[ When she specifies no biographies, Ben can't help smiling. A woman of refined taste. ]

Gotcha. Well, books are just about the best way to get out of your head I know of, and I can definitely recommend some good escapist fiction.

[ Ben has been following her lead, since their last meeting. That had been his offer that he was around if she needed, but... apparently what she needed was to not actually talk to him. Which is fine, no hard feelings. He gets that his mere existence, not to mention his family connections and how their paths had crossed, probably brings up a lot of confusing and bad stuff for her. ]

Can you tell me a few of your favorites, other things you've read you liked? It'll help me narrow it down.