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HEATHER WILSON
CBS MarketWatch.com
Published Friday, December 24, 2004

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AUTHOR of the Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling, announced Monday that she has completed the sixth Potter novel, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

AP Photo SAN FRANCISCO -- Harry Potter fans may find an I.O.U. in their stockings this Christmas.

The much-anticipated sixth installment of the popular book series doesn't go on sale until July, but many booksellers are accepting orders in time for the holidays.

Borders Group, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million and Amazon announced Tuesday that they have begun selling the sixth Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," at a 40 percent discount. Performing some magic of its own, Barnes & Noble said that within hours of launching its sale Tuesday the book shot to the top of its bestseller list.

Barnes & Noble, Borders and Books-A-Million said their stores will celebrate Harry Potter's July 16 release with in-store events, and will stay open past midnight so customers can purchase the book at 12:01 a.m., when "Half Blood Prince" officially goes on sale.



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