Elisa Shoenberger has been building a library since she was 13. She loves writing about all aspects of books from author interviews, antiquarian books, archives, and everything in between. She also writes regularly for Murder & Mayhem and Library Journal. She's also written articles for Huffington Post, Boston Globe, WIRED, Slate, and many other publications. When she's not writing about reading, she's reading and adventuring to find cool new art. She also plays alto saxophone and occasionally stiltwalks. Find out more on her website or follow her on Twitter @vogontroubadour.
A murder mystery aficionado explores the five key elements of a good murder mystery, including the need for clues and suspects.
A brief look at what murder mysteries books, films, and television shows get wrong about the legal system in the US.
Two authors discuss writing books about cemeteries and monuments, including why preserving these stories is important.
In honor of Whistle, this is a brief look at the Jewish origins of the superhero comics with a look at new and old Jewish superheroes.
Here is a list of 15 sweet and spooky Halloween books for toddlers, including Spooky Pookie by Sandra Boynton, to get them excited about the best holiday of all.
We tend to think of English manors and quaint villages for murder mysteries, but this list shows murder can be high-tech.
Packing books for travel is always a challenge. Here's some tips, including an equation to help you make the best book choices for your trip.
The land is full of secrets, and these books are too! The environment and conservation are central to the plot of these nine murder mysteries.
Murder mystery enthusiasts like our mysteries and we like forensics. We talk to Medical Examiners about what mysteries get wrong (and right).
Bookstores are magic and full of wonder, so read these excellent bookstore mysteries, including murder mysteries and more!