Mystery

Based on sales at hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending March 3, 2013.

Based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending January 6, 2013.

Based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending October 21, 2012.

Based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending August 5, 2012.

Atria mystery authors to take to the road; BAM and Indigo refuse to sell Amazon titles; OpenStax College to offer free textbooks; MIBA reduces staff

Based on sales at hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending January 8, 2012.

Based on sales at hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending May 17, 2011.

Based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending March 6, 2011.

David Thompson, a lover of crime fiction, a publisher, and a longtime staff member of Murder by the Book in Houston, Texas, died unexpectedly on Monday, September, 13.

It's not a mystery why these titles were chosen by independent booksellers as their top ten picks for the fall. Thanks to all who contributed to the wealth of enthusiastic nominations. Pads of the Mystery 76 are being sent in the October White Box mailing, and a downloadable PDF file is available by clicking here.