We here at Big Chain Bookstore know when we've goofed.
Yes, we initially said we would not be carrying the O.J. Simpson book If I Did It, even though murder victim Ron Goldman's family has been awarded the proceeds as partial settlement in their wrongful death suit against Simpson. We know we initially said:
"Our buyers don't feel there will be enough of a demand to carry it in our stores," [said] Barnes & Noble spokeswoman Mary Ellen Keating.
Spokeswoman Ann Binkley said Borders "will not promote or market the book in any way."
But that was before your pre-orders sent the book shooting up the bestseller lists! This book is going to be the biggest thing since Harry Potter! We therefore are pleased to announce that we've reversed course and will now be throwing a gala publication eve O. J. Simpson Midnight Madness party in all our stores!
Details below...
Yes, we here at Big Chain Bookstore are happy to announce that, thanks to the enthusiastic demand of our customers, not only will we be stocking the book, but we will now start selling the book at midnight on its publication date.
If you thought our Harry Potter Midnight Madness parties were fun, wait until you experience our O. J. Midnight Madness Extravaganza. Here is just a sampling of the fabulous games and activities we'll have planned:
-Match The Footprint. See if your shoe size and sole pattern matches the ones you'll find stamped on our floor.
-The Kato Kaelin Look-alike Contest. Wax your surfboard and wane your brain as we search for the closest match to the golden-tressed witness.
-Have your Photo taken in a Ford Bronco! These great souvenirs will be shot from our overhead camera.
-If The Glove Fits, It's Yours! We'll have a dozen designer leather gloves for you to try your luck with. If your hand fits inside a pair, they are yours to keep.
-Plant the Evidence. Hey...that book in your shoulder bag--did you put it there, or was it planted by one of our wacky security guards?
-Search For The Real Killer. Devote yourself to the tireless search for the real killer by relaxing in our cafe with a cup of coffee, slice of cake, and a golf or fashion magazine!
And that's only the start! There will be a Race Card Throwing Contest, Face Paint Splattering, and plenty more! So join us for this night of festivities. Come dressed as your favorite character: Nicole Brown, Ron Goldman, Mark Fuhrman, Johnnie Cochran, Marcia Clark, Kato Kaelin...or O. J. himself!