What Fiction are you reading this week, January 21, 2024?

[hermetic]

How cool is this?

Still reading Lion and Lamb. A cool thing about this story is it begins on January 23 with the discovery of a murdered quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles who was about to compete in the Super Bowl. So, it's like you're right there.
There is also something odd about this book. Whenever someone uses profanities, the words have been blocked out, leaving only the first letter visible. I know James Patterson has written books for younger people but this is not one of them. I've certainly never encountered anything like this before and wondering if it's some sort of censorship.

Listening to the wonderful Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. I remember back in 2016 when an octopus escaped from a New Zealand aquarium. I gained a whole new appreciation for the critters then and apparently so did this author whose debut novel is about a wise and wise cracking octopus who makes friends with an aquarium's cleaning lady. This is just so funny and adorable, the parts with the octopus, anyway. The people parts, not so much. But, as Marcellus explains, “Humans. For the most part, you are dull and blundering. But occasionally, you can be remarkably bright creatures.” Love it.

What's brightening up your reading this week?