti, which is also our MashReads book club pick of the month. We hope you'll join us. You can also RSVP to chat with Hannah Tinti and MashReads IRL here on June 29 at 6:30 p.m. ET at Mashable HQ

And if you're looking for more book news, don't forget to follow MashReads on Facebook and Twitter.

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MJ Franklin was an Assistant Editor at Mashable and a host of the MashReads Podcast.

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