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  • While not a new episode this week, this oldie but goodie features a box set that is favorite of ours - the ornately beautiful 20th Anniversary Thai box set, which shows off the uniquely whimsical art of Apolar Arch. This set (and episode!) are just too much fun not to re-share! To heads the the other 4 episodes form the Magic in a Box Series, check out more of season 2! But for now, without further ado, join, Melanie, Carly, and Erik in this oldie but goodie episode from Season 2.

    Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 18 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie discuss:
    News: Carly and Erik got some new stuff!
    Main Topic: First episode of a new 5 part series that examines amazing box sets. This episode features the 20th Anniversary Thai box set from 2020!
    Translation of the Show: 25th Anniversary English Edition (UK Bloomsbury)
    Hosted by:
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    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/ Support the show

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 29 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:

    Main Topic: We discuss everything magical that happened in season 4!

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

    Dialogue Alley trusts The Harry Potter Specialist to authenticate signed Harry Potter books.

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    Music:The Magic Shoes

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  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 28 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Peter talk about:

    News:
    Carly got BookmailNew Afrikaans Order of the Phoenix is outGreek books get new French art
    Main Topic: We discuss what we know about Epic Universe so far.

    Translation of the Show: Georgian Sorcerer's Stone

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

    Dialogue Alley trusts The Harry Potter Specialist to authenticate signed Harry Potter books.

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 27 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about:

    Main Topic: We discuss MinaLima not continuing with the interactice illustrated books.

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

    Dialogue Alley trusts The Harry Potter Specialist to authenticate signed Harry Potter books.

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Another great epidsode from the archives! Enjoy this one where we rank the cover art of the original US books!

    Original Notes from the episode:

    Thanks for Listening to Season 2, Episode 19 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Melanie discuss:

    News: Melanie goofed on her website which leads to a new book on the way!
    Main Topic: Melanie and Erik rank the original American cover art for books 1 through 7!
    Translation of the Show: 20th Anniversary Bulgarian

    Hosted by:
    Carly @alltheprettybooks on Instagram
    Erik @knockturnerik on Instagram
    Melanie @theharrypottercollection on Instagram
    Special Surprise Guest!

    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 and our exclusive BONUS EPISODES! www.patreon.com/dialoguealley

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    We would love to hear from you!

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

  • **Just to note, Carly's audio file was slightly corrupted and resulted in quality than is less that we strive for. Please pardon the audio and enjoy the content! Thank you!

    Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 25 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, Melanie, and Harrison talk about:

    News:
    Not much this week!Main Topic: We discuss how collecting in 2024 is both easier and more difficult than when we started

    Translation of the Show: Bloomsbury 21 Reads Edition of Philosopher's Stone (English)

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

    Dialogue Alley trusts The Harry Potter Specialist to authenticate signed Harry Potter books.

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 24 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, Peter, and Melanie talk about:

    News:
    Peter's Book SaleNew Book purchases! New Book newsHallmark has new HP ornaments
    Main Topic: We discuss our favorite book scenes were cut from the films.

    Translation of the Show: Original German translation of Philosopher's Stone

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

    Dialogue Alley trusts The Harry Potter Specialist to authenticate signed Harry Potter books.

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 23 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, Peter, and Melanie talk about:

    Main Topic: MEGA NEWS!
    CineSationalHogwarts, AlwaysNew Harry Potter Greenscreen Broomstick Experience at HPNYHBO Max Showrunner and Director announcedPhilosopher’s Stone artwork sold for 1.6mil USD!Bookmail!Translation of the Show: Order of the Phoenix Finnish Edition

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

    Dialogue Alley trusts The Harry Potter Specialist to authenticate signed Harry Potter books.

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 22 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik and Carly talk about:

    News: Peter is at the Wizarding World in Orlando to preview the new nighttime shows!

    Main Topic: Carly and Erik talk about the biggest Harry Potter books!

    Translation of the Show: Chamber of Secrets in Khmer (Cambodia)

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector

    Carly @alltheprettybooks on InstagramErik @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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

    Dialogue Alley trusts The Harry Potter Specialist to authenticate signed Harry Potter books.

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 21 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:

    News: We got some book mail!

    Main Topic: We talk about all the Philosopher's Stone covers that feature trains!

    Translation of the Show: Original UK Adult Cover of Philosopher's Stone

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 20 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, Peter, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Carly got bookmail!
    New Harry Potter baking show?!
    New Audiobooks
    Wizarding World has a new nighttime show coming this summer


    Main Topic: What are some of the craziest experiences we have had collecting books? Well, we will tell you!

    Translation of the Show: Brazillian Portuguese

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

    Dialogue Alley trusts The Harry Potter Specialist to authenticate signed Harry Potter books.

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 19 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, Peter, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Forger revealed! Read the full article here.
    Translation Book Sale
    New Audiobooks
    Afrikaans Books are Reprinting
    Thomas Taylor Artwork has Resurfaced


    Main Topic: We discuss JK Rowling Signed books. Did you know that signed books are more valuable if certain criteria are met?

    Translation of the Show: Asturian Philosopher's Stone

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

    Dialogue Alley trusts The Harry Potter Specialist to authenticate signed Harry Potter books.

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 18 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:

    News: New box set!

    Main Topic: All the translations that use Thomas Taylor cover art.

    Translation of the Show: Ancient Greek Philosopher's Stone

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 17 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, Peter, and Melanie talk about:

    News: New book artwork being released!

    Main Topic: The four of us answer listener mail sent in by you!

    Translation of the Show: German Anniversary Goblet of Fire

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 16 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie are joined by Peter, The Potter Collector. They talk about:

    News: Dialogue Alley is now the official podcast of The Potter Collector! What does this mean?

    Main Topic: We all discuss origins of book collecting and what it means to each of us.

    Translation of the Show: Revisiting Italian Philosopher's Stone

    Dialogue Alley is the official podcast of The Potter Collector
    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 DialogueAlley.com and alltheprettybooks.net

    For more content from The Potter Collector, visit Peter's Website

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • Thanks for listening to Season 4, Episode 15 of Dialogue Alley! In this episode, Erik, Carly, and Melanie talk about:

    News: Carly talks about social media interactions and her new books!

    Main Topic: We talk about the American edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Is it rare? Is it valuable? No, but it is fun to talk about!

    Translation of the Show: American Hardcover Chamber of Secrets

    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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • 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

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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • 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

    JOIN US ON PATREON!! You can get access to our Discord and our BONUS EPISODES! www.patreon.com/dialoguealley

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    We would love to hear from you!

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

  • 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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes

  • 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

    Send Questions and Listener Mail to: [email protected]
    Visit our site dialoguealley.com We would love to hear from you!
    Music:The Magic Shoes