Lesa's Book Critiques
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October Treasures in My Closet – Part 1
Definitely part 1. If you could only see all the October books. And, I'll be in Ireland for over a week that month, so I know I won't get to all the books I want to read. I'm going to highlight the mysteries, and a few other books for the next couple days. And, then...
Root, Petal, Thorn by Ella Joy Olsen
It's always a joy to discover a debut author who brings characters to life on the page. Ella Joy Olsen, in a style that reminds me of Sandra Dallas, brings five women and a house to life in Root, Petal, Thorn. Five women, one house, one century. Ivy Baygren had hoped...
A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny
I have a great problem with Louise Penny's A Great Reckoning. I read it twice, and still have no idea how to review it without spoiling the book. And, because I feel as if the book jacket summary is confusing, that doesn't help. A Great Reckoning is emotionally...
The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller
Is there anything better than a debut novel that's even better than you expected? Louise Miller's The City Baker's Guide to Country Living, looked interesting. But, Miller managed to bring her characters, Vermont, and music to life in this captivating novel. Miller's...
Book Chat featuring September Cozies from Berkley Prime Crime
If you want to see Jinx, you'll have to go to the end. I had to track him down. He was on the table while I wrote the script, and then disappeared when I filmed. Here are the September titles from Berkley Prime Crime. Cheddar Off Dead - Julia Buckley - 2nd Undercover...
