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Dennis Palumbo August 21

Our event with Dennis Palumbo to launch the first in his Pittsburgh-set mystery series has been changed to a talk and signing, no charge. We had originally announced this as a Coffee & Crime Breakfast but overwhelming response has forced us to change this to a simple talk and signing.

If you've already paid for tickets we'll take care of you--just give us a call at the store to discuss: 412-828-4877.

A violin recital at a bookstore? Why not.

On Tuesday, August 31 at 7 pm we'll have a unique event at MLB, an author talk, signing and violin recital with Gerald Elias. Mr. Elias is the assistant concertmaster at the Utah Symphony Orchestra and he's visiting us with the second of his mysteries featuring violinist Daniel Jacobus. Danse Macabre is the title and Danse Macabre is the musical selection when Mr. Elias appears at the store. The first of his mysteries, Devil's Trill, is here in paperback.

Please call 412-828-4877 or use our Contact Form to let us know if you're coming.

August Staff Picks

As we move into the final month of summer we've got a brand-new set of August Staff Picks to spark some interesting choices for porch, pool or beach. You'll find books old and new, foreign and domestic, thrilling and cozy. We'd say: something for nearly every taste.

Why not take a look at our August Staff Picks and see if you can find a new favorite of your own.

New Arrivals

A modest number of New Arrivals this week although we expect some additions during the course of the coming week. Here are some highlights:

Dennis Palumbo's debut mystery Mirror Image is here. This is the first in a new series set in Pittsburgh and we'll be hosting the author on Saturday morning, August 21 for a talk & signing.

The first of Betty Webb's zookeeper mysteries, Anteater of Death, arrived last week. This week we have the second, Koala of Death.

Park Ranger Anna Pigeon is back in Burn by Nevada Barr.

Carole Nelson Douglas's ever-popular Midnight Louie series comes to number 22 with Cat in an Ultramarine Scheme.

New books arrive every day. Check our New Arrivals page often for everything new at MLB.

Signed first editions

What's on the website now

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

Upcoming Events

August 21 - Dennis Palumbo talk & signing
August 31 - Gerald Elias signing and violin recital

More events...

Get ready for summer reading
Richard, Mary Alice and the MLB Staff

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