Lesa's Book Critiques
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What Are You Reading?
It's Thursday! The weather might be lousy outside, low temperatures, and rain mixes with sleet, but, it's still Thursday and time to talk about "What Are You Reading?" Here's a heads-up for Kevin Tipple. I just finished Claire Booth's Dangerous Consequences, the fifth...
Fadeout by Joseph Hansen
Joseph Hansen's first Dave Brandstetter mystery, Fadeout, was published fifty years ago in 1970. Because Soho's Syndicate Books is republishing the books, I recommend that you read this edition. If you haven't already discovered the series, you'll want to read Michael...
Kevin’s Corner Annex – Duke by Rozlan Mohd Noor
I've met my deadlines for the April issue, but I'm finishing up the book I'll review tomorrow, a classic PI novel. So, I'm taking advantage of Kevin Tipple's submitted reviews. Today, Kevin reviews the second in Rozlan Mohd Noor's Inspector Mislan series. Thank you,...
Susan Spann, Guest Author
Today, I'd like to welcome guest author Susan Spann. I think you'll enjoy her guest post since we've been talking about Japanese books including The Cat Who Saved Books. Spann's post is a perfect follow-up. Susan Spann is the award-winning, bestselling author of FIRES...
Have You Heard? Dianne Freeman’s A Fiancée’s Guide to First Wives and Murder
Dianne Freeman's fifth Countess of Harleigh mystery, A Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder, is scheduled for release on June 28. (I no longer say will be released because I can't be sure nowadays.) Here's a sneak peek at the cover. Since I have a Monday deadline, I...
Enough Already by Valerie Bertinelli
I don't think there's an American woman who is satisfied with her physical appearance. Valerie Bertinelli's memoir, Enough Already: Learning to Love the Way I Am Today, is a testament to that. She stresses over the ten pounds she's lost and gained for her entire life....
