The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 33, Bad News and Bad News
September 20, 2020
Putting the plan into motion, the kids jeopardize an ally.
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 11, Hermione’s Helping Hand
September 20, 2020
Quidditch tryouts!
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 32, Sacrifices, Narrow Escapes, and Something Like a Plan
September 16, 2020
Some risks and perils ahead...but first, a plan.
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 10, The House of Gaunt
September 16, 2020
Harry has his first private lesson with Dumbledore and sees into Voldemort's history.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 31, The Mouse in the Culvert
September 13, 2020
Kate goes on a very dangerous mission.
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 9,The Half-Blood Prince
September 13, 2020
Harry discovers the work of the mysterious HBP and wins a very interesting prize in Potions class.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 30, A Chess Lesson
September 12, 2020
Reynie recalls a late night chess game with Mr. Benedict, and unravels a clue.
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 8, Snape Victorious
September 12, 2020
Guess who got the Defense Against the Dark Arts job?
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 29, Know Thine Enemy
September 9, 2020
An old friend reappears as the kids become desperate for help.
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 7, The Slug Club
September 9, 2020
Harry ends up on the wrong side of Malfoy.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 28, Practice Makes Perfect
September 7, 2020
Breaking in and discovering Mr. Curtain's diabolical plans.
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 6, Draco’s Detour
September 7, 2020
A visit to Fred and George's amazing joke shop - and a Draco sighting in the Dark Arts alley.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 27, Open Sesame
September 6, 2020
The kids need to take some bold risks to get to the bottom of Mr. Curtain's evil plan.
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 5, An Excess of Phlegm
September 6, 2020
The gang is back together again at the Burrow, and O.W.L. results are in!
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 26, The Whisperer
August 29, 2020
At last, Reynard and Sticky learn the secret of the "special privileges."
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 4, Horace Slughorn
August 29, 2020
Recruiting trips with Dumbledore.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 25, Half a Riddle
August 23, 2020
Reynie and Sticky get a big surprise in the middle of the night.
Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 3, Will and Won’t
August 23, 2020
Dumbledore and the Dursleys, hanging out in the den.
Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 2, Spinner’s End
August 19, 2020
Surprise visitors, Snape, and a solemn vow.
NEW BOOK STARTS NOW: Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince, Chapter 1, The Other Minister
August 18, 2020
Welcome to the 6th Harry Potter book. I love reading in Fudge's voice, so this one was really fun. We meet a Muggle Prime Minister and a new character makes his debut. Off we go!
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 22, Caught in the Act
August 17, 2020
Oh no, Sticky is in big trouble.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 38, The Second War Begins
August 17, 2020
The end of the book, the end of another wild school year at Hogwarts. Harry is exhausted, but there is hope. Book 6 coming up next!
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 21, Tactical Cactupi
August 16, 2020
The kids embark on more daring espionage.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 37, The Lost Prophecy
August 16, 2020
Dumbledore finally reveals the truth to Harry.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 20, Of Families Lost and Found
August 13, 2020
What it's like to be an orphan.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 36, The Only One He Ever Feared
August 13, 2020
The one and only, Albus Dumbledore.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 19, Everything as it Should Be
August 12, 2020
Reynie and friend meet some Helpers and start to realize what bad things Mr. Curtain is up to.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 35, Beyond the Veil
August 12, 2020
Things get very very scary as the kids make their way through the MInistry of Magic.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 18, Tests and Invitations
August 11, 2020
Reynie gets an unsettling invitation.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 34, The Department of Mysteries
August 11, 2020
Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Neville and Luna embark on a mission to save Sirius.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 17, A Surprising Suggestion
August 10, 2020
Cheaters never prosper...but...
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 33, Fight and Flight
August 10, 2020
Guest Reader Alert: It's been awhile since we had a guest, but I'm pleased to welcome one of my favorite teachers (and favorite people) to the podcast for today's chapter. Enjoy the dulcet tones of Jane F, 2nd grade teacher extraordinaire, to the podcast!
The Centaurs and Grawp are unlikely heroes, and oh, sorry Professor Umbridge.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 16, Poison Apples Poison Worms
August 9, 2020
The messages start seeping in.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 32, Out of the Fire
August 9, 2020
Trouble is officially unleashed!
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 15, Logical Conclusions and Miscalculations
August 7, 2020
We find out why Sticky is bald!
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 31, O.W.L.s
August 7, 2020
Here they are at last: O.W.L. exams. Test anxiety, last minute studying, and a shocking disturbance outside.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 14, People and Places to be Avoided
August 5, 2020
Nobody ever enjoys the waiting room...
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 30, Grawp
August 5, 2020
Two big surprises ahead: one on the Quidditch pitch and one deep inside the Forbidden Forest.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 29, Career Advice
August 4, 2020
Harry learns what it takes to be an Auror - and Fred and George become Hogwart's LEGENDS!
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 13, Lessons Learned
August 4, 2020
The kids have more questions than ever after lessons begin.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 12, Beware the Gemini
August 3, 2020
What the heck? Mr. Curtain??
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 28, Snape’s Worst Memory
August 3, 2020
A chapter chock full of twists and turns. This one was so fun to read aloud.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 11, Traps and Nonsense
August 2, 2020
Look out for man-eating plants, kids.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 27, The Centaur and the Sneak
August 2, 2020
Ooh, Firenze! But also ugh, Fudge!
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 10, Nomansan Island
July 29, 2020
The children arrive at their new school with a new mission, a little excited and a lot nervous.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 26 , Seen and Unforeseen
July 29, 2020
More decrees, more changes, and a growing movement among the students.
The Mysterious Benedict Society, Chapter 9, The Naming of the Crew
July 28, 2020
Hmmm...what to name a band of young secret agents.
Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 25, The Beetle at Bay
July 28, 2020
Harry and Cho's first date!
