Hmm! Tankfest looks like being right up the alley of the roomie.. thanks for that! I've sent along the link to the event. And easy to get to, as well, apparently walking distance from the Wool…
I like detective/food/scenery books like Bruno Chief of Police series, in France and Donna Leon,s Venice one. They are good cases and well-developed characters too. I'm also fond of the Ruth Galloway…