J.K. Rowling's new book, The Casual Vacancy

Well, guys...it's here:

So...are you going to read it?  Honestly, I'm a little scared to give it a try.  I have such a warm corner in my heart for the Harry Potter books that I'm not sure I want to read anything else by Ms. Rowling.  Is that silly?

It's almost like this:

She wrote those fabulous, magical books, and that is enough for me.  She never has to write anything again ever.  Never ever.

Can you imagine the pressure that poor woman must be under to crank out something amazing?  Seriously.  She has set the bar pretty high for herself. 

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Let's face it, Ms. Rowling probably never has to lift a finger again, more less type out another book.  What dedication and creative drive she has to even attempt it!  I think a lot of people in her situation would happily rest on their laurels.

I'm still not sure if I'm going to read it or not yet.  I feel like "the critics" might be a little harsh with her regarding this book.  I'm more interested in what you guys, as fans of the HP series, think.

P.S. I'm going to give ads a try.  I'll try to keep them as relevant to my blog as possible, and no annoying pop-ups.  Let me know what you think.  If you readers hate them, they'll go away.

Comments

[Vanessa {a fanciful twist}]

Poor woman, imagine? No matter how succesful you are on one thing, you sort of want to be able to branch out and not be sucked into one niche alone.

Although, she is a bizillionaire, so maybe that brunts the blow???

I didn't read any Harry Potter - so maybe i should read it?

Back the RE hell school.

:)

[Laura Irrgang]

Oh, I like the HP books so much!
Give the first one a try, at least.
Its the perfect time of year, too....great Halloween/fall reading.

[Jill James]

My kids read them all (and we saw the movies) but horrors, I have not read Harry Pottah!!!! I've read The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials) series ~ does that count?

About the ads ~ why not give them a try? It's your blog and you will attract your readers regardless.....really, I think it will make you look important!

Will e-mail you directly about the test I took ~ full speed ahead on using my left brain for just a little while ~ it was HELLISH but I passed with flying colors.