tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post5173685931829424591..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Where are you?Lesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-64516319182125403582014-04-13T02:25:48.778-05:002014-04-13T02:25:48.778-05:00I'm in Washington, D.C., at the present time a...I'm in Washington, D.C., at the present time and also during the Civil War, reading William Martin's wonderful "The Lincoln Letter." Am enjoying it so much, that I think I will watch "Lincoln" again. That film covers the Emancipation Proclamation, which the book does, too.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369644879158081857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-68895936510322582072014-04-07T16:52:38.759-05:002014-04-07T16:52:38.759-05:00You're doing some heavy reading, Dorfee. Thank...You're doing some heavy reading, Dorfee. Thank you for letting us know where you are.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-60893721937328913082014-04-07T11:57:27.117-05:002014-04-07T11:57:27.117-05:00I am in Ireland in 920 A.D. reading Edward Rutherf...I am in Ireland in 920 A.D. reading Edward Rutherfurd's Princes of Ireland and in Jerusalem at the crucifiction of Jesus reading The Testament of Mary. dorfeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169197797901443927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-47944243998748595152014-04-07T05:42:22.486-05:002014-04-07T05:42:22.486-05:00It's nice to see that Berkley picked up her se...It's nice to see that Berkley picked up her series, Mark.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-41640915170185477302014-04-07T05:41:47.622-05:002014-04-07T05:41:47.622-05:00Linda, I have both books in that series, and just ...Linda, I have both books in that series, and just haven't had a chance to get to it. I'll have to try it soon.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-62162661916356190072014-04-07T01:34:18.920-05:002014-04-07T01:34:18.920-05:00Lesa, I'm a huge Sue Ann fan, so I predict I w...Lesa, I'm a huge Sue Ann fan, so I predict I will enjoy Ghost of a Gamble, too. :)Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-29971280217951819612014-04-06T17:35:53.592-05:002014-04-06T17:35:53.592-05:00Elizabethan Enland with Amanda Carmack's Murde...Elizabethan Enland with Amanda Carmack's Murder at Westminster Abbey (2nd in series)Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11664833609682985750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-19471631638972360722014-04-06T15:59:58.621-05:002014-04-06T15:59:58.621-05:00I've really enjoyed finding out where you are ...I've really enjoyed finding out where you are all visiting. Thanks for sharing!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-84727544441687302432014-04-06T13:59:05.489-05:002014-04-06T13:59:05.489-05:00I'm in Trenton, NJ with Stephanie Plum, Lula, ...I'm in Trenton, NJ with Stephanie Plum, Lula, Connie, Morelli, and Ranger. Frickanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-28432838752131225642014-04-06T13:25:24.029-05:002014-04-06T13:25:24.029-05:00I'm reading The Collectors by David Baldacci. ...I'm reading The Collectors by David Baldacci. It's one of his Camel Club thrillers set in Washington, D.C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-74181630584336300302014-04-06T08:10:24.877-05:002014-04-06T08:10:24.877-05:00Anonymous - That's a tough one. You have two m...Anonymous - That's a tough one. You have two masters there with Dorothy L. Sayers and Louise Penny. When Louise Penny first started writing, though, I recommended her books to readers who missed Dorothy Simpson, one of my all-time favorite authors. Simpson stopped writing in 2000. I also think Kate Ellis is underappreciated. You might want to look at her books.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-69915360347777667302014-04-06T08:06:41.866-05:002014-04-06T08:06:41.866-05:00This was a fun question. I may have to ask it agai...This was a fun question. I may have to ask it again sometime. Mark, I predict you'll enjoy Ghost of a Gamble. I'm reading it now, and it's hard to put down. I'd be reading it right now if my favorite CBS Sunday Morning wasn't on for the next hour and a half.