STORM2K

so did anyone head out and grab a copy today? we need to come up with our own book...

"Storm2K and the Chaser of Precip"

I like that Pawlee. Great name for the Storm2K book.

I am not much of a reader. I am more interested in reference books than stories.

I think Storm2K will get even more popular. Maybe even get our local news stations (our favorite in our market would probably be best) can mention the site on their weather report. Not sure if letting more than one in each market would make sense.....

Some local stations give out a "tip line." I know WBZ-TV 4/Boston does.

Coppertop received his copy of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" this afternoon!

For those here who are avid HP fans, I will not ruin a very good read by divulging the story line...except that the ending is not a happy one.

Our local Barnes and Nobel stayed open all night giving out advanced ordered copies. I stood in line with my daughter to get hers. We got it at about 12:30am.

It was a crazy scene, people all dressed up and such!

Had I been up to the challenge, Coppertop and I would have been there, each dressed in the colors of our Houses (I'm a Gryffindor, he's a Ravenclaw)...as it is, his mother took him to get the book well ex post facto, without the madding crowds.

You know... I usually kind of shake my head at waiting in line for many hours for things but I have to really say that J.K Rawling is doing something that most people can't do -- get people to read. I think that is great and wished more people would take advantage of local libraries and bookstores.

You're right about that Garrett(getting someone to read)My oldest daughter(10) will not go anywhere without a H.P. book she's read them twice so far (says she gets more out of them each time she reads them. Almost to addiction state). How do you tell a kid to put down the book and do something else.

My 12 year old wanted me to bring her to Barnes and Noble the other night to get a copy. Well, we didn't realize that it was for pre ordered copies only. (In my opinion wrong). but anyway, we didn't get one, so I brought her home and she went off to bed. Then I snuck out to the local Wally World (hated to do it though) and bought a copy for half the suggested retail price of the book. i do not know how much B&N were charging, but we got it for about $16. Anyway, when I got home I woke her up to give it to her and I swear she must have thought that she was dreaming. It was hilarious. She has read quite a bit of it already. And I agree with the rest of you, how can you tell a kid not to read, and J.K. Rowling is doing a wonderful job at getting kids to read. heck, I've read all of the books myself. gotta love 'em.

We got the book at the local B&N for $17.00

I took my daughter to get it with all the hype because she has been looking forward to it for months.

Like has been said, when it comes to getting a child to read, how do you tell them no.

The Harry Potter books aren't advanced reading for children? I wouldn't think it would be that easy, not to mention the length of this latest release.

My cousin was there at midnight when they came out... LOL!

Even college kids read them!! A couple of my good friends is addicted to Harry Potter...they love those books!

And I'm already 123 pages into the book....this ought to "keep me" until I go to Jersey, y'think?

Guess I should clarify, my daughter is 16, but she loves the books.

My comment about children is just about reading in general.

Understood, weatherwunder. It seems as though there are children as young as 12 years reading this new Harry Potter book with 800 pages and I would figure it would be at least a bit deep for them.

My youngest daughter will be ten next month and she is reading them. In my opinion, they are not too deep for that age. J.K writes them in such a manner that all ages can follow them and enjoy them. She is an awesome author. Todays youth do have a higher reading level then when I was that age, except for those who are stuck on Television and playstation

Sorry for the double post, my PC was not acting correctly and said that no post mode was specified and my post was not htere, and then after re-posting, I see them both. So, again i apologize. I suppose now I will get a nasty e-mail about me apologizing huh?? lol

lol College kids How about a 51 yr old Mom I was at Walmart Sat morning to buy my copy and well into the book now.

blizzard wrote:My 12 year old wanted me to bring her to Barnes and Noble the other night to get a copy. Well, we didn't realize that it was for pre ordered copies only. (In my opinion wrong). but anyway, we didn't get one, so I brought her home and she went off to bed. Then I snuck out to the local Wally World (hated to do it though) and bought a copy for half the suggested retail price of the book. i do not know how much B&N were charging, but we got it for about $16. Anyway, when I got home I woke her up to give it to her and I swear she must have thought that she was dreaming. It was hilarious.

blizzard, you get the Dad of the Year Award!!

Thanks isobar, but not really. She had been looking forward to that night for a long time and it just broke my heart that she had to go home without a copy. She came up to me the next day with the money for the book and made me let her pay for it. She gets the daughter of the year award.

Yes, I think she does deserve that award...