Recently Roberta Rood came to our store. As I was the only one working at the time. I did my best to make her welcome and show her around.
Here's what she wrote in her blog http://robertarood.wordpress.com/2010/06/02. Thanks Roberta for your kind words and pictures of Oxford.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Agatha nominations 2009
Hi there.
Here are the Agatha Award Nominees 2009. Congrats to all the talented nominees.
More on the website: www.malicedomestic.org
Hope to see you at the dealer's room @ Malice.
Be safe and warm with a "cuppa tea."
Kathy
Best Novel:
Swan for the Money by Donna Andrews (St. Martin’s Minotaur)
Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett (Berkley Prime Crime)
Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen (Berkley Prime Crime)
A Brutal Telling by Louise Penny (Minotaur Books)
Air Time by Hank Phillippi Ryan (MIRA)
Best First Novel:
For Better For Murder by Lisa Bork (Midnight Ink)
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley (Delacorte Press)
Posed for Murder by Meredith Cole (St. Martin’s Minotaur)
The Cold Light of Mourning by Elizabeth Duncan (St. Martin’s Press)
In the Shadow of Gotham by Stefanie Pintoff (Minotaur Books)
Best Non-fiction:
Duchess of Death by Richard Hack (Phoenix Books)
Talking About Detective Fiction by P.D. James (Knopf)
Blood on the Stage by 1925-1950 by Amnon Kabatchnik (Scarecrow Press)
Dame Agatha’s Shorts by Elena Santangelo (Bella Rosa Books)
The Talented Miss Highsmith by Joan Schenkar (St. Martin’s Press)
Best Short Story:
“Femme Sole” by Dana Cameron, Boston Noir (Akashic Books)
“Handbaskets, Drawers and a Killer Cold” by Kaye George, Crooked ezine
“The Worst Noel” by Barb Goffman, The Gift of Murder (Wolfmont Press)
“On the House” by Hank Phillippi Ryan, Quarry (Level Best Books)
“Death Will Trim Your Tree” by Elizabeth Zelvin, The Gift of Murder (Wolfmont Press)
Best Children's/Young Adult:
The Morgue and Me by John C. Ford (Viking Juvenile)
The Hanging Hill by Chris Grabenstein (Random House)
The Case of the Poisoned Pig by Lewis B. Montgomery (Kane Press)
The Other Side of Blue by Valerie O. Patterson (Clarion Books)
The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline by Nancy Springer (Philomel)
Here are the Agatha Award Nominees 2009. Congrats to all the talented nominees.
More on the website: www.malicedomestic.org
Hope to see you at the dealer's room @ Malice.
Be safe and warm with a "cuppa tea."
Kathy
Best Novel:
Swan for the Money by Donna Andrews (St. Martin’s Minotaur)
Bookplate Special by Lorna Barrett (Berkley Prime Crime)
Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen (Berkley Prime Crime)
A Brutal Telling by Louise Penny (Minotaur Books)
Air Time by Hank Phillippi Ryan (MIRA)
Best First Novel:
For Better For Murder by Lisa Bork (Midnight Ink)
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley (Delacorte Press)
Posed for Murder by Meredith Cole (St. Martin’s Minotaur)
The Cold Light of Mourning by Elizabeth Duncan (St. Martin’s Press)
In the Shadow of Gotham by Stefanie Pintoff (Minotaur Books)
Best Non-fiction:
Duchess of Death by Richard Hack (Phoenix Books)
Talking About Detective Fiction by P.D. James (Knopf)
Blood on the Stage by 1925-1950 by Amnon Kabatchnik (Scarecrow Press)
Dame Agatha’s Shorts by Elena Santangelo (Bella Rosa Books)
The Talented Miss Highsmith by Joan Schenkar (St. Martin’s Press)
Best Short Story:
“Femme Sole” by Dana Cameron, Boston Noir (Akashic Books)
“Handbaskets, Drawers and a Killer Cold” by Kaye George, Crooked ezine
“The Worst Noel” by Barb Goffman, The Gift of Murder (Wolfmont Press)
“On the House” by Hank Phillippi Ryan, Quarry (Level Best Books)
“Death Will Trim Your Tree” by Elizabeth Zelvin, The Gift of Murder (Wolfmont Press)
Best Children's/Young Adult:
The Morgue and Me by John C. Ford (Viking Juvenile)
The Hanging Hill by Chris Grabenstein (Random House)
The Case of the Poisoned Pig by Lewis B. Montgomery (Kane Press)
The Other Side of Blue by Valerie O. Patterson (Clarion Books)
The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline by Nancy Springer (Philomel)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
RIP Dick Francis
The BBC is reporting that legendary horse racing mystery author Dick Francis has died in the Caymen Islands at age 89. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8515165.stm
Francis is a MWA Grand Master, three time winner of the Edgar Award, and the author of many mysteries and three recent ones with his son Felix. Another mystery co-authored with Felix is due to be published in Fall 2010. His books are favorites of many customers at our store, as well as being a favorite of the Queen of England.
