Summer 2016: Children's Booksellers More Than Hold Their Own with a Little Harry Potter Magic

Flat was the new up between June 1 and August 30 at many bookstores that participated in PW's informal survey of 20 stores throughout the country. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter E-Books Offer Hogwarts Lessons for All

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Vans’ Harry Potter collaboration to showcase the houses of Hogwarts

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The ‘Harry Potter’ tour near London expands its universe

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Harry Potter books burned at Catholic parish in Poland

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Rare ‘Harry Potter’ book featuring misspelled title fetches $90,000 at auction

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