The Stephen King review of OotP
Apparently it's extremely positive. See, the geniuses all get it. When we know when it's coming out, we'll let you know.
Some of you have said you can get it through AOL, but I have AOL and have been unsuccessful, and also have word it's being saved for the print magazine first.
OotP Obituary
The Toronto Star has posted an obituary for the death of someone who died in Order of the Phoenix. Not quite as heartfelt as those I've seen from fans - but if you come across more, send them to us.
Harry Isn't The Only One To Cause Chaos
In their time, Sherlock Holmes, Little Nell, and Dracula raised quite the excitement.
Potter Success Due to Merchandizing
Dr. Allison Simpson of Sydney University claims that the Harry Potter series wouldn't be nearly as popular if it weren't for the video games, movie and supplemental merchandizing keeping kids interest.
It's A Family Affair
The Daily Herald details the path of Potter through the hands of a family.
Harry Potter Frenzy Waning
It seems that the chaos that is for those seeking the fifth book of Potter is waning to more managable levels. Still - it's been a fun ride.
EW Review of OotP
Heads up - issue #718 of Entertainment Weekly will have a review of OotP by thriller mastermind Stephen King, who gave a very nice notice to GoF in 2000. Thanks to Allie, we know that the last issue was #716/717, so next Friday (the one after if this was a double issue) will have the review.
Lexicon Updates: Black Geneaology, New Locations and Fantastic Facts
The Lexicon is hard at work this week with updates including The Black Family Tree, descriptions of Malfoy Mansion, 12 Grimmauld Place, & St. Mungos. The Strictly British slang glossary and Fantastical Facts from Book V has also been updated while they work to update the restContinued...
Autograph Pic
Here you go guys - it's blurry and whatnot, but we'll make a better one when I get home. (The Book That Makes Us Very Happy)
Newsround's JKR Coverage
Check out BBC Newsround's coverage of the Royal Albert Hall event.
In related news, I'll soon be bringing you a first-hand report. :) Yes, I'm in a net cafe in London - Lizo is here and says hello. It was last minute, sorry for not saying anything! There will soon be pictures and a scan of a title OotP pageContinued...
Rowling Webcast Live at 11am ET
Don't forget, starting in just three hours (11am ET/ 4pm BST) at http://www.msn.co.uk/harrypotter/ will be the live Webcast of J.K. Rowling at Royal Albert Hall.
OotP Now Online for Downloading - Illegally
According to CNet's Paul Festa, a pirated version o OotP is available online in Microsoft eBook format for all to download.
VR Hogwarts Express
Reader Matt sent us this Quicktime VR of the Hogwarts Express the morning on June 21st.
Newsweek Interview with Rowling
Quick Quotes has been updated with a June 30th interview with Rowling from Newsweek.
I thought this was interesting:
There are no fancy cars in the drive, unless you count her husband’s Mini Cooper (oddest piece of Rowling trivia: she doesn’t know how to drive).
Day-By-Day of Order of the Phoenix
MAJOR SPOILERS: The HP Lexicon has posted their day-by-day calendar for Order of the Phoenix including Harry's course schedule.