Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Page 9

DreadPirateRoberts · 07-19-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

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

But will the Nemo line be shorter?

Snowflake · 07-19-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

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.

Nope, immersion and sheer enjoyment of being curled up on the couch with the book. That's how I've read them all. Of course, for GoF, I did not move off the couch for hours.....

Snowflake · 07-19-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

I'm going to wait until September to buy this:

...then I will put it on my shelf and never make time to read it.

(It's not like I go out of my way not to read the books, it's just that there's always something else I'd rather do. At least these will look impressive.)

Ooh!

libraryvixen · 07-19-2007, 08:16 AM

My local Borders is handing out wristbands for the midnight book release when they open at 9 AM tomorrow. I'll be there... with bells on to get my wristband then go back to work. My boss is well aware and was happy to let me go!!

She told me it's "part of my job to be excited about books" and "is happy to perpetuate that".

YAY

Snowflake · 07-19-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by libraryvixen

My local Borders is handing out wristbands for the midnight book release when they open at 9 AM tomorrow. I'll be there... with bells on to get my wristband then go back to work. My boss is well aware and was happy to let me go!!

She told me it's "part of my job to be excited about books" and "is happy to perpetuate that".

YAY

Yay for you Libraryvixen and YAY for you uber-understanding and cool boss!

libraryvixen · 07-19-2007, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowflake

Yay for you Libraryvixen and YAY for you uber-understanding and cool boss!

My old boss... wouldn't be as understanding. The best thing is, in the new library where I'm at , the staff is awesome too!

Is there anyone that will be at the Borders in Stockton? I know most everyone lives SoCal or not close to me in NorCal!

LSPoorEeyorick · 07-19-2007, 10:38 AM

We're excited because it's our tradition. Long post coming soon about that. But essentially, it's our tradition to go to the same store together, watch the dressed-up kiddies play games, take our picture with the Potter cut-out, eat dinner and theorize, wear thematic (but not costumed, per se) clothing, and get all hopped up on the crowd energy until the floodgates break through at midnight. The wait isn't that long, because they line you up in order of wristband-- so if we get there around 10:30 or 11 we'll just have to entertain each other for an hour. Plus, being surrounded by fellow fans, the time goes quickly because everyone wants to talk to each other. It is FUN, FUN, FUN.

innerSpaceman · 07-19-2007, 10:51 AM

First of all, you don't need to reserve the book to get deep discounts ... just buy it during the first weekend. Borders is selling it at 40% off to all comers ... and I read in ze L.A. Times that most bookstores are following suit ... so as not to be shut out of the masses of customers who will be crowding the stores. Harry Potter will be used as a loss-leader and, ironically, the biggest selling book of the year will end up, according to this story, making zero profits for booksellers.

I also read in today's L.A. Times about the various bookstore festivities around town ... and it seems the Barnes & Noble at the Grove has got them all beat, with a live rock band providing the beat - in addition to all the usual trivia, costumes, characters, etc.

I wanna join in the energy and excitement! I'm not even buying the book (it's being shipped to me), but I want to go to the hottest last Harry Potter book party possible. Anyone else interested in hitting the B&N at The Grove Friday night???

Chernabog · 07-19-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I wanna join in the energy and excitement! I'm not even buying the book (it's being shipped to me), but I want to go to the hottest last Harry Potter book party possible. Anyone else interested in hitting the B&N at The Grove Friday night???

Hahahaha mayyyyyyyyybe

Would I get to take pictures of you in a Harry Potter robe? Can we kick small children out of the way to be the first H4R4Y P0t73R #7 Own3rz r0xxOr!!?!? Can we talk about how much we'd like to stick Ron Weasley with our magic wands in a loud, suggestive tone?

LSPoorEeyorick · 07-19-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Anyone else interested in hitting the B&N at The Grove Friday night???

Aw, it sounds fun and the Grove is our neighbor, but we'll be in our old 'hood (Burbank) Friday if anyone wants to see EH and I (and Tom too.)

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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	We're excited because it's our tradition. Long post coming soon about that. But essentially, it's our tradition to go to the same store together, watch the dressed-up kiddies play games, take our picture with the Potter cut-out, eat dinner and theorize, wear thematic (but not costumed, per se) clothing, and get all hopped up on the crowd energy until the floodgates break through at midnight. The wait isn't that long, because they line you up in order of wristband-- so if we get there around 10:30 or 11 we'll just have to entertain each other for an hour. Plus, being surrounded by fellow fans, the time goes quickly because everyone wants to talk to each other. It is FUN, FUN, FUN.
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07-19-2007, 10:51 AM	#88
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	First of all, you don't need to reserve the book to get deep discounts ... just buy it during the first weekend. Borders is selling it at 40% off to all comers ... and I read in ze L.A. Times that most bookstores are following suit ... so as not to be shut out of the masses of customers who will be crowding the stores. Harry Potter will be used as a loss-leader and, ironically, the biggest selling book of the year will end up, according to this story, making zero profits for booksellers. I also read in today's L.A. Times about the various bookstore festivities around town ... and it seems the Barnes & Noble at the Grove has got them all beat, with a live rock band providing the beat - in addition to all the usual trivia, costumes, characters, etc. I wanna join in the energy and excitement! I'm not even buying the book (it's being shipped to me), but I want to go to the hottest last Harry Potter book party possible. Anyone else interested in hitting the B&N at The Grove Friday night???
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