It’s been ages since I’ve read a truly great book, and Annie Bot by Sierra Greer finally gives me a read to recommend. If you love androids as much as I do, you’ll enjoy the hell out of this one.

Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner, Doug. Designed to satisfy his emotional and physical needs, she has dinner ready for him every night, wears the cute outfits he orders for her, and adjusts her libido to suit his moods. True, she’s not the greatest at keeping Doug’s place spotless, but she’s trying to please him. She’s trying hard.

She’s learning, too.

Doug says he loves that Annie’s artificial intelligence makes her seem more like a real woman, but the more human Annie becomes, the less perfectly she behaves. As Annie’s relationship with Doug grows more intricate and difficult, she starts to wonder whether Doug truly desires what he says he does. In such an impossible paradox, what does Annie owe herself?

Back in Montreal, mom finally had the epidural and while she has seen some improvement in her pain levels, it hasn’t resolved the major issues.  Still, she is finally on the move, walking with the assistance of a walker.  The doctor see enough improvement to allow her to go home, but therein lies another problem as sis and I are worried about her being alone, especially at night.  Mom, of course, insists she’ll be perfectly fine, but we’re not so sure we can trust her NOT to attempt any stairs.  So we’re looking at our options.

Had a zoom presentation today.  Next week (and the week after) I’ll be pitching the island mystery series while firming cup the pitch for the adaptation of that Golden Age classic sci-fi novel.

And, meanwhile, officially 550 shows into this Crime Binge.  Thinking I may tap out when I hit 1000.