Archives for mysteries

Kanopy Goes British

Looking for some of the best of British programming? We know how popular British TV series are, especially mysteries. So we’re very happy that the streaming video collection Kanopy is adding many new titles from the BBC Studios. To access the new BBC Studios collection, just go here. What will you find? The Inspector Lynley series, the classic Father Brown, the very popular Death in Paradise, Maigret, and more. Plus science fiction, thrillers, and comedy. So make a good strong cup of PG Tips, crack open a box of shortbread biscuits, and let it snow!
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Categories: Featured and Library News.

Dive into Diversity: YA Mysteries

In 2021, my Dive into Diversity posts about young adult books will focus on a different genre each month. I’ll highlight books with characters that represent a range of experiences and identities. I’ll also feature authors who share an aspect of their characters’ identity as much as possible. This month I've collected a list of YA mysteries. This month, I'm happy for another opportunity to talk about Slay by Brittney Morris. We discussed this exciting mystery at our last Project LIT book club for teens in the spring, and it was unanimously declared a favorite. The main character, Kiera Johnson,
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Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Teens, Library News, and Teens.