Lesa's Book Critiques
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January Treasures in My Closet
December ended on a slow note, and January 20234 isn't starting out much better, if the Treasures in My Closet are any indication. I've actually read more April releases already than I have January ones. And, only one of the January books stands out for me. I hope you...
What Are You Reading?
I hope you all had a good week, whether working, shopping, reading, or whatever you enjoy doing. I had a productive week at home, and then yesterday went to the Franklin Park Conservatory with my sister, Linda, to see a couple exhibits....
Tim Dorsey, RIP
Update - Thank you to Deb for sending the link to the Tampa Bay Times with Tim Dorsey's obituary. https://bit.ly/3uE8zIZ So, this is a little unusual for me. I can't find a verified source that says author Tim Dorsey died this week. However, Ace Atkins reported it on...
Murder on Tour by V.M. Burns
While I always enjoy catching up with Samantha Washington, her grandmother, Nana Jo, and Nana Jo's friends, I have to admit my favorite part of V.M. Burns' mysteries is the parallel historical mystery in each of them. In Murder on Tour, Samantha's debut historical...
Murder Most Royal by SJ Bennett
I know SJ Bennett intends to go back in Queen Elizabeth's life for future mysteries in the Her Majesty the Queen Investigates series. There's just something a little sad about Murder Most Royal, though. While this third book is my favorite in the series so far, Queen...
The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose
Nita Prose's debut mystery, The Maid, was a hit, nominated for six awards, and winner of The Ned Kelly Award for Best International Crime Novel. While I liked it, I liked The Mystery Guest even more, the book that marks the return of Molly Gray. Three years after her...
