WWW. WEDNESDAY asks three questions to prompt you to speak bookishly. To participate, and to see how other book lovers responded, click here.
PS I no longer participate in WWW.WEDNESDAY via that link because her blog won't accept Blogger comments. I mention this only to save you the frustration I experienced trying to link up.
1. What are you currently reading? Grudge Match by Mike Lupica. Sunny Randall was one of Robert B. Parker's creations. I liked her way (way) better than his Jesse Stone but nowhere near as much as Spenser. Upon Parker's death, Mike Lupica continued the Randall series, with the approval of Parker's estate. As I read 12 Months to Live (below) I was reminded how good Lupica was at getting into the heads of strong women characters and decided to pick this one up.
2. What did you recently finish reading? 12 Months to Live by James Patterson and Mike Lupica. This book was like a candy bar. I enjoyed it as I consumed it, but will remember little or nothing about it a month from now. In fact, I've already forgotten details of the ending. I could look at it again, but I don't care enough.
Lupica and Patterson (I suspect mostly Lupica) have created a very interesting character in Jane Smith, the hot-shot lawyer who never loses. I read to get to know more about her. Not her case. The teased twists and turns were not that hard to anticipate. The coincidences are just ridiculous. I know this is a series, but I doubt I'll be back.
3. What will you read next? Bad Influence by Alison Gaylin.
