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Usual Suspects - Upcoming Selections

Usual Suspects

A Library facilitated book club, open to all.

Meeting on the third Sunday of every month at 2:00 p.m.

Dec. 21, 2008	The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
	The first book in this beloved series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to “help people with problems in their lives.” For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. Author's website.
Jan. 18, 2009	In a Strange City by Laura Lippman
	Every year on Poe's birthday the "Poe Toaster" visits the author's gravesite and leaves roses and cognac. When a man is killed at the ceremony, reporter Tess Monaghan becomes a prime player in the drama. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. About the book.
Feb. 15, 2009	Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton
	The irascible Agatha has moved to a picture-book English village. She buys a quiche for the village quiche-making contest which poisons a judge and then she becomes the killer’s next target. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. About the book.
Mar. 15, 2009	The Golden Spiders by Rex Stout
	A twelve-year-old boy shows up at Wolfe’s brownstone with an incredible story. Soon the great detective finds himself hired for $4.30 and wondering why the last two people to hire him were murdered. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. About the book.
May 17, 2009	The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman
	Emily Pollifax is a widow with grown children. Tired of endless garden club meetings and wanting to do something good for her country, she joins the CIA and becomes embroiled in Cold War intrigue. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. About the book.
Jun. 21, 2009	Father Brown: The Essential Tales by G.K. Chesterton
	Father Brown may seem like a pleasantly doddering priest, but he brings even the most elusive criminals to justice his keen observation skills and understanding of human frailties. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. About the book.
Jul. 12, 2009	The Sempster's Tale by Margaret Frazer
	Dame Frevisse, a Benedictine nun, seeks to recover the gold of a murdered Duke, aided by a seamstress and her Jewish lover. Their mission is jeopardized when a crucified body stirs up anti-Semitic sentiment. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. About the book. Author's website.
Aug. 16, 2009	The Last King of Texas by Rick Riordan
	When a San Antonio professor is found shot to death, P.I. Tres Navarre, Ph.D., agrees to take his place. Police assure him they already have a suspect, and all Tres has to do is walk in the dead man's shoes. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. About the book. Author's website.
Sep. 13, 2009	The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler
	1950's, LA: A down-on-his-luck war veteran fleeing the authorities asks Philip Marlowe for help, making the detective an accessory in his wife's murder in this classic noir mystery. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. About the book.
Oct. 18, 2009	Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
	1948, LA: Easy Rawlins is a black war veteran just fired from his job, wondering how he'll pay his mortgage, when a man offers him good money to locate a blonde beauty known to frequent black jazz clubs. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. About the book.
Nov. 15, 2009	Murder on the Ballarat Train by Kerry Greenwood
	1920s' Australian lady detective Phryne Fisher travels to a popular resort by train. When some of the passengers are poisoned with chloroform, Phryne is left to piece together the clues. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. About the book. Author's website.
Dec. 20, 2009	4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie
	When Elspeth McGillicuddy witnesses what appears to be a woman being strangled on a train and no one believes her she turns to her old friend Jane Marple to help solve the puzzle. For copies of the book, phone 291-4821. New participants always welcome. Agatha Christie website.

Last update: 11/28/08