Like the second book in the Baby Ganesh Agency books, this one, the third, would have been a one day read if I hadn't had company coming that day. I shouldn't have started it that morning, but I just could not resist. The Strange Disappearance of a Bollywood Star, by Vaseem Khan, takes the reader into two strange worlds: that of the film industry, where a huge (and I do mean huge) epic film is under production when the star vanishes during a performance on stage (he's also a rock star); and that of the community of eunuchs (with a secret). Scary things happen, there is a wonderful rescue scene, and once again, the little elephant proves to be a most useful part of this quirky team. Great characters, great story, great read!

Murder at the Puppy Fest is one of the Melanie Travis Canine Mystery books by Laurien Berenson I enjoy reading. Instead of the usual dog shows (although there are those, too), this time the main event is a Puppy Fest, designed to promote the adoption of mixed breed dogs. There is no 'why' about the motive, really, Mr. Brody is a wealthy man. The 'who' however ... well ... there are nine adult children, three ex-wives, eight spouses, and dozens of grandchildren! As always, I love the interaction with the dogs.

Reading Hermit With Dog