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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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The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
That's only 2 days after my birthday! This is the best present that I could wish for. One day to party with friends on July 14, and attending the midnight HP HBP party at my bookstore.
That week will be so much fun: birthday, midnight party for HP HBP release, reading the sixth book at least twice!
*dances around the room in joy*
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 10:35 AM EST
Gryffindor Diva
Points: 5495
Deanna says:
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! YES!!! :) Man, I was so happy to get THAT e-mail! :)
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 10:37 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
WOW!!! Wonderful news!! J.K has been writing the chapter for 13 years! Geez if she took that long than I am sure the book will be one of the best. I am soooo excited, what a wonderful gift for HP fans. Happy Christmas everyone :)
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 10:47 AM EST
Honeydukes Sweetie Pie
(Moderator)
Points: 4710
Keng says:
Pure awesomeness, people. That is pure awesomeness.
It's weird, though, because I thought that she would have released the Release Date to us on Saturday (a nice Christmas present for her fans), yet she let the cat out of the bag 4 days earlier. Humm....
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 10:49 AM EST
Student
Points: 242
Hermione98296 says:
7-1-6???
I was expecting 7-1-3, but I will take this in a heartbeat!
This will be a belated birthday for me - by only 5 days, I will be a freak for the next 8 months!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 10:52 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
I was a true believer we'd have it released soon. Oh my goodness I'm just overwhelmed and so excited! This is going to be a great summer! I want to pre-order my copy, but I also want to buy it when it comes out, the very first day, so I think I'll wait.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 10:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 774
snickerdoodle_131515 says:
Im'm so happy that they finally released the date! I am starting the countdown today.... only 208 days to go!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 10:55 AM EST
Witch
Points: 908
siriusly_in_denial says:
i cant wait
i was only about a month off
i am happy now
lalalalala
HE DIDNT DIE!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 10:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
Yay! I can't believe! I have to call Barnes and Noble and pre-order it for the midnight party! I'm glad Mary GrandPre is illistrating again.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 11:00 AM EST
St. Mungo's Mental Patient
Points: 41829
Phil_ says:
*dances from foot to foot* tehe, well i am soooo excited now, all we have to do is wait 7 months..Haha...
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 11:00 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2022
Lac_Ov_Imajinashun says:
Oh my God Oh my God oh my God!!!! That is my boyfriends birthday! July 16! Woot woot!!! I am so excited!!! Hooray! I can't wait to read this book!
~Hannah
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 11:01 AM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
I can't wait that long!
Me and my friend are going to pre-order copies as soon as possible from our local Waterstones! We are gonna cue up to get them as soon as they are released aswell!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 11:04 AM EST
Witch
Points: 696
quidditch_seeker says:
Yayness!!! I am so excited!!! This book is going to be awesome!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 11:10 AM EST
Student
Points: 202
Potterfan77 says:
This is great news!!!!!!! Can't wait to have it.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 11:24 AM EST
Student
Points: 281
shogunyush says:
YES!!! It will be out soon!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 11:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 537
lizzidi says:
WOW!!! This is possibly the best news I've heard in awhile! What a great Christmas/Chanukkah/Kwanza/New Years/Solstice/Yule/etc. present from JK Rowling! Huzzah!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 11:57 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 380
AvadaKedavra27 says:
FINALLY!!!! too bad it is like six months away.... oh well...early b-day present for me!!! oh man i am so excited! Thank you Jo!
SIRIUS LIVES!
Nats
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 11:58 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 439
mrs_r.weasley says:
Two days after my birthday!! Couldn't have come at a better time. Thanks JK and I'm sure we'll love the book!!!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1899
Hermione5 says:
That's FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love you Jo! We all love you Jo!!!
Oh, gosh, I really can't believe we have the exact and official date! And it is not as far away as I thought it would be!! :-)
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:10 PM EST
Squib
Points: 188
GoldenBoy24 says:
june is a long time to wait...i just cant wait! Im gonna preorder my copy as soon as i can.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:12 PM EST
Squib
Points: 106
Sneaky Kiki says:
I'm quite exited about harry potter and the half blood prince. I would yell but im not allowed too hehe.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 988
Yami-Tenshi says:
This is wonderful and yet horrible at the same time! This means that all that is left after July 16 is one book and Harry Potter will be over. Has it really been that long ago that we started reading? Oh well! I'm still exited. By then I won't be in school so I can read till my little heart's content! YA! Thanks SO much for such a wonderful prestnt Jo! She has made this Christmas very bright for me!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:36 PM EST
Points: 15101
xeon says:
Right, now, do i want to order it online, or do i want to go to a bookstore at midnight?
I dont know, the choices thatt we make!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:39 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2337
Ms.Black says:
This is breath taking, I'm so excited about it, I just can't wait for it!
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:45 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
Cheeser, this is the BEST possible news story on the worst possible day!!
Although my sister was hospitalized today this is still great
*does Half Blood Prince dance*
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:45 PM EST
Student
Points: 227
mister_moony says:
How great, wonderful, brilliant fantasic, whatever 7 months is too long.
Posted Dec 21, 2004 at 12:48 PM EST
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