While we haven’t hit triple digits (thank goodness!), we have had lots of hot days, but now we are enjoying similar weather to yours. Lots of rain, thunder and lightning. So nice to have a green garden and not have to haul the hose around. It was actually chilly the other night when we walked Annie. Had to wear a jacket! So odd for June.

I’m still reading Maus I and In Defense of Food. I’m enjoying both, but the yard/garden is still calling to me, as are my after-dinner solo walks. Annie likes to stroll, so I leave her home with hubby and hit the bike trail for 30-45 minutes of power walking.

I really want to take a peek at Last Night in Montreal. I’m intrigued!!

BooksPlease: I have not read anything by Barbara Vine – will have to check out your post! Glad to see you liked Mr. Whicher. I was surprised to see a wide array of ratings on the book at Library Thing…but for me it was just fantastic.

Laura: I think you’d enjoy Mr. Whicher – especially given your enjoyment of books from the nineteenth century. Summerscale references a lot of literature…it was fascinating.

Gavin: My review of Whicher is up – I heartily recommend it!

Sheri: I am dying to post my review of Beach Trip…but have to wait another week. I hope you’ll like the book as much as I did -