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
A St. Louis Getaway
Donna and I have been friends long enough now that we no longer give each other "things" as gifts, unless they mean something. Instead, we try to do something together so we can share a memory. This year, Donna gave me a trip to St. Louis. It all started with The...
Murder at the Opera by D. M. Quincy
At last! At last a new Atlas Catesby mystery from D.M. Quincy, and, at last, a series I've read from the beginning. If you enjoy atmospheric historical mysteries set in the early 19th century, mysteries that beautifully set the scene while introducing characters from...
Have You Heard? Donna Andrews’ The Real Macaw
I was in St. Louis Friday and Saturday. I'm looking forward to sharing the pictures, but I didn't have time yet, so I'm pleased Sandie Herron has stepped up with a review of Donna Andrews' audio book, The Real Macaw. Thank you, Sandie. The Real Macaw Meg Langslow...