Things might go better if I stop trying to post this first thing in the morning — this time my tardiness can be blamed on my 2nd son’s high school graduation last night (congrats, my boy) and our new dog being . . . well, a wonderful distraction.

Odds ‘n ends over the week about books and reading that caught my eye. You’ve probably seen some/most/all of them, but just in case:

Lastly, I’d like to say hi and welcome to mysteryauthorjamesrnelson for following the blog this week.