Mysteries in the Media Giveaway

January 03, 2020

As promised, it’s time for the first giveaway of 2020. The books from both series have appeared in the media. The first title is in honor of M.C. Beaton, who died December 30. Beating About the Bush is the most recent Agatha Raisin mystery, in hardcover....

What Are You Reading? and Jeff Meyerson’s Favorites of 2019

January 02, 2020

I thought it was appropriate to kick off this week’s What Are You Reading with a look back from Jeff Meyerson. Jeff is a faithful reader of Lesa’s Book Critiques, and I appreciate his contributions, his comments, and the conversations he shares with other...

Treasures in My Closet – February 2020

January 01, 2020

I looked back at my favorite books of 2019 yesterday. Now, it’s time to look forward. Here it is, January 1, 2020, and I’m already talking about February book releases. Just because it’s New Year’s Day doesn’t mean I can skip Treasures in...

Happy New Year 2020!

January 01, 2020

A new year, a new decade. I wish all of you happiness, good health, and, of course, good reading in 2020. Many of my friends saw losses in 2019, or they’re still mourning losses of loved ones. I’m sorry. That doesn’t mean 2020 will be any easier....

Favorite Books of 2019

December 31, 2019

I’m a little surprised at my list of favorite books of 2019. All the titles were published in 2019. Every author on the list was new to me at the time. That doesn’t mean it was their first book, just the first I had read. I credit Library Journal for some...