Hi Naomi: It’s sort of a different kind of book for sure. I don’t really think she has a good reason for the killings but the sister who covers up the crimes for her has a unique voice in narration. It’s worth a read; short & snappy too.

Hi Laurel: I agree about the AJ Finn news. It is perplexing. Too bad as I thought his book was semi-entertaining. Thanks for stopping by!

I am stunned about the A.J. Finn news. Why would an author need to do such a thing? It’s not as if his book was supposedly nonfiction, like the author (James Frey) who was called out by Oprah on his memoir, which was pure fiction.

Thanks for sharing your books and your week…and for visiting my blog.

Hi Catherine: so crazy you’all in Seattle are getting quite a few snow days, wild! I get tired of shoveling snow from sidewalks too. Blah. Just checked our temp … a measly 1F. Still stuck in a vortex here. Grrrr.

Yeah I’m still curious about Johnston’s latest one The Current which I might get to soon, though I have quite a book stack right now. Asymmetry was definitely a different kind of read … I liked the first section the best …. about the sort of strange relationship … that had glimpses of humor in it.

Hi Ti, it’s amazing how much rain So Cal. is getting & snow in the mountains … I hope it fills the reservoirs! Your pup will have to wait till it warms up some; beware of the black ice.

The AJ Finn news could increase his sales — especially if his next one is crazy-ish. You might like the Descent book … though I’m not sure if there’s enough action until the end.

I’ve read all these books and agree with your assessment on Woman and Asymemtry (I never quite understand the 3rd part of the book nor can I believe it made a Best of list), and My Sister. I loved Descent but reading your review I get why you didn’t. Somehow Johnston’s writing took me in enough that I didn’t ask any of the questions you did nor was I bothered by the details that stuck out to you. It fascinates me how that goes for every reader!

I had not heard about A.J. Finn. Even though the stuff coming out is rather scandalous, I bet it just helps to increase ticket sales.

I added Descent to my list a long time ago but forgot about it. I do like a good abduction story but there are so many these days.

Also, my pup is only 6.5 lbs. She always wants to go for her walk no matter how cold or rainy but if we take her, we end up carrying her because you cannot walk when your entire body is taken over by shivers.

Hi Diane: Yeah I’m not sure why someone would do that. Quite strange. Both duplicitous and manipulative it seems. I liked the book okay too.

Hi Deb, thanks for stopping by. Texas seems warm to me!