Lesa's Book Critiques
Sharing Books and Authors, with an Emphasis on MysteriesRecent Posts
Clea Simon, Guest Author
I've known of Clea Simon for ten years, although we've never met. I read her first mystery, Mew is for Murder, back then, and included it on my blog as one of the books read in July 2005. Next year, she and I will finally meet up at Left Coast Crime in Phoenix. I've...
Enchantress of Paris by Marci Jefferson
If you love sweeping historical novels featuring the kings and queens, you won't want to miss Marci Jefferson's latest novel, Enchantress of Paris. Marie Mancini might not be a household name, but the story of her love for Louis XIV, the Sun King, will break your...
Interview with Marci Jefferson
Marci Jefferson is an Indiana author, which is why I originally picked up her debut historical novel. I was so impressed with that book, Girl on the Golden Coin, that I jumped at the chance to interview her now that her second book is out. Jefferson took the time...
September Treasures in My Closet – Part 2
It's an enormous list of forthcoming books for September, so I'll jump right in today with the title that tops my pick list, Mary Karr's The Art of Memoir. No, I don't have a life worth writing about, but I'm interested in reading what Karr has to say...
September Treasures in My Closet
My gosh! There are almost enough September book releases for three days of Treasures in My Closet, but I have to split them in two. I already have an interview scheduled for Monday. So, I hope you find something of interest in the wealth of titles coming out in...
Winners and a Suspense Novel Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of Eunsun Kim's A Thousand Miles to Freedom. The publisher will be sending copies to Cynthia B. from Uxbridge, MA and Carol K. from Columbia, CT. This week, I have two suspense novels to give away. Here's the publicist's description of...
