Hey speaking of great reads - picked up a Janet Evanovich 'Stephanie Plumb' book out of total boredom and was absolutely blown away. Hilarious stuff! (a little raunch/foul-mouthed urban-New Jersey stuff, but hey) I plan to read the entire series now.
My sister wants me to read the Patricia Cornwell "Kay Scarpetta" books. Have you read any of them. Joanne used to be a cop/detective, so I guess that's why she likes them so well.