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Author Lori Rader-Day with "The Day I Died" book cover

Our Discussion On: "The Day I Died" by Lori Rader-Day

written by Patricia

"The Day I Died", Lori Rader-Day's Anthony award-winning novel, was this month's choice. Check out this meeting's summary! 

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"Murder & Mayhem in Chicago" - 2019

written by Patricia

Chicago's own local mystery fest, "Murder and Mayhem in Chicago" was once again attended and enjoyed by MAF members on Saturday, March 23rd. Read on about the headliners, panels & more!

Kate Carlisle with "If Books Could Kill" book cover

Our Discussion On: "If Books Could Kill" by Kate Carlisle

written by Patricia

Kate Carlisle offers up a reader's fantasy in this book: work as a bookbinder that takes the heroine to the Edinburgh Book Festival. Please check out the summary for this book discussion.

Mario Giordano with "Auntie Poldie and the Sicilian Lions" book cover

Our Discussion On: "Auntie Poldie and the Sicilian Lions" by Mario Giordano

written by Patricia

A comedic cosy set in Sicily? Just the warming ticket MAF members needed. Check out our book discussion summary!

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The 2019 Edgar Nominees with Links to the Books and Their Authors!

written by Patricia

Every year the professional mystery author members of Mystery Writers of America vote for the best of the year's mysteries in different catagories. The Edgars, are truly the mystery world's Oscars. Here are this year's Edgar Awards Nominees with links to our copies in our catalog under the Titles, and links to the Authors' websites, under the Authors' names (if available) !

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Agatha Award Nominees with Links to the Books & Their Authors!

written by Patricia

Here's the list of this year's nominees for the highly-regarded mystery award: The Agathas. This post has links to the copies of the books that we have so far, and links to the authors' web sites where available.

Author Victoria Thompson with "City of Lies" book cover

Our Discussion On: "City of Lies" by Victoria Thompson -- Who Came to the Library for it!

written by Patricia

We started the MAF 2019 reading season with a great book by Victoria Thompson, who braved the winter weather to join us for the discussion. Read what went on in this summary!

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The Edgar & Agatha Award Nominees Have Been Announced!

written by Patricia

Malice Domestic and the Mystery Writers of America (MWA) have announced the nominees for Malice's Agatha Awards and MWA's Edgar Awards!

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NYT Book Review's "By the Book" Interview with Ian Rankin!

written by Patricia

Complimenting the recent release of his latest Rebus novel, "In A House of Lies" the New York Time Book Review has a fun and interesting interview with author Ian Rankin

Author Leonard Goldberg and "The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes" book cover

Our Discussion On: "The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes" by Leonard Goldberg

written by Patricia

The Game is on a Different Foot! This time, we discussed "The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes"! Check out our discussion summary.

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Our "Upcoming Discussion Titles" Page Has Been Updated!

written by Patricia

Already anxious to start reading our 2019 picks for discussion books? Here's how to find them!

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Our Discussion on: "Wicked Autumn" by G. M. Malliet

written by Patricia

Author G.M. Malliet joined us through teleconferencing to hear our questions about this month's contemporary but classic English village mystery, Wicked Autumn -- the first in her series featuring former British spy and current vicar, Max Tudor! See what the group had to say about the book and highlights from the call!

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Chicago's Own Mystery Con, the 2019 Murder & Mayhem in Chicago, Is Open For Registration!

written by Patricia

As you know, one of our favorite Chicago authors, Lori Rader-Day is a co-leader for this wonderful day of mystery in Chicago. There's a link to all the information you need in this post!

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Our Picks for MAF Discussion Books in 2019 !

written by Patricia

Our Murder Among Friends (MAF) members have once again outdone themselves and come up with a wonderful list of books and authors for us to discuss -- hopefully with some of the authors themselves!

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Our "Pretty Girls" author Karin Slaughter, Has Been Interviewed Recently by the "NYT Book Review"

written by Patricia

What books are on Karin Slaughter's night table? Who's her favorite fictional detective? These and other fun questions were asked of Karin during this interview.

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