The Mystery Writers of America give the Edgar Awards to honor the best in mystery fiction and nonfiction. The awards began in 1954 and are named in honor of Edgar Allan Poe.
The fiction winners are: for best novel, Christine Falls by Benjamin Black; for best first novel by an American Author, In the Woods by Tana French; for best paperback original, Queenpin by Megan Abbot. The Fremont Public Library District has copies of these books.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Meet Max Allan Collins at Warren Newport Library, Saturday, August 2, 10 am
Max Allan Collins will be at Warren Newport Library on Sat., Aug. 2, at 10a.m. His latest book is Red Sky in Morning. Collins is most known for his graphic novel Road to Perdition which was made into a movie starring Tom Hanks. Call the library at 847-244-5150 or register online at www.wnpl.info.
From wikipedia: "Max Allan Collins (born March 3, 1948) is a prolific American mystery writer who has been called "mystery's Renaissance man". He has written novels, screenplays, comic books, comic strips, short stories, movie novelizations and historical fiction. He wrote the graphic novel Road to Perdition , created the comic book private eye Ms. Tree, and took over writing the Dick Tracy comic strip from creator Chester Gould."
From wikipedia: "Max Allan Collins (born March 3, 1948) is a prolific American mystery writer who has been called "mystery's Renaissance man". He has written novels, screenplays, comic books, comic strips, short stories, movie novelizations and historical fiction. He wrote the graphic novel Road to Perdition , created the comic book private eye Ms. Tree, and took over writing the Dick Tracy comic strip from creator Chester Gould."
Monday, July 28, 2008
New Poet Laureate of the United States
Kay Ryan, "known for her sly, compact poems that revel in wordplay and internal rhymes," has been named the 16th poet laureate of the U.S., according to the New York Times. "I so didn't want to be a poet," said Ryan, who has published six poetry collections. "I came from sort of a self-contained people who didn't believe in public exposure, and public investigation of the heart was rather repugnant to me. I couldn't resist. It was in a strange way taking over my mind. My mind was on its own finding things and rhyming things. I was getting diseased. She has no definite plans for her new position, but might like to "celebrate the Library of Congress . . . maybe I'll issue library cards to everyone." Grove Press, which has published three of her collections--Elephant Rocks, Say Uncle and The Niagara River--said that it will publish New and Selected Poems by the new poet laureate.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Musings on Memoirs and Some Upcoming Fiction
Recently there has been much discussion on the veracity of memoirs. David Sedaris, I think, says it best: "A memoir is the last place you'd expect to find the truth."
His latest book is When You Are Engulfed in Flames. The Fremont Public Library has 5 copies of the book, one of which is a best seller copy. The library also has the book on CD.
Some upcoming fiction for the months of July and August: Lawrence Block's Hit and Run; Edna Buchanan's Legally Dead; Ethan Canin's America, America; Tana French's The Likeness; Nora Roberts' Tribute; Stephen Coonts' Assassin; Stephen Frey's Forced Out; Faye Kellerman's The Mercedes Coffin; Kathy Reichs' Devil Bones. You may place holds on these titles, and some may be available in large print. Contact the library staff at 847-918-3225.
His latest book is When You Are Engulfed in Flames. The Fremont Public Library has 5 copies of the book, one of which is a best seller copy. The library also has the book on CD.
Some upcoming fiction for the months of July and August: Lawrence Block's Hit and Run; Edna Buchanan's Legally Dead; Ethan Canin's America, America; Tana French's The Likeness; Nora Roberts' Tribute; Stephen Coonts' Assassin; Stephen Frey's Forced Out; Faye Kellerman's The Mercedes Coffin; Kathy Reichs' Devil Bones. You may place holds on these titles, and some may be available in large print. Contact the library staff at 847-918-3225.
