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AbeBooks Names JKR Bestselling Author; "Deathly Hallows" Among Bestselling Books of 2007

Fri Dec 28 01:28:00 -0500 2007

Abe Books, who sell rare and used books throughout the world, have released their annual lists tracking the bestselling and most expensive books sold through their site. In three major categories, the Harry Potter novels, as well as their author, rank among 2007’s notables. First, author J. K. Rowling receives the honor of being named their Best Selling Author of the Year. Ranking above some...

Complete Set of Signed Harry Potter Books Up for Charity Auction

Mon Sep 17 14:59:00 -0400 2007

We have a couple pieces of news today relating to Harry Potter books that are being auctioned off in charitable efforts.

<>The first is a rare complete set of books signed by author J.K. Rowling are to be auctioned off on Ebay starting at midnight September 24, with proceeds to benefit Books Abroad, an organization which provides books to children in need in some 80 countries in the world. The <><>BB...

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" Fan Favorite in New Poll

Mon Sep 03 13:51:00 -0400 2007

The last may well be the best, as results of a new new poll indicate the final book in the Harry Potter series is the favorite among readers. With over 45,000 people selecting their favorite Harry Potter novel in a poll sponsored by MSN, book seven, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was the top pick. The BBC reports that second place went to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, while <>H...

"Entertainment Weekly" Special Issue on Harry Potter

Fri Jul 27 12:46:00 -0400 2007

<>Image format: “Entertainment Weekly” magazine now has a brand new special issue on the world of Harry Potter. Featuring some 36 pages on the beloved magical world created by author J.K. Rowling, this collector’s issue features a photo of a young Harry Potter lookalike sitting reading “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” According to the EW website, this issue “includes a sneak peek at the p...

Video of Jim Dale Reading at New York "Deathly Hallows" Release Party

Tue Jul 24 20:01:00 -0400 2007

<>Barnes and Noble have updated their website with footage from their Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows release party held in New York City, which featured US Harry Potter audio book narrator Jim Dale as a guest. The video on the book seller’s website includes a lengthly segment of Jim Dale reading from the various Harry Potter novels. To watch, click here, then on the right side where it says...

J.K. Rowling on Future Writing Plans: "Lightning Does Not Strike in the Same Place Twice"

Fri Jul 20 05:45:00 -0400 2007

The Associated Press is running a new interview with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling conducted earlier this week, where Jo reflects on the end of the series and looks forward to a writing life beyond Harry. She remarks on the pressures and emotions she experienced while writing the series, and the pressures she faced all along noting: <>"I was very lonely with it," she says. "It's not like bein...

Tonks Talks: A New Interview with Natalia Tena

Tue Jul 17 13:36:00 -0400 2007

<>Actress Natalia Tena has given a new interview where she discusses her role as Tonks in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Saying she had not known anything about Harry Potter before winning the role of the Hufflepuff auror, she has since read the books and says that she really liked “Prisoner of Azkaban” and “Goblet of Fire.” She also believes her character may not survive the outcome ...

"Deathly Hallows" PaperBack Due July 2008, Box Set from Bloomsbury to be Released October 1, 2007

Thu Jun 28 15:45:00 -0400 2007

Today, UK Harry Potter publishers Bloomsbury announced that export orders for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows “were up 17% on book number six.” The BBC reports that the company will also release a special box set edition of the novels containing all seven of the books on October 1, 2007. Reuters also reports this, along with the news that the “Deathly Hallows” paperback is “due around Jul...

A & E and ITV Specials Due on Harry Potter

Thu Jun 28 02:06:00 -0400 2007

With the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows rapidly approaching, there are several television specials about the world of our favorite wizard due in the coming days.

<>First, cable station A&E is set to broadcast a new special called “The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter” that will air July 8 at 10pm. Featuring Floo partner and<> HP Lexico...

Bloomsbury Updates with New "Deathly Hallows" Screensavers

Thu May 24 16:32:09 -0400 2007

<>Bloomsbury has updated their Harry Potter website with screensavers now featuring the covers to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The Children's edition screen saver features that mysterious symbol found on the spine of the jacket, then the castle and grounds from the back cover. The Adult cover screen saver starts out with the slogan "Seven Books One Story" then shows the various covers to...

Contest Information to Hear JKR Read from "Deathly Hallows" Plus New HP Site from Bloomsbury

Wed May 23 07:43:33 -0400 2007

<>As a follow up to the big news that author J.K. Rowling will be reading from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at the release of the novel midnight July 21 at the Natural History Museum in London, England, UK publishers Bloomsbury US publishers Scholastic, and UPDATE Canadian publishers Raincoast have now released more information on how fans can win a chance to hear Jo read and meet her as ...

New Scholastic Box Set of All Seven Harry Potter Novels

Wed May 09 21:49:25 -0400 2007

<>The first image of a special box set due from Scholastic containing all seven Harry Potter novels is now online. This set, which you can see here in our galleries, includes a nice case or trunk with the Harry Potter logo on it, as well as what seems to be printed hardback copies of all seven of the books, including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. While we do not know if this is the actual...

Pre-Order "Deathly Hallows" Audio Book,Excerpts Online from First Six Books

Tue Mar 27 10:38:50 -0400 2007

<>Over the years we at TLC have received many questions about the audio books for the Harry Potter series, especially about the availability of one for this last book. In the wake of yesterday's announcement, Random House and Listening Library have now updated their website for these audio books, and you can now pre-order the CD or audio cassette of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Also, if y...

Accio Quote! Update: Nine Older Interviews with J.K.Rowling Now Online

Mon Feb 26 19:43:30 -0500 2007

<>As we get closer to the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, it is fitting that we still continue to discover and enjoy older interviews with author J.K.Rowling that may help us gain some additional insight into the Harry Potter books (or at least provide some nuggets from the interviews for fans to pore over). Such is the case today as our Floo Partner Accio Quote! have now posted ...

New "Deathly Hallows" Release Date Poster from Raincoast

Wed Feb 21 16:00:02 -0500 2007

<>In addition to the Scholastic and Bloomsbury posters marking the release date of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows we told you about previously, Canadian Potter publishers Raincoast have now released their version of this poster. It features the blue placeholder art for the cover of Deathly Hallow with the July 21, 2007 release date on the page, as well as all six of the U.K. covers of the c...