Beginner's Guide to Mystery Fiction
Dive into mystery fiction and learn what mysteries our library staff loves.
Keep readingThe library will open at 1 pm on December 8 due to staff training.
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Dive into mystery fiction and learn what mysteries our library staff loves.
Keep readingWe celebrate the freedom to read by highlighting books that have been banned, censored, or challenged in schools and libraries across the country.
View listCalling all lovers of mystery and the Windy City! Explore Chicago with these great takes on the detective story.
View list"For H.P. Lovecraft, with all my conflicted feelings." Let us recognize the creators who are dealing with the inescapable toxicity of one of the most influential horror/science fiction/fantasy authors of the past century by invading his sandbox and making his toys their own!
View listTry a mystery set in locations far and farther away.
View listBecause when you've found a favorite detective, just one book is never enough.
View listThese mystery novels are favorites of our staff.
View listI grew up on Tony Hillerman's classic mysteries featuring Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Officer Jim Chee of the Navajo Tribal Police. But it's only in the last few years that the authors of books featuring indigenous sleuths started to resemble their characters. I know this is a somewhat limited selection--seven from the United States, one from New Zealand--but there will surely be more. I look forward to updating this list.
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