Rowling launches "mysterious" website

Publication Date: Thu, 16/06/2011 - 09:21 Harry Potter fans have been reacting with excitement to a mysterious website launched by J K Rowling. Pottermore.com features a pink holding page with the description "coming soon" and Rowling’s signature underneath. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]

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