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
Without Reservations by Alice Steinbach
Without Reservations by Alice Steinbach
I have itchy feet. I’m ready to pack and head somewhere. Alice Steinbach’s Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman entices me to travel to Paris or Ireland or Lisbon, Portugal, the places that beckon to me. If you’re an...
Winners and an Award Nominee Giveaway
Winners and an Award Nominee Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Penny T. from Klamath Falls, OR won Uneasy Lies the Crown. Marla B. of Las Vegas, NV will receive Scandal Above Stairs. The books will go out today or Saturday. This week, I’m giving away award nominees....
What Are You Reading? Margie Bunting’s Favorites of 2018
What Are You Reading? Margie Bunting’s Favorites of 2018
Yes, we’re going to talk about what we’re all reading today. It’s Thursday, after all. But, first, Margie Bunting is going to share her favorite books of 2018. It’s never too late for a list of good books. I’m always eager to see what...