I've pre-ordered, so yay! I don't think they send it before the 16th, because at Amazon.com, they said I might get it ON or AFTER the release date *pokes Amazon* so I'll assume I'll get it after. The only upside of preordering is that you don't have to go around looking for a bookstore which hasn't sold out their copies yet. I think I will also stay away from the internet if I don't have my book by the 16th. Once I get it though, I KNOW I won't be online for as long as I'm reading... *senses the urge to call in sick from work when book gets here*