Posted a semi-review. Can’t seem to say enough good things about it. Not surprising.

You two have totally outdone yourselves this time.

Thank you so much. You have no idea what a breath of fine Southern air you breathed into my life, at just the moment when I needed it most.

I had a tremendous time reading AatHM last night – my day was otherwise sort of blah and frustrating (my refrigerator is non-functional and I forgot to bring some paperwork into work and I found out about a farmer’s market in my area just in time to miss it). I’m going back through and re-reading, but I loved the characters and the twists and turns. Lots of charm and joy!

I tried to buy Lost Girls, too, but apparently the release date isn’t until 8/28 – the day after the Bob and Jenny show come to IL. I s’pose books can be signed for later purchase….

Now that I’ve had a breather I’m ready for LG but am sure it too will be a fast pace. I’ve read others comments on it and know it will be another “can’t put it down” read. I’ll have to prepare myself for that.

Wish I’d known you were staying over in L.A. for a few days. I would have come up and shown you some of the better parts of the city. If you don’t know the place it does seem large and flat and concrete, it’s no NYC with that wonderful central hub. But there are tons of unique little sections, good shopping, and wonderful restaurants. Hope the rest of your stay is good and that you shake off the jetlag. Remember to re-hydrate yourself, you’ll feel so much better when you flush out all the toxins. *grin*

I really don’t know how you and Bob are going to top it. One of the best damn books I’ve read this year. Thank You for sharing your wonderful gift with the pen.

Best, Deb.

I bought my copy of Agnes (plus a few more). Filled out my coupon and sent it in. I also read the book yesterday. I loved it. No spoilers, but what a fantastic ride. Fun, whitty, explosive… just flipping fab! What a great book.

I also bought a few more copies of LOST GIRLS, which I totally loved and am sending it out as gifts to people. I love to give great books as gifts. Life doesn’t get any better than that.

Thanks for giving me a wonderful read. Jenny, you are the best!

Oh, well–it’s already here, bought yesterday (the 21st), and as soon as my wife wakes up I’ll snag it from the bedside table. (Hmmm… who do you think stayed up all hours reading it first?)

And I agree about sleeping off jet lag – going from west to east is the hardest for me – it takes me days to recup.

Rest and write. If I can’t “hear” you again – well, at least I can “read” you.

Mitz