Crimes Against a Book Club

by Kathy Cooperman

Besides, La Jollans were so accustomed to hyperinflated prices that they had lost all sense of what things should cost. They were like people permanently stuck in an airport (“Four dollars for a Twix? Why not?”).

Valerie raised her eyebrows at her friend and said only, “I see.” Conversational shorthand for “I’ll get you later, my pretty.”

Evidently, charming a roomful of snobs was hard work.

It’s probably a waste of money. But if I’m going to do something stupid, it’s always more fun to do it with a friend.”