Lesa's Book Critiques
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Reading Time
Yes, I’ll admit I was out enjoying myself for two nights. Wednesday night, we went to hear Emmet Cahill perform Broadway songs and Irish pieces. Thursday night, we went to see “Mamma Mia!!” from Broadway in Columbus. Two fun nights of music with...
A Mystery Giveaway
Are you ready for a mystery giveaway? This week, I have two to give away. The contest will end Wednesday, March 20 at 5 PM ET. I have an ARC of Carlene O’Connor’s latest Irish Village Mystery, Murder at an Irish Chipper. Siobhán’s brother Eoin’s new...
What Are You Reading?
Gorgeous weather here! 71 degrees and sunny, just perfect for a walk in a nearby park with my sister and her dog. It’s been a while since I walked with them, though, so we take it slow. Then, last night she and I (my sister, not the dog) went to see Emmet...
A Peek Ahead
It’s been a busy week, between reading for deadline and some fun events. So, I’m going to give you a peek ahead today. Kate Quinn’s latest book is The Phoenix Crown, written with Jamie Chang. But, in July, her next book is out, and it’s one...
A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn
Deanna Raybourn’s A Grave Robbery, the ninth Veronica Speedwell mystery, might be my favorite in the series. There’s a compelling storyline. The banter between Veronica and Stoker is witty as always. And, there are several new characters introduced, as...
A Few More April Treasures
Yesterday, Kevin Tipple predicted that “Good stuff will be back tomorrow.” I couldn’t think of anything better than adding a few more April treasures to your TBR piles, April releases that came in after I did the initial post. Here are a few more...






