After a year of writing, we proudly bring you...
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Read the back of the book for more info. Look for it in bookstores June 1st!
Click here to pre-order at Amazon!
And yes... this means Ben and I are going BACK ON TOUR this summer! Stay tuned for tour dates and locations!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
WE DON'T ACTUALLY THINK Harry should have died. Well, I don't, anyway. Ben does. But Ben is evil.
This is ONE VIEW that people hold. In the book, we reach the conclusion that Harry should have lived!
The title is a double entendre - it references the view some people hold, that Harry Potter (the character) should have died. It also speaks to those who thought Harry Potter (the buzz) should have died.
But Harry Potter didn't die. It didn't go away when DH came out. In coffee shops and on message boards, we're all still fiercely debating the most controversial issues.
We thought putting our extensive analysis in to book form was the best way to reach out to Harry Potter fans who haven't yet found their way onto MuggleNet (and don't listen to MuggleCast!).
So in this book, we discuss about what really happened, what could have happened, and what maybe should have happened.
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UPDATE (June 11): IT'S IN STORES!!! You can pick it up at your local bookstore or you can order it on Amazon here! Go - do it!!
In related news, earlier this week, Gaby and I launched GivesMeHope.com (GMH) - "Like FMyLife, but for optimists!" It's a website where people share their most hopeful, uplifting moments. Or another way of saying it - it's a collection of "Bite-sized, Chicken Soup Stories for the Twitter Generation."
The response has been incredible. You guys did an AMAZING job spreading our message of hope - the website received 185,000 hits in its first 24 hours! Wow! We were voted the #1 story on Digg.com, ranked one of the "Top 10 Hottest Urls" of May 31st, and also got written up in several newspapers and magazines, including Esquire.com.
As I mentioned in my last post, GMH is a cause that I believe in so strongly, I'm going to donate every penny I receive in proceeds from the sale of our new book to promoting GMH.
I'm proud to announce today we have selected a charity to align the website with: GivesMeHope will be used exclusively to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. It is consistently rated as one of the most efficient and effective charities, and I've seen the impact my local Boys and Girls Club has made in my community. It's definitely an organization whose mission is aligned with ours.
So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU to everybody for all your support. I have read over 1000 of your stories, and I'm just brimming with hope and optimism for our future. As you can tell, I can't even contain my excitement. I hope you'll continue to visit the website, and help Gaby and I spread our message of hope! THANK YOU!!
EDIT: Thank you for all of the positive feedback on the book. We're so glad you guys enjoy it - we had a blast writing it!
Posted by Emerson on May 5th |
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I don't agree with this AT ALL! PEOPLE WERE ALREADY DEPRESSED WHEN SOO MANY CHARACTERS DIED IN DEATHLY HALLOWS ALREADY! AND NOW YOU WANTED HARRY POTTER TO DIE??? BOOOO! LOL
I wish Laura was coming on tour too. She's sexy.
Yaay, anything harry potter is good:D Can't wait!
it's not that they want Harry dead, but the book looks to be about what JKR *might* have chosen to do. Sort of like a book discussing what could have happened. Personally, I think they way DH was put together is just perfect, but that doesn't mean that there weren't other ways that could have worked. I think JKR shouldn't have made the statement about Dumbledore being gay, since there is nothing to support that fact in the books. I am in fact glad she did not put anything in the books to suggest it.
Awesome
whatttttt???? i never heard about this book before...
this means you need to have a new mugglecast to promote this.
I'm looking forward to reading this!!
yes!I love you guys!
:D new book!!! Yay!!!!!!!!! You'd better tour in California!!!!
OMG! im so excited. I just called my bf (who is working right now) and told him about it too. hes not as excited as i am =/ But im soooooo excited. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE go to ARIZONA! seriously, i would be soo sad if you didn't
cool! I can't wait to read it! =]
Can't wait to MISS it!
this sounds lame...sorry.
OMG!!!!! Finally I have something good to read...after all these days of living on scraps of HP.. & btw, anyone know, if it'll release in India??? please!! it HAS tooo!!!!
PITIFUL. --- Emerson, are you really going to exploit every possible way to MAKE MONEY? --- ANOTHER book discussing HP? Really? --- Isn't your five figure yearly income from this site enough? Jesus, kind of a shame what you turned into over the years.
lol this should be funny
What do you mean, "Was Snape really a hero?" YES HE WAS. Snape should have lived. Harry? Not so sure...
