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MLB News for August-September is here

The August-September issue of the MLB News is available for download. The printed version of the News goes in the mail today but you can download it right now from the website and view it on screen or print it.

See what we're reading at August Staff Picks

OK, here's a question: what do Stockholm, Atlanta, Chicago and rural Kentucky have in common? They're all settings for books in our August Staff Picks. If you're about to leave on vacation our Staff Picks are a perfect way to find some new authors to take with you.

Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson - August 14

Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson will be at MLB on Friday, August 14 at 7 pm for a signing of their latest Dune novel, Winds of Dune. Brian is the son of Frank Herbert who originated the Dune series that his son has carried on after his death.

Preorder your copy of Dune now and get priority place in the line for the signing. If you can't make it to the event, we'll be happy to get you a signed copy.

Marcus Sakey - Coffee & Crime August 29

We're starting up our Fall Coffee & Crime series with Chicago crime writer Marcus Sakey, a rising young star in the genre. Sakey will be here with his fourth novel, The Amateurs.

More 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.

Plenty of new arrivals to choose from

August books are here in force and the New Arrivals page will give you the whole list. Among the notable arrivals are Stieg Larsson's sequel to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire. Dozens more new releases are also in from authors including Dick Francis, Aaron Elkins, Edna Buchanan, Boris Akunin. Alys Clare and many others.

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

What's on the website now

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

Upcoming Events

Aug. 14 - Brian Herbert
Aug. 29 - Marcus Sakey

More events...

Take a trip abroad--books are your ticket this summer.
Richard, Mary Alice and the MLB Staff

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