Book Beginnings and Friday 56 for July 26th

It's Friday!  And that must mean it is time for Book Beginnings and Friday 56.

This week, my book is The Last Word by Lisa Lutz, the sixth book in the Spellman series.

And it starts like this:

Memo:
To All Spellman Employees:
Pants are mandatory.
Footwear is encouraged.
Signed,
The Management

And moving ahead to page 56, we find:

"Since Mr. and Mrs. Spellman own the property in which you do business, they would like a rental agreement in place.  I've looked at comparable spaces, with access to a kitchen, bathroom, television, and a view." 

"What view are you talking about?" 

"There's a window."

For those who know the series, this is another great read with plenty more laughs.  And if you haven't found the series yet?  Well, it features a dysfunctional family of PI's who spy on each other to learn about what is happening in their lives.  It's funny and touching at the same time.

I finished the book this afternoon, so if you want to read more, here's my review.