Lesa's Book Critiques
Sharing Books and Authors, with an Emphasis on MysteriesRecent Posts
An Author, Bookstore, and LIbrary
Moving back to Ohio, and to the Columbus area, means a number of authors come to bookstores and libraries here. A couple weeks ago, several of us had the chance to hear Anne Lamott on her book tour. This week, my sister, Linda and I went to a lunch sponsored by...
June Treasures in My Closet
So, I forgot to do my June Treasures in My Closet post, and only remembered on May 1. I can see why, though. There are only ten books on the list, and I’ve read eight of them already. What about you? Are there June titles you’re waiting to read?...
Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo
I was so eager to read this book that I pre-ordered it. I love Carmen Mok’s artwork for Kate DiCamillo’s new children’s book, Orris and Timble: The Beginning. It’s the first in a trilogy, but it stands alone. Designed for ages 4-8, this is...
Winners and No Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Melanie E. from Glendale, AZ won The Book of Thorns. She’s Not Sorry went to Patrick M. in York Harbor, ME. I mailed the books yesterday. Family trip for most of next week with my Mom and sisters, so...
What Are You Reading?
We had gorgeous weather here the last couple days – 80 and sunny today. That’s my temperature, and my weather. I would be happy with 75-80 all year. My nephew and my sister’s dog are complaining it’s too hot. Ha! I love every bit of it. I...
Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench
Dame Judi Dench’s Shakespeare: The Man who Pays the Rent isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who are willing to follow her through her stories about the Shakespearean roles she played through her seventy year career. She breaks down each role, so...
