tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post4485228448210977089..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: April's Hot TitlesLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-78424862981379598612011-03-07T12:07:37.905-06:002011-03-07T12:07:37.905-06:00Thank you, Sandie, Ingrid, and Lesa for all your k...Thank you, Sandie, Ingrid, and Lesa for all your kind words!! I'm flattered beyond belief. It is very odd to have two books out the same month. If it helps, they're rather different. "Grey Zone" is much cozier, with a ghost cat and his grad-student human. "Dogs Don't Lie" is a little harder-edged. I was trying for a tongue-in-cheek take on classic hardboiled detective style, which is why I call it "a pet noir."<br /><br />Whatever you read, I hope you enjoy it! And thanks, Lesa, for pointing out so many great books.Clea Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10810838253598050028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-29992560515264309132011-03-05T07:08:34.392-06:002011-03-05T07:08:34.392-06:00Ingrid,
I'm glad to hear you liked both of Cl...Ingrid,<br /><br />I'm glad to hear you liked both of Clea's books. And, I'm always happy to hear what books people are anticipating. Thanks!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-11025385812451933852011-03-04T18:57:45.280-06:002011-03-04T18:57:45.280-06:00So much to look forward to in April! I just finish...So much to look forward to in April! I just finished reading both of Clea Simon's new books, and they're both fantastic.<br /><br />Lesa, on your list, I'm particularly excited about Lisa Scottoline's new one.Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-46828195797091066892011-03-03T06:25:09.218-06:002011-03-03T06:25:09.218-06:00Sandie,
Thanks for passing on the news of Clea...Sandie,<br /><br />Thanks for passing on the news of Clea's books. I have DOGS DON'T LIE in my treasures in my closet post. I'm going for that one. You do have a dilemma!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-16346006586992488912011-03-02T22:56:23.468-06:002011-03-02T22:56:23.468-06:00I have news of two titles of interest coming out i...I have news of two titles of interest coming out in April. Both books are new titles by Clea Simon.<br /><br />The third entry in Clea's Dulcie Schwartz series is GREY ZONE. First published in the UK in 2010 and now published by Severn House in the US. Dulcie is hard at work on her thesis but would rather focus on her own Gothic mystery when present day concerns, including her mischievous kitten, drag her into a tangle of motive, misbehavior, and maybe even murder!<br /><br />The second is the first entry in a new series published by Poisoned Pen Press - DOGS DON'T LIE. Pru Marlowe is a tough girl on the run from her gift as an animal psychic. She left the city to return to her picturesque Berkshires looking for a little peace. Too bad her training as a animal behaviorist got her mixed up with a rescue dog and her person who is now dead, leaving the dog Lily looking good for it. Pru's got to uncover the real killer using clues from the traumatized and misunderstood pit bull who can't seem to give Pru a clear picture of what she has witnessed.<br /><br />I'm certain both mysteries will be excellent, so which one do I read first? It's a dilemma any reader would love to face -- having two different new books out from a favorite author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-2257250300078881222011-03-02T20:46:36.985-06:002011-03-02T20:46:36.985-06:00A Baldacci fan, Kris. I hope you enjoy both of the...A Baldacci fan, Kris. I hope you enjoy both of them!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-1924677129426353382011-03-02T20:46:09.880-06:002011-03-02T20:46:09.880-06:00Thank you, Diane! Perfect comment to make to a lib...Thank you, Diane! Perfect comment to make to a librarian. I really appreciate it. Now, I have to do something for my sister. She was #34 on one of the books at her library.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-18701605623631290092011-03-02T19:22:29.339-06:002011-03-02T19:22:29.339-06:00I'm really looking forward to The Sixth Man. I...I'm really looking forward to The Sixth Man. I'll be reading First Family this month hopefully.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182023445485838169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-91615926851610112042011-03-02T16:31:27.151-06:002011-03-02T16:31:27.151-06:00Thank you Lesa,
I am usually able to be one of th...Thank you Lesa,<br /><br />I am usually able to be one of the first on the reserve list at our library because of you. And because of you I am able to keep track of my series (on FictFact.) Don't know how I managed before finding you!<br /><br />DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610795692040637626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-70395637727260249132011-03-02T10:27:32.145-06:002011-03-02T10:27:32.145-06:00Hi Kaye!
Oh, I enjoy putting together the posts a...Hi Kaye!<br /><br />Oh, I enjoy putting together the posts about new upcoming books. Happy to know some of these books are by your favorite authors. Unfortunately, too many by some of mine!<br /><br />Hugs back!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-23904529675934855792011-03-02T10:18:00.497-06:002011-03-02T10:18:00.497-06:00I always look forward to your monthly posts about ...I always look forward to your monthly posts about new upcoming books - Thank You!!<br /><br />Several faves coming out in April, and at the top of the list would be the newest Susan Wittig Albert.<br /><br />Hugs, Lesa!!Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-43734695921729783722011-03-02T09:27:50.734-06:002011-03-02T09:27:50.734-06:00Beth,
I'm looking forward to all of those - B...Beth,<br /><br />I'm looking forward to all of those - Berg, Dallas, and The Bird Sisters. I trust your blurbs, so I'm glad to know you liked it.<br /><br />Happy Wednesday, Beth!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-3665015504643553282011-03-02T09:26:58.878-06:002011-03-02T09:26:58.878-06:00You're welcome, Rebecca. I'm looking forwa...You're welcome, Rebecca. I'm looking forward to reading it!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-85780558718293347702011-03-02T09:24:57.482-06:002011-03-02T09:24:57.482-06:00So many writers I love are on your list. I'm r...So many writers I love are on your list. I'm really looking forward to the latest from Sandra Dallas and Elizabeth Berg. The Bird Sisters is a terrific debut and I actually blurbed it for its cover.<br /><br />I always look forward to your Hot Titles posts, Lesa. Happy Wednesday, my friend!Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-49261198242741732772011-03-02T09:16:40.637-06:002011-03-02T09:16:40.637-06:00Thank you for the lovely bird sister mention! :) X...Thank you for the lovely bird sister mention! :) XOXRebecca Rasmussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173544013811828275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-27107720505774978692011-03-02T09:10:46.847-06:002011-03-02T09:10:46.847-06:00You and me, both, Sharon. I'm looking forward ...You and me, both, Sharon. I'm looking forward to Ghost Story.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-73101934167276882272011-03-02T09:10:21.142-06:002011-03-02T09:10:21.142-06:00Elizabeth,
There is something here for everyone. ...Elizabeth,<br /><br />There is something here for everyone. Great month, isn't it?Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-79258813999116231582011-03-02T05:40:53.886-06:002011-03-02T05:40:53.886-06:00Wow, there are a lot of books coming out. I'm ...Wow, there are a lot of books coming out. I'm a Jim butcher fan too and can't wait for Ghost Story! Thanks.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947271410329103836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-30704655288588600232011-03-02T04:30:29.037-06:002011-03-02T04:30:29.037-06:00Something here for everyone! I'm going to have...Something here for everyone! I'm going to have a great April with books. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com