I just read in another comment that you'll be in LA shortly (assuming you mean Los Angeles and not Louisiana) . . . any chance you'll have spare time to meet for coffee or a drink and chat about books? Apart from my partner and about two close friends, I've been STARVING for a healthy dose of intellectual conversation ever since we moved here . . .

My Email: delphic78@yahoo.com

And let me know if you need used bookstore recommendations while you're down here . . .