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My “While You’re Waiting for Beedle the Bard” reading list

My library just published my list of suggested reading while you wait for The Tales of Beedle the Bard to be published, and we’ve got a fabulous cast again for the library’s Potter parties celebrating the book’s publication. No Umbridge for me this tim…

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Tales of Beedle the Bard sells for nearly $4 million U.S.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard, translated from the original runes by J.K. Rowling, an entirely handmade book, sold this morning for £1.95 million ($3,985,410 U.S.) in London. The buyer was later announced to be Seattle, Washington-based online merchan…

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“Beedle the Bard” announcement transcripts

Meann has completed two transcripts, one of the BBC Radio broadcast, and one of the BBC’s video of Jo’s announcement. Both reports were by Razia Iqbal, but were edited differently. There is a bit of new information: “The Tales…

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“Tales of Beedle the Bard” to be auctioned

In a surprise announcement, Jo tells us on her website that she wrote The Tales of Beedle the Bard as a thank you gift for 6 people who worked closely with her on the Harry Potter books over the years, and that she will auction the seventh copy off at …

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