Author JK Rowling is planning to write an eighth Harry Potter novel. The English novelist - currently adding the finishing touches to her sixth Potter book - had previously vowed to only create seven adventures about the magical wizard. But she now wants to add an eighth entry, featuring outtakes she has edited from the series so far. Rowling will donate all proceeds from the book to charity, and publishers estimate the "Harry Potter Encyclopedia" could make in excess of $18 million. But the 39-year-old insists she's ready to retire when the hugely successful series ends. Rowling, who has made an estimated $960 million from Harry Potter, says, "I think it highly unlikely I'll write more novels. I've got enough for seven books and I never meant to carry the story beyond the end of book seven."
Emphasis mine. What's happened to the book as we knew it?
Huh. That's like the DVD extras of a book.
(hefts books 4 and 5 in each hand)
OUTTAKES?!?! Something DIDN'T make it in?!?
OUTTAKES?!?! Something DIDN'T make it in?!?
Bahahha.....
And, here I thought what she really needed was a better editor to TRIM the damn thing.
Just finished
Middlesex.
And... I don't know what I think about it. Which is usually a good sign.
And, here I thought what she really needed was a better editor to TRIM the damn thing.
The first three books were probably more edited. I'd hate to see what didn't make the cut in OotP.
Harry Potter Trims His Fingernails. And feels bitter about it.
Just finished Middlesex. And... I don't know what I think about it. Which is usually a good sign.
this book prompted some of the best discussion my book club has had in the 5 years or so we've been meeting. Tonight we're discussing the Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, which I enjoyed. It was very easy to read, but I thought she did a great job illustrating the main characther's alienation from both his Indian parents and mainstream America at the same time, particularly in his high school and college years.
Weren't people talking about House of the Scorpion recently? It's been optioned for a movie.
DavidS "Buffista Movies 3: Panned and Scanned" Aug 4, 2004 11:15:20 am PDT
Has anyone else read Lewis Shiner's Say Goodbye: The Laurie Moss Story (1999)?
I had read his Deserted Cities of the Heart and Glimpses years ago, and enjoyed them both very much.
I just finished Say Goodbye tonight (after staying up until 4am last night, absorbed in it).
I know some people who would be psyched to go to [link] and search "Batgirl Poster". If this is you, go! Do!
I am about to venture forth to Borders with $100 worth of gift certificates to buy books for my vacation. I have the latest Elizabeth Peters' Peabody book on the list. Any other recoommendations for light, fun books?
