With DVD's basic encryption already cracked and one-quarter of American homes now capable of broadband-speed downloads, it's inevitable that one day the latest HarryPotter film will be swapped as easily as U2's new hit.
While "The Casual Vacancy" sold 1.5 million copies, that pales in comparison with the last HarryPotter book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, " which sold 15 million copies in a single day when it was released in July 2007.
It's a bit late in the day to suggest you catch up with HarryPotter now, but fans should find every reason to be satisfied with this last offering, it has the scope and tenor their loyalty richly deserves.