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An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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It's no mystery that Beth and Pearl love mysteries! Join them as they discuss what exactly makes a book a mystery, how to choose a mystery to read, and why cozy mysteries are such a great subgenre. Don't miss our picks for mysteries to add to your TBR stack.
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What to Try if You are New to Mysteries
- Classics: Agatha Christie, Wilkie Collins, & Arthur Conan Doyle
- If you like action and don't mind violence: James Patterson, C.J. Box and Craig Johnson
- If you like a dark tone, flawed characters, and gritty realism: Tana French, Louise Penny, and Jane Harper
- If you like an emphasis on character and a strong sense of place: Alexander McCall Smith, Jenn McKinlay and Paige Shelton
- If you like themed series: Cleo Coyle (coffee), Kate Carlisle (book binding), Ellie Alexander (brewing), Miranda James (librarians and cats), and Vivien Chen (noodle shop)
Shake Up Your Mystery Reading with Genre Mashups
- Simon R. Green's Ishmael Jones series (paranormal science fiction mysteries)
- Six Wakes by Muir Lafferty (locked room mystery in space)
- Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs series (historical mystery)
Other Books Discussed
- Victoria Thompson's Gaslight Mysteries
- Rhys Bowen's Royal Spyness and WW Collection series
- Martin Walker's Bruno, Chief of Police series
- Leslie Meier's Lucy Stone Mystery series
Sources Cited
Kehlet, E. (2016. March 16) Will PRH be cancelling your favorite cozy mystery series? The Book's the Thing. https://booksthething.com/2016/03/16/will-prh-be-cancelling-your-favorite-cozy-mystery-series/
Vatsak, R. (2020. January 15) In Defense of Cozy Mysteries. Kirkus Reviews. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-features/articles/defense-cozy-mysteries/
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