The Scariest Book I Ever Read Was . . .
In honor of Halloween, one of crime writers’ favorite holidays, we’re recycling a post from the past in which we shared our own scary favorites and solicited views from some of our Sisters (and...
View ArticleA Book Chat on Crime Fiction from a Readers’ Advisory Librarian
When Vicki Doudera called to ask me to contribute to the blog this week, I was in the middle of cataloging unpublished papers about archaeological digs. So my first reaction, through the tech services...
View ArticleFIRST MYSTERY NOVELS
Susan Vaughan here. Some friends and I were sharing what were the first novels for adults that really hooked us. For me, it was mysteries. Every Saturday as far back as I can recall, I went to the...
View ArticleMurder without the Gore: Part II
Kathy Lynn Emerson/Kaitlyn Dunnett here, continuing my discussion of traditional mysteries, particularly those labeled cozies. To read part one, click here I’ve seen a lot of discussion about likeable...
View ArticleTHE BIRDS – AN EERIE TALE
Susan Vaughan here with an eerie tale although early for Halloween. Decades ago (I won’t say how many), I was a graduate student at Rice University in Houston, Texas. A short walk from my apartment...
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