Japan Society Presents Howl’s Moving Castle

“A fickle heart is the only constant in this world”
― Diana Wynne Jones, Howl’s Moving Castle

The Japan Society of New Orleans Kwaidan Book Club pick for October is Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. Join us as we watch the movie and discuss one of Miyazaki’s most recommended children’s books! Come just for the movie, come just to discuss the book, or come for both!

SCHEDULE

2-4PM: Movie screening of Howl’s Moving Castle
4-6PM: Discussion of the book Howl’s Moving Castle

ABOUT THE BOOK

Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl’s castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there’s far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.