Book Excerpt for the Day

    “I still can’t promise I won’t try to sleep with you,” he said.  “that’s how I often behave when I meet someone attractive.  It’s only fair you should know.”

    “I appreciate the honesty.  I do.”

    “Don’t worry, you’ll see me coming about a mile away.  I’m not real slick.”

    “No?”

    “French wine, moonlight and Neil Young, strictly acoustic.  Don’t laugh, I know it’s hokey.”

    “Depends on the wine,” Joey said.

    (from Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen)

    8½*/10.  The complete review is here.

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