What's all this stuff about "reserving" books? Last time there was a pyramid built out of them in my grocery store. I expect truckloads in every corner store.

The reserving of books gives a significant discount.

Chris: and you could easily get into a 10am matinee of a new Star Wars flick, but it's not the same as lining up at midnight and seeing it right away.

When you receive the book on Saturday, are you going to enjoy reading the book? or is it more of a speed reading contest to get to the end to see what happens? It seems like a significant amount of time is being spent to "beat" everyone else so that any surprises aren't spoiled.

Me wants it! Preciousssss....

It's not about speed reading... it's about marathon reading. Enjoying it, and doing so to the exclusion of other activities because all you can think about is what's going to happen next.

Two books ago, I was still working at Disney, and CMs literally brought the book to work with them and read for their entire breaks. You get so sucked into it that you can't wait till the end of the work day to read more. There were CMs all over backstage with books in hand that first week.

I see. Thanks for the clarification!

I just think this weekend will be an ideal time to commit crimes

I'm with you Morrigoon!! I saw that trunk on the internet at work and we're all drooling!

See, that's not at all the reason I'm pre-ordering. Suggested price from the publisher and the price for a pre-order are significantly different enough to warrant a pre-order, especially since I need to be cost-conscious. Why pay $38 (or whatever it's supposed to be) when I can pay $18(amazon.com) to $20-something(B&N)?

Edited to add: I wish I had the energy to wait in line. :( Just still pre-ordering so that I can get it for less.