The Golden Compass coming!

YouTube has the trailer for the Golden Compass which is due for release later this year. What is the Golden Compass? The first book of a trilogy that other than the Lord of the Rings, tops anything I have read. Why does it top anything I have read? For all the years riding the commuter rail into Boston and back, there has only been two times where I was so engrossed into my book that I nearly missed getting off at my stop. Both times, I was reading the Golden Compass. And if you have read much of what I have written here and elsewhere, you know I read a lot. I can't wait to see it. The trailer is a good teaser! If you have not read The Golden Compass, I heartily endorse it. Then of course, you'll get hooked to read the Subtle Knife and the finale, Amber Spyglass.