The Case of the Missing Pork Chops

Hanafee presents dozens of quick, witty reflections on the irritating or amusing things she encounters living in Florida. Her family comes in for a good deal of affectionate ribbing. There are medical misadventures. She tells stories of writing, reading, and dealing with her book club. Hanafee aims for a warm, approachable narrative. In all these stories, she skillfully channels the hapless, slightly befuddled voice of an Erma Bombeck or a Dave Berry.