J.K. Rowling Visits Local Library Book Club
If You Tweet at J.K. Rowling, She Might Actually Come to Your Party
Most of us blindly tweet at celebrities without any expectation that they will respond or follow through on a peculiar request we may have. Thankfully, the Orkney Library in Scotland is not all of us. Last week, the library hosted a discussion of The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith — otherwise known as J.K. Rowling's pen name. They tweeted to the author about joining them for a slice of cake, and J.K. Rowling responded . . . then actually came to the gathering! We're not really surprised she replied, considering she has a history of being pretty active on Twitter.
The ensuing exchange between Rowling and the library is just as amusing as her actually showing up to the book club meeting. Rowling lamented that the weather was poor so she might have to use magic to get there. See the entire conversation below.
@OrkneyLibrary @RGalbraith That sounds like a fun event.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 4, 2016
@OrkneyLibrary @RGalbraith Weather looks a bit rough. Might just Apparate.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 4, 2016
@jk_rowling @RGalbraith We would be delighted with either of you. Perhaps we should add that there will be cake.
— Orkney Library (@OrkneyLibrary) March 4, 2016
@OrkneyLibrary @RGalbraith What kind of cake?
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 4, 2016
@OrkneyLibrary @RGalbraith Robert (and Strike) are both partial to fruitcake. Something with a bit of heft to it. I like lemon drizzle cake.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 4, 2016
Robert didn't show up, but Rowling did.
We had a very special guest at Saturday Slaughters today. Thanks so much @jk_rowling Come back soon x pic.twitter.com/GVaXSVX88O
— Orkney Library (@OrkneyLibrary) March 5, 2016
After the discussion, Rowling shared her thanks with the library.
.@OrkneyLibrary I had the best time! Thanks for wonderful chat, cake and, of course, letting me touch The Book. pic.twitter.com/VCrU2lJAT6
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 5, 2016
We're not losing hope that she will respond to our tea party invitation. A Potterhead can dream, right?
