Book I saw at Otto’s last night: “Who’s Whodunit,” a listing of 3,218 mystery story writers and their 1,100 pseudonyms, which was launched at UNC’s Bull’s Head Bookshop in 1969

Some old mysteries I photographed yesterday

I was filming a bird feeding its young and then it did something else 😳 [bird clickbait]

POV: Reading a 500 page book about the Irish countryside on the J train

Trieste is incredible but I don’t believe he appears in that one

Abe seller sent me the wrong book but now I get to read Levinson and Link on John Dickson Carr

PW coverage of our growth over the past few years at Penzler Publishers www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Another installment in Chuck’s Mysterious Weather Report with classical accompaniment

Just learned that Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music only sold 50 copies the year it was released, thanks to a very informative thread on Jake Fussell’s Facebook page

This is why I use this app. Thank you

Whoa really??!

The director of Gremlins owned Rosebud for 40 years

Rented an electric car for a week and now have 4 different car charging apps to delete

Parking lot at Steve’s Pizza & Deli, Kingston NY

WE’RE HIRING 📚🕵️‍♀️ The Mysterious Bookshop in Tribeca — the world’s oldest mystery-only bookstore (est. 1979) and recently named Best Independent Bookstore of 2025 by USA Today — is looking for a new bookseller to join our team. This position may be part-time or full-time, depending on availability and experience, but one thing is non-negotiable: you must be available to work Saturdays (11:00am–7:00pm). If Saturdays don’t work for you, this won’t be the right fit. We’re a small, hands-on crew. Everyone here does everything — selling books, fulfilling and shipping online orders, stocking shelves, assisting customers in-store and on the phone, helping with events, coordinating with USPS/UPS/FedEx/DHL, taking out trash and recyclables, and pitching in wherever needed. No task is beneath anyone. What we’re looking for: • Deep knowledge of and passion for mystery/thriller fiction • Reliability and punctuality • Initiative — the ability to jump in without being micromanaged • Comfort working in a fast-paced retail environment No prior bookselling experience is required, but serious familiarity with the genre absolutely is. This is an incredible opportunity to work at the heart of the mystery community in New York City — surrounded by signed first editions, rare books, major author events, and readers who care deeply about the genre. Please note: this position does not include health insurance benefits. If you’re dependable, mystery-obsessed, and ready to start ASAP, we’d love to hear from you. Send a resume and cover letter to: ryan@mysteriousbookshop.com In your cover letter, tell us what you read and why you belong at The Mysterious Bookshop. And please share with any serious candidates you know!

We’re seeking a mysterious new bookseller to join our team! Details in the alt text…

Crazy photoshop work on this cover

Simon & Schuster had a nice feature about our publishing arm in their indie bookseller newsletter this morning...

the definition of Tegument is integument.

Has anyone on here ever seen a video of someone other than Alex Pretti kicking the taillight off a moving vehicle?

24 hours of Tom Jobim perfect for watching the snow out the window www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/story/a...

it's definitely a downward trend compared with previous books

Was curious so looked it up. 57,000 copies to date according to Bookscan

100 Years of ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ “Mrs. Ferrars died on the night of the 16th–17th September—a Thursday.” With that cool, almost bureaucratic sentence, Agatha Christie opened The Murder of Roger Ackroyd in 1926 and quietly changed …

100 Years of 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' crimereads.com/100-years-of... via @crimereads.bsky.social

Arvo Part - Salve Regina (Full) YouTube video by zentaylor

One of the best videos on YouTube is this Arvo Part / Satantango mashup. RIP Bela Tarr youtu.be/f1CNNf9iU9Y?...

Noire at the Nail Bar

The Story Factory strikes again

Bob Dylan was spot on writing about this Uncle Dave Macon song

Possibly our biggest year yet! Excited for 2026 and new titles from Jonathan Ames, Charles Cumming, Amy Bloom, Ragnar Jonasson, and more…

There’s all of the books we published this year at our in-house mystery press, Penzler Publishers

Just heard a Kate Bush station ID on @wxyc.org