The Virtual Bookcase book news:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in stores today
Posted Monday 25 July 2005People gathered in front of bookstores Friday evening awaiting the official release of the 6th Harry Potter book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to await its release at midnight. Some bookstores were already sold out Saturday afternoon.News articles about the release:
BBC News: Reporters' log: Harry Potter launch
Yahoo News: Harry Potter excitement reaches fever pitch as Rowling arrives at castle about a special release party at an Edinburgh castle with J.K. Rowling as special guest.
MuggleNet.com ofcourse has news reports and information from fans.
Review in the New Zealand Herald (that is a fast reading reviewer)
The Bangkok Post reports how the launch in Asia was as big as ever
The Mercury News: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince:" It was worth the wait
The Santa Monica mirror: A Harry Potter Disciple's Big Day about the wait for the book and reading it partly during a concert.
The Virtual Bookcase awaits reviews from readers!