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At the AV Club: Stephin Merritt

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October 6, 1999 | Issue 35•36

Occupying the top three spots on The New York Times bestseller list and boasting more than five million copies in print, the Harry Potter books aare the biggest literary sensation in years. Why is this children's fantasy series so popular with readers of all ages?

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