Favorite Books of 2020

July 04, 2020

Halfway through 2020. How many of you are with me, agreeing that 2020 can’t be over soon enough? No theater; no movies; no concerts; no visits with family and friends; no dinners out. All we have left are books. So, I’m going to remind you about ten books....

What Are You Reading? and Jeff Meyerson’s Favorites of 2019

January 02, 2020

I thought it was appropriate to kick off this week’s What Are You Reading with a look back from Jeff Meyerson. Jeff is a faithful reader of Lesa’s Book Critiques, and I appreciate his contributions, his comments, and the conversations he shares with other...

Favorite Books of 2019

December 31, 2019

I’m a little surprised at my list of favorite books of 2019. All the titles were published in 2019. Every author on the list was new to me at the time. That doesn’t mean it was their first book, just the first I had read. I credit Library Journal for some...

Favorites of 2019

June 30, 2019

Halfway through 2019. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Jen Forbus once asked me to pick my favorite books from the first half of the year. I’ll admit, I’m on an odd schedule, currently reading some September and October releases. And, I’ve read some...

Favorite Books of 2018

December 30, 2018

Let’s face it. I haven’t started a book. I have plans for half the day on Dec. 30th, and there’s lots of college football to watch. I’m ready to post my list of favorite books of 2018. My disclaimer is always that this is not a “Best...