Pre-orders of new Potter book surge

Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury said today that export pre-orders for the next book are 17 per cent better than total export…

Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury said today that export pre-orders for the next book are 17 per cent better than total export sales for the previous instalment of the bestseller.

Bloomsbury plans to publish the seventh and final Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, on July 21st.

The company also announced it had 24 bestsellers worldwide so far this year and was "actively considering" acquisitions.

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