Interesting idea. I had actually thought about a lot of "what-if's" over the years while reading--this book kind of makes that thought come to life. I don't think I'll read it though. I like the books the way they are and if I read something like this I wouldn't read the series the same way and that would upset me. So I hope it's good at least, and that those who choose to read it like it and enjoy it--right now I'll just continue to be excited for the HBP movie!
I'm sorry but this is silly, who are you to say what should have happened? Also, I can't help but feel you guys are trying to cash in with these books.
woooooooooooo!! i will definitely be buying this! also, come to amarillo, tx, or else go to dallas around the time of the movie premiere. that is all.
I'm not really sure I'd want to read this book, mainly because it's criticizing and saying, basically, what could have happened. Deathly Hallows is enough for me, I like it untarnished and not scrutinized. Also, I agree with Snapealicious. Snape /was/ a hero, and Jo confirmed that by having Harry say Snape was probably "the bravest man I ever knew." That's clear enough. However, that does not necessarily mean he should've lived. Good and bad die, but seriously, I didn't want him to die either. P:
I really don't think JKR would approve of this, I think it's obvious you guys are milking the HP cashcow for all it's worth.
haaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahha ha this is so random it should've been this year's April Fools joke!
yeah i have to agree with w1nt3r5l0v3, it does seem like you guys are milking the HP cashcow. but that aside, a book on what ifs... idk. not that what ifs aren't interesting but why order a book when you could have the same thing by going to HP discussion forums online. for free. im just saying.
yay!!! can't wait to get it and see what you guys have to say! plus if you come to chicago i am so going to go!
That is an interesting idea. I would not have thought about it. But I am definitely going to be now. Cant wait! No way I WONT buy this. I loved their last book. Great work!
Although it is interesting to hear their ideas on what they think should have happened, I dont like the title saying flat out that they disagree with what Jo thought should have happened.
OMG!!! dis is sooo cool!!! i no i dnt agree with d title, like so many others, bt its a cud slant on d way of thinking of wat cud hav hapnd!!! cant w8 til d books out, tho it'll b rite b4 mi exams.......i dnt care i'll make mi parents get it 4 me n keep it safe 4 me, lol!!
LOL! Guess this is one way of paying for his honeymoon with his future missus. Doesn't take away from the site itself, but it does sound like *katching*. Mind you, I do like Mugglenet. Anywho.... my two cents worth for this debate.
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That looks pretty cool and I'd love to hear what you guys think, but if Harry would have died I would be really, really upset. I already cried my heart out when a certain Weasley died, and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be able take it if Harry died too. Also, I agree, allprostar31, they will need a MuggleCast to promote this, no question.
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YEA MANNN!!! Can't wait to get my hands on this. When you come on tour come to boston!! This seems like a really good book and we haven't heard much from Emerson and especially Ben in a looong time.
Ah, I remember when Emerson asked me a couple of others which cover we liked best for this book in the MuggleSpace Chat. I choose that one, the other wasn't as good XD
yay! I loved the last book and I can't wait to read this one! You guys had better come to New York!! I live in Ontario and New York is the closest State I can get to. Either New York or come to Canada!
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This is stupid. You guys are not JKR and should not question her writing. The title shocked me. Do you want Harry to die? Don't force your opinions on us through a book. Find another PRODUCTIVE way to get rich.
Bookworm1991: Dear bigot....she did subtly put in there. Just because you couldn't see it, doesn't mean it wasn't. And what if she had? Would you have filled your diapers and stopped reading the series? Would not surprise me if you would. Next time, try actually reading and understand the message of the novels, not just your bigotted presuppositions.
I have always thought that Harry should have died. I'm glad Emerson and Ben feel the same way, because I thought no one agreed with me. :(
Yes.I was thinking about this summer and how Im going on a plane and I was thinking what book I should bring and this is my pick.
Yay! I'm so excited, going to pre-order it now! =)
congrats on your new book! it sounds cool, but im not sure i agree with the title. idk if i will read it. but it does sound interesting...i just dont want it to ruin my opinion of the HP books. i will def. consider reading it tho.
Sweeeeet! :D Soo excited. z8)
Say WHUT?
Harry DID die..... he just didnt choose to stay that way.
Yay! The last book was so good, and so was the book tour. Im so excited about this one.
i will look forward to reading this! I totally wanted Harry to die, it would have made him more of a hero than the "All was well" ending. but then again sappy, happy endings aren't my thing.
AWESOME!!!!! I can't wait for this to come out. And for the tour. AWESOME!!!!
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