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
The Answer Is…by Alex Trebek
The Answer Is…by Alex Trebek
The other day on the blog, Glen Davis said he had met Alex Trebek, and "He's everything you might expect. Handsome, suave, smart and amazingly modest." That's exactly how he comes across in his memoir, The Answer Is...Reflections on My Life, a humble man who...
Have You Heard? Tammy Kaehler’s Red Flags
Have You Heard? Tammy Kaehler’s Red Flags
Sandie Herron reminded me that the Indianapolis 500 is this Sunday. That means it's perfect timing to run her review of Tammy Kaehler's Red Flags, set in the racing world. Thank you, Sandie. Red Flags ...
Winners and The Art of Holmes Giveaway
Winners and The Art of Holmes Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Jennifer D. from Rochester Hills, MI won Remain Silent. John S. from Iowa City, IA will receive One Day You'll Burn. And, Sandie H. from Sarasota, Fl will receive Paw of the Jungle. The books are going out in the...