Lesa's Book Critiques
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The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
I'll admit I sometimes bog down in the history in Kate Quinn's novels, and I love history. Quinn is the author of The Diamond Eye and The Huntress, among other books. But, The Briar Club! I only slowed down toward the conclusion of this book because I didn't want it...
The Burning by Linda Castillo
I'm always eager to jump back into the world of Police Chief Kate Burkholder in Linda Castillo's series set in Ohio's Amish country. The Burning is a violent, sometimes graphic novel that pits Burkholder against the Amish as well as her colleagues in law enforcement....
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...
