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DECEMBER 21, 2004 at 7:18 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: PR Newswire
It's official.
Jo Rowling's Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will reach bookstores in the United States, Canada, Australia and Britain on July 16, 2005.
The press release
, issued jointly by English-language publishers Scholastic and Bloomsbury, says the opening chapter has been "brewing" in the author's mind for 13 years. Mary GrandPré will illustrate the U.S. edition once more. The price will be $29.99.
Order of the Phoenix, the fifth and most recent book, was released June 21, 2003 and was the fastest-selling book in history. Half-Blood Prince will be the sixth in Rowling's seven-part series.
BBC reported that Bloomsbury's stock soared after news of the announcement to an all-time high. CBBC Newsround reports that since some bookstores may open at midnight in the UK, fans there could get the book a few hours early than their U.S. counterparts.
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Muggle
Points: 88
jaytiesea says:
Ordered and am waiting but it should go quickly as I am listening to all the books as I drive. Sometimes it's driving is distraction and have to rewind.
Posted Apr 17, 2005 at 5:21 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
seeker_06 says:
Ah....I cant wait! Im re-reading all the books so I will be ready...Im so excited!And the bad part is that there arent many HP fans that are crazy about it as I am. So I have nobody to jump for joy with. But hey, Im still so happy about it! :)
Posted Apr 26, 2005 at 8:59 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
seeker_06 says:
Im going to the book store at midnight to get it. its gonna rock!
Posted Apr 26, 2005 at 9:04 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
Yeah heayyyyyyyyy! Hee hee, I saw this announcment a few minutes before it appeared here on the leak cauldron
*does the I'm too mhappy for words dance!!*
Posted Apr 27, 2005 at 1:06 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!! i'm very exited for the book!!woow.
--Laura--
Posted Apr 27, 2005 at 1:09 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 15
Celestial bean says:
I am soooooo exited about the relese of the next book. I wish I could just fall asleep right now and wake up on July the 16th so I can get my copy. It's going to be a complete masterpiece.
Posted Apr 28, 2005 at 1:58 AM EST
Princess of Anime
Points: 7539
Allenoray Mozart says:
Yay! I can't wait to the Half Blood Prince comes out! It will be most brilliant! Jo say's it's her favorite book so far! And we'll find out loads about Severus Snape! Yay again!
Posted May 7, 2005 at 7:59 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
DarkYuke says:
Wow! Nice! Can't wait till the book conmes out!
Posted May 8, 2005 at 8:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 619
dance_girl says:
I just cant wait! I wanna know what will happend next! But the sad thing is that this will be the second last book!
Posted May 9, 2005 at 7:29 AM EST
Student
Points: 210
lora_may says:
I really can't waiit for the book to come out...cause it comes out 3 days before my b-day......it will defidemntly be one of my favorite presents!!!!!!!
Posted May 12, 2005 at 8:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1656
DracosBarbie says:
God the wait is just the hardest part, isn't it? I hate waiting - the suspense and the rumours and gossip are just soooo hard to take
Posted May 18, 2005 at 8:42 PM EST
Mad Cow Breeder
Points: 8481
Lord Of The Cows says:
That is just perfect. I will be in britain when it comes out. NO need to wait an extra week over here. Excellent. WOOHOOO.
Posted May 21, 2005 at 7:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2454
HP_is_EXCELLENT says:
I hope July 16th will get here quickly! I going to read it within the first two days I have it. Can't wait!
Posted Jun 4, 2005 at 4:02 AM EST
Witch
Points: 813
harrypotterfan4eva says:
I can't wait till the book comes out! I wonder who the Half Blood Prince is? Oh I wish July 16 would come faster.
Posted Jun 13, 2005 at 6:37 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 20
lifesuxwithoutharry says:
Freakin sweet i cant wait another min.
Posted Jun 14, 2005 at 5:24 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 74
American_Phat_slang says:
Whaaa! I can't wait... can't wait..loosing mind...help...
Posted Jun 16, 2005 at 6:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Toph Rox!!! says:
I've already got my copy reserved. I didn't reserve a copy of Order of the Pheonix, and it took forever to find a store with it in stock. I won't make that mistake again!
Posted Jun 16, 2005 at 10:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Dumbledore's_Ghost says:
Dude, i am soo glad, i'm goning to pre-order it!! but dont you htink it little bit too much, 40 bucks for it, whoaooo!!! but since it worth it!!! i cant wait, i am so glad it doesn't come out in december or somehting that is way too far away!!! haha
Posted Jun 17, 2005 at 6:35 AM EST
Squib
Points: 157
TheGhostofAlbus says:
God! Its taking so long till July 16th.
Posted Jun 17, 2005 at 5:53 PM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4643
Hoots says:
I am getting really antsy for July 16!!! Will July ever get here?
Posted Jun 21, 2005 at 11:20 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 316
HP_fan_4ever says:
I cant wait for HBP to come out...its only 15 more days!I cant wait to find out who the half blood prince is!
Posted Jun 30, 2005 at 1:14 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 421
Skittles77 says:
I cannot wait and this site makes me want to know more about the book so i can see if some of the theories that people have said will come true.
Posted Jul 2, 2005 at 11:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 21
~*fire_whiskey*~ says:
obly a little bit more than 9 more days! i can do this...i can do this... but I can't believe it's the 2nd to last one! grr! oh well...i can't wait until next saturday!!!!
Posted Jul 6, 2005 at 9:03 PM EST
Queen of Magical Divas
Points: 4336
Ezzy says:
7 days to go. One more week and if the huricane does not blow me or my local book store away I will be enjoying my HP. :)
Ezzy
Posted Jul 8, 2005 at 12:21 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 35
MuNa! says:
I cant wait!! I live in kuwait and travelling soon on the 21st of july so i hope it reaches stores here before i travel i reaaly want to read it!
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 3:50 AM EST
Squib
Points: 116
HPlover43 says:
I am so excite to get this book. I can't wait to have it in my hands! One more week!!!
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 1:19 PM EST
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