Lesa's Book Critiques
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The Long Arm of the Law: edited by Martin Edwards
I always learn something when I read the British Crime Classics edited by Martin Edwards. Edwards never disappoints. The choice of stories is always interesting, and his introductions are lessons in the history of crime writing. As a fan of police procedurals, I...
An Aegean April by Jeffrey Siger
I learned more about the refugee and political crisis in Europe from Jeffrey Siger's latest Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis mystery than I did from all the news I read or watch. At the same time,An Aegean April was a compelling story with a wonderful twist at the end....
February Treasures in My Closet
Welcome to January 1, 2018, the day we talk about February's forthcoming books. It's the perfect way to welcome in a new year, looking forward to exciting new books. Do you want to see what February has to offer? 19 Souls is the first in J.D. Allen's new Sin City...
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I hope 2018 is kinder to all of us. Cancer and politics, and maybe the cancer of politics seem to have been the tune during 2017. We've lost friends and beloved authors this year. I've been fortunate. I have my family, all of my friends, including all...
Favorite Books of 2017
It's time. I know there's one more day, but this is my definitive list. As I say every year, this is not a "Best of 2017" list of books. We all know I usually don't read the literary novels that make some lists. I'd much rather read a good mystery, a story with...
Sue Grafton, R.I.P.
I had intended to post my Favorites of 2017 piece today, but it will wait until tomorrow. Instead, let's take a minute to remember Sue Grafton. She died Thursday night of cancer, at the age of 77. Her family's tribute came in the form of the statement that "The...
