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    Dialogue Alley

    Welcome to the world of Harry Potter book collecting! Each episode, hosts Carly, Erik, and Melanie discuss the never ending adventure of collecting Harry Potter translations from all over the world. Join in as they explore the physical books that helped make Harry Potter a worldwide phenomenon. Whether it is a conversation about different cover art, spreading the need to know information about that rare translation or signed book, or everyday magical chatter, they’ve got you covered!
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    Episodes (114)

    WHAT IF - A Series: Goblet of Fire (with The Potter Collector)

    WHAT IF - A Series: Goblet of Fire (with The Potter Collector)
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 14 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie are joined by Peter, The Potter Collector. They talk about:

    News: Marathi Madness
    Carly is having a sale
    Peter is having a sale

    Main Topic: We continue the What If series! What if certain things did or didn't happen in Goblet of Fire?

    Translation of the Show: Anniversary Swedish Philosopher's Stone. (Olly Moss cover art)

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Peter @ThePotterCollector on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    Peter's Website

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    From the Archives: Spanish Books, A History

    From the Archives: Spanish Books, A History
    This is an archive episode! (Season 4 Episode 13). It is one of our absolute favorites from Season 1. We really hope you enjoy it!

    Original notes from the episode:

    Thanks for Listening to Episode 20 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Carly, Erik, and Melanie have a guest, Patricio! Listen as they dive into the Spanish translations.

    Main Topic: A deep discussion with Patricio about Spanish translations
    Translation of the Show: European Spanish, Half-Blood Prince


    Hosted by:
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Guest Host - Patricio @coleccionistaharrypotter

    Dialogue Alley is a MuggleNet Family Podcast.
    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

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    Music: Barbershop Cocktails by Alexandra Woodward https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/vXtBxKe0ON/

    Will You Be My Valentine? These Books Will!

    Will You Be My Valentine? These Books Will!
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 12 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Uncelebration happened, new books, and Epic Universe was announced!

    Main Topic: We talk about Harry Potter book covers that give off Valentine vibes.

    Translation of the Show: French Philosopher's Stone Delux Edition

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    Translation Collecting and Shiny Books!

    Translation Collecting and Shiny Books!
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 11 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Three year anniversary of Dialogue Alley!

    Main Topic: Discussion surrounding collecting, our website, and the list of HP books on our shelves.

    Translation of the Show: Spanish 25th Anniversary Edition

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    Cover Art Finals and an Amazing German Book!

    Cover Art Finals and an Amazing German Book!
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 10 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:

    News: What HP things did we get for the holidays?

    Main Topic: Final showdown of the best Harry Potter book 1 covers from around the world!

    Translation of the Show: German books 1-7 in one volume!

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    Cover Art Showdown! Part 2

    Cover Art Showdown! Part 2
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 9 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Not much news this week!

    Main Topic: Part two of the best Harry Potter book 1 covers from around the world!

    Translation of the Show: Dutch Paperback Order of the Phoenix

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    Music:The Magic Shoes

    Cover Art Showdown! Part 1

    Cover Art Showdown! Part 1
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 8 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Erik appeared on Alohomora podcast on MuggleNet!
    Advent Calendars!
    Melanie has almost Harry Potter news.

    Main Topic: Part one of the best Harry Potter book 1 covers from around the world!

    Translation of the Show: New Croatian Philosopher's Stone

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    Tiny Tots: The Smallest Harry Potter Book Ever!

    Tiny Tots: The Smallest Harry Potter Book Ever!
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 7 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie talk about:

    News: Erik will appear on Alohomora podcast on MuggleNet!

    Main Topic: The Smallest Harry Potter Book!

    Translation of the Show: Japanese Paperback (Chess art, 2 volumes)

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    Do Misprints Add Value? (and other listener mail)

    Do Misprints Add Value? (and other listener mail)
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 6 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about:

    News: Advent Calendars are out

    Main Topic: We answer your questions!

    Translation of the Show: Burmese Unauthorized

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    Boo!! Halloween at Hogwarts

    Boo!! Halloween at Hogwarts
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 5 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Melanie finally got some books!

    Main Topic: We discuss Halloween and how it relates to the plot points of the Harry Potter storyline.

    Translation of the Show: Swedish Order of the Phoenix

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    MinaLima Series 3: A Closer Look at the Amazing Prisoner of Azkaban Illustrated Edition

    MinaLima Series 3: A Closer Look at the Amazing Prisoner of Azkaban Illustrated Edition
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 4 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Carly got some book mail!
    Almanac is out!

