Lesa's Book Critiques
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Yours Truly by James R. Hagerty
I enjoy reading obituaries, especially ones that are a little different. Since I don't live in the Columbus, Ohio area yet, I wasn't able to go with my sister to hear James R. Hagerty when he appeared at a bookstore there. But, I did pick up his book at the library,...
Winners and a Historical Mystery Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Sharon B. from Albuquerque, NM won Murder at Haven's Rock. Alicia K. from Stacyville, IA will receive The Rescue. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, I'm giving away two historical mysteries. A...
What Are You Reading?
It seems as if California is sending its rain to us in the Midwest. Here in southwestern Indiana, we're supposed to have rain every day until Sunday. Fortunately, nothing has been said about flooding, so we'll be fine. How's your weather? A few weeks ago, my sister...
One Upon a Tome by Oliver Darkshire
Eccentric doesn't even begin to describe the people and book collections of Sotheran's, an antiquarian bookstore in London. Founded in 1761, they found a writer to tell their story, their own apprentice, Oliver Darkshire. Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare...
Sandie Herron, RIP
Yesterday, I received a note from Sandie Herron's husband, Bill. Sandie died on March 11, but she had sent me an early birthday gift, cards she made for me, and Bill didn't want to tell me about her death until after I received them. That's just how kind both Sandie...
The White Lady by Jacqueline Winspear
Jacqueline Winspear, author of the Maisie Dobbs mysteries, takes a break with a riveting standalone involving a young woman during both world wars. The White Lady is a suspenseful novel with some unusual twists at the end that I never saw coming. Elinor DeWitt's happy...
