Mark Your Calendars for A Look At Detective Fiction

Mystery and police procedural fans mark your calendars now for a fun and revealing progam at the Abingdon branch! It's called, "A Look at Detective Fiction." You will review all types of detective fiction, including the classic detective story, the 'cozy' mystery, the hard-boiled detective, the emergence of women as private eyes, and much more. Door prizes included!

Age Group - Adult to Middle and High school

Age/Grade - Adult
Event Type - Library Event

Branch -Abingdon

Day of the week - Monday

Event Date - Mar 30

Time - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Contact # - 410-638-3990
Registration required and begins 2 weeks prior to all program/class dates. Please Call 410-638-3990

Edgar Nominees Announced - Mystery fans take note

Nominations for the 2008 Edgar Awards, sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America, are now listed online at the Mystery Writers of America Website.

Winners will be unveiled at the Edgar Awards banquet, to be held Thursday, May 1, in New York City.

You will be able to find full descriptions of the books on my list on ReadersPlace.

"Mystery Writers of America is the premier organization for mystery writers, professionals allied to the crime writing field, aspiring crime writers, and those who are devoted to the genre. MWA is dedicated to promoting higher regard for crime writing and recognition and respect for those who write within the genre... Membership is open to the public..." (MWA home page)

Mystery fans, don't forget the Mystery program at Bel Air branch on Wednesday evening: A Look at Detective Fiction. It starts at 7 PM. Call 410-638-3151 for details.