I just got off the phone with a reporter from WTOP Radio in DC. Luckily the thing was on tape because boy was I having speaking issues – at least Melissa sounded excited about her interview. None the less, I profiled MUARI as well as some of the events going on in DC, Maryland and …read more!

The CTNow.com Web site has an article about the upcoming NIMBUS – 2003 conference and delves into the world of shipping and slash. May not be appropriate for some younger readers.

AlterNet weighs in on the Harry Potter phenomenon.

The Guardian looks into the reasons behind Rowling choosing an interview with Jeremy Paxman.

The New York Times has an article about the crazy merchandizing of Potter which Rowling mentioned on last night’s replay of a 60 Minutes interview, that she abhors. Such is the price of selling movie rights.

The Scotsman takes a first look of what looks to be a series of the live of Joanne Rowling prior to the Harry Potter series.

TIME has a profile of Ms. Rowling herself.

Nice to hear from the European and Pacific Stars and Stripes that folks stationed overseas in the US Military will get the book like the rest of us. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will debut the book across Europe, and its newly renovated Bookmark store in Hainerberg, Germany, is hosting a Potter-a-thon beforehand. …read more!

According to the NY Daily News, competition is fierce in the Big Apple with bookstores trying to lure customers away from each other.

BBC has a report on the staggering effect OotP is having on the British postal system. It must be like Sears Catalog day here in the States.