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
Spirit of Steamboat by Craig Johnson
Spirit of Steamboat by Craig Johnson
It wouldn't be Christmas for me without Spirit of Steamboat by Craig Johnson. I've been reminding readers about this book for several holidays. Except for several readings I do privately on Christmas Eve, this is the novella that touches my heart. Spirit of...
Hot Cocoa and a Book
Hot Cocoa and a Book
What more do any of us need? Cocoa, a book, a blanket, and the people and animals we love? Enjoy your day, and your week. Happy...
Taking the Weekend Off
Taking the Weekend Off
Happy Weekend. I noticed fewer comments the last several days, except on Thursday. Since I'm not reading much, and I'm guessing many of you aren't either, I'm taking the weekend off. As the message says, I'm wishing you a wonderful and safe weekend. Enjoy, and...