Lesa's Book Critiques
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Bad Moon Rising by John Galligan
Sheriff Heidi Kick and her understaffed team in Bad Axe County, Wisconsin have more troubles than any small force should have to handle. In John Galligan's Bad Moon Rising, they have a larger cast of bizarre characters than any book should have to handle. "Kick Her...
The Break-Up Book Club by Wendy Wax
First, before even diving into Wendy Wax' The Break-Up Book Club, I want to compliment the art department at Berkley. Someone actually paid attention to the book. The wine, meringues, and ring actually relate to the book. Now, about the book. I know how much I like a...
Winners and an Anthology Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Diane K. from Darien, IL won A Trail of Lies. The Hiding Place is going to Deanna S. from Carlisle, MA. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, I"m giving away two story anthologies that I bought when...
What Are You Reading?
Happy Thursday! It's time to get together and talk about books and what we're reading. I'm writing this post on a break at work on Wednesday morning because my Internet is out at home. Actually, after eight and a half years, my modem died. I'm getting a new one this...
Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins
Kristan Higgins' latest novel, Pack Up the Moon, isn't for everyone. However, if you're one of those readers who cried and loved Cecelia Ahern's 2004 debut, PS, I Love You, as I did, you'll want to try this book. I can think of several people, though, who shouldn't...
A Distant Grave by Sarah Stewart Taylor
I loved Sarah Stewart Taylor's first Maggie D'Arcy novel, The Mountains Wild. It was one of my favorite books of 2020. It was atmospheric with a strong sense of place, set in both Ireland and Long Island. The second book, A Distant Grave, has more of a thriller...
