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 Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman
A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman
Diane Freeman’s debut Countess of Harleigh mystery, A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder, was enchanting. It’s a suspenseful story with appealing characters, and a courageous amateur sleuth. Actually, it was just fun. Frances Price was a...
Give Me an “S” Giveaway
Give Me an “S” Giveaway
This week, I’m giving away books whose authors’ names begin with “S”. Let’s start with Paige Shelton’s Lost Books and Old Bones because I have two copies of that title. This is the latest Scottish Bookshop mystery featuring...
What Are You Reading?
What Are You Reading?
I have a confession to make. You’re going to be on your own to discuss this week’s reading. I may find time to drop in, but no promises. I’m in North Carolina with my Mom and sisters. We’re visiting Biltmore today with the Chihuly exhibit in...