Lesa's Book Critiques
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July 2019 Treasures in My Closet
I think the publishers imagine we all have three months off in the summer to read all the books they schedule for summer release. You better start reading those June reads right now because the July list of treasures in my closet is just as formidable. The ninth Quinn...
A Shades of Purple Giveaway
This week, I'm giving away mysteries that come in shades of purple. The Loch Ness Papers is Paige Shelton's latest Scottish Bookshop mystery. Even if you haven't read any of the previous books, you might enjoy this one as American Delaney Nichols, a bookseller in...
What Are You Reading?
I'm in New York City with my sister, Linda, and my best friend, Donna, right now. So, I'm probably not reading at the moment. I'm going to rely on all of you to maintain the conversation and talk books. I'll check back to see the conversation on Saturday, if not...
Have You Heard? Donna Andrews’ Six Geese A-Slaying
Sandie Herron stepped in for one more day while I'm gone, filling in with one of Donna Andrews' popular Meg Langslow mysteries. This is Six Geese A-Slaying, reviewed as an audiobook. Six Geese A-Slaying ...
Have You Heard? Julie Hyzy’s Eggsecutive Orders
I'm on my way to New York City today, so Sandie Herron has stepped in with one of her Have You Heard? posts. It's her review of Julie Hyzy's audiobook of Eggsecutive Orders. If you haven't read this series, and enjoy cozy mysteries, I hope you check it out....
Rag and Bone by Joe Clifford
I'll just say this right now. Jay Porter, the protagonist in Joe Clifford's series, has to be one of the sorriest people in a mystery series. He's alienated a number of friends, lost a business, lost a wife and son, all because he's obsessed with taking down the...
