Waiting in line at Books a Million on Friday night, picking it up at midnight, driving to my parents house (get there around 1AM), reading it, then going to bed (probably around 6 am or so).
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P-day - July 21st, Harry Potter Final Chapter - Who's In?
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I queued for the last two, but as I am getting married on the Friday, I rather think I might be otherwise occupied in the early hours of Saturday morning 
Will probably pop out and buy it on Saturday afternoon though - my girlfriend is as big a fan as I am
Will probably pop out and buy it on Saturday afternoon though - my girlfriend is as big a fan as I am
Anyone getting the audiobook instead? This is how I've "read" all of the HP books - I've been through them twice: the American version read by Jim Dale, and the UK edition read by Stephen Fry. By far, I believe Fry's readings are superior - though they're not available in the states and I can't get them from the library like the Jim Dale versions. So, I've had to rely on *ahem* alternative means of getting them.
Though I will be in line for Deathly Hallows the book at midnight on Friday - With the help of a lot of caffeine, I should be through it by weekend's end...
Though I will be in line for Deathly Hallows the book at midnight on Friday - With the help of a lot of caffeine, I should be through it by weekend's end...
Well I'm in Edinburgh on vacation but I'm guessing theres a bookshop somewhere around here and when I figure out where it is I'll be camped out friday night
I've just finished re-reading the 5th and 6th books as a catch up...I realized I used to have quite an unhealthy Harry Potter obsession when I was young...I've read the first 3 books in excess of 14 times each, the 4th around 8 times, the 5th around 6 and the 6th at least 4. At least its worn off as time went on but that is a bit scary
I've just finished re-reading the 5th and 6th books as a catch up...I realized I used to have quite an unhealthy Harry Potter obsession when I was young...I've read the first 3 books in excess of 14 times each, the 4th around 8 times, the 5th around 6 and the 6th at least 4. At least its worn off as time went on but that is a bit scary
Oh, most definitely. As I noted before, I'm going to grab the last audiobook of the Potter series on Sunday morning, and listen, and listen, and listen until the story is done. Annoyingly, I wonder if iTunes will have all the tracks named properly by the time I jam it in to RIP to my iPhone. Hm. Regardless, an audiobook with chapter headings would still have been preferred. Interestingly, this will be my first non-cassette version I'll buy. I started with tapes, and they were significantly cheaper earlier, but now they seem to be the same price and my collection has been a bit messy of late anyway...
I love Jim Dale's stuff. Now I'm curious about Fry though. I'll have to check him out. I also picked up the Dicken's Christmas Carol version Dale did. He had a great interview of public radio talking about the process they go through and how he's given little bits of the book to read through each day, and doesn't even read through the entire book before they're away to recording it. Someday I'd like to get into voice acting / narration myself (I'm often told I have a great voice and good diction).
Y'know... for some odd reason, I thought they meant it was coming out at Midnight on Saturday. I guess I'll get the WHOLE weekend then. Nice! I think I'll see the new movie on Friday, give me something to gear up to.
~ CB
Well I'm in Edinburgh on vacation but I'm guessing theres a bookshop somewhere around here and when I figure out where it is I'll be camped out friday night
I'd suggest going to the WH Smith (I think that's the name) that's on Princes Street near the Waverly train station. I could totally have all the spellings wrong. Anyway, the store was really cool and JK stopped by to visit on the night Book 5 came out (I was there with my then girl).
version differences
well i think i can clear this up;
aside from having different covers, the UK & US versions of the story are slightly different.
to put it simply, the language is "dumbed down" for the american audience. the biggest diff is the first title "the philosopher's stone" becoming "the sourcerer's stone" what, does that imply that americans don't understand philosphy?
anyway dont mean to offend too many people
doobi18
well i think i can clear this up;
aside from having different covers, the UK & US versions of the story are slightly different.
to put it simply, the language is "dumbed down" for the american audience. the biggest diff is the first title "the philosopher's stone" becoming "the sourcerer's stone" what, does that imply that americans don't understand philosphy?
anyway dont mean to offend too many people
doobi18
Have you ever considered that this may be because of the cultural (and hence, language) differences?
Philosopher and Sorcerer are synonyms, and Philosophy in the sense of the stone and Harry Potter has nothing to do with philosophy. The latter makes a lot more sense to Americans, while the former may make more sense to the people across the pond.
Harry Potter And The End Is Nigh
I pre-ordered it from WH Smith and will pick it up Saturday morning. There isn't much point pre-ordering as half the amazon rainforest will be gone because of this book and so will be available everywhere, but I got a free book and some discount vouchers as well.
Actually, if I watch a movie on Friday night, I might pick it up at midnight.
I've never been to a midnight opening - does it actually get really busy?
