Lake Union Archives - Leah DeCesare

Trophy Life by Lea Geller

by Leah | Apr 25, 2019 | Book Reviews, Notebook

Welcome to my stop on the Suzy Approved Book Tour for Trophy Life by Lea Geller. I had such fun reading Trophy Life. Lea’s writing is warm and witty, like talking with an old friend, which is something you’ll find in this story too. In my reviews, I leave...

Book Review: WOMAN LAST SEEN IN HER THIRTIES by Camille Pagan

by Leah | Feb 28, 2018 | Book Reviews, Notebook

This review was written for BookReporter.com. I’ve loved every one of Camille Pagan’s books (and all of their long, playful titles) and Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties is no exception. From the first line: “It’s an age-old story …” I was compelled to see how this...

Book Review: The Promise Between Us by Barbara Claypole White

by Leah | Jan 25, 2018 | Book Reviews, Notebook

This past October, I flew to New Mexico for a writers’ retreat (thanks Women’s Fiction Writers’ Association) and the first person I met at the airport was Barbara Claypole White. We were waiting for our shuttle to the hotel and she was as warm and cheerful...

Forever is the Worst Long Time

by Leah | Jan 2, 2017 | Book Reviews, Notebook

I’ve just closed FOREVER IS THE WORST LONG TIME and, after wiping my tears away, grabbed my laptop to share my thoughts. This is one of those stories that is going to stick with me. It’s sad and wonderful, heartbreaking and heartwarming. Pagan digs deep...