Bakersfield, Calif. -- If you’re not ready to face the hordes of Harry Potter fans all preparing for the midnight release of J.K, Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” look no further.

We’re providing you with an interactive guide in how to survive the biggest book release night in the history of books.

1. Get into the spirit of Harry Potter. Start by reading about one midnight movie premiere at Edwards Cinemas in Bakersfield. You’ll start to feel the vibe of what the culture of Harry Potter is all about.

Click here: Movie premiere article.

2. Watch “The Order of the Phoenix”. Yes, go watch “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” It’s not the final movie. It’s part five. All the buzz around this film that’s currently in theaters will surely get you in the mood for Friday’s midnight book release.

Click here: Read our movie review that’s mostly “thumb’s up!”

3. Listen to a Harry Potter song. You can ‘wrock out’ by listening to Bakersfield band Dirty Spanglish and their fun-loving song, “Hots For Hermione.”

Click here: Read article, see slideshow and listen to the song!

4. Attend a book release party in your area. We recommend supporting your local independent book stores. These mom and pop book havens often offer the best kind of family fun. Artist, bookstore employee and Harry Potter fan, Jenn Williams, helped put together some rather wacky street faire atmosphere game booths for Russo’s Books in Bakersfield, California.

“This will be my third big Harry Potter hard cover release party,” Williams said.

Three?

Yes, this wasn’t the first big Harry Potter blow-out! Williams adds that “each time it's just gotten bigger and grander. That means, of course, this one will be the biggest one yet!”

And it’s all ages. Not just kids get into the spirit. Are you ready?

Click here: Now read about events that include Russo’s Books and Fox Theater in Bakersfield.