Lesa's Book Critiques
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The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto
I've read almost all of Mitch Albom's books, missing only Have a Little Faith. So, I was eager to join the blog tour for his new novel, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto. Albom shares his passion for music in a story about a musician who's passion changed the...
White Collar Girl by Renee Rosen
There's something about the journalism field that has always fascinated me. Combine journalism with the 1950s, Chicago politics, and an ambitious young woman, though, and you have Renee Rosen's powerful novel, White Collar Girl. Jordan Walsh came from a...
December Treasures in My Closet
I'm actually happy that there aren't a large number of December book releases for my Treasures in My Closet post. I have to admit reading usually falls off some during the holidays. But there are some interesting books in this pile. The Winemaker Detective is an...
Claws for Alarm by T.C. LoTempio
Have you ever finished a book despite your frustration with the main character? I loved Nora Charles, the investigative reporter turned sandwich shop owner, and the intuitive, spooky cat she adopts, Nick, in T.C. LoTempio's Meow If It's Murder. But, I found Nora...
Western Mystery Giveaway
Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Eileen K. of Island Lake, IL won Heather Blake's Ghost of a Potion. Carolyn Hart's Ghost Wanted goes to Robin C. of Ashtabula, OH. I'm mailing the books today. In keeping with the western theme started by the...
Wait for Signs by Craig Johnson
This giveaway may be starting a day earlier than I normally start giveaways, but any time I have the chance to share a Craig Johnson book, I'll take it. Craig Johnson's Wait for Signs has just been released in paperback. One lucky winner will have the chance to...