I pre-ordered it from WH Smith and will pick it up Saturday morning. There isn't much point pre-ordering as half the amazon rainforest will be gone because of this book and so will be available everywhere, but I got a free book and some discount vouchers as well.
Actually, if I watch a movie on Friday night, I might pick it up at midnight.
I've never been to a midnight opening - does it actually get really busy?
Don't know how the crowds will be this time, but 5 at the Edinburgh WH Smiths and 6 at the Laurel BAM were both incredibly smooth. I think 6 was a bit smoother, but they had their party earlier in the evening rather than throughout the night - the midnight line was get your book and get out.
I'd still go if I were you - there's been some emerging discussion online as to whether or not the leaks are genuine. There's a couple that I've seen, which, if they are fakes, are perhaps one of the greatest hoaxes ever created. But given how much conflicting information has come out this week regarding plot points from "genuine" leaks, I personally gave up trying to figure out what was what and stopped paying attention. Besides, for a book to have generated this kind of fervor is really a once in a lifetime event - Friday night is going to be the last hurrah, and it will be fun to be part of it.
Ummmmmm. OK. I suppose you're entitled to that opinion, but maybe you better consult here before making proclamations: http://www.hp-lexicon.org/about/books/differences.html
The story, however, is definitely not different.
True, AND they could have the original, and simply taken the time to CHANGE substantial portions of the manuscript just to mess with heads. It's pretty bad. There's a thread about Potter predictions on this forum that I refuse to look at. Unfortunately, at this time, threads like that only encourages forum "newbs" who've had access to leaked info, to post spoilers, even in the form of "guesses". Who needs that type of "threat" after such a long cycle? One more book to go. Also, be careful of spoilers like this while you're standing in line -- [YOUTUBE: do not click link if you haven't read Half Blood Prince]. Also, DON'T read the latest comments beneath it. Same threat (These jerks can show up anywhere).
Amen. Ignore the leaks. Support the book. Rowling has my vote everytime, anyday.
~ CB
After all of these leaks, it's clear that scholastic should hire Apple to distribute their products.
Yah. I think Apple couldn't be better if they had a "knee-caps busted" meter on their homepage. Whatever they're doing it seems to work. I'm still waiting for something to happen to Stan Sigman for anxiously blurting that Apple had many more versions of the iPhone in queue. It was like he lost his head for a moment.After all of these leaks, it's clear that scholastic should hire Apple to distribute their products.
~ CB
I am SOOOO MAD!
Someone spoiled one of the freaking deaths for me! But I am a nice person and am not gonna type in all caps who died.
Why cant all people be nice?
Someone spoiled one of the freaking deaths for me! But I am a nice person and am not gonna type in all caps who died.
Why cant all people be nice?
If anyone claims to have "spoiled" something for you, simply choose not to believe it. Do you realize how many rumors there were before each new past book? How can you trust the source of the information? Better to just file it as a suspicion, just like the other ones you've carried for the last couple of years. If it comes true, choose to be surprised. Someone could tell you one truth and one lie, and confuse you something fierce.I am SOOOO MAD!
Hope that helps! Doubt is your friend...
~ CB
I'm going to the midnight launch at our Barnes & Nobles. We're taking my cousin and then she's staying overnight and we're finishing it that night / next day.
ThanksIf anyone claims to have "spoiled" something for you, simply choose not to believe it. Do you realize how many rumors there were before each new past book? How can you trust the source of the information? Better to just file it as a suspicion, just like the other ones you've carried for the last couple of years. If it comes true, choose to be surprised. Someone could tell you one truth and one lie, and confuse you something fierce.
Hope that helps! Doubt is your friend...
~ CB
It just that one dude somehow got the book early, and he posted the first 495 pages of the book, i even read the first two paragraphs to see if it was legit and it is.
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It just that one dude somehow got the book early, and he posted the first 495 pages of the book, i even read the first two paragraphs to see if it was legit and it is.
link please
I'd strongly recommend being extremely cautious what you read online between now and the release date, particularly on things like message boards.
The book has been leaked in its entirety and spoilers are starting to pop up online. Last time around, many people went around posting the big surprises of the book just to spoil others. I expect it to happen again and wouldn't be surprised if people are doing it already with this one - fortunately I haven't encountered anything I didn't know already.
Be warned! If you really don't want to be spoiled, stay away from message boards, especially threads about Potter.
The book has been leaked in its entirety and spoilers are starting to pop up online. Last time around, many people went around posting the big surprises of the book just to spoil others. I expect it to happen again and wouldn't be surprised if people are doing it already with this one - fortunately I haven't encountered anything I didn't know already.
Be warned! If you really don't want to be spoiled, stay away from message boards, especially threads about Potter.