Lesa Holstine

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Glendale, AZ
About Me:
I've been a librarian for almost thirty years. I have a book blog in order to discuss books read, at www.lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com.
My claim to fame? For five years, I chaired the Authors Programming for the Lee County Reading Festival in Ft. Myers, FL, before moving to AZ. I met and worked with wonderful mystery writers in those five years, and I thank all of you - Jan Burke, Elaine Viets, Barbara Parker, Sue Grafton, Dennis Lehane, James Hall, Les Standiford, PJ Parrish, Michael Connelly, Nancy Pickard, Jeremiah Healy, Mary Anna Evans, etc. I can't even name all of the mystery writers who helped me out. Now, I just get the chance to see you all at The Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale.
I Am A:
Reader, Librarian
Website:
http://www.lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com
Books And Authors I Like:
I read a little bit of everything, but I read more mysteries and crime novels than anything.
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
NUMBERS, Law & Order - Criminal Intent, Cold Case

Comment Wall:

  • Lesa Holstine

    Just turned fifty, so my husband thought I was ready for that red hat and purple dress.

    Apr 10, 2007

  • Sandra Ruttan

    Happy Birthday! Lovely to see you here Lesa, welcome aboard.

    Apr 10, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    Sandra, thanks for accepting! I've been planning to join Crimespace. Just was a little busy last weekend - turning fifty takes alot out of you, particularly when there were all those surprises.

    Apr 10, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    Thank you, B.G. Looking forward to getting to know people here.

    Apr 10, 2007

  • Deb Baker

    Nice to run into you again. As the snow flies here in Wisconsin, I wish I was in sunny Arizona with you!

    Apr 10, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    Deb, My Mom and sisters said the same thing, when they left an Arizona that was in the 90s for Ohio in the 30s. It wasn't a great deal of fun having an Easter egg hunt when the temperature was 33 degrees. Looking forward to your next books!

    Apr 11, 2007

  • J. Carson Black

    Hi Lesa! Good to see you here, fellow Arizonan! One of my friends (also a native Arizonan) is going to the Red Hat Society bash in Nashville. Guess she'll be breaking out the feathered boa.

    Apr 13, 2007

  • Gina Micale

    Lesa, it's wonderful to see you here. I love your book blog and your contests.

    Apr 14, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    Thank you, Gina! I'm already enjoying the forums, and checking in with people.

    I hope you keep checking the blog. Thank you!

    Apr 14, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    Anyone reading anything interesting? I just started Deadman's Switch, Barbara Seranella's last mystery.

    Apr 15, 2007

  • Tim Maleeny

    Lesa, thanks for calling out the Library Journal article. Love your purple dress and red hat, by the way - my aunt belongs to the same group!

    Apr 17, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    No problem, Tim. Just sorry it was moved from The Forum to my blog. I thought more people would see it on The Forum. However, I was told that wasn't the right place for it. Good luck! (Thanks for the compliment.)

    Apr 17, 2007

  • Libby Hellmann

    Yes... this is a fun place. And a big time suck. I have to monitor myself so I'm not playing all day... Glad you liked Deadman's Switch. It was such a departure for Barbara... but she really nailed the crisis communications part .. (I used to do that in my day job..)

    Apr 20, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    Oh, Libby,

    I can't imagine doing crisis communication. I don't like operating in crisis mode, and you'd be doing it all the time. I have to admire someone who can do that.

    Apr 20, 2007

  • Alafair Burke

    Nice to know an ARC of Dead Connection got to you. Pub date's now July 10 so no rush. And thanks for feeling bad for Sanjaya. I thought I was the only one. With him gone, I say, Go Jordin!

    Apr 20, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    I think we sometimes forget that Sanjaya, those college football players, those college basketball players, are all just kids. No matter how much we cheer against them, they're under 22 years old - they're just kids. So, like you, Alafair, I felt sorry for Sanjaya.

    Apr 20, 2007

  • Anne Brooke

    Thanks for the accept, Lesa! I'm so envious that you've met Michael Connelly - I think he's great!

    A
    xxx

    Apr 28, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    Anne, mystery writers are the nicest people in the world, including Michael Connelly. He even appeared for no charge at our Reading Festival.

    Apr 29, 2007

  • Kate Pepper

    Hi Leslie...great to meet you!

