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i hope that it is the best seller book of the ........... century coz i don't think kids like readin anythin but harry potter

Bookings open for sixth Harry Potter...

100,000 copies expected to sell in India on the first day of its worldwide release

One lakh copies. That's how many of the much awaited and talked about sixth Harry Potter book Penguin India is expecting to sell on the first day of its release. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (672 pages) will have its worldwide release on July 16 and believe it or not, bookings in the city have already begun. If you think Pottermania is restricted to the western world, then think again. We may not have our Harry Potter look-alike contests or Potter Parties, but we do have a sizeable share of readers who are eagerly awaiting the book's release.
Leading as always is Strand Book Store, that quiet little book corner off P. M. Road, perhaps the only one that offers unbeatable discounts on its books. At Strand the book will be sold at a mere Rs. 674. "The official price is Rs. 899, but we are selling it at a discount. All you need to do is pay the amount and collect a requisition slip that you bring to the store on July 16. And the book is yours," said a salesman from the store. Bookings began almost a month ago and till now, they have received over 500 orders. There are another three weeks to go and they expect the numbers to increase.
At Crossword in Kemps Corner, the book will be sold for Rs. 899, with no discount. Unless, of course you are a member of the bookstore. Still, you won't get a discount, but a voucher for Rs. 200 that can be redeemed at the store. Oxford Book Store near Churchgate will be selling the sixth Harry Potter book at a 15 per cent discount. The official price quoted at the store is Rs. 895, with the discount you pay Rs. 761. At the time of booking you need to pay a Rs. 250 advance while the balance Rs. 511 to be paid when the book is released at the store.
Nalanda Book Store at the Taj Mahal Hotel is not taking any pre-release orders. But the manager said that once the book was released, it would be available at the store. Likewise, Lotus House Books in Bandra is not offering any discounts or bookings. "We have a whole range of books that are on discount, but so far nothing is being offered on the soon to be released Harry Potter book," said a lady from the store.
At Amazon, the most popular online booking site, the book will be sold at a forty per cent discount. The official price quotes is US$ 29.99. With the discount you pay US$ 17.99, with this you save US$ 12.00.

Librarians recommend books for 'Harry Potter' fans

The American Library Association, through its Association for Library Service to Children division, released a recommended reading list today for Harry Potter fans waiting impatiently for the July 16 release of the sixth JK Rowling novel in the series.

The list was created by children's librarians using the following criteria: "books that have similar story elements and replicate accessibility, tone and flavor; and books that are similar in theme but may be more complex."

Included in the first is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series. More "complex" novels included Michael Ende's The Neverending Story, C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia, Madaleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle In Time and Christopher Paolini's Eragon.

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Librarians recommend books for 'Harry Potter' fans

The American Library Association, through its Association for Library Service to Children division, released a recommended reading list today for Harry Potter fans waiting impatiently for the July 16 release of the sixth JK Rowling novel in the series.

The list was created by children's librarians using the following criteria: "books that have similar story elements and replicate accessibility, tone and flavor; and books that are similar in theme but may be more complex."

Included in the first is Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events and Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series. More "complex" novels included Michael Ende's The Neverending Story, C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia, Madaleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle In Time and Christopher Paolini's Eragon.

i m alos waitin impatiently 4 the 6 th hp book... really want to read it... 😃

Harry Potter's parents fear Prague nightlife

(PDM staff with CTK) 23 June - Speculation that the fifth Harry Potter film would shoot in the Czech Republic took a hit this week as Mlada fronta Dnes reported that the parents of Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the young wizard, reportedly fear the young actor could succumb to Prague's wild nightlife, the daily (MfD) reported Tuesday.

Citing British sources, MfD reports that Warner Bros indicated some time ago that it would consider transferring the shooting of 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' from Britain to Prague for more advantageous conditions.

Daniel's parents reportedly disagree with the move as they do not want their son, who will turn 15 in July, to be away from home for such a long time in the city which, in their opinion, is ill-famed for "wild nightlife and expanding sexual services," MfD writes.

Consequently, the paper adds, the fifth Harry Potter film would probably be shot in Britain again.

The Prague Barrandov film studios, where the Harry Potter crew was to work, has so far commented on the news with reservations.

"I suppose that this is only a reaction stirred up by storming emotions around this film in Britain, and that this provocative report, which is not true, will not be the only one in the nearest future. We are still convinced that the shooting conditions in Prague are better than in Britain," MfD quotes Barrandov spokeswoman Dusana Chrenekova as saying.

The fourth film from the series, 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', will premiere in November, with a Czech premiere scheduled for 8 December. Shooting of the fifth sequel starts in January 2006 and the premiere is planned for 2007.

Prague's 'too sleazy' for Potter boy star
A Prague film studio is hoping to land a major contract for the next Harry Potter movie despite reports that the parents of young star Daniel Radcliffe have misgivings about the Czech capital\'s sleazy image.

Prague: A Prague film studio is hoping to land a major contract for the next Harry Potter movie despite reports that the parents of young star Daniel Radcliffe have misgivings about the Czech capital's sleazy image.

According to British reports, the parents of 14-year-old Harry Potter actor Radcliffe told producers they want the movie, The Order of the Phoenix, to be filmed in England instead.

The report said mother Marcia Gresham and father Alan Radcliffe did not want their actor son to live and work for several months in Prague because of its "wild nightlife and sex industry".

A spokeswoman for Prague's Barrandov Studios, which is bidding for the film contract, reacted to the report with surprise and scepticism.

"I didn't know there was a problem with nightlife in Prague," spokeswoman Dusana Chrenekova said. "Prague is a cosmopolitan city."

The report about Radcliffe's parents "seems to be nonsense", she said, noting that plenty of children live safely in Prague.

She said executives from Barrandov discussed filming last month with the movie's producer Warner Brothers. The nightlife topic was not raised. - Sapa-

Harry Potter class Friday for children

JENNIFER SANDERSON
jsanders@argusleader.com

Published: 06/23/05

Children ages 7 to 12 can try their own magical spells in the kitchen Friday, when the city's Parks and Recreation Department sponsors the "Harry Potter Cooking Class."

Learn how to create Hogwart's specialties, including licorice wands, cockroach clusters and acid pops.

Class will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at the MariCar Community Center, 400 N. Valley View Road. Cost is $6 per child, and registration is required.

is that also in india..??? if not anyways thanks 4 teh info 😉

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" is going to be launched 16 July and the booksellers expected to broke the record of 1.7million copies sold on a first day with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Amazon and Tesco will sell the book for 9.99 pounds, making a 41 per cent discount from the initial price of 16.99 pounds, for the pre-orders. WH Smith also sells the Harry Potter book with 9.99 pounds and is giving customers vouchers worth up to 75.

Woolworths have a 8.99 pounds price, while Asda is selling the book for 8.96.

Joel Rickett, deputy editor of Bookseller magazine, said: 'There is no way they can compete with the supermarkets' huge discounts.

'That's a real blow, and a shame because they supported Harry when he was unknown and helped make him what he is.'

Retailers lost 11million pounds in discounts when Order of the Phoenix was published in 2003, reports Daily Mail.

Daniel Radcliff, the actor who interprets Harry Potter character, will star in Australian movie "December Boys", a story of four orphans, born in the same month and find themselves competing against each other for a place in a proper home while on their summer holidays.

"Daniel is an actor with talent and intelligence beyond his years," Richard Becker, who will produce the film, said. "He can step into any role and deliver a brilliant performance."

"December Boys" will be the first movie For Daniel Radcliff outside the Harry Potter franchise. Australian director Rod Hardy, who has directed 'The Practice', will helm the film.