About Lesa's Book Critiques
| I have been a library manager/administrator for over 30 years, in Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and, now, Indiana. Library Journal Mystery Reviewer of the Year 2018. 2022 Raven Award recipient from Mystery Writers of America. Recipient of the 2018 David Thompson Memorial Special Service Award from Bouchercon Board. Winner of the 2011 Arizona Library Association Outstanding Library Service Award. I am a mystery columnist for Library Journal, Mystery Readers Journal, and ReadertoReader.com. Author of the “Mystery Fiction” chapter in Genreflecting: A Guide to Popular Reading Interests (7th ed.) Winner of the 2009 and 2010 Spinetingler Awards for Best Reviewer. |
Recent Posts
Survival of the Fritters by Ginger Bolton
Is there anything that says cozy mystery any more than a donut shop? Ginger Bolton launches the Deputy Donut mystery series with Survival of the Fritters. It's been three years since Emily Westhill's police detective husband, Alec, was shot and killed in the line...
Sophie Kersey, Guest Blogger
Congratulations to Sophie Kersey on the publication of her first novel, Unspeakable Things. It's a pleasure when I have the chance to introduce a new author to readers. Before you read her post, you might want to see the book trailer for her debut novel. Thank you,...
Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake by Sarah Graves
Sarah Graves' latest mystery, Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake, marks the return of Jacobia (Jake) Tiptree from the Home Repair is Homicide mysteries. This book kicks off a new series, and a new adventure for Jake. Don't worry, though. Jake will always find a way...