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
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...
What Are You Reading?
Whew! I made it to Thursday. I was cramming in books for reviews you’ll read here in November and December. But, I’m fine. How are you doing this week? I’m just about to start Alex Trebek’s memoir, The Answer Is…Reflections on My Life....
The Poisoned Pen Bookstore’s Blog
I know I’ve mentioned here before that I’m also the blogger for The Poisoned Pen Bookstore’s blog. Today, as I’m finishing up my deadline reading, I want to refer you to the blog. I’ve been running a series of posts,...


