Lesa's Book Critiques
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Survival of the Fritters by Ginger Bolton
Is there anything that says cozy mystery any more than a donut shop? Ginger Bolton launches the Deputy Donut mystery series with Survival of the Fritters. It's been three years since Emily Westhill's police detective husband, Alec, was shot and killed in the line...
Sophie Kersey, Guest Blogger
Congratulations to Sophie Kersey on the publication of her first novel, Unspeakable Things. It's a pleasure when I have the chance to introduce a new author to readers. Before you read her post, you might want to see the book trailer for her debut novel. Thank you,...
Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake by Sarah Graves
Sarah Graves' latest mystery, Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake, marks the return of Jacobia (Jake) Tiptree from the Home Repair is Homicide mysteries. This book kicks off a new series, and a new adventure for Jake. Don't worry, though. Jake will always find a way...
Winners and European Mysteries
Congratulations to the winners of the last giveaway. Jeannine C. from Roseburg, OR won The Body in the Casket. A Case of Syrah, Syrah will go to Sharon B. in Albuquerque, NM. The books will go out in the mail tomorrow. This week, I'm giving away two mysteries set in...
What Are You Reading?
What are you reading this week? Or, what book are you listening to? I've taken a page out of Jeff's book. I'm reading an anthology, Snowdrift and Other Stories by Georgette Heyer. It includes three recently discovered short stories. I always loved Heyer's Regency...
Waking Up in Winter by Cheryl Richardson
I'll admit I picked up Cheryl Richardson's personal development book, Waking Up in Winter because of the subtitle. She calls it "In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife." I always discover something when I read a self-development book. In this case, I learned I'm...
