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April-May MLB News, now available

For all of our Go Green customers (and anyone else reading this email newsletter) the April-May edtion of the MLB News, including the Festival of Mystery insert, is now available for download.

Just click on this link and you'll see the April-May News in your web browser just as it appears in print. If you don't care to read the News on your computer screen, simply print it out. Be sure to use the Adobe Reader print button not the print button for your web browser.

Our Weekly Special (now with free shipping)

Our Weekly Special is a perfect treat for anyone who loves a good novel of suspense. Get this latest from a best-selling author at 20% off. Even better, you can get Free Shipping on This Week's Special.

Free Shipping on (almost) every order

Free Shipping is now available via Media Mail on all orders of $10 or more. Shipping for smaller orders is only $3. You can find further details of our new policy at Free Shipping.

Trip to Venice?

Whether you're a fan of Donna Leon, love the city of Venice or are planning a trip Brunetti's Venice by Toni Sepeda is the book for you. Over a dozen walks through the city, with Commissario Guido Brunetti as your guide, will take you through every neighborhood and its churches, cafes, shops and attractions. A must-have for any Donna Leon fan.

Speaking of Donna Leon: About Face, the 18th Guido Brunetti book is in stock now. Order your copy now--the shipping is free. The paperback of last year's The Girl of His Dreams has also arrived.

Signed books

We've got some signed books that are either here or coming in the next few weeks. Quantities are limited so place your order now.

See What We're Reading for April

The April Staff Picks are a great way to find a new author based on the diverse tastes of the staff at Mystery Lovers Bookshop.

April Books Starting to Arrive

We've had a burst of new arrivals in the past week with a large part of the April titles. New titles are here from Donna Leon, Susan Wittig Albert, Carolyn Hart, Ken Bruen, Nevada Barr, Charlaine Harris and others. Take a look at our New Arrivals page and you'll a dozen or more new titles received since last week.

Under the British New Arrivals you'll see that we've just received Blood at the Bookies, the latest in Simon Brett's delightful series set in the seaside town of Fethering. The original books were published in the US but have now gone out of print. Two further titles have been published in the UK and we have both of them along with the earlier ones.

Check our New Arrivals for page for everything new at MLB.

Festival of Mystery program announced

The Fourteenth Festival of Mystery will be held on Monday, May 4. The Festival will once again be held at the Greek Orthodox Church about 5 blocks from the store from 4 to 9 pm. We've got a terrific line-up of authors, many new to the Festival along with a number of old favorites.

Complete details are available on the website at Festival of Mystery.

Tickets are available in advance at $7 each, $8 at the door.

What's on the website now

Here's what you can find at www.mysterylovers.com:

Laura Lippman - April 3

Laura Lippman never misses a year at MLB and you shouldn't miss Laura's appearance here with her splendid new standalone novel, Life Sentences. You can expect a lively talk about writing and books and plenty of questions (and answers).

Please call if you can join us.

Harley Jane Kozak - April 7

Actress turned author Harley Jane Kozak joins us with her latest comic mystery, A Date You Can't Refuse on Tuesday, April 7. Harley is joining us for a book club dinner which, unfortunately, is sold out. You are invited to come for the talk and signing starting at 7:30.

Upcoming Events

Apr. 3 - Laura Lippman
Apr. 7 - Harley Jane Kozak
Apr. 20 - Susan Wittig Albert
May 4 - Festival of Mystery
More events...

Think spring-like thoughts.
Richard, Mary Alice and the MLB Staff

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