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
Love and Death Among the Cheetahs by Rhys Bowen
In the course of the Royal Spyness series, Rhys Bowen's books have grown a little more serious. The two books that foreshadow World War II, including this one, Love and Death Among the Cheetahs, are quite serious. After a short honeymoon on a houseboat, Lady...
Gumshoe Rock by Rob Leininger
When one of my summaries encourages a family member to start a series, I consider it a success. My sister went back to pick up the first in Rob Leininger's series, Gumshoe, and she appreciated the humor. That's good enough for me. I wish I hadn't started with...
Winners and a Thriller Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Brian B. from Brockton, MA won City of Ink. Roman Count Down went to Charlotte W. from Covington, GA. The books went out in the mail on Wednesday. This week, I'm giving away two thrillers. I want to provide a...