Reviews + Articles
Kevin’s Corner Annex – The Perp Wore Pumpkin II
I wasn't intending to review this book right now, but when Kevin Tipple offered his review, I knew it was perfect timing. The Perp Wore Pumpkin II is the second humorous crime anthology to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. This time, Kevin has a short story in the...
Black friday
Black Friday doesn't mean what anyone thinks today. It really means your blog post is black because I have nothing to post. As with many people, I enjoyed a long dinner with family and friends, then came home home and took a nap before watching a college basketball...
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, whether you celebrate, or just stopped in today. I'm so grateful you're all friends here at Lesa's Book Critiques. I'm glad we share a little of our lives, and a lot of our reading. Thank you for being such an important part of my...
What Are You Reading?
Happy Wednesday at Lesa's since we're talking about "What Are You Reading?" today instead of tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by a day early so people can discuss books and life today. I went to see the musical "Some Like It Hot" with Linda last Wednesday night, a...
The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books by Martin Edwards
I'll be honest and tell you I haven't quite finished Martin Edwards' The Story of Classic Crime in 100 Books. I'm close enough to the end, though, that I can discuss this excellent reference book. Edwards, who is President of the Detection Club, tells the story of...
The Nanny’s Handbook for Magic and Managing Difficult Dukes by Amy Rose Bennett
Amy Rose Bennett kicks off the first book in her Parasol Academy series with The Nanny's Handbook for Magic and Managing Difficult Dukes. It's a sensual historical romance with a touch of romance. Other reviewers called it a combination of Mary Poppins and...