This week, Carole reads a wonderful short story by Bret Anthony Johnston called "Caiman." For those of you who live in colder climes, a caiman is a type of alligator found in Texas. He's a cold-blooded critter, but this story is anything but. On the subject of warmheartedness, the passing of much-loved Canadian writer Paul Quarrington prompts some reflections on a milestone birthday and the writing life. Some great books this week, dealing with curried sausage and prodigal sons (but not in the same novel). Send us your book picks; it's easy. Email Carole at cgian@carolegiangrande.com. Go to her website at www.carolegiangrande.com for story submission guidelines and a link to the WORDS TO GO Fan Page on Facebook.