If you haven't read a Francis mystery lately, now would be a time to give one a try. We have about 10 hardback titles and many in paperback. Just give us a call 800-538-0042.
Francis is a MWA Grand Master, three time winner of the Edgar Award, and the author of many mysteries and three recent ones with his son Felix. Another mystery co-authored with Felix is due to be published in Fall 2010. His books are favorites of many customers at our store, as well as being a favorite of the Queen of England.
If you haven't read a Francis mystery lately, now would be a time to give one a try. We have about 10 hardback titles and many in paperback. Just give us a call 800-538-0042.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
We're on Facebook X2
E-Friends and Fans,
Mystery Loves Company is now on Facebook. Just go to www.facebook.com sign up and search "Mystery Loves Company Booksellers - Oxford" and become a Fan! Or "Kathy Harig" and become a Friend. You'll receive all the new releases and updates to our web page. We will be unveiling a new web page soon and you'll be the first to know..about everything.
If you can't visit us at the store I've loaded some pictures taken in Oxford.
The Eastern shore is beautiful anytime of the year so come on over and see us.
BTW Go Ravens!
Kathy
www.mysterylovescompany.com
Mystery Loves Company is now on Facebook. Just go to www.facebook.com sign up and search "Mystery Loves Company Booksellers - Oxford" and become a Fan! Or "Kathy Harig" and become a Friend. You'll receive all the new releases and updates to our web page. We will be unveiling a new web page soon and you'll be the first to know..about everything.
If you can't visit us at the store I've loaded some pictures taken in Oxford.
The Eastern shore is beautiful anytime of the year so come on over and see us.
BTW Go Ravens!
Kathy
www.mysterylovescompany.com
Friday, January 8, 2010
Best selling books of 2009 at MLC
Hi,
Notice I headed this Best Selling of 2009 in Oxford. Mostly hardbacks, and not all mysteries.
I'll count them down for you.
Drum roll please....
10. GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO by Steig Larsson
9. LANGUAGE OF BEES by Laurie King
8. SWAN FOR THE MONEY by Donna Andrews
7. LADIES OF LIBERTY by Cokie Roberts
6. WE ARE OUR MOTHERS DAUGHTERS by Cokie Roberts
5. RECIPES AND RECOLLECTIONS THE OXFORD COOKBOOK
4. THE LEAVING by Sue Ellen Thompson
3. THE EIGHT by Katherine Neville
4. PORT OF ENTRY OXFORD
2. MERLOT MURDERS by Ellen Crosby
1. LIFE SENTENCES by Laura Lippman
Hope you find some favorites and if you'd like copies just call 1-800-538-0042.
Look for our new improved web site in February 2010.
Best in 2010,
Kathy
Mystery Loves Company Booksellers in Oxford
http://www.mysterylovescompany.com/
Notice I headed this Best Selling of 2009 in Oxford. Mostly hardbacks, and not all mysteries.
I'll count them down for you.
Drum roll please....
10. GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO by Steig Larsson
9. LANGUAGE OF BEES by Laurie King
8. SWAN FOR THE MONEY by Donna Andrews
7. LADIES OF LIBERTY by Cokie Roberts
6. WE ARE OUR MOTHERS DAUGHTERS by Cokie Roberts
5. RECIPES AND RECOLLECTIONS THE OXFORD COOKBOOK
4. THE LEAVING by Sue Ellen Thompson
3. THE EIGHT by Katherine Neville
4. PORT OF ENTRY OXFORD
2. MERLOT MURDERS by Ellen Crosby
1. LIFE SENTENCES by Laura Lippman
Hope you find some favorites and if you'd like copies just call 1-800-538-0042.
Look for our new improved web site in February 2010.
Best in 2010,
Kathy
Mystery Loves Company Booksellers in Oxford
http://www.mysterylovescompany.com/
Monday, December 28, 2009
Best of 2009
Dear readers,
Here are our recommendations for the best of 2009
1. BRUTAL TELLING, by Louise Penny
2. BRYANT AND MAY ON THE LOOSE, by Christopher Fowler
3. LANGUAGE OF BEES, Laurie King
4. THE FIRE, Katherine Neville
5. SWAN FOR THE MONEY, Donna Andrews
Look for our revamped new and improved web site in 2010.
Hope you have a very Happy New Year.
Happy Reading,
Kathy
http://www.mysterylovescompany.com/
Here are our recommendations for the best of 2009
1. BRUTAL TELLING, by Louise Penny
2. BRYANT AND MAY ON THE LOOSE, by Christopher Fowler
3. LANGUAGE OF BEES, Laurie King
4. THE FIRE, Katherine Neville
5. SWAN FOR THE MONEY, Donna Andrews
Look for our revamped new and improved web site in 2010.
Hope you have a very Happy New Year.
Happy Reading,
Kathy
http://www.mysterylovescompany.com/
Friday, December 18, 2009
Sherlock, Watson, Alice and Snow
Dear ones.
A poem for the season by Toni Kelner:
Sherlock and Dr. Watson by Toni Kelner
(To the tune of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer")
You know Sam Spade and Kinsey
And Archie and Nero
VI Warshawski,
And old Hercule Poirot.
But do you recall
The most famous detectives of all?
Sherlock and Dr. Watson
Rode around in hansom cabs
Looking for thefts and murders
Sherlock even had a lab
All of the London coppers
Used to laugh and call them names
They never let our sleuths
Solve a crime along the Thames
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Lestrade came to say
"Sherlock, with your keen insight
Won't you solve a case tonight?"
Then all the coppers loved them
And they shouted out with glee
Sherlock and Dr. Watson
You'll go down in mystery!
Former Bengal player McInally sold a copy of Alice in Wonderland inscribed to the real Alice, Alice Liddell by Lewis Carroll for $125.00. You can read about it here.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/oxfordshire/8416127.stm
Also I hope some of you saw the new version of "Alice" on the Sci Fi cable network last week. As an Alice lover, I really liked it.
Finally, if you are trying to reach us and can't over the weekend Dec 19-20th., we are probably snowed under. Please leave a message and if the phone gods are with us I'll get it or email me at mysterylovescompany at gmail.com
You can also place an order online at www.mysterylovescompany.com
This independent bookstore appreciates your support.
Hope you have a Merry Christmas,
Kathy
www.mysterylovescompany.com
A poem for the season by Toni Kelner:
Sherlock and Dr. Watson by Toni Kelner
(To the tune of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer")
You know Sam Spade and Kinsey
And Archie and Nero
VI Warshawski,
And old Hercule Poirot.
But do you recall
The most famous detectives of all?
Sherlock and Dr. Watson
Rode around in hansom cabs
Looking for thefts and murders
Sherlock even had a lab
All of the London coppers
Used to laugh and call them names
They never let our sleuths
Solve a crime along the Thames
Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Lestrade came to say
"Sherlock, with your keen insight
Won't you solve a case tonight?"
