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AMANDA HOLMES / Courier Correspondent
Larissa Boike, 14, a soon-to-be ninth-grader at Waterloo West High School, has been reading up on past Harry Potter books in anticipation of this week's release of J.K. Rowling's latest book.
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Fans brushing up on Harry Potter history to prepare for last book
By AMANDA HOLMES, Courier Correspondent
WATERLOO --- Harry Potter fans are in a frenzy catching up with their favorite hero before the newest and last book in a seven-part series by J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," comes out Saturday.
"We have an enormous hold list for the new book," Cedar falls and Waterloo Public Library Youth Director Paige Nangle said.
The book may not even hit the library shelves for almost a month after its release due to requests for it.
But some Potter patrons can't wait for one of the six copies the library will have to offer without brushing up first. Copies of older titles have been checked out for weeks.
"We have none on our shelves," Nangle said. "Any time a new book comes out people want to read the previous ones to catch up," said cataloger for the Cedar Falls Public Library Cindy Michael.
"I always read the last book before the new one comes out," Harry Potter fan Katie Maricle said.
In college Maricle was observing a library classroom and kids were talking about the book. Maricle picked her first Harry Potter book in 2002 and it seems that she hasn't put the series down since. Maricle admits that she has read all seven books at least five times.
"It's not just for kids," Maricle said. "It's a fantasy. People get wrapped up in daily life and use the books as an escape from the mundane."
But some say it is for kids. Larissa Boike, 14, said she became a fan first by reading the first book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and then found out they were making a movie out of it.
"I like all the magic," said Boike.
Dalton Snyder, 8, saw the first movie and made him want to read the books.
"I've read almost all the books," Dalton said proudly. Both Dalton and Boike are still reading the series and are excited for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow" to come out.
Waldenbooks at Crossroads Center also reports that older Harry Potter book sales are increasing but not because people are rereading but from those wanting to see what the buzz is about.
"Most of the people buying older books haven't read the series before," Waldenbooks employee Signe Knief said.
Waldenbooks and B Dalton book stores also plan to host a book release parties on Friday starting at 9 p.m. and ending at midnight when the store can officially sell the book.
But don't expect to walk in mid afternoon Saturday and see the shelves fully stocked.
"People have been putting their name on the reserve list since January for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow."
Contact Amanda Holmes at newsroom@wcfcourier.com.
"We have an enormous hold list for the new book," Cedar falls and Waterloo Public Library Youth Director Paige Nangle said.
The book may not even hit the library shelves for almost a month after its release due to requests for it.
But some Potter patrons can't wait for one of the six copies the library will have to offer without brushing up first. Copies of older titles have been checked out for weeks.
"We have none on our shelves," Nangle said. "Any time a new book comes out people want to read the previous ones to catch up," said cataloger for the Cedar Falls Public Library Cindy Michael.
"I always read the last book before the new one comes out," Harry Potter fan Katie Maricle said.
In college Maricle was observing a library classroom and kids were talking about the book. Maricle picked her first Harry Potter book in 2002 and it seems that she hasn't put the series down since. Maricle admits that she has read all seven books at least five times.
"It's not just for kids," Maricle said. "It's a fantasy. People get wrapped up in daily life and use the books as an escape from the mundane."
But some say it is for kids. Larissa Boike, 14, said she became a fan first by reading the first book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and then found out they were making a movie out of it.
"I like all the magic," said Boike.
Dalton Snyder, 8, saw the first movie and made him want to read the books.
"I've read almost all the books," Dalton said proudly. Both Dalton and Boike are still reading the series and are excited for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow" to come out.
Waldenbooks at Crossroads Center also reports that older Harry Potter book sales are increasing but not because people are rereading but from those wanting to see what the buzz is about.
"Most of the people buying older books haven't read the series before," Waldenbooks employee Signe Knief said.
Waldenbooks and B Dalton book stores also plan to host a book release parties on Friday starting at 9 p.m. and ending at midnight when the store can officially sell the book.
But don't expect to walk in mid afternoon Saturday and see the shelves fully stocked.
"People have been putting their name on the reserve list since January for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow."
Contact Amanda Holmes at newsroom@wcfcourier.com.
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