re: New Harry Potter covers
I know what you mean. Might have to keep the radio and TV off and newspapers away, too.
My problem is, my daughter and I have a deal that we will read each book aloud together first (as we have done with each book so far), and I will be at the lake and she will be in town when it comes out. We pre-ordered, so she will have it in her hands for a week or so before she can start reading it with me!
Come to think of it, that makes it easier for me since there is no TV, Internet , radio or anything at the lake.