lindsay
Collection of short stories published by an independent editor
"I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us." - Franz Kafka
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Post by lindsay on Apr 16, 2007 12:58:37 GMT -5
Invisible man and the time traveller's wife. boo hoo
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Michelle
First novel published
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Post by Michelle on Apr 16, 2007 14:34:52 GMT -5
I haven't cried for Dumbledore's death too because I have heard about that before starting the book. I've cried with Little Women (when Beth dies) and with "Se questo è un uomo" (means "If this is a man")by Primo Levi. I've never cried during a movie, but with books is different...don't know exactly why. I forgot about Little Women. I def. cried during that. And Charlotte's Web. That sucks that you knew about Dumbledore. I knew about Sirius, but Dumbledore is worse. That's why I'm not listening to anyone talk about HP 7 until I'm done.
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Post by bookaddict on Apr 16, 2007 14:41:49 GMT -5
I haven't cried for Dumbledore's death too because I have heard about that before starting the book. I've cried with Little Women (when Beth dies) and with "Se questo è un uomo" (means "If this is a man")by Primo Levi. I've never cried during a movie, but with books is different...don't know exactly why. I forgot about Little Women. I def. cried during that. And Charlotte's Web. That sucks that you knew about Dumbledore. I knew about Sirius, but Dumbledore is worse. That's why I'm not listening to anyone talk about HP 7 until I'm done. Same for me...it was ruined when I found out about Dumbledore. I'm staying away from all threads about HP7 until I've read it.
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sagedautumn
Collection of short stories bought by Random House
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Post by sagedautumn on Apr 16, 2007 14:48:45 GMT -5
how'd u find out?? i mean there were rumors but nothing was confirmed. unless u read the book later than someone else and then they tell u everything. I HATE THAT!!
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Bina
First novel published
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Post by Bina on Apr 16, 2007 14:50:06 GMT -5
I hadn´t read any spoilers so I was absolutely shocked. But figuring out who´s the HBP was easy. And I hope I don´t hear anything about the last one. I want to find out on my own. I hate people ruining this!
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Lu
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Post by Lu on Apr 16, 2007 14:51:07 GMT -5
I forgot about Little Women. I def. cried during that. And Charlotte's Web. That sucks that you knew about Dumbledore. I knew about Sirius, but Dumbledore is worse. That's why I'm not listening to anyone talk about HP 7 until I'm done. Same for me...it was ruined when I found out about Dumbledore. I'm staying away from all threads about HP7 until I've read it. I'm going to be more careful with HP7!
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Kristie
Novel turned into BBC miniseries
"If a book is well written, I always find it too short."
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Post by Kristie on Apr 16, 2007 15:52:42 GMT -5
I'm gonna be careful too. It comes out on Saturday, but I'll be busy that whole day. So I'll have to wait til the next day, perhaps even Sunday to get it from Nick (it's being delivered to his house). So, just don't get on the internet to see news stories anywhere or see the newspaper or news channels and it will be good. I think we should all agree to not say anything about the book until all who are planning on read it have finished. It's only fair. Or at least have spoilers.
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sagedautumn
Collection of short stories bought by Random House
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Post by sagedautumn on Apr 16, 2007 17:00:29 GMT -5
Bear in mind. They're only rumors until obviously July 21st 2007
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Post by bookaddict on Apr 16, 2007 18:10:27 GMT -5
I'm gonna be careful too. It comes out on Saturday, but I'll be busy that whole day. So I'll have to wait til the next day, perhaps even Sunday to get it from Nick (it's being delivered to his house). So, just don't get on the internet to see news stories anywhere or see the newspaper or news channels and it will be good. I think we should all agree to not say anything about the book until all who are planning on read it have finished. It's only fair. Or at least have spoilers. I agree!
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zeldafitzgerald
Collection of short stories bought by Random House
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Post by zeldafitzgerald on Apr 19, 2007 21:28:49 GMT -5
Bear in mind. They're only rumors until obviously July 21st 2007 True, but I am really worried about things getting leaked a few days before. This is going to be a huge event, and I can see someone who doesn't appreciate HP wanting to ruin it for all. Libraries get copies before Saturday, so that they can process the books and make them available on Saturday. One of the lead librarians at my mom's library had to sign a contract saying no one will leak information, and if they do - she could go to jail. However - it's not HER who has to process them, so she doesn't have total control. I'm sure bookstores get the copies a little while in advance too - nothing crazy, but a little while. I'm going to be so careful around the release date, no internet for me! And I forgot to mention, I also cried when Sirius died, he was one of my very favorite characters.
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Bina
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Post by Bina on Apr 20, 2007 11:36:15 GMT -5
I kind of hated Sirius. I won´t spoil anything and I think I´ll probably get the book last. I´m usually clumsy and oblivious to things around me so I hope I won´t notice anything
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sagedautumn
Collection of short stories bought by Random House
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Post by sagedautumn on Apr 20, 2007 19:19:38 GMT -5
i loved Sirius, largely because Harry had some kind of relative/guardian. I'll be working at the library, so i might get a sneak peek of the actual cover at least. That's what happened when i worked there when the 6th book came out. Wasn't a big deal because i got the book that day at midnight anyway
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Michelle
First novel published
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Post by Michelle on Apr 21, 2007 8:55:03 GMT -5
Ben works at a library and he said that they all had to sign contracts, too. I guess it is all super-secret. I don't think that he'll get to see it though because he doesn't process the books. Nothing slipped out last time, so I'm hoping it doesn't this time either. Maybe we should all stay offline in the weeks leading up to it just in case.
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sagedautumn
Collection of short stories bought by Random House
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Post by sagedautumn on Apr 23, 2007 15:51:57 GMT -5
u usually have to sign it about a week sometimes a month in advance
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