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janejellyroll

Harry Potter

Jul 15, 2007 14:01

As some of you might remember, I'm not such a big fan of the Harry Potter series. Main "objections" in a nutshell--the books are painfully pedestrian and there are so many better books out there that don't sell nearly as well. But, why get totally out of shape when faced with the laws of supply and demand, right ( Read more... )

harry potter

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rickysbaby July 15 2007, 20:33:27 UTC

OMG DUMBLEDORE DIED?? YOU SPOILED IT FOR MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

lol

Actually, I think that the Harry Potter books are very intellectually written for their intended age groups. I like them. Much better than the Series of Unfortunate Events, which series I read just so that I could mark it off that I have read it.

And you don't have to be some total nutter to buy the Harry Potter books. Most of the adults that I know have read the series (with or without children) and have either reserved their book and / or are going at midnight to buy it. And most of them have already told their kids, "You can read it when I finish."

You read them in 15 MINUTES?? You are my queen. ::bows to you::

janejellyroll July 16 2007, 12:27:33 UTC

Honestly, if somebody spoils it for me, I will THROW DOWN ON THEIR ASS.

I agree with your assessment of the books versus Series of Unfortunate Events. I never got more than three books into that series.

And of course I don't think only total nutters buy the books. I am planning on standing in what I'm sure will be a pretty long line on Friday night, surrounded by people who will probably be wearing disturbing costumes *shudder*. And I'll think the whole thing is worth it.

rickysbaby July 16 2007, 13:41:43 UTC

I was spoiled for the first and second and the HBP.

I hate peoples.

I am definitely going to do the bookstore-at-midnight thing (sans costume) because I didn't do it for any of the other books, and I feel that it is my final opportunity to be a part of the madness.

And I am afraid some jackass will get the book, flip to the end, and shout out the ending and I will have to kill them. I am almost tempted to grab the book, run off, and read it in the car or under my bed or something.

Meep. I am getting excited. :D

janejellyroll July 16 2007, 20:09:00 UTC

And I am afraid some jackass will get the book, flip to the end, and shout out the ending and I will have to kill them.

I'm really worried about this too. I hope they'd be too afraid of being the victim of hideous mob violence. After all, there are going to be people in costumes. Costumes. Obviously, they wouldn't think twice about ripping the flesh off a spoiler's bones.

caseyistrendy July 15 2007, 21:06:40 UTC

I suppose it is too late, what with your prepaid card and all, but the embarrassing reservation moment did not have to happen. When the last book came out, I happened to be in a Stop & Shop around midnight buying last minute camping supplies. At midnight, the employees opened up several big boxes, and began doling out copies to the very small line that had formed. Convenient, yes?

janejellyroll July 16 2007, 12:24:58 UTC

Aaargh . . . now you tell me.

I know when the last one came out I was at a Wal-Mart in West Memphis and they just rolled out a pallet of books. No crowd or anything. Of course, I hadn't read any of the books at that point, so I didn't care.

lifebytes_yaya July 16 2007, 03:40:30 UTC

hahahahaha this made me laugh

reverend_cary32 July 16 2007, 13:53:18 UTC

I remember the first time I saw you with a Harry Potter boot, I was astounded! Your comment? "It's like cotton candy for the brain." LOL!
Now...you have no idea how excited I am to see you posting again!!! I miss it!!! And it is so wonderful to hear from you!!

janejellyroll July 16 2007, 20:11:41 UTC

Yay!

My new job has been kicking my ass. But I love it. In fact, I'm getting ready to head to work for a 14 and a half hour shift right now.

axiomatize July 16 2007, 15:00:12 UTC

janejellyroll July 16 2007, 20:10:58 UTC

I think it works something like this. I pay for the book. I then make a reservation (two completely different acts). I then show up on Friday night at sometime after seven but before midnight. I am given a ticket for the "Prepaid, reservation, members" line. So everybody in the line will have met those three specific conditions. I'm really curious to see how many lines they're going to have.

The guy at the counter said that my particular line should be moving really fast. But what was he going to say? "Prepare to spend all night." I don't know, I have faith in the wisdom of Barnes and Noble.