Friday, July 11, 2008
New Titles from Chicago Mystery Writers
Doug M. Cummings, Every Secret Crime, a Reno McCarthy Novel:
"Sometimes....secrets are the real crime...When the son of celebrity attorneys is murdered in the upscale Chicago suburb of Falcon Ridge, police make an arrest within hours. But Chicago TV reporter Reno McCarthy thinks they've closed the case too soon. As the body count begins to rise, Reno discovers a community steeped in corruption and greed, a startling link to secrets of the past, and a psychopath lurking in the shadows...." Cummings is a former award winning WGN radio crime and breaking news reporter. His first book is Deader by the Lake. For more information, see his website www.dougmcummings.com
Libby Fischer Hellman, Easy Innocence:
"Removed from the gritty streets of Chicago, the residents of the North Shore sleep easily in their million dollar homes. Easily, that is, until a local girl is discovered bludgeoned to death in the woods...." Her other books are: A Shot to Die For, An Image of Death, A Picture of Guilt, and An Eye for a Murder. Hellmann has lived in the Chicago area for 30 years. When not writing fiction, she conducts training programs. See her website: www.hellmann.com
J.A. Konrath, Fuzzy Navel, Lt. Jacqueline Jack Daniels Mystery:
"A twisted murderer bent on revenge....Three vigilantes who want to silence a cop....No way to escape, nowhere to run..." Konrath's latest is his fifth mystery featuring Lt. Daniels. Check out his website for writing tips, free stuff, and his blog: www.jakonrath.com
And local writer Linda Mickey's writers' guide will be out in the near future. Set in Lake County, there are 3 books in her Kyle Shannon mystery series: Defective Goods, Greased Wheels, and Horse Power. For her writing and publishing tips and her blog, check out her website: www.lindamickey.com
Remember that Fremont Public Library staff can help you find these authors' works...and much more!
"Sometimes....secrets are the real crime...When the son of celebrity attorneys is murdered in the upscale Chicago suburb of Falcon Ridge, police make an arrest within hours. But Chicago TV reporter Reno McCarthy thinks they've closed the case too soon. As the body count begins to rise, Reno discovers a community steeped in corruption and greed, a startling link to secrets of the past, and a psychopath lurking in the shadows...." Cummings is a former award winning WGN radio crime and breaking news reporter. His first book is Deader by the Lake. For more information, see his website www.dougmcummings.com
Libby Fischer Hellman, Easy Innocence:
"Removed from the gritty streets of Chicago, the residents of the North Shore sleep easily in their million dollar homes. Easily, that is, until a local girl is discovered bludgeoned to death in the woods...." Her other books are: A Shot to Die For, An Image of Death, A Picture of Guilt, and An Eye for a Murder. Hellmann has lived in the Chicago area for 30 years. When not writing fiction, she conducts training programs. See her website: www.hellmann.com
J.A. Konrath, Fuzzy Navel, Lt. Jacqueline Jack Daniels Mystery:
"A twisted murderer bent on revenge....Three vigilantes who want to silence a cop....No way to escape, nowhere to run..." Konrath's latest is his fifth mystery featuring Lt. Daniels. Check out his website for writing tips, free stuff, and his blog: www.jakonrath.com
And local writer Linda Mickey's writers' guide will be out in the near future. Set in Lake County, there are 3 books in her Kyle Shannon mystery series: Defective Goods, Greased Wheels, and Horse Power. For her writing and publishing tips and her blog, check out her website: www.lindamickey.com
Remember that Fremont Public Library staff can help you find these authors' works...and much more!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Author Visits About Chicagoland
Stephen J. Cannell will read from his novel, At First Sight, Barnes and Noble, Old Orchard in Skokie on Thursday, July 10th at 7:30 p.m. Call 847-676-2230.
Salman Rushdie will read from his new novel, The Enchantress of Florence, on Thursday, July 10th at 6 p.m. at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago. Call 312-747-4396.
James Rollins talks about his latest SIGMA Force novel, The Last Oracle, on Wednesday, July 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Warren Newport Public Library in Gurnee. Rollins wrote the novelization of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Call 847-244-5150.
Max Allan Collins will discuss his latest book Red Sky in Morning on Saturday, August 2 at 10 a.m. at the Warren Newport Public Library. Call 847-244-5150
Salman Rushdie will read from his new novel, The Enchantress of Florence, on Thursday, July 10th at 6 p.m. at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago. Call 312-747-4396.
James Rollins talks about his latest SIGMA Force novel, The Last Oracle, on Wednesday, July 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Warren Newport Public Library in Gurnee. Rollins wrote the novelization of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Call 847-244-5150.
Max Allan Collins will discuss his latest book Red Sky in Morning on Saturday, August 2 at 10 a.m. at the Warren Newport Public Library. Call 847-244-5150
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