Mystery Books Podcast
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 50 ratingsA podcast devoted to helping readers discover new mystery books. Hosted by USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett.
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Murder on the Orient Express
October 01, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MBS1 E1 / Welcome to Mystery Books Podcast, a podcast covering mysteries in all of their forms from classic Golden Age novels to contemporary cozies. I’m mystery author Sara Rosett and this is Season One, Episode One, and it's all about Murder on the Orient Express. Full show notes at https://www.sararosett.com/mbps1e1/ This is probably the most famous traditional mystery out there. It was written by Agatha Christie and published in 1934 with many, many, many adaptations. Until recently, th...
Introduction to Mystery Books Podcast
September 04, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MBHello and welcome to Mystery Books Podcast. I'm mystery author Sara Rosett, and this is a short introduction to Mystery Books Podcast. This podcast will cover mysteries in all of their forms from classic golden age novels to contemporary cozies. In each podcast, I'll focus on one mystery. I'll give you a quick overview of the book, but there will be no spoilers, I promise. No spoilers! My hope for the podcast is that it will either help you find a new author to try or let you revisit an old ...
MBP 018 - Riddle at Gipsy's Mile
September 18, 2015 16:29 - 18.6 MBIn Episode 018 of the Mystery Books Podcast, I talked about the new Fire Tablets with their speed reading app and auto-download features. Two tidbits of news from me: the cozy holiday anthology that I have a novella in is available for pre-order for 99 cents. With nearly 800 pages of cozy mystery novellas from 12 authors, that’s a great deal! My other news is that Death in a Stately Home (Murder on Location #3) is with the copy-editor so it will be out later this fall. I profile The Riddl...
MBP #017 - A Man of Some Repute
August 26, 2015 22:06 - 24.1 MBMBP # 017 is for fans of Downton Abbey and classic village mysteries as I profile Elizabeth Edmondson’s cozy, A Man of Some Repute. In the Frequently Asked Question section of the show, I briefly answered the question, “How do I get my book published?” I hit the high points of traditional publishing versus self-publishing, touching on the pros and cons for each as well as some things to watch out for if you’re researching publishing options. I hope it’s helpful. :) During the book sectio...
MBP #016 - Dangerous Talent
August 16, 2015 00:00 - 19.4 MBMBP # 016 - Dangerous Talent If you love art mysteries, this podcast is for you. I profile the first in the Alix London series, A Dangerous Talent. First I gave a short update. Devious (On the Run book Five) is out. It’s a fun international heist mystery. If you’d like to read the first in the series, Elusive, I’d love to send it to you. Just sign up for my newsletter at http://Elusive.sararosett.com/ and I’ll send you Elusive. Book news reported on the rise in readers in the UK as wel...
MBP 015 - Bloodstained Egg Cosy
July 24, 2015 13:30 - 10.8 MBThis episode opened with the Frequently Asked Question feature: how do I get my illustrator matched up with my story for my childrens' book? If you're going traditional, you usually don't really get much input on the illustrator, but if you're self-publishing then you have the option of doing it exactly as you'd like. Check out Amazon's Kids' Book Creator. The book of the podcast was The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy by James Anderson. I touched on the revolving viewpoint and ensemb...
MBP 014 - Her Royal Spyness
July 12, 2015 16:33 - 11.9 MBEpisode 014 looked at the historical mystery, Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen. My personal update: getting back to writing after the move (yay!) and going over copyedits for Devious (book five in the On the Run series). Look for the preorder soon. Book news focused on a possible new trend in publishing, publisher paid fact-checking and J.K. Rowling's upcoming Harry Potter play. I had to give a mystery TV alert: Death in Paradise, a Agatha Christie kind of show. There is also a book out ...
MBP 013 - Outsmarting of Criminals
June 21, 2015 19:20 - 12.1 MBMBP 013 opened with a personal writing update, the challenges of writing "short." News hit on Lumin, the new light-adjusting feature from Oyster, the new Kindle, and waterproof books. The book of the podcast was The Outsmarting of Criminals: A Mystery Introducing Miss Felicity Prim by Steven Rigolosi. I touched on the fun way this book plays on mystery and cozy tropes as well as the gentle fun the author pokes at books, bookstores, and the publishing industry. Check out this podcast if you...
MBP 012 - Honeychurch Hall
June 07, 2015 19:53 - 8.31 MBI get right to the book in episode 12 of MBP, Murder at Honeychurch Hall. I give an overview of the debut book in Hannah Dennison's new English country house series, Murder in Honeychurch Hall, a fast-paced book with zany characters. I touch on the characters, the plot, and a bit of backstory from the author on the inspiration for the book. Links at http://www.SaraRosett.com
MBP 011 - Under An English Heaven
May 04, 2015 18:17 - 11.9 MBIf you like Agatha Christie's Miss Marple or M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin series, you'll want to hear about the book of the podcast, Under an English Heaven. This episode opened with a mention of The Sound of Music 50th Anniversary special on 20/20, which meshed nicely with my WIP, which is set in Salzburg. The Ask The Author feature answered another question I get a lot: Where do I get my ideas? (Spoiler…it's a vague germinating process, not a checklist). And I talked briefly about my di...
