Early Spenser novels tend to be problematic for me today. Parker was still finding his way around the character and the milieu. That, and a profusion of pop psychology and cooking (!), make them a tough read now. Later ones are almost terse by comparison, and better IMO.

Good for you for getting in some seat time along with all the other stuff. There's nothing like it for clearing the head.

Holy crap, who wrote that headline?! The name is right there in the copy, spelled correctly.

It's too high for me, too, but only when getting on and off the bike. Once underway I don't notice it.

I had one. Got it for $500 with under 1000 miles on the odo. In reality more fun to look at than to ride.

May I suggest the same goes for AI-generated book covers. There are real human artists and creators out there who need the money and deserve to be paid for their work.

It's one of those "I can't see them so they can't see me" situations.

Holding the line against the "angry insect" look. Love it.

Graphics tips: 1. Never split the team owner's name onto two lines. 2. Don't put MASSIVE DICK on its own line so it looks like it's his nickname.

No aggression intended. Just pointing out the highly mockable release is likely getting much wider circulation than if it were more soberly worded. People are talking about it who wouldn't otherwise notice or care. That's what public relations is about.

Yeah, but you're talking about it, aren't you? PR calls that a win.