Lesa's Book Critiques
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Crime Travel, edited by Barb Goffman
When Barb Goffman asked me if I was interested in an anthology called Crime Travel, she captured two of my interests, mysteries and time travel. However, she wouldn't have been able to tell me ahead of time how enjoyable the stories would be. A couple of them,...
Christmas from the Heart by Sheila Roberts
I'm a day late, but I just didn't have the five hours to give to Sheila Roberts' Christmas from the Heart until Friday. If you only have time for one Christmas romance this year, you might want to make it this one. It's a reformed Scrooge story, as so many are this...
Have You Heard? All the President’s Menus by Julie Hyzy
Although I mentioned I was going to be on vacation, that doesn't mean I've had time to finish a book yet. Thank you to Sandie Herron for stepping up with an audio book review. Today, it's All the President's Menus by Julie Hyzy. All the President’s Menus ...
What Are You Reading?
It's Thursday! And, after our holiday party at work this morning, I'm off until next Wednesday. Lots of reading time! Of course, I have some errands to run first - car wash, groceries. But, I hope to settle in with the cats and books once I'm home today. I've just...
Motherless Child by V.M. Burns
Motherless Child is only the second book in V.M. Burns' RJ Franklin mystery series, but I feel as if I know Franklin and his world. He's a homicide detective, but he's also a member of his Indiana community, devoted to his adopted grandmother, Mama B. He's been dating...
A St. Louis Getaway
Donna and I have been friends long enough now that we no longer give each other "things" as gifts, unless they mean something. Instead, we try to do something together so we can share a memory. This year, Donna gave me a trip to St. Louis. It all started with The...
