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
The Widows by Jess Montgomery
It's taken me a little while to read Jess Montgomery's debut historical novel. It's a compelling story based on two historical figures, and the author has brought them together in a riveting story of two strong women. And, it appears to be the first Sheriff Lily Ross...
Have You Heard? – Donna Andrews’ No Nest for the Wicket
I'll admit I'm behind in finishing a couple books. Saying that, it makes sense to share Sandie Herron's review of the audiobook of Donna Andrews' No Nest for the Wicket. Thanks to Sandie, as always, for her reviews. No Nest for the Wicket ...
Winners & Holiday Leftovers Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the first giveaway of 2019. Both books are heading to Georgia. Charlotte W. of Covington won Manuscript for Murder, and Trish R. from Decatur will receive City of Secrets. The books are going out in the mail today. No, I'm not sending...