The one thing I like about this being such a global frenzy is that it feels like a bazillion person book club: we're all reading the same book at the same time.
I bought the newest one (was only the third person in line and did not have to wait with the hundreds of others because I did not pre-order) and a paperback version of the previous installment (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince). I read the penultimate book when I was traveling in Europe and ditched it because it was so big. I want to reread it and get a running start to the final volume. And I have to do so quick lest I hear what happens. Someone has already ruined it for Paul Day, which really sucks for him.
Everywhere I went this weekend, restaurants, muni, cafes, people were reading the new Harry Potter, or commented to me, recognizing I was reading the previous one, that they just had just done the same thing to prepare for the new one. I paid full price ($35) for the new hardback. Mom told me that she almost ordered me one (it was only $15 to $20 via Amazon) but was sure I'd get my own. She reported that her copy arrived first thing Saturday morning, looking as if an owl had dropped it on her doorstep. It even came with address labeling to "Muggles." That was a really cute touch.
I sort of wasted my Saturday devouring the Half Blood Prince again and am almost ready for the new one. I must hurry lest it be spoiled!
Unshelved has a cute homage to the books today...
...although I am not sure if the joke is that the kid's fantasy IS the Harry Potter series, or maybe he has just finished all the Harry Potter books and needs a new series to devour.
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