Lawrence Block

The Northshire Mystery and Thriller Reading Group will meet in the bookstore conference room at on Thursday May 16th at 2pm for a discussion of two titles: Killing Castro by Lawrence Block and American Tabloid by James Ellroy.

If you are a member of this reading group, please stop by the bookstore to pick up your reserved copies of these titles (and receive a 20% discount)

Please email Sarah Knight at sknight@northshire.com to inquire or join this group!

Location: Street: Northshire Bookstore Conference Room Additional: 4869 Main Street City: Manchester Center, Province: Vermont Postal Code: 05255 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Wednesday, November 7, 7:30 PM Akashic Books presents Five Borough Noir Tim McLoughlin, editor of Brooklyn Noir S.J. Rozan, editor of Bronx noir Jim Fusilli, contributor to Manhattan Noir Robert Knightly, editor of Queens noir Patricia Smith, editor of Staten Island Noir Reception to follow

In 2004, Brooklyn independent press Akashic Books published a new anthology, Brooklyn Noir, comprised of all-new stories set in the borough. The book was a stunning success, and spawned a groundbreaking series of Noir books set in cities and regions around the globe. Tonight, Akashic brings it back to where it all started, with readings from five Noir books set in the boroughs of New York City, by the editors and contributors. It’s a battle of the boroughs, Akashic style, with complimentary beer to wash down the inky-black noir fiction! Featured books and other Noir titles will be on offer.

Location: Street: 686 Fulton Street City: Brooklyn, Province: New York Postal Code: 11217 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Lawrence Block

EVENT CANCELLED On doctor’s orders, Lawrence Block has been forced to cancel his travel plans for August. He’s grounded. Nothing critical, he assures us, but no jet travel either. No trip to Seattle. No signing with us. We’re working on alternate ideas to get his most recent books signed and will let you know of the possibilities when we know what will work. Just this morning, Monday, Aug 6th, the Seattle Times mentioned his event with us in the “Lit Life” colunmn. Mr. Block cancelled on Saturday and there wasn’t time to notify the media before this morning’s publication. We’re sorry for any confusion. (SeaMystery)… (more)

Lawrence Block promotes A Drop of the Hard Stuff.; Robert Silverberg promotes Times three.

Acclaimed mystery writer Lawrence Block will appear with Science Fiction luminary Robert Silverberg on Tuesday, May 17th at 7:00 pm. Lawrence Block will be promoting his new mystery, “A Drop of the Hard Stuff” in which he brings his greatest character, Matthew Scudder, back into action in his most personal case. Exploring themes of loss, nostalgia and redemption, for Lawrence Block, “A Drop of the Hard Stuff” circles back to how it all began, reestablishing why the Matthew Scudder series is widely regarded as one of the pinnacles of the American detective fiction. Robert Silverberg will be promoting his latest piece of science fiction, in “Times Three.” Science Fiction Grand Master Silverberg present a trio of ingenious variations on one of science fiction’s most durable themes, time travel. The result is a remarkable display of ingenuity, erudition and sheer narrative power. There will be a wine & cheese reception beginning at 6:60 pm, plus book-selling and signing will follow the author’s presentation. (MuranoBlue)… (more)