Lesa's Book Critiques
Sharing Books and Authors, with an Emphasis on MysteriesRecent Posts
The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook
Once again, Mystery Writers of America brings together some of the top mystery writers in the field in a collection that benefits MWA. This time, though, the book is not a compilation of short stories. Instead, under the guidance of editor Kate White, the authors have...
Birthday Week
I'm visiting Mom in Ohio for my birthday week celebration. And, it's been wonderful. But, this post only has one book-related part to it, so feel free to skip it unless you want to see silly pictures, and photos of Pygmy goats. I drove in Saturday from Indiana, and my...
The Second Sister by Marie Bostwick
Marie Bostwick's latest novel is for those who enjoyed her Cobbled Court Quilt series, or like their stories wrapped up neatly. The Second Sister brings a woman home to the town she fled years earlier. Lucy Toomey hasn't been home in eight years, despite her...
Stephanie Grace Whitson, Author of Daughter of the Regiment
First, I need to apologize to the author. My interview with Stephanie Grace Whitson was scheduled to appear on Friday, March 27, but my notes about it were buried in my vacation notes. I'm sorry. I do want to share the interview, though, and a chance to win a copy of...
What Are You Reading?
I was on the road for seven and a half hours yesterday, so didn't have a chance to finish my book. I'm reading The Island of Dr. Libris, the new juvenile book by Chris Grabenstein. I love his children's books. This one is an adventure about a boy, imagination and...
Carolyn Hart, Annie & Max
Some of you may have seen recent posts in which Carolyn Hart announced that her new Death on Demand mystery, Don't Go Home, would be the last in the series. And, it might not have made us happy, but we could understand why the twenty-fifth book would wrap up...
