Ellen Byron, Interview & Giveaway

June 03, 2022

All these years I’ve been reading Ellen Byron’s mysteries, and I’ve never interviewed her for Lesa’s Book Critiques. We are remedying that today. And, she’s launching a brand new series, set in New Orleans, with a giveaway of a copy of...

What Are You Reading?

June 02, 2022

Well, it looks like we’re into summer weather, and I know Kevin Tipple is. He’s in Texas. I like it hot, just not humid. I guess we don’t really have much of a choice. Take care of yourselves, no matter what your weather! I’m ready to talk...

July Treasures in My Closet

June 01, 2022

Can you believe we’re already talking about July book releases? The list isn’t quite as long as usual. We’ll jump right into the books. I hope you find a book or two. Let me know if I missed any July titles you’re waiting to read. And,...

A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong

May 31, 2022

Kelley Armstrong is probably best known for her Rockton series, but her new time travel mystery, A Rip Through Time, marks the debut of a new series. It’s going to remind some readers of Julie McElwain’s Kendra Donovan books, but it’s a different...

Forgiveness by Joe Lee

May 30, 2022

It’s unusual for me to review a graphic novel. Even when the illustrations are in black and white, as these are, I have a difficult time visually reading graphic novels. But, Joe Lee’s Forgiveness: The Story of Eva Kor, Survivor of the Auschwitz Twin...

Fly Girl by Ann Hood

May 29, 2022

I’ve read all three of Ann Hood’s previous memoirs, and one of her novels, so of course I picked up Fly Girl. Hood’s just about the same age as I am, so while I was heading off to grad school and my first professional job as a librarian, she was...