Very entertaining experience, Sara. My first experience was not so rememberable (is that a word?) Mine was in Okla City at Haliberton's department store - big book selection area in the late 50s. I met one of the authors of the Nancy Drew team. Don't remember who and don't have the book but I've read ever since I can remember. Our biggest treat at Christmas was 2 books under our stockings at Christmas.
I have just found out about DOG ON IT and am looking forward to the read. But I have to agree about Loretta Chase's book. She has such a good knack about writing situations that it just doesn't matter if you have the a simular story before - its gonna be good!