MBP 010 - The Thin Man
April 26, 2015 03:49 - 15.6 MBEpisode Ten of the Mystery Books Podcast opened with the news that my second audio book, Secretive, is out. Review download codes are available. Email me if you're interested! Book news touched on Oyster expanding into selling books as well as lending them and Kobo's new concierge service that comes with its new ereader, the Glo HD. The Thin Man was the book of the podcast. I talked about the sparse writing style, the snappy dialogue, and a few jarring elements (for modern readers at lea...
MBP 009 - Bellfield Hall
April 10, 2015 20:51 - 11.4 MBCheck out MBP 009 if you like Jane Austen and Agatha Christie, which Anna Dean blends together in her book Bellfield Hall. I admit that I’m too intimidated to try and write in the style of Jane Austen, but I loved this book, which, without referring to Austen, certainly is written in that style. I touch on letters as plot devices and the often confusing (to modern readers) forms of Regency address. In my writing world, I’m working on revisions to Ellie Book #9 and just finished proofing th...
MBP 008 - Strong Poison
April 03, 2015 14:00 - 15.7 MBCheck out the MBP on Strong Poison for background on Dorothy L Sayers, the theme of the expectations for male vs. female artists, and “insta-love.” I talked about the unique structure of Strong Poison as well as the thread of character development and relationship growth that runs through Sayers’ work, something that’s quite different from other Golden Age novelists, such as Christie, who wrote essentially stand-alone books featuring the same character. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christie’s...
MBP 007 - Good Thief's Guide to Amsterdam
March 27, 2015 19:34 - 9.83 MBEpisode 007 opened with a new, but not-so-regular feature, a Q & A session, or more specifically, one question from a reader and one answer (to keep it brief). I started with the most frequently asked question: do I design my book covers? The short answer is yes and no. :) More details in the episode. This week’s book was The Good Thief’s Guide to Amsterdam, the first in a series about a globe-trotting mystery-solving thief. It is a bit different from my usual cozy-type read, but it is set...
MBP 006 - Crocodile on the Sandbank
March 21, 2015 20:54 - 14.9 MBEpisode 008 of the Mystery Books Podcast opened with the news that has the publishing and reading world buzzing: Harper Lee will have a new book published. I gave the background of how the lost novel was found. The book of the podcast was one of my favorites, Elizabeth Peters’ Crocodile on the Sandbank. I touched on Peters’ many pen names, her background in Egyptology, how she broke into publishing (not with mysteries!), and her thoughts on her characters and writing. Check out this epis...
MBP 005 - Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
March 17, 2015 01:21 - 12.1 MBIn this podcast, I mentioned some of my research about Victorian lady travelers for my current WIP. Book news covered a new ebook subscription service and the latest PR stunt, exploding books (!). The book of the podcast was the unusual and incredibly popular book, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. Check out this podcast for background on how Bradley came to write the book, the quirky cast of characters, and thoughts on its humor and nearly universal appeal. Vis...
MBP 004 - Murder at the Vicarage
March 17, 2015 00:56 - 11.6 MBIn the the fourth episode of MBP, I talked a bit about my current WIP (work in progress), Devious, and how I’ve drunk the Kool-Aid and become a Scrivener convert. Book news hit on the drop in nook sales as well as the rosier outlook at iTunes. This week’s podcast went back to the golden age of mystery fiction with a look at Murder at the Vicarage, the first Miss Marple novel. Apologies for the breathiness. I’m working with my equipment and learning as I go as I podcast, so sound quality s...
MBP 003 - Murder at the Brightwell
March 08, 2015 20:57 - 7.67 MBMBP Episode #3 opened with a quick description of my whirlwind research trip to Edinburgh and a brief look at the news coming out of the Digital Book World conference (more on subscription services) as well as how Big Brother is watching you when you use your ereader. This week’s podcast introduced a new author, Ashley Weaver, and her debut novel, Murder at the Brightwell, a 1930s mystery set at a posh seaside resort. If you’re a fan of Downton Abby or Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence ...
MBP 002 - Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death
March 03, 2015 01:02 - 12.4 MBThis was a fun podcast ranging over innovative ways authors are communicating with readers (Twitter notifications) and predictions for 2015 as well as an overview of the M.C. Beaton book, Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death. Check it out to find out what Agatha Raisin, Sherlock Holmes, and The Big Bang Theory have in common.
MBP 001 - Orient Express
January 19, 2015 03:05 - 11.6 MBIn the first episode of the MBP, I gave a quick background on me and my books, hit on some of the news of the day (ereaders are bad before bedtime and the booming growth in YA books) then I gave some interesting facts about Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. Check out this podcast out for background on the Orient Express train route, the origins of the book, and info on how Christie’s own journeys on the Orient Express inspired the book.