"HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS" will be released in Israel on Shabbos.

"There should be limits to this desire to be like the nations of the world."

Meanwhile, Hirhurim has 3 posts about whether you can open the package with the book when it is delivered on Shabbos: Hogwarts Shabbos I, Hogwarts Shabbos II, Hogwarts Shabbos III

He also has a post on whether you can read it on Shabbos: Reading Harry Potter

UPDATE:
Esser Agaroth writes about the halachic implications of the book coming out during the 9 Days.

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