Lesa's Book Critiques
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Stella by Josh Dygert
Sometimes, I just stumble across a book that surprises me. I'd never heard of Josh Dygert, but his novella, Stella, is set in Indiana. It was short enough that I could read it this week after meeting my deadline. It's poetic and atmospheric with the heat of Midwestern...
When the Corn is Waist High by Jeremy Scott
I picked up Jeremy Scott's When the Corn is Waist High because it's set in Indiana farm country. Honestly? It's not very complimentary about the people, but it's witty with a dry humor that I appreciate. It also has two big twists. I anticipated one of them. I never...
Pay Dirt Road by Samantha Jayne Allen
Samantha Jayne Allen's mystery debut, Pay Dirt Road, was the winner of the 2019 Hillerman Prize. To me, that indicates a quality mystery set in the Southwest that captures the local atmosphere of the setting, just as Tony Hillerman's books did. In this case, it's set...
Sunday Off
Well, not really. I do intend to read a book today, and I have several of my own reviews ready to go this week. But, I'm taking today off from the blog. I haven't been to a movie since December 2019, but my friend Donna and I are heading to "Fantastic Beasts: The...
Have You Heard? Cleo Coyle’s Honey Roasted
While I'm working on next week's review books for deadline, I snatched a review or two from friends. Cleo Coyle's Honey Roasted is the nineteenth in the Coffeehouse Mystery series. Fortunately, Sandie Herron recently listened to it, and she's sharing her review of the...
Winners & A Suspenseful Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Both books are heading to California. Ana B. from Oakland, CA won Wild Irish Rose, and Glen D. from Yuba City will receive Girl in Ice. The books will go out in the mail today. This week, I'm giving away a standalone...