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-20859910156064733512014-04-06T07:14:22.884-05:002014-04-06T07:14:22.884-05:00New York in the early 1900s with Rhys Bowen and Mo...New York in the early 1900s with Rhys Bowen and Molly Murphy in The Last Illusion. Fun book. Judy Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280572730689531605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-20358195971399434662014-04-06T00:25:37.303-05:002014-04-06T00:25:37.303-05:00When you posted this question, I was in Maine at a...When you posted this question, I was in Maine at a clam bake with Clammed Up by Barbara Ross, but I finished it a few hours ago.<br /><br />I guess now you could say I'm in limbo (which is funny) since I'm waiting until I get Ghost of a Gamble tomorrow at a signing to stat another book.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-39866575044675230622014-04-05T21:42:19.239-05:002014-04-05T21:42:19.239-05:00I would like suggestions as to authors who produce...I would like suggestions as to authors who produce mystery series as wonderful as those of Dorothy Sayres, Louise Penny and sometimes Susan Hill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-22813986766596564712014-04-05T21:39:26.333-05:002014-04-05T21:39:26.333-05:00In in Denver, riding around in the Asphalt Warrior...In in Denver, riding around in the Asphalt Warrior Murph's taxi. I'm reading Doctor Lovebeads by Gary Reilly (published posthumously) which is a finalist for the 2014 Colorado Book Awards.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-23860505450253015362014-04-05T20:19:54.899-05:002014-04-05T20:19:54.899-05:00In the Texas Hill County with China Bayles in the...In the Texas Hill County with China Bayles in the newest mystery by Susan Wittig AlbertAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764851520208488194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-43441051737096249302014-04-05T19:26:51.617-05:002014-04-05T19:26:51.617-05:00I seem to be moving between NYC, LA and various Eu...I seem to be moving between NYC, LA and various European cities while reading The Accident by Chris Pavone.holdenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563239351498816805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-88327146007815631742014-04-05T16:48:25.964-05:002014-04-05T16:48:25.964-05:00I'm aboard Air Force One and Bath, NC reading ...I'm aboard Air Force One and Bath, NC reading Steve Berry's The Jefferson Key.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-72684294652350340722014-04-05T15:06:51.904-05:002014-04-05T15:06:51.904-05:00I'm in Orkney reading Jeanne Dams' Shadows...I'm in Orkney reading Jeanne Dams' Shadows of Death. I just started, but I expect to be reading about some Stone Age excavations there--and death, of course!Margie Buntingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-90386557575947845552014-04-05T15:03:37.693-05:002014-04-05T15:03:37.693-05:00Why does it not surprise me that you're renova...Why does it not surprise me that you're renovating old houses in the South, Beth? Hope you're enjoying it as much as I've enjoyed my armchair travels. The cats are going to be a little disappointed tonight when I go to dinner and the symphony (Gershwin) with a friend, and leave them behind.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-4576563463267263732014-04-05T15:01:59.580-05:002014-04-05T15:01:59.580-05:00A lot of mysteries here, books I have on piles, an...A lot of mysteries here, books I have on piles, and haven't had a chance to read. I'm about to head to Las Vegas with Sue Ann Jaffarian's Ghost of a Gamble. Quite a change from Canada.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-56271413131753768772014-04-05T13:45:40.450-05:002014-04-05T13:45:40.450-05:00Fun post, Lesa. I'm in the South renovating ol...Fun post, Lesa. I'm in the South renovating old houses with George Nash ... lol.<br /><br />Hope you and the kitties have a terrific weekend.Beth Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770840174293503835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-72563323051813832472014-04-05T12:16:39.047-05:002014-04-05T12:16:39.047-05:00I'm reading The Coal Black Asphalt Tomb by Dav...I'm reading The Coal Black Asphalt Tomb by David Handler so I'm in Dorset, CTSandyG265https://www.blogger.com/profile/11715078006688996968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-14150923968666616982014-04-05T12:15:21.584-05:002014-04-05T12:15:21.584-05:00Baltimore with Felix Brewster and his "5"...Baltimore with Felix Brewster and his "5" women in After I'm Gone by Laura Lippman.TFJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01145220939173150233noreply@blogger.com