Lesa's Book Critiques
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Treasures in My Closet Note
April got away from me, with a visit to my Mom, one by my best friend, and several other activities. I have an appointment today, and Thursday is “What Are You Reading?” day. There are not a lot of June treasures in my closet, but I’ll get it...
Every Time I go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack
I mentioned Catherine Mack’s Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies back in January for “A Peek Ahead”. It’s a funny book, purchased for a TV series, along with the book’s sequels, with Mack to write the pilot script. The format is...
Kevin’s corner Annex – Dark Storm Rising by Linda Castillo
Kevin Tipple read Linda Castillo’s latest Kate Burkholder short story a little sooner than I did, and sent me his review. I’m happy to share it here, since I’m in the middle of a big nonfiction book right now. (I loved “Dark Storm...
Sunday Spotlight – Kate Michaelson
Today, I have the opportunity to introduce a debut mystery author, Kate Michaelson. Kate originally contacted me after I did a program for Buckeye Crime Writers. Buckeye Crime Writers is the Central Ohio Chapter of Sisters in Crime. Since her first book, Hidden...
Funny Story by Emily Henry
Ever since I read Emily Henry’s Beach Read, I’ve been waiting for one of her books to hit me the same way. Book Lovers didn’t do it. Neither did her other bestsellers. But, Funny Story, her latest romantic comedy, has two wonderful protagonists I...
Winners and This Week’s Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Thomas W. from Fairview Park, OH won The Poison Pen. Trisha T. from Easton, PA will receive Off the Air. The books are going out in the mail today. Suspense? Psychological thriller? It’s hard to say with...
