reading update among other things

I kept my book sale copy of Whiskey Sour in the van in hopes that while I waited for various kids to finish their various activities I could finish the book. Yesterday while the oldest was at her music lesson, I tried yet again to read this book. Unfortunately, I started in on a chapter told from the serial killer's point of view. That rather gruesome chapter along with a pounding headache induced from hunger caused me to flip to the end of the book and peruse the last chapter. Stick a fork in it and call it done. The pages in between won't be read. I've already returned it to the donation pile at the library.

Last night I opened up Janet Evanovich's One for the Money. I'm probably the only female reader in all of North America who hasn't read Evanovich. That will be corrected. I was immediately engaged and look forward to spending some quality time with Stephanie Plum over the next few days.

Beyond that, the oldest heads out to soccer camp at a nearby college today. The middle kid heads out for points further south on vacation with a friend's family tomorrow. The ranks are thinning for a few days. Look for a review on Kung Fu Panda early next week as that is on my agenda in the next 72 hours.