Lesa's Book Critiques
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Agatha Award Nominees
To all of you who haven't read this year's Edgar nominees, the 2019 Agatha Award nominations have been announced by Malice Domestic. The awards will be given out May 4 during Malice Domestic 31. Congratulations to all of the nominees. Best Contemporary Novel Mardi...
Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher
Even the subtitle of Mary Pipher's latest bestseller, Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing as We Age, doesn't really do an adequate job describing how fascinating this book is. If you're a woman over sixty, you might want to read this. If...
Sandie’s Corner – Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane Kelly
I'm a little too close to the book I just finished, so I was happy to find Sandie Herron's review in my email. Perfect timing for a "Sandie's Corner" post. It gives me time to think about my book before writing my review. Diane Kelly's latest mystery, Dead as a Door...
Without Reservations by Alice Steinbach
I have itchy feet. I'm ready to pack and head somewhere. Alice Steinbach's Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman entices me to travel to Paris or Ireland or Lisbon, Portugal, the places that beckon to me. If you're an armchair traveler,...
Winners and an Award Nominee Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Penny T. from Klamath Falls, OR won Uneasy Lies the Crown. Marla B. of Las Vegas, NV will receive Scandal Above Stairs. The books will go out today or Saturday. This week, I'm giving away award nominees. Deanna...
What Are You Reading? Margie Bunting’s Favorites of 2018
Yes, we're going to talk about what we're all reading today. It's Thursday, after all. But, first, Margie Bunting is going to share her favorite books of 2018. It's never too late for a list of good books. I'm always eager to see what Margie's reading. Her summaries...
