The New and Forthcoming Mysteries list for May through September 2010 has been posted on The Raven’s website. Check it out to see if your favorite authors have new titles coming out. Some of our favorites are Louise Penny (BURY YOUR DEAD–September), Nevada Barr (BURN–August), Rhys Bowen (ROYAL BLOOD–September), Andrea Camilleri (TRACK OF SAND–October), and Tana French (FAITHFUL PLACE–July). Click here for list.

Drop a line via email (books@ravenbookstore.com) or telephone (785-749-3300) to ask us to hold copies for you. We will call you when the books arrive at The Raven!

Have you been by our New & Forthcoming Mysteries page lately? We recently updated the list to include forthcoming titles through June.

In related news, check out the New York Times reviews of some new crime and mystery books.

Having the privilege of reading books before their publication date is one of the joys of working at the Raven Bookstore.  You all have a treat to look forward to April 6th, with the publication of THE BLACK CAT by Martha Grimes, who once again has brought us Superintendent Richard Jury of the London Metropolitan Police, along with a talking dog, Mungo!

Mungo can speak to the black cat, and we the readers have the fun of hearing the dialogue.  Not so for Richard Jury, but he solves the crime anyhow.  And the ending will surprise you.  Somehow Martha Grimes can convey murder without making me run away from the details - a nice balance to some of the other mystery writers I enjoy, like Carol O’Connell. (Hardcover, $25.95) Julie recommends.

Check out what is new and what will be coming out this Autumn by perusing the New & Forthcoming Mysteries page. Remember to telephone us before you come in if you are looking for a particular title in case there has been a last minute delay in publication. We are excited to see gobs of new books by familiar authors as well as some good new writers. Many authors in all genres have been productive this year and the publishers’ Fall 2009 lists are fantastic. See you at The Raven!