Wow that’s great news about the lady in your book club being related to the author of The Age of Light. It’s getting some great reviews! I’m on the wait list for it. I hear you about the Harper books — I wonder if I should give up on them as well. They are slow-burns that sometimes only halfway deliver. Hmm.

Also, The Age of Light author is the niece of a lady in my book club. My friend pitched it to us a long time ago but we didn’t really pay attention and now look… making the rounds all over.

Hi Catherine: snow in Seattle eh? Pretty rare. We have an extreme cold warning today here, ouch -15F! I was rooting for the Rams big time in the SB, but they blew it, damn! I will take your advice on The Hate U Give — I’ve been on the wait list forever for it. And I look forward to hearing about The Chef’s Secret, don’t know about that one yet.

Hi Laurel: I think you will like Force of Nature. It’s snappy. Have you read Jen Beagin’s first one? I’ll have to start there to see whether I like her books. Cheers. I hope you have a good Feb too.

Hi Renee: thanks for stopping by! I agree the three novels you mention all sound good. Glad you are hoping to read them too. I’m on quite a few waiting lists at the library.

We got snow here today and supposedly more tomorrow. I guess it’s prepping me for MI next year. Bleech.

Not watching the Super Bowl because I despise Trump buddy, Brady. Actually, I hated him even before he showed off his MAGA hat. Really hoping they lose.

I just started The Chef’s Secret, the book I was most anticipating this winter and maybe I set the bar too high. I think it maybe be good not great. We’ll see!

I have read The Dry. and Force of Nature is waiting to be read. I’m curious about The Lost Man.

I’m also curious about Vacuum in the Dark.

Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.

Hi Kathy: Yeah I’m not sure if Jen Beagin’s books will be for me either but I am a bit curious. Thanks for letting me know you read it. I’ll try her first one first.

Hi Judy: the book assistant is staying cozy on “her” couch. -4F here at the moment. I hear you’re getting some weather in SoCal. Enjoy the rain. The City in the Middle of the Night looks good. I must investigate further. Cheers.