... but it's the next best thing ... and just in time for Christmas.

J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and hugely popular "Harry Potter" books, has written a new book called "The Tales of Beedle the Bard." Those who've read the series know that the title refers to a book bequeathed to Hermione Granger following the death of a major character in the saga.

Anyway, there's an interesting story of how this particular book came to be published that you can read here.

It's a slim volume that went on sale today (and Rowling says she's donating her royalties to charity). Good luck, HP fans, finding your own copy of the book!