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Mysteries and crime fiction reviewed here with knowledge and delight. Classic to cutting edge.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Calendar Alert: Poetry -- 5/6, Margaret Lloyd, Sarah Browning; 5/16, Maxine Kumin

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The Collected Poets Series, Shelburne Falls, MA, welcomes Margaret Lloyd and Sarah Browning on May 6. Then, in a special guest reading on ...
Monday, April 26, 2010

Guest Post: Gerry Boyle, Maine Crime Fiction

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A warm welcome to Down East Maine author Gerry Boyle, whose newest book in the Jack McMorrow series, DAMAGED GOODS, was our featured review ...
Sunday, April 25, 2010

A Nose for Trouble: Journalist-Detective Jack McMorrow in DAMAGED GOODS, Gerry Boyle

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In some families, it's the economy that pushes the second spouse or partner back into the workforce, even though the children are still ...

Checking the List: Harlan Coben, CAUGHT

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I love discovering great new authors of crime fiction and mystery, and that includes noticing the ones just starting out and getting better ...

David Downing, STETTIN STATION: new from Soho Press

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Did you purchase the British first edition of Stieg Larsson's third book, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest  -- because you coul...

Crime Fiction? A DEAD HAND, A Crime in Calcutta, Paul Theroux

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Over the winter I read Paul Theroux's marvelous journey tale, DARK STAR SAFARI, which captures the paradoxes of being a midlife explorer...
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When Poetry Rings True, True, True: HOME BY NOW by Meg Kearney

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I spent a couple of years working on the board for The Frost Place (Franconia, NH) with poet Meg Kearney. She didn't drop lines of verse...
Saturday, April 24, 2010

Gerry Boyle: Review Plus Guest Blog Post

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Two days of Gerry Boyle and Jack McMorrow ... starting tomorrow.

Mystery Fans in 2010 Are Reading These ...

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The New York Times announced last week that this year's top mysteries in terms of readership, though April 9, have been: Shutter Isla...
Sunday, April 18, 2010

David Carkeet, FROM AWAY: How the story began...

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David Carkeet's visit to Kingdom Books yesterday opened some great windows into his choices in writing his new crime novel, From Away. ...
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Friday, April 16, 2010

Ya Gotta Be Tough in Vermont's Spring!

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Today's daffodils hung their heads but kept on blossoming, despite the wild April weather! Fear not, we're sure that the white stuff...

Book Artist Lucy Swope at the Vermont State House, March 31

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How wonderful to see the Legislature recognize the lifelong work of this talented Vermonter! Lucy Swope and her husband Stan Yarian were joi...
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Q & A for Crime Fiction Author David Carkeet

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We're looking forward to David Carkeet's visit to Kingdom Books on Saturday April 17 at 11 a.m. Because the group gathering here oft...
Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Mining for Murder: Dana Hand, DEEP CREEK

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The daffodils are about to open, and it's time to turn the soil in the vegetable garden. Each morning there are tracks of deer along the...

Calendar Alert: Poetry, Blevins & Haug, April 15

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The Collected Poets Series announces: On Thursday, April 15, 2010, The Collected Poets Series will host Adrian Blevins and James Haug readi...
Monday, April 12, 2010

When the Nightmare Escalates: Rick Mofina, THE PANIC ZONE

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Ottawa thriller author Rick Mofina's third series braids three forms of terror in THE PANIC ZONE (Mira, July 2010), into a fast-paced a...

Driving Directions!

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Directions to Kingdom Books: From I-91, take exit 19 onto I-93 and get off 3 miles later at EXIT 1. At the end of the exit ramp turn LE...
Saturday, April 03, 2010

e-Reading: A Light-Hearted Opinion

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Looking for a giggle on this hot topic? Check out Beth's guest post today on the National Book Critics Circle blog, as the iPad release...
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Thursday, April 01, 2010

Poetry + Fine Printing = Outstanding Beauty

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Greg Joly at Bull Thistle has crafted another gorgeous title by Vermont poet/publisher Bob Arnold -- the Bull Thistle volume is pictured her...
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The Frost Place: Poetry All Summer

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At the hillside smallholding owned by Robert Frost when he hit his poetic stride, centered on his white farmhouse and modest utility barn, i...
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