Sorry to hear that you've been unwell and glad that you are improving. The changeable weather in this area is probably wreaking havoc with the immune systems of a lot of people.

I agree with you totally in all respects with regard to Sookie Stackhouse (how obvious a name is THAT!{giggle}) and Anita Blake - a bit TOO much purple prose there and they all take themselves far too seriously for my tastes. I prefer my dark fantasy with a leavening of humour.