I’m behind. I know what you’re thinking: Does the sun still rise in the east? Though I may be late, I never seldom only periodically miss a chance to tell you about some great books that are getting attention in important quarters.
Today, the focus is on genre fiction and it’s no mystery that certain types [...]
Archive for July, 2007
No Mystery Who Won These Awards
July 30, 2007Harry Potter Redux
July 29, 2007I was just clearing up my desk — it happens — and came across a few lingering Harry Potter related items. The first is this cool photo (click to enlarge) from the release party (movie watchers are in the background) sent in by Samara Thompson. Thanks, Samara!
The others are written. First, you’ve probably heard that [...]
The Heat Was Insane; The Deals Were, Too
July 27, 2007
We all think the “crazy” in Crazy Daze stands for “amazing deals” or “whacky outfits” or the manner in which we eat, throwing all nutritional standards to rabid wolves (personally, I am fond of those “porkies” the Lions Club serves up).
And maybe we’re right. But I formed another theory during the 2007 edition Thursday: [...]
Ten Crazy Reasons To Stop By
July 25, 2007Ten reasons to visit River City Books during Crazy Daze on Thursday:
1. You can buy a copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows without waiting in a really long line in the middle of the night.
2. You can check out RCB’s ever-expanding selection of music CDs. (If you find a CD you want to [...]
It’s Crazy, But True
July 23, 2007What a run in downtown Northfield. Last week there was the Taste of Northfield. What a tasty event that was. I’m still impressed, days later, by the turnout and enthusiasm for Harry Potter: Release 7.0. And now, when you think maybe it’s time to go on vacation, or plop on the couch and not get [...]
The Numbers Add Up Quickly
July 22, 2007In case you are wondering … Scholastic, publisher of paper gold, estimated that 8.3 million copies of the 12 million first printing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows sold in the U.S. on Saturday. By contrast, in 2005, some 6.9 million copies of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince sold on the first day.
I [...]
Harry Potter and the Wonderful Night
July 21, 2007They came, some of them, more than six hours early. The line stretched to Bittersweet. And the people were still coming.
By dusk Division Street was full. Some played human chess in front of Present Perfect. Others watched an instructional video featuring Mary GrandPré at ArtOrg. Others belted out their favorite Potter passages at The Contented [...]
Countdown Now Hours, Not Days
July 20, 2007In case you haven’t heard — and if you haven’t let me be the first to welcome you back to the home planet — the final book in the Harry Potter series will be released at the stroke of midnight tonight.
As you humble servant, I simply want to take this opportunity to make sure you [...]
Seven Signs You’re Potter Mad
July 20, 2007Are you not just a Potter book fan but quite possibly mad for Harry? Perhaps this test will reveal something to you.
Potter Around the Globe
July 20, 2007I think this is an interesting perspective on the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from another corner of the globe.
