Lesa's Book Critiques
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The Murder of Mr. Ma by John Shen Yen Nee and SJ Rozan
I may be wrong. I often am when it comes to “Best of” lists at the end of the year. I suspect The Murder of Mr. Ma by John Shen Yen Nee and SJ Rozan will be on a number of those lists. Deservedly so. The novel has a brisk pace, an intriguing background,...
May treasures in My Closet
I hope the extensive April post for Treasures in My Closet didn’t give you false expectations. I don’t have as many May releases here. Of course, I’m sure there are many I missed. Let me know what you’re anticipating, please. Disturbing the...
Happy Easter
Happy Easter to those who celebrate! I celebrate my family on Easter and I’ll spend part of the day with my sister’s family. Ham, lamb, and all the trimmings. For those of us who are not formally religious, Easter can still mean joy and love with...
Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson
Although I was given Freya Sampson’s Nosy Neighbors to review as a mystery, there’s very little mystery in this enjoyable novel. It’s set in Chalcot, a small English village, the same setting as Sampson’s The Last Chance Library. I’d...
A Mixed Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Riley S. from Fort Pierce, FL won In Sunshine or in Shadow. A Hide Tide Murder is going to Carli S. from NYC, NY. The books are going out in the mail today. I have a mystery and a historical novel to give away...
What Are You Reading?
I went to my niece’s birthday dinner on Monday, and that was the highlight of the week – chicken cordon bleu and chocolate lava cake. Nothing special the rest of the week. And, for those os who participate weekly, Jeff Meyerson is on his way home from...
