But many Potter fans, like 10-year-old Brendan Hollinger, aren’t sure what to expect from “Cursed Child”, because unlike the original seven novels, this book is the script of a two-part stage play based on a story written by Rowling and two co-authors.
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There will also be a four-hour Harry Potter celebration of the book’s release beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble at New Mexico State University, 1400 E. University Ave. “Jamie Parker as the adult Harry is a suitably distraught figure haunted by the death-count he has caused and Noma Dumezweni, as an authoritative Hermione who is now Minister of Magic, and Paul Thornley, as a bluntly commonsensical Ron, suggest a couple bonded by love”. The play is already being performed in London’s West End to rave reviews, while the book is breaking preorder records days before its release. Slots for these deliveries are limited.
So without releasing any spoilers here’s what we know about the latest instalment of the Harry Potter universe. Book sellers are confidently predicting it will be the top seller of 2016.
If you’re looking to get a taste of the excitement as the next Harry Potter installment hits the shelves in central Wisconsin, here’s where you can go.
Going by the Harry Potter mania, Crossword Bookstores conducted a poll among its readers about the most recognisable Harry Potter symbol, over the years.
Where: Barnes & Nobles, Florence Square S.C., 7633 Mall Road When: July 30, 8 p.m., July 31, 9 a.m. What: Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight Party, with a Muggle Wall where customers can share their favorite Harry Potter memberies, as well as giveaways and fun activities.
Amanda Keim-Morrison is an experienced journalist who brings updates about J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world to Nerdvana.
The book industry is expected to get a boost from the new wizard tale. To see the entire performance, you will have to purchase two tickets, one for Part One and another for Part Two. They encourage fans to dress up as well.
In addition to midnight releases, communities are coming together to honor the series with local events for all ages, as reported by the Akron Beacon Journal.
He said: “It would be a weird one. They want to see what the fuss is about”.
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“We have a whole bunch of coloring pages and stuff, some activities”, said manager Kaitlyn Veverka. Like a number of other bookshops, it is planning a special in-store event to mark Sunday’s release of the book.
