In addition to my weird passion for grocery stores, I’m particularly fond of the book sections. Sorely. I’m so very grateful to have it back. And this was heartbreaking, because there was a time where I visited bookstores nearly every day of my life, browsing the titles, sitting with a cup of coffee to read or write, soaking in the inspiration and ambience, the sheer psychic energy that comes with being surrounded by the works of other authors. In fact, there were at least four aisles of books, including tables where titles were stacked and displayed.Īt that point in our #vanlife journey, we hadn’t had much opportunity to visit bookstores, thanks to pandemic restrictions. In addition to food and groceries the place sold just about anything you can imagine-tools, camping supplies, electronics, and best of all, books. And especially stores like the one we were exploring, which was more of a big box store chain, I guess (albeit one I’d never heard of prior to that visit). I don’t know what it is, exactly, but they bring me great comfort. It was some private time for both of us-something we need, every now and then, when circumstances (such as rain or other inclement weather) have us cooped up for too long.

Kara was doing some solo browsing of her own. Gripping, compelling and pacy, this exceptional thriller from international bestseller John Grisham is the perfect escapist read this summer.I was in an Meijer’s grocery story in Michigan, about a year ago, taking the time to explore the aisles and be “not in the van” for an hour or so. And somewhere on Nelson's computer is the manuscript of his new novel - could the key to the case be right there, in black and white? Bruce starts to look into it and what he finds between the lines is more shocking than any of Nelson's plot twists - and far more dangerous. Bruce begins to wonder if the shady characters in Nelson's novels were more fact than fiction. Who would want Nelson dead? The local police are overwhelmed with the aftermath of the storm and in no condition to handle the case.

But evidence suggests that the storm wasn't the cause of Nelson's death - he had received several mysterious blows to the head.

One of the victims is Nelson Kerr, a friend of Bruce's who wrote timely political thrillers. The hurricane is devastating: homes and condos are levelled, hotels and storefronts ruined, streets flooded, and a dozen people are killed. Amongst them is Bruce Cable, proprietor of Bay Books in downtown Santa Rosa. Most residents flee but a small group of diehards decide to ride it out. When Hurricane Leo threatens Florida's Camino Island, the Governor is quick to issue an evacuation order.

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