Lesa's Book Critiques
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Giveaway – Romance & STEM
I have a giveaway this week, but I’m going to end it on Wednesday, Feb. 14. That gives me a couple days to get to the post office. I just wanted to point out the deadline so you notice it, if you’re interested in the books. Both books are about romance...
What Are You Reading?
If you’re one of our California friends, I hope you’re okay. I think Mark is the one who is the furthest south, while others are in northern California. Thinking of you all with that rain. I’m liking our weather here. 50s, and maybe even 60 on...
Jeff Meyerson’s Favorites of 2023
Jeff probably thought we’d never get around to his favorite books read in 2023. I’m happy, though, that a few of you contributed to the blog. Don’t worry! I have something else in mind for you at the end of June, more group participation. In the...
At Any Cost by Jeffrey Siger
Once again, Jeffrey Siger taps into the world’s politics in order to scare us to death. I’ll admit, I find some of the metaverse discussions tedious in At Any Cost. My eyes glazed over. But, the ending was as fast-paced and engrossing as always. And, of...
Guilt Strikes at Granger’s Store by Terry Shames
I’m a big fan of Terry Shames’ Samuel Craddock mysteries. In fact, that’s a quote from me on the jacket of her latest book, Guilt Strikes at Granger’s Store. It’s from my review of Murder at the Jubilee Rally for Library Journal....
Why We Read by Shannon Reed
Sometimes, I just don’t understand blurbs, although I’ll admit the one from George Saunders did make me more interested in Shannon Reed’s Why We Read. He said, “A hilarious and incisive exploration of the joys of reading.” While I...