Then all the coppers loved them
And they shouted out with glee
Sherlock and Dr. Watson
You'll go down in mystery!
Former Bengal player McInally sold a copy of Alice in Wonderland inscribed to the real Alice, Alice Liddell by Lewis Carroll for $125.00. You can read about it here.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/oxfordshire/8416127.stm
Also I hope some of you saw the new version of "Alice" on the Sci Fi cable network last week. As an Alice lover, I really liked it.
Finally, if you are trying to reach us and can't over the weekend Dec 19-20th., we are probably snowed under. Please leave a message and if the phone gods are with us I'll get it or email me at mysterylovescompany at gmail.com
You can also place an order online at www.mysterylovescompany.com
This independent bookstore appreciates your support.
Hope you have a Merry Christmas,
Kathy
www.mysterylovescompany.com
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
BEST SELLERS THIS WEEK
Dear ones,
I thought you'd get some inspiration when making that list from what we have been selling in Oxford these days.
At number 5 IS EAT THIS NOT THAT : Restaurant Guide, my favorite pick for giving this year. This handsome book is a guide to healthful eating wherever you dine.
In at number 4 is BRYANT AND MAY ON THE LOOSE from that clever British author Christopher Fowler. The Peculiar Crimes Squad is no more, but eccentric and elderly Scotland Yard detectives Bryant and May don't know when to quit. You'll be charmed and very amused.
The number 3 book this week in Oxford is THE LINEUP essays by all your favorite mystery authors about their main characters.
THE MAN IN THE WOODEN HAT by Jane Gardem is our number 2 book this week. Love, childhood, home and exile in England's colonial past.
Finally at the top at number 1 is Easton's own Bill Shepard with THE SALADIN AFFAIR . Diplomat Robbie Cutler goes to Europe on his fourth adventure where he must defend the Secretary of State from terrorists and finds a fascinating antique desk with a secret document inside. We have signed copies.
Think of us as your own personal shopper this holiday season. We can advise you on that perfect gift for any age and order any in print book for you. Call us at 800-538-0042 to start making your life simpler. And don't forget our themed mystery book gift baskets starting at $25.00.
See our web site www.mysterylovescompany.com for more ideas.
Hope you holidays are merry and bright.
Kathy, Tom, Sammi, Nick and Nora.
I thought you'd get some inspiration when making that list from what we have been selling in Oxford these days.
At number 5 IS EAT THIS NOT THAT : Restaurant Guide, my favorite pick for giving this year. This handsome book is a guide to healthful eating wherever you dine.
In at number 4 is BRYANT AND MAY ON THE LOOSE from that clever British author Christopher Fowler. The Peculiar Crimes Squad is no more, but eccentric and elderly Scotland Yard detectives Bryant and May don't know when to quit. You'll be charmed and very amused.
The number 3 book this week in Oxford is THE LINEUP essays by all your favorite mystery authors about their main characters.
THE MAN IN THE WOODEN HAT by Jane Gardem is our number 2 book this week. Love, childhood, home and exile in England's colonial past.
Finally at the top at number 1 is Easton's own Bill Shepard with THE SALADIN AFFAIR . Diplomat Robbie Cutler goes to Europe on his fourth adventure where he must defend the Secretary of State from terrorists and finds a fascinating antique desk with a secret document inside. We have signed copies.
Think of us as your own personal shopper this holiday season. We can advise you on that perfect gift for any age and order any in print book for you. Call us at 800-538-0042 to start making your life simpler. And don't forget our themed mystery book gift baskets starting at $25.00.
See our web site www.mysterylovescompany.com for more ideas.
Hope you holidays are merry and bright.
Kathy, Tom, Sammi, Nick and Nora.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Christmas on the Creek author signings
Dear ones,
Christmas on the Creek approaches. This weekend Dec 4-6 Oxford puts on its holiday garb and welcomes in the holiday season. Our special day at Mystery Loves Company Booksellers in Oxford is December 5th.
