J.K. Rowling Crashed a Local Book Club Meeting After They Promised Her Cake

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 | March 8, 2016 | By Margo Gothelf

J.K. Rowling is known for being pretty awesome, especially when it comes to social media. The famed author is very interactive and outspoken with her fans on Twitter. She gives them more insight into Harry Potter since it has ended; she reaches out to depressed fans, and even speaks out about Donald Trump, comparing him to Voldemort.

Well, if you needed proof Rowling is awesome in real life too, here you go.

When a library in Scotland tweeted out to Rowling’s secondary pen name, they never expected to get a response back from her…and so much more.

Orkney Library in Scotland tweeted out that they would be holding a book club for The Cuckoo’s Calling, a book Rowling wrote under the pen name, Robert Galbraith. Along with the discussion, they announced that they would be serving some sweet treats just in case Rowling was to stop by.

And we have the lemon cake on standby just in case @jk_rowling turns up #shopbought #weapologise pic.twitter.com/AmADuuEE42

— Orkney Library (@OrkneyLibrary) March 5, 2016

The event caught Rowling’s eye on Twitter and she replied back to their tweet telling them it sounded “like a fun event.”

@OrkneyLibrary @RGalbraith That sounds like a fun event.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 4, 2016

Rowling toyed around with the idea of making an appearance, joking with the Scottish library on Twitter.

@OrkneyLibrary @RGalbraith Weather looks a bit rough. Might just Apparate.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 4, 2016

She even made a joke referencing the whole alter ego, playing Galbraith off as an entirety different person.

@OrkneyLibrary @RGalbraith No wait… you want Robert, not me. He can drive (I can't).

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 4, 2016

However, when Orkney Library pulled out the big guns and said there would be cake, Rowling seemed pretty sold on the trip.

@OrkneyLibrary @RGalbraith What kind of cake?

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 4, 2016

@OrkneyLibrary @RGalbraith Robert (and Strike) are both partial to fruitcake. Something with a bit of heft to it. I like lemon drizzle cake.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 4, 2016

And it turns out Rowling stuck to her word. She actually showed up at the book club for the discussion joining a bunch of locals to talk about her book.

We had a very special guest at Saturday Slaughters today. Thanks so much @jk_rowling Come back soon x pic.twitter.com/GVaXSVX88O

— Orkney Library (@OrkneyLibrary) March 5, 2016

.@OrkneyLibrary I had the best time! Thanks for wonderful chat, cake and, of course, letting me touch The Book. pic.twitter.com/VCrU2lJAT6

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 5, 2016

She even took a picture with the sorting hat Orkney Library has on display.

The Wooden Woman is thrilled to be wearing The Sorting Hat. We won't reveal which house she is. pic.twitter.com/wE4abuLBLL

— Orkney Library (@OrkneyLibrary) March 5, 2016

Because of Rowling’s appearance, the library got a huge new fan base.

1.@OrkneyLibrary gets cake "in case @jk_rowling comes to bookclub" (I think: v funny) 2.SHE GOES TO THEIR BOOKCLUB. Best library on twitter

— vencut2 (@vencut2) March 5, 2016

However, they did realize one mistake after the visit…

That thing where you realise you made @jk_rowling tea in the worst mug in history. Hope it tasted alright. pic.twitter.com/SjTziet7hs

— Orkney Library (@OrkneyLibrary) March 5, 2016

However, Rowling didn’t seem to mind and approved of the tea!

@OrkneyLibrary The mug doesn't matter. The strength of the tea very much does. Five stars, would drink again.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 5, 2016