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
What Are You Reading?
What Are You Reading?
I don’t expect a lot of posts today, but just in case you want to drop in, I’m around. No big plans for today, and I work tomorrow, so I didn’t leave town. If you drop by, tell us what you’re reading today or this week. On the recommendation...
Roman Count Down by David P. Wagner
Roman Count Down by David P. Wagner
Here’s an admission. I really didn’t care who killed the count in David P. Wagner’s Roman Count Down, the prequel to his Rick Montoya Italian mysteries. I enjoyed the glimpse into Rick’s move to Rome. But, I loved all the discussion of food...
Marah Chase and the Conqueror’s Tomb by Jay Stringer
Marah Chase and the Conqueror’s Tomb by Jay Stringer
“An archeologist and a spy walk into a bar…” If that caught your attention, you’re a good candidate for the action-packed page turner, Marah Chase and the Conqueror’s Tomb by Jay Stringer. If you’re a fan of James Bond,...