Lesa's Book Critiques
Sharing Books and Authors, with an Emphasis on MysteriesRecent Posts
Hiding in Plain Sight by Mary Ellis
Mary Ellis, author of the romantic suspense stories in the Secrets of the South series, spins that series off in the first in a new series. Hiding in Plain Sight introduces the Marked for Retribution mysteries. Her sleuth is young, twenty-five, somewhat awkward...
Son of Saigon by David Myles Robinson
Don't be deceived by the cover of David Myles Robinson's novel, Son of Saigon. It does have its dark moments, but the humor more than makes up for it. It's a witty, delightful story, and I was happy to hand it off to a friend. I hope he enjoyed it as much as I did....
Sunday Afternoon
Just a quick post to let you know I'm okay, but my modem failed on Saturday, so I have no Internet access at home. I'm working at the library, on a desk, so I can't do a blog today. This has messed up the schedule on the blog. There will be a post on Tuesday....
What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia by Elizabeth Catte
Who would you guess has the best background to write about Appalachia, a writer and historian from East Tennessee with a PhD in public history, or a venture capitalist who wrote his own personal memoir? In What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia, historian...
Winners & A Clark Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Dyeing Up Loose Ends goes to Janice R. from Pittsford, NY. Theresa M. from Milwaukee, WI won On the Hook. The books will go out in the mail today. A Clark Giveaway sounds a little odd, doesn't it? The authors of...
What Are You Reading?
This week, I'm finishing a book recommended by two people, columnist Connie Schultz, and my friend, Kaye Wilkinson Barley. Elizabeth Catte is a writer and historian from East Tennessee. She holds a PhD in public history. Her nonfiction title, What You Are Getting...
