First, how are you all, especially those of you on the east coast? I hope Tropical Storm Elsa isn’t treating you too badly. I spent eighteen years living on Florida’s Gulf Coast, so I know what it’s like to deal with tropical storms and hurricane warnings. I still have friends in that area of Florida, as well as Georgia, North Carolina and New York. You all take care of yourselves.

Back on track, although I did tell Jeff Meyerson that sometimes the diversions are the most important part of Thursday’s discussions. I’ve just started Jackie Fraser’s debut, The Bookshop of Second Chances. I never know, though, when I’ve only read a chapter if I’ll get distracted by the next book that comes into the house. This one is about a newly divorced woman who inherits her great uncle’s home in Scotland, along with his large antique book collection. She finds she loves the small village, and enjoys the locals, except for the gruff bookshop owner.

What about you? What are you reading this week?

Stay safe!