This time, there was no surprise advance copy, no shock of opening the envelope, because what just arrived were the two boxes I ordered via rush to have them here for a little launch party I’m hosting. So, slightly less surprise when I was opening the box (because, among other things, the label on the side of the box says “RANKING THE VICE PRESIDENTS”. But still; new books with my name on the cover! They’re here! They exist! (And the official publication date is still August 16th.)