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B&N Receives 750,000 “HBP” Pre-orders, Announces JKR Simulcast

by Andrew Sims · June 20, 2005

In a press release today, Barnes & Noble announced they’ve reached over 750,000 pre-orders for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and revealed a special simulcast.

At 7:20 p.m. EST (12:20 a.m. Edinburgh time) in their Union Street New York City store, J.K. Rowling will telecast a message live from Edinburgh Castle. Jim Dale will also be at the event to participate in the festivities.

 

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