Upcoming Events at Murder by the Book

In January, Murder by the Book will begin a series of talks and workshops for mystery readers and writers:

Smacked in the Head by Pulp Fiction

January 24, 2012
6:30 p.m.

Portland author (Dove Season), screenwriter, and college instructor Johnny Shaw will lead a talk/workshop on what constitutes noir and pulp fiction. Registration fee is $25, of which $10 will be returned as a coupon towards a purchase at Murder by the Book.

Registration is required: 503-232-9995 or books@mbtb.com.

Jump-Start Your Mystery

On January 31, at 6:30 p.m., Portland author and college instructor Chuck Caruso will lead a talk/workshop with tips on how to write or refine a mystery novel. Registration fee is $25, of which $10 will be returned as a coupon towards a purchase at Murder by the Book.

Registration is required: 503-232-9995 or books@mbtb.com.

This event will be held at Bazi Bierbrasserie (bazipdx.com), 1522 S.E. 32nd Avenue (just around the corner from the bookstore).

Don Sevetson

January 17, 2012
7:00 p.m.

It's not a mystery, but ... Portland author and loyal friend of Murder by the Book will appear to talk about his non-fiction work, Atkinson: Pioneer Oregon Educator.

Sam Siciliano

January 21, 2012
2:00-4:00 p.m.

Sherlock Holmes fans will be excited to hear that Sam Siciliano will introduce his second contribution to the wonderful "The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" series published by Titan Books. Web Weaver finds Sherlock grappling with a mysterious gypsy curse.

Dana Stabenow

Thursday, February 16, 1:00 p.m. (brief, informal meeting)
Restless in the Grave (hardcover, $25.99)

Dana will make a brief appearance at the store to sign copies of her book. You are invited to meet her informally and have your book signed.

Gerald Elias

Monday, February 20, 7:00 p.m.
Death and the Maiden (hardcover, $25.99)

Music & Mayhem: When members of a string quartet begin disappearing, Daniel Jacobus must temporarily put aside his violin in favor of a detective's thinking cap. Gerald Elias has been a violinist with the Utah Symphony. Joining him in a musical piece will be his friend, Andrew Ehrlich, also a violinist.

Coming in February

Two more entries in our talk/workshop series: "The History of Mystery," given by MBTB's own Carolyn Lane, and a guided book group led by Portland author Lori L. Lake.

For further information, contact Barbara Tom, 503-232-9995, books@mbtb.com. Murder By The Book, 3210 SE Hawthorne, Portland OR.