Lesa's Book Critiques
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What’s Happening – The Golden Gate by Amy Chua
Although some of you might recognize Amy Chua's name as "The Tiger Mom", The Golden Gate is her first novel. As I'm writing this, I'm a third of the way through it, and it's outstanding. I'll definitely review it again close to release date, September 19. In the...
What’s Happening – All is Not Forgiven by Joe Kenda
I don't watch much television, so I didn't recognize Joe Kenda's name. Some of you might recognize him as the "Homicide Hunter", which I did not. According to Wikipedia, "Joseph Patrick Kenda is a retired Colorado Springs Police Department detective lieutenant who was...
What’s Happening – Deus X
Because I'm reading for Library Journal's Day of Dialog, this week, I have some books just to put on your radar. The panels for Day of Dialog all feature forthcoming books. Stephen Mack Brown's fourth August Snow novel doesn't come out until November. Don't worry....
What’s Happening – Flesh and Blood by David Mark
Well, here's what's happening in my reading life right now. For the last few years, I've moderated the Crime Fiction/Mystery panel for Library Journal's Day of Dialog. I have to read the books, and have questions to the authors by Friday, I'm reading for this. I'm not...
Hard Rain by Samantha Jayne Allen
Samantha Jayne Allen won the Tony Hillerman Prize for her debut novel, Pay Dirt Road. Hard Rain is the sequel. Allen brings back Annie McIntyre, waitress turned apprentice in her grandfather's private detective agency. These novels, set in a small Texas town, offer...
Winners and a Historical Mystery Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Melanie A. from Minneapolis, MN won Four Charming Spells. Heather H. from Drexel Hill, PA will receive Witch Way Out. The books are going out today. This week, I'm giving away historical mysteries. The White Lady is...
