IRI and Harry Potter - What A Combination

[Pavan Dave]

Originally Posted by Mike Ross

Let it be known that if anyone should ruin the ending for me, (the way the 6th book was) public beatings will ensue. I am sure I'm not alone in this feeling.

Don't ruin what remains of my childhood.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Apparently people were yelling the ending of the new movie out at the theaters across America and it made a lot of people mad. I thought it was funny, because the book has the "secret" ending in it as well so if you read the book nothing would have been new.

People get too hyped up on the smallest things these days...

On another note, is there an AMC Theater in Indianapolis? They are the only ones (at least in my area) that have shows starting up to midnight. Maybe there is a good movie out that Friday or Saturday?!?

[JaneYoung]

I got word last night that Book People here in Austin is building a Hogwarts in their parking lot. They needed hay bales - that's why I know this...and I won't be here, I'll be at IRI.
I don't know which is nerdier - but I know IRI is the coolest. Absolutely. I know this because I'm going to miss Hogwarts and Book People and it's ok, I'll be at IRI.

And I have always read the ending before the beginning of a book. Since I was little. I don't recommend it to anyone, but it works for me.

[cooker52]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

And I have always read the ending before the beginning of a book. Since I was little. I don't recommend it to anyone, but it works for me.

Is there any other way?

[Peter Matteson]

Originally Posted by JaneYoung

Nerdy is when you've read each book 3 times cover to cover. I've done that.

Yes, or you could use my method and not pick up the first book until the final book's publication date was announced. I did the same with Stephen Kings "Dark Tower" series because I was warned no ending could drive you mad when you start reading it, I read the final book in 2 days cause I couldn't put it down.

I'm expecting to be on Book 4 or 5 by IRI as I read the first 2.5 last week.

[JaneYoung]

Originally Posted by Peter Matteson

Yes, or you could use my method and not pick up the first book until the final book's publication date was announced. I did the same with Stephen Kings "Dark Tower" series because I was warned no ending could drive you mad when you start reading it, I read the final book in 2 days cause I couldn't put it down.

I'm expecting to be on Book 4 or 5 by IRI as I read the first 2.5 last week.

First read each book, 5 hours average..*cough*

It's bad, I know.

edit: I read the FIRST manual the same way -

[Jay Trzaskos]

my copy of HP is being shipped to my house, and I'll be at IRI!!! Not good planning on my part...

[BandChick]

For anyone wondering:

I called Barnes & Noble - they have a party from 6-10 that night. They're doing line control with colored wristbands, starting at 11 o'clock for lineup. They start giving out wristbands at 5pm, first come first serve. You can still pre-order a book from them if you want.

I also called Borders. They have a party that starts at 9:30 - a costume contest, some fun games, etc. They'll also be doing wristbands and you can come in at any point in the day to pick one, also first come first serve. They aren't taking reservations for books anymore, but the gentleman I spoke to said he could still put your name on the list and have a pretty good chance of getting a book - he just couldn't garauntee it.

[raymaniac]

Originally Posted by Pavan

Apparently people were yelling the ending of the new movie out at the theaters across America and it made a lot of people mad. I thought it was funny, because the book has the "secret" ending in it as well so if you read the book nothing would have been new.

People get too hyped up on the smallest things these days...

It's probably because some people just watch the movies without reading the books. I'll never understand them.

[cooker52]

They'll never understand if they don't read the books. I refuse to go see some movies because the previews tear up the book so much. Truthfully, the Harry Potter series has stayed relatively close to the book line.

[Ben Martin]

I've been reading Harry Potter since I was in fourth grade. Truly, to have both HP 7, movie 5, and the IRI within the same span of two weeks will be a summer to remember. With book 7 coming out right in the middle of the IRI, I'll be getting very little sleep that night.

[BandChick]

Another note on the Borders party! (I found a loophole.)

They haven't taken reservations down from their website yet, and I was able to actually RESERVE a copy, instead of just hope for one.

Go to: https://www.bordersstores.com/search...sp?id=56781837
After you fill out your info, choose the Indianapolis-Castleton store on Castelton Corner Lane.

I never got an email confirmation, but I called them and they said it was on their list and reserved. So in case you reserve but don't get a confirmation either, just call and make sure.

I'd recommend sooner than later, as I don't know when they'll realize they haven't updated their site. XD

[Greg Needel]

2 things......

1) is there a 24 hour walmart anywhere nearby? I have had good luck just walking in and getting one whenever after midnight. Personally I really don't care about the parties or wrist bands, I just want the book.

2) anyone who is planning on getting a book that night at IRI can I give you cash the day before at IRI and you get be a copy? I doubt that I will be able to get to any store myself, but having a book on the way home would be great. PM me.

[Nica F.]

I second that, I would really like a book, but i honestly won't be able to transport myself to buy the book.

I know it would seem kinda unfair to have someone else just get one for me and not wait in line myself, but I would really like to hand money over for a book at IRI as well. It would mean a lot to me, so if anyone wouldn't mind grabbing another copy for me, PM me please.

[JaneYoung]

Edit: I'll call the bookstore today and see if there is a problem with handing them a pre-ordered list.
If there is, I'll post.

Update #1 -
I've called Borders at Castleton Corners and the general manager has agreed to crunch some numbers for me.
I've asked for a reserve order of 20 to 30 books - they will get back with me this p.m. and I'll let you know what was actually able to be reserved. We are thinking the fastest most efficient way to handle this.

So far 4 are on the list for me to pick up a book for them.
If anyone else is interested please let me know via pm.
We'll go first come first serve. If this pans out, I may publish your names in the thread to keep things from getting confused.
Jane

[Cory]

Any Indiana-ites have a guess as to whether the newsstands in the Indy airport will have some copies?

I'd prefer to just pick one up in the airport before we leave, since we've got around 10 hours of travel time from Indy to San Fran.