I was wandering trying to think of what to buy, and then I remembered the Buffista recs, so I went to look at it and thought it looked badass. I think I'll start it tonight. I do better with vacation books if I've started before I left so I'm already into them.
Do I wish I was somebody else right now. Somebody not... married, not madly in love with a beautiful woman who can kill me with her pinkie!
Wash ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
We're Literary 2: To Read Makes Our Speaking English Good
There's more to life than watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer! No. Really, there is! Honestly! Here's a place for Buffistas to come and discuss what it is they're reading, their favorite authors and poets. "Geez. Crack a book sometime."
Lilty Cash - Jul 12, 2005 6:45:57 pm PDT #8138 of 10002
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
Kathy A - Jul 12, 2005 10:23:38 pm PDT #8139 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
There's an excellent guide to "What to Watch Out For While Reading the New Harry Potter Book" here (Part 1 and Part 2). The writer takes the first five books and breaks them down into the common event points that take place in the structure of each book (Introduction, The Dursley Episode, And We're Off, etc.) for a hint as what to look for when trying to figure out where JKR is taking the storyline.
It had never really occurred to me how much she follows a set structure in each book and how she inserts important clues throughout the book at key points. I usually just read it as is, and don't bother dissecting the book, but I'm going to see if I can predict her this time!
sumi - Jul 13, 2005 4:06:22 am PDT #8140 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!
Early sales in Poughkeepsie.
Wizardnews also reports that AICN has what they (AICN) believe to be a complete list of chapter titles for the new HP.
sumi - Jul 13, 2005 4:12:46 am PDT #8141 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!
This is also from Wizardnews:
Harry Potter fans get phone call from Jim DaleCustomers who have pre-ordered Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince from a Borders Bookstore are receiving phone calls with this recorded message, recorded by the voice of the Harry Potter audio-books in America, Jim Dale:
"Hello, you reserved Harry Potter for 40% off at Borders Express. Hello, this is Jim Dale, narrator of the Harry Potter audio books, reminding you to pick up your reserved copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at Borders Express. Your book will be available at the stroke of midnight as Friday turns into Saturday, July 16th. All reserved copies must be claimed before the close of business on Sunday, July 17th. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be available with a fabulous discount at Borders Express in hardcover and as an unabridged audio book on cassette and CD. Cheers."
Nutty - Jul 13, 2005 4:47:34 am PDT #8142 of 10002
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
I will say, double-special points to the publcity people. Those who are into Harry Potter are eating all this up, and those who aren't know when to stay away from the bookstore.
In other news, I am reading the McSweeney's collection from last year, Astonishing Stories, and it's an odd bird. So far most of the authors have been vaguely literary, and vaguely timid over whether they're writing something openly counter-natural or not. I rather liked David Mitchell's "What You Do Not Know You Want," in spite of its exaggerated high-lowbrow narrator, btu the best story so far was Steve Erickson's "Zeroville."
JohnSweden - Jul 13, 2005 7:03:45 am PDT #8143 of 10002
I can't even.
I love that amazon's shipping area is called The Fulfillment Centre. It has a real "Hail Xenu, lord of the clams!" ring to it.
Jessica - Jul 13, 2005 7:08:45 am PDT #8144 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Super-saver Shipping -- now get free space clam overlord with every order!
ChiKat - Jul 13, 2005 7:12:50 am PDT #8145 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
The shipping area here (at my office) is called the Fulfillment room. Never thought about that before. Maybe I need to spend more time there.
Steph L. - Jul 13, 2005 7:28:16 am PDT #8146 of 10002
I look more rad than Lutheranism
No sex in the Fulfillment Room!
Lilty Cash - Jul 13, 2005 7:30:01 am PDT #8147 of 10002
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
No sex in the Fulfillment Room
Then it's a very badly named room.