Go Set a Watchman!

To Kill a Mockingbird is one of my favorite books ever...I love Harper Lee's heartfelt portrayal of life, in its simple beauty and raw pain, through the eyes of an innocent child. I've read it a few times.

I called our local independent bookstore--Watchung Booksellers--at 3 p.m. to hold a hardcover copy of Go Set a Watchman. When I got there near 6 p.m., I spotted the 6-CD set, read by Reese Witherspoon, right by the register. That was another must-have. And only one set left.

We sold over 50 copies of the book, the employee said when I asked about the buzz. And I can't believe I missed it: They opened early, at 8 a.m., and everyone who bought a copy between 8 and 10 a.m. got a free cup of coffee from Tiny Elephant, the adjoining cafe.

Sure, it would've been much cheaper on Amazon, but I like to support my stand-alone bookstore when possible. Besides, they give a 10 percent discount off cover price, so that helps a little bit. The cover price is $27.99; the store charges $25.20.

I know it's gotten some mixed reviews, but I don't care.

Have a good evening.

TCOY

1. Went to 8 a.m. yoga + meditation class at Yoga Montclair.
2. Kept important dr's appt., even though I had to walk most of the way home.
3. Finally got Safer soap spray; big green cabbage? worms eating holes in my petunias.
4. Had a nice fresh green salad with lunch at Terra Cafe.
5. Private Benjamin.
6. Picked up Rxs--even though all of this stuff takes time from workday.
7. Plan to take a cool bath tonight.