'Bard' Captivates Potter Fans

American Voices

December 9, 2008 | ISSUE 44•50

J.K. Rowling's first post–Harry Potter book, The Tales Of Beedle The Bard, has become another bestseller for the author. What do you think?

I'd like to see her write about something other than wizards and warlocks. Maybe elves.

Noel Hildebrant
Cashier
I know, I've already read it! I thought the last tale, 'Lustoc The Mage Capitalizes On A Cultural Phenomenon,' was fantastic.

Angela Sabatke
Unemployed
Who cares about dumb wizards now? Twilight! Twilight! Twilight! Vampires! Vampires! Vampires!

Wayne Kokkinos
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