Lesa's Book Critiques
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Winners and A Secret Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Susan D. from Watauga, TX won Wherever She Goes. Stone Mothers goes to Glen D. from Yuba City, CA. The books are going out in the mail today. This week, I'm giving away two crime novels featuring women with secrets....
What Are You Reading?
Let's face it. During deadline week, I don't read anything I can talk about right now. You'll see all the reviews of the books I've been reading, but it will be September or October. Next week, I'll have a title or two to share. This week, it's up to all of you, but...
2019 International Thriller Awards
Last weekend, during the New York City blackout, the International Thriller Writers presented their annual Thriller Awards. Congratulations to all of the winners. Here are the winners. BEST HARDCOVER NOVEL Jennifer Hillier – Jar of Hearts BEST FIRST NOVEL C. J....
Shamed by Linda Castillo
I love Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder books. She has wonderful characters, beginning with Kate, Kate's love interest, Tomasetti, and the entire police department in Painters Mill, Ohio. But, the cover of her latest book, Shamed, is just wrong. Let me get that...
Heather Webber, An Interview
When I read that Heather Webber's Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe was "perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen", I knew I'd want to try it. Tomorrow is release date for the book, and today I'm lucky to have an interview with the author. I hope you enjoy "meeting"...
Have You Heard? – Miranda James’ Classified as Murder
Miranda James' eleventh Cat in the Stacks mystery, The Pawful Truth, is due out Tuesday, July 16. If you love Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel, as I do, you'll be waiting for the new book. In the meantime, Sandie Herron has reviewed the audiobook of the...
