Lesa's Book Critiques
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Kevin’s Corner Annex – Echo by Tracy Clark
Okay, I'll admit I was out partying yesterday. Now that I'm back in Ohio, I can go to the Christmas party for my mom's family. Long drive there and back, but the weather was good, and there's nothing better than family stories, laughter, and good food. And, Mom...
Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson
P. J. Nelson's Booked for Murder has one of the most impulsive amateur sleuths I've ever read about. Madeline Brimley ignores all attempts to rein her in, which will drive some readers nuts. On the other hand, the book has some of the most beautiful writing and...
Pretty Dead Things by Lilian West
I had some problems with Lilian West's novel, Pretty Dead Things. However, I love the cover. "Small towns bury their secrets deep and don't look kindly on people digging for them." Cora learns that quickly when she buys a jar of buttons and baubles at an estate...
Peter Lovesey at The Poisoned Pen
It is a slightly bittersweet session. At the same time, Peter Lovesey's latest virtual appearance at The Poisoned Pen includes a summary of his career, and a conversation about some of the greats of British crime writing such as Robert Barnard, Catherine Aird, and...
What Are You Reading?
How has your week been? My sister and I did running one day, hitting cute shops for Christmas gifts. Not large stores! One was even the gift shop at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. And, we had matzo ball soup and terrific rye bread for dipping...
Kevin’s Corner Annex – Resort to Murder
The last time Kevin Tipple reviewed a book here, he discussed The Silence of the Loons. That was the first volume of short stories by "Minnesota's Premiere Mystery Writers". Resort to Murder This volume followed The Silence of the Loons. Again, it's an older book,...