Sunday, Dec 5, 2009 (OXFORD) Christmas on the Creek old-fashioned Christmas celebration includes an author signing at Mystery Loves Company with Bill Shepard author of THE SALADIN AFFAIR, and J.M.E. Flowers, the Columbia MD author of SEARCHING FOR BLUE MERCURY.
There will also be events all over town including a house tour, an auction, caroling, events at the Fire House and the Oxford Community Center and special displays at the Oxford Museum. You can see a full schedule of Christmas on the Creek at www.portofoxford.com
Hope you can join us for this fun time.
Kathy
Mystery Loves Company
202 S. Morris St
Oxford MD 21654
800-538-0042
http://www.mysterylovescompany.com/
Christmas on the Creek approaches. This weekend Dec 4-6 Oxford puts on its holiday garb and welcomes in the holiday season. Our special day at Mystery Loves Company Booksellers in Oxford is December 5th.
Sunday, Dec 5, 2009 (OXFORD) Christmas on the Creek old-fashioned Christmas celebration includes an author signing at Mystery Loves Company with Bill Shepard author of THE SALADIN AFFAIR, and J.M.E. Flowers, the Columbia MD author of SEARCHING FOR BLUE MERCURY.
There will also be events all over town including a house tour, an auction, caroling, events at the Fire House and the Oxford Community Center and special displays at the Oxford Museum. You can see a full schedule of Christmas on the Creek at www.portofoxford.com
Hope you can join us for this fun time.
Kathy
Mystery Loves Company
202 S. Morris St
Oxford MD 21654
800-538-0042
http://www.mysterylovescompany.com/
Friday, November 6, 2009
Price wars
Dear ones,
As you know, if you are not an ostrich, there is a price war going on for best-selling books.
John Grisham was on the Today Show and his interview with Matt Lauer is an interesting take on The War.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33603693/ns/today-today_books/
All of us suffer in the long run from these policies of 60% -70% discounts by the box stores and big online retailers (You know who they are). The printed word is cheapened and the royalties to authors and profits of publishers and booksellers will plummet. This is not good news for the book business in this economy.
The three retailers have limited the public to 2 or 3 copies, so bookstores can't even purchase the books from them instead of from publishers where they only receive 40- 45% wholesale.
If you don't think you make a difference, you are wrong.
Mr. Grisham believes that eventually publishers will stop publishing new authors, I believe this "censorship" resulting from this policy would be deadly.
Many purchases online are not charged sales tax. That is a loss to the local economy.
Think before you buy.
You can make a difference.
MYSTERY LOVES COMPANY WANTS TO THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE. WHEN YOU BUY LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT, YOUR MONEY STAYS RIGHT HERE IN THE ECONOMY AND WE ALL BENEFIT.
I welcome your comments.
Best,
Kathy
Mystery Loves Company Bookstore
202 S. Morris St
Oxford Md 21654
1-800-538-0042
As you know, if you are not an ostrich, there is a price war going on for best-selling books.
John Grisham was on the Today Show and his interview with Matt Lauer is an interesting take on The War.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33603693/ns/today-today_books/
All of us suffer in the long run from these policies of 60% -70% discounts by the box stores and big online retailers (You know who they are). The printed word is cheapened and the royalties to authors and profits of publishers and booksellers will plummet. This is not good news for the book business in this economy.
The three retailers have limited the public to 2 or 3 copies, so bookstores can't even purchase the books from them instead of from publishers where they only receive 40- 45% wholesale.
If you don't think you make a difference, you are wrong.
Mr. Grisham believes that eventually publishers will stop publishing new authors, I believe this "censorship" resulting from this policy would be deadly.
Many purchases online are not charged sales tax. That is a loss to the local economy.
Think before you buy.
You can make a difference.
MYSTERY LOVES COMPANY WANTS TO THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE. WHEN YOU BUY LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT, YOUR MONEY STAYS RIGHT HERE IN THE ECONOMY AND WE ALL BENEFIT.
I welcome your comments.
Best,
Kathy
Mystery Loves Company Bookstore
202 S. Morris St
Oxford Md 21654
1-800-538-0042
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