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They sing, they dance, they have impeccable hair, and now the Jonas Brothers are writing books too.

In response to what the press release called “tremendous anticipation from retailers,” Disney Books actually ran 1 million copies of this week’s Burning Up: On Tour With The Jonas Brothers. And what’s really and honestly sad is that it’ll probably sell out.

Disney calls the book an “exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the chart-topping band which feature never-before-seen photos along with commentary from the Jonas Brothers.” I find it odd that the book’s description is rife with promises of “commentary from the guys!” Doesn’t it stand to reason they would find the time to comment in their own book?

In any case, the reason I’m giving this to all my friends for Christmas is that it also gives a glimpse of the “downtime the brothers have between gigs,” including photos of the guys bowling, racing Go-Karts, and “playing video games with the Bonus Jonas, younger brother Frankie.”

Not only do I find it incredible that people take pictures of the Jonas Brothers just hanging around playing video games, I can’t help but wonder what it must be like to be the “Bonus Jonas.” Where’s his place in the band? Seriously, if you’ve ever worried that the Jonas Brothers might become more than a fad, don’t sweat it: That brother’s going to snap one day soon and massacre them all.