    Main Topic: MinaLima Series 3: A Closer Look at the Amazing Prisoner of Azkaban Illustrated Edition

    Translation of the Show: Prisoner of Azkaban Illustrated Edition (MinaLima)

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

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    Cursed Child: The Book Version

    Cursed Child: The Book Version
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 3 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Juniper Books has some new covers!
    Cormoran Strike’s new book, The Running Grave by Jo’s pseudonym, Robert Galbraith, out now.

    Main Topic: Sean joins us to discuss the Cursed Child book and the translations that have been printed.

    Translation of the Show: Cursed Child

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our special guest, Sean! @mcallister_alaskagrown
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

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    MinaLima Series 2: A Closer Look at the Amazing Chamber of Secrets Illustrated Edition

    MinaLima Series 2: A Closer Look at the Amazing Chamber of Secrets Illustrated Edition
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 2 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Erik got some books!

    Main Topic: MinaLima Series 2: A Closer Look at the Amazing Chamber of Secrets Illustrated Edition

    Translation of the Show: Chamber of Secrets Illustrated Edition (MinaLima)

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    The Many Magical Books that are Coming Soon!

    The Many Magical Books that are Coming Soon!
    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 1 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Erik and Melanie both went on trips.
    Erik picked up some books abroad.

    Main Topic: Books that we are looking forward to this year!

    Translation of the Show: Korean, Second Translation, Hardcover, One Volume

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    Our 100th Episode: An Interview with the Yiddish Translator!

    Our 100th Episode: An Interview with the Yiddish Translator!
    Thanks for listening to Season 3, Episode 42 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Melanie, and Carly talk about:

    News: This is our 100th episode! Thanks everyone!

    Main Topic: We sit down and talk with Arun Schaechter Viswanath, the translator of the Yiddish edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

    Translation of the Show: Yiddish Philosopher's Stone

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Special thanks to Arun Schaechter Viswanath!

    Get your own Yiddish book here!

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

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    Not Just Your Everyday Library Book: A Look Into Library Editions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

    Not Just Your Everyday Library Book: A Look Into Library Editions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
    Thanks for listening to Season 3, Episode 41 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, and Melanie talk about:

    News: LeakyCon

    Main Topic: Library Editions!

    Translation of the Show: Vietnamese Prisoner of Azkaban

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    The Most Valuable American Harry Potter Books

    The Most Valuable American Harry Potter Books
    Thanks for listening to Season 3, Episode 40 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Melanie, and Carly talk about:

    News: New Hallmark Half Blood Prince Ornament

    Main Topic: American Harry Potter Books. Which ones are valuable? Psst, it is way less of them than you think.
    Click for a Great Visual Guide

    Translation of the Show: American Goblet of Fire!

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Special thanks to members of our Discord for helping put this list together!

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

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    A BIG Episode About Large Print Books

    A BIG Episode About Large Print Books
    Thanks for listening to Season 3, Episode 39 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Melanie, and Carly talk about:

    News: New Basque Book?!
    Melanie got a grail item!
    Melanie has a cool book story from Cape Cod
    Two members of our discord completed their collection!
    New Estonian Deathly Hallows cover!

    Main Topic: We discuss languages that have Harry Potter available in large print.

    Translation of the Show: German Large Print of Philosopher's Stone

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

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    All the Catalan Books!

    All the Catalan Books!
    Thanks for listening to Season 3, Episode 38 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Melanie, and Carly talk about:

    News: Erik got a new book. Carly is unpacking her books.

    Main Topic: We discuss all the Catalan translations! Join us!

    If you would like to make your own book rainbow for Pride month, please tag us on IG!

    Translation of the Show: Original Catalan Philosopher's Stone

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

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    Viel Farbe! The German Rainbow Boxset

    Viel Farbe! The German Rainbow Boxset
    Thanks for listening to Season 3, Episode 37 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Melanie, Carly, and Harrison talk about:

    News: Melanie talks about last week's translation of the show. Some other odds and ends.

    Main Topic: The very colorful Rainbow Boxset from Germany!

    If you would like to make your own book rainbow for Pride month, please tag us on IG!

    Translation of the Show: Prisoner of Azkaban from the German Rainbow Boxset

    Dialogue Alley is part of the MuggleNet podcast family
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Thanks to our Editor: Tommy

    Images of books that are discussed on this episode will be available on Instagram @dialogueallypodcast, as well as alltheprettybooks.net and theharrypottercollection.com

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord, ad-free episodes, and our BONUS EPISODES! patreon.com/dialoguealley

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