A fun chat with Elly Griffiths all about her new novel The Last Word, Wordle, writer’s retreats, and her cat’s posing problem. Plus – Dave botches a senior assassin assignment, Laura is ice cold at a banquet, and Andrew has a health care snafu. We also recommend: The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, The Other Side of the Wall by Andrea Mara, and Unintended Cultivator by Eric Dontigney. Audiobook of the Week is Malignant by Anita Waller.