Lesa's Book Critiques
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Haunted by the Past by Simon R. Green
As much as I enjoy Ishmael Jones, I think Simon R. Green's Haunted by the Past will be the last book I read in the series. The last couple books both felt as if Green was reaching for ideas that just didn't come. In 1963, a spaceship crashed in England, killing...
Sandie’s Corner – The Devil You Know by P.J. Tracy
I'll admit I turned down the opportunity to review P.J. Tracy's latest book, The Devil You Know. Fortunately, Sandie Herron read and reviewed it, so I can still share a review here. Thank you, Sandie. The Devil You KnowWritten by P. J. TracyDetective Margaret Nolan...
Winners and a Cozy Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Glen D. from Yuba City, CA won It Dies with You. What Lies Beneath goes to Penny T. from Klamath Falls, OR. The books will go out in the mail tomorrow. I'm giving away cozy mysteries this week, beginning with Laurien...
What Are You Reading?
Neither rain nor storms nor snow nor 78 degrees in Florida can prevent us from gathering here on a Thursday to talk about books. I hope you're all doing okay this week. Let us know! I can tell you what I just finished, but it won't be released until May 30. I read and...
Carolyn Korsmeyer, Guest Author
Today, I'd like to welcome Carolyn Korsmeyer as guest author. Carolyn Korsmeyer is both a novelist and a philosopher. She is especially interested in how the senses and emotions are engaged by works of art, themes prominent in three of her philosophy books: Things: In...
Glen Davis’ Favorites of 2022
I'm going to let Glen Davis' choices of Favorite Books of 2022 speak for themselves. I do look forward to his weekly reviews on Thursday. Glen always has some interesting comments. And, I'm going to say that I agree with his summary of the books from last year. I...
