This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

September 02, 2019

William Kent Krueger’s second coming-of-age story is not the sequel to Ordinary Grace that readers expected. Instead, This Tender Land is his version of Huckleberry Finn or the Odyssey, as adolescents are forced to move toward adulthood. It’s a lush,...

Have You Heard? Blood Hollow by William Kent Krueger

January 23, 2018

I’m always grateful when Sandie Herron steps in with a review of an audiobook. It gives me one day to finish whatever I’m reading. And, she reviews audiobooks, which I don’t listen to. I know many of you do, so it’s one more chance for you to...

Have You Heard?

September 10, 2016

It’s hard to believe I’ve known Sandie Herron for about eighteen years now. We’ve never met, but she’s been a great supporter of Lesa’s Book Critiques. Actually, she’s been a great support because I “met” Sandie years...

Mystery Authors Revealed

April 12, 2016

The Association of American Publishers and LibraryReads sponsored a wonderful program at the Talia Sherer Public Library Association’s recent conference. Called “Mystery Authors Revealed”, it featured five mystery authors, and a wonderful moderator,...

Recap – William Kent Krueger’s Ordinary Grace

September 15, 2015

Last night, I led a book discussion of William Kent Krueger’s Ordinary Grace. So, I wasn’t home to read a book. But, I did have the chance to reread this wonderful book over the weekend in preparation for the book discussion. It’s moving, powerful,...