Lesa's Book Critiques
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Judge Thee Not by Edith Maxwell
When I reviewed Edith Maxwell's Charity's Burden earlier this year, I mentioned how relevant the historical mystery was to our own times. Now, in the fifth book of the Quaker Midwife series, Judge Thee Not, the author strikes that same note of relevancy in a...
Have You Heard? Fonduing Fathers by Julie Hyzy
I've been on vacation the entire last week. Although I read and finished a book today, my first day home, I haven't had time to review it. I'm glad Sandie Herron sends me reviews so I can include one now and then. This is for everyone who listens to audiobooks, or...
Remembering the Dead by Elizabeth J. Duncan
World War I must have been on my mind lately. It's odd that I ended up reviewing two books in a row with the shadows of the Great War. Remembering the Dead is Elizabeth J. Duncan's latest Penny Brannigan mystery, set in Wales. For the 100th anniversary of the...
The Good Cop by Peter Steiner
The Good Cop by Peter Steiner is a bleak book. It's also a very important book about truth and freedom of the press. The timely book will hit home for many readers. At the end of the war in 1918, Maximilian Wolf makes his way back home to Munich. In his sketches of...
Psychological Thriller Giveaway
This week, I'm giving away two psychological thrillers. Good luck to all the entrants! I'm going to use a little of the press release for the summary of Hank Phillippi Ryan's The Murder List because it's a tough book to summarize without giving away too much....
What Are You Reading?
I can actually tell you I haven't read a thing this week. But, if you want to talk about Mark Twain or Harriet Beecher Stowe, I'm ready. I'm in Connecticut with my Mom and sisters. Starting our trip back home this afternoon. But, along with checking out cemeteries and...
