In this episode of the Book Club Podcast, host Carly, an Elder Millennial, is joined by guest Jenni to discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling. The episode delves into personal anecdotes about discovering the series, revisiting the story, and its impact on their generation. They explore the book's plot, character relationships, societal themes, and the broader Harry Potter universe. The conversation also touches on the challenges and emotional aspects of revisiting beloved childhood books, the portrayal of female characters, and the movie adaptation's strengths and weaknesses. Tune in next month for a discussion on William Goldman's The Princess Bride! Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ [https://bookclubpod.substack.com/] and be sure to follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/book_club_pod]and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@crosejack]! 00:00 The Goblet of Fire Chooses Harry 00:45 Welcome to the Book Club Podcast 01:02 Personal Harry Potter Journeys 03:50 Discussing the Goblet of Fire 05:12 Summary of the Goblet of Fire 12:14 Wizarding World and Muggle Relations 21:01 Rita Skeeter and Journalism 24:59 Impact of Cedric's Death 36:01 Revisiting Harry Potter 38:35 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Initial Impressions 38:59 Breaking Rules: A Millennial Perspective 39:24 Generational Differences and Rule-Breaking 47:22 The Importance of Genuine Connection 52:25 Female Characters in Harry Potter 58:32 The Hero's Journey and Millennial Reflections 01:03:01 Movie Adaptation: Hits and Misses 01:07:20 Final Thoughts and Next Book Discussion