    May 2, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    Nice to meet you, Kate. I'll be checking out your page regularly.

    May 2, 2007

  • Barbara Fister

    Another librarian! I wonder how many of us there are here? I'm still stumbling around trying to see who's who and what's going on. It's even worse when I'm at a mystery convention. Then I'm really discombobulated.

    May 5, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    Hi Barbara!

    Wish I could get to more mystery conventions. Someday maybe. Thrillerfest was right here in Phoenix last year, and it was wonderful Ah, someday.

    May 6, 2007

  • Lois Karlin

    I'm awed by your energy, Lesa. I'll try to keep up with your doings!

    May 6, 2007

  • Norm Cowie

    Hiya, Lesa

    Thanks for accepting. Yeah, you're right, not a fish out of water. More like an amphibian. (heh)
    See you around,

    Norm

    May 22, 2007

  • JANE PADRUTT

    HI Lesa,
    Wish I had been there to meet Lee Child! My husband and I read everything he writes. I have been at a book discussion group where Michael Connelly spoke (along with Stephen Hunter and George Pelocanos). I really enjoyed him. It was so crowded, though that I couldn't get a chance to meet him or have him sign a book. :(

    May 25, 2007

  • Marta Stephens

    Lesa!! Thanks for the welcom. I didn't know about Crime Space until I read your blog on Book Place. Lucky me! This is what I've been looking for. Thanks so much.
    Marta

    May 30, 2007

  • Chris Roerden

    The Agatha win is true! Thank you Lesa. I loved your review. Perhaps you could let your readers know that I'm looking to review good examples for the next all-genre edition of that winning book, called DON'T SABOTAGE YOUR SUBMISSIONS. Details: www.tinyurl.com/yclawc

    Jun 19, 2007

  • Vicki Delany

    Thanks. I'm looking forward to being part of this. It looks like a lot of fun.

    Jul 2, 2007

  • Ken Isaacson

    Lesa...great to be your friend!

    Jul 22, 2007

  • Julie Hyzy

    Hi Lesa!
    Thanks for the invite, and thanks for stopping by the blog. It's nice to know you on DL and here now, too!

    Aug 13, 2007

  • Lyn LeJeune

    Librarians have a free pass into heaven. My book, The Beatitudes, is a paranormal thriller set in New Orleans. It will be out in the fall and I am donating all royalties directly to the New Orleans Public Library Foundation. Libraries support the infrastructure of a great city, so I have started The Beatitudes Network to promote awareness of the importance of public libraries in NOLA.
    The blogsite www.beatitudesinneworleans.blogspot.com describes the Network, has excerpts from The Beatitudes, recipes, and more. Merci mille fois. Lyn Lejeune.
    Writers, please pass the word…..it’s for a good cause….don’t let the libraries of New Orleans or the US go the way of The Great Library of Alexandria. P.S. just posted an excerpt on my Crimespace page. I AM STARTING MY TOUR TO BOOK CLUBS IN FLORIDA THIS FALL... WILL BE AT THE ST. PETERSBURG BOOK FESTIVAL OCTOBER 26. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED LET ME KNOW - lynlejeune@cox.net and I will send you the book tour information...it involves reading, cooking Cajun food, and talk about me and libraires!

    Aug 14, 2007

  • Cyndi Martin

    Thank you for adding me! I'm glad I looked at your profile. Now I have to read Agnes And The Hitman! Sounds like it's right up my alley.

    Aug 16, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    Oh, Cyndi! If Agnes and the Hitman sounds right up your alley, you have to try it. It's fun and sexy.

    Aug 16, 2007

  • Charlotte Williamson

    Lesa,
    Good to hear from a Ft. myers resident from so far away. Small world! I attend those library functions at the readingfestival in Ft. Myers every March, and sell my books. It is a lot of work, but it is fun. I take my hat off to the people setting it up.

    Sep 5, 2007

  • Clea Simon

    Lesa, thanks for letting me know about Madeleine L'Engle via the DL! We will all miss her. - Clea

    Sep 8, 2007

  • James Roberts

    While Janet Evanovich has humor, you *got* to admit that a lot of characters, well, die, in her books. But I admit being drawn more to the noir section of the genre.

    Sep 15, 2007