Lesa's Book Critiques
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Kevin’s Corner Annex – Pitch Dark by Paul Doiron
If everything went right, I spent yesterday reading Louise Penny's forthcoming book, The Grey Wolf. When I get an Advanced Reader's Copy of her books, I give myself a day when I have nothing else on the agenda. I just settle in to read and absorb all of the story and...
Murder Most Fowl by Bill Crider
There's so much to love about Bill Crider's Sheriff Dan Rhodes mysteries. Murder Most Fowl is the seventh in the series, and this one deals with cockfighting and emu rustling in Texas. Crider introduces one or two new subjects in each book. I had no idea emu rustling...
Winners and Next Week’s Contest
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Patrick M. from York Beach, ME won the autographed copy of Fourth Down and Out. Susan M. from Williamsburg, VA will receive A Collection of Lies. I'm putting the books in the mail today. I'm heading to my Mom's soon...
What are You Reading?
Happy Independence Day! And, Happy Thursday! This is an unusual Thursday. We can all participate. Some of us will talk about "What Are You Reading?", while others might chose to talk about your favorite books read so far this year. And, if you want to add that list...
The Best of Us by Joyce Maynard – Trigger Warning
I want to make sure several of you know Joyce Maynard's memoir, The Best of Us, comes with a trigger warning. It's about a tough battle with pancreatic cancer. I know cancer, and pancreatic cancer may be a rough subject for several of you. Don't read any more of this...
Favorite Books, January to June 2024
Actually, that title, January to June, is a little deceiving. I didn't read a book that should go on this list until April. And, I have read some fantastic books that come out in the second half of 2024, including one that's released on July 9. But, I'm staying true...
