Lesa's Book Critiques
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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...
John McMahon, Guest Author
John McMahon is the author of three books featuring P.T. Marsh, a police detective in Mason Falls, Georgia. The first one, The Good Detective, was nominated for Edgar and Thriller Awards for Best First Novel. He followed that with The Evil Men Do, and now, A Good...
