Just heard from Jiff all the way over in Hawaii that the latest Patricia Cornwell novel Scarpetta isn’t out in paperback there until later this year – so no nice-smelling American book for me this trip.

We’re becoming rather partial to People’s coffee. Am not saying it yet but sometimes I feel a bit over Fuel – palette might be changing from their peppery blend although quality can be a bit up and down. Plus we’re getting excellent coffee out of machine at home at the moment (Supreme beans) so that’s a lot for any cafe to stack up to – ha! Anyway, keeping our eyes peeled for People’s cafes. So far:

• People’s ‘garage’ – Garret Street (excellent)
• Plum – Cuba Street (was OK when the old staff were there when we went there last, about 18 months ago)
• Mon Amie – Bond Street (not bad)
• Clark’s – Wellington Library (burnt & milky in a HUGE cup)