Why I decided not to read The Facts of Death, by Raymond Benson, "a new Bond adventure."

Because I opened the book and saw these words: 

"Hello, Chief of Staff, er, Bill. Hello, James." M said, smiling broadly at the two men. She was glowing with happiness. Bond immediately confirmed his earlier suspicion. M was in love.

"Good evening, ma'am," he said.

"Oh please, we're not at the office. Call me Barbara," M said.

 

UGH UGH UGH BLASPHEMY.

 

Also, I stopped reading We Bought a Zoo as soon as I realized the guy's wife was going to die of a brain tumor.

 

This will leave me more time to finish The United States of Arugula before the end of the month, because I'd dearly love to have it make April's booklist - I want to talk about it.

 

And yesterday morning I read Psalm 107, which is very beautiful with its refrain of give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love, and his wonderful deeds for men.