Lesa's Book Critiques
Sharing Books and Authors, with an Emphasis on MysteriesRecent Posts
What Are You Reading?
I didn't have much reading time today. I'm getting ready for my family to come in, and I went to lunch with friends. So, I didn't get far in E.J. Copperman's new mystery, Written Off. Written Off is the first Mysterious Detective mystery. How would you feel if...
Grilled for Murder by Maddie Day
Maddie Day's Country Store mystery series is becoming a favorite. It has an Indiana setting, appealing characters, good breakfasts, even likable, intelligent small-town cops. And, Day's latest book, Grilled for Murder, emphasizes all of those elements....
Eclair and Present Danger by Laura Bradford
I've been talking about Laura Bradford's new mystery, Eclair and Present Danger, and her new series so long that it feels as if I've already reviewed the book. The author of the Amish mysteries launches the Emergency Dessert Squad series with a fun book filled with a...
Book Chat – Jinx and Cozy Mysteries
Well, Jinx has his cameo right at the beginning of this month's book chat, so those of you who are only watching for him don't need to watch the entire video. I hope you do, though. There are wonderful authors on this month's list of June mysteries from Penguin Random...
Winners & No Contest Next Week
Congratulations to the winners of last week's contest. Fear the Darkness by Becky Masterman will be going to John B. from Grass Valley, CA. CB McKenzie's Bad Country is going to Willeta H. from Dearborn, MI. The books will go out in the mail tomorrow. I'm sorry. There...
July Treasures in My Closet – Part 2
Are you ready for the second list of enticing books, releases for July? Let's dive right in. Jonas Karlsson's novel, The Invoice, explores the nature of happiness through the eyes of a carefree idealist who is content with very little. He's a passionate film buff,...
