
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been checking publisher catalogues and assorted mystery-fiction Web sites, and have come up with a list of more than 390 books-all due for publication between now and September 1-that should appeal to Rap Sheet readers. Instead, like my fellow deprived Americans, I shall just have to recognize our favorite genre in the customary way: by reading as many new releases as I can. If only I could jet to Britain over the next 29 days, but alas … Whether it’s a Crime Fact and Fiction walk through London, or an online workshop, there will be events for everyone.” “NCRM will be an inclusive initiative celebrating diversity in the genre at every level, with events both in person and virtual to ensure accessibility. Ross, Robin Stevens and Sarah Ward.” There are already plenty of presentations and associated activities on the calendar, with more to come.

Craven, Elly Griffiths, Alis Hawkins, Anthony Horowitz, Vaseem Khan, Nadine Matheson, Louise Phillips, Ian Rankin, L.J.

“Ambassadors include authors Steve Cavanagh, M.W. “Running in collaboration with national reading charity, The Reading Agency, bestselling authors have been appointed as regional ambassadors of NCRM across the British Isles and Ireland,” adds that CWA notice. A news release from the UK Crime Writers’ Association describes this as “a major initiative designed to celebrate the genre and get the nation reading. Although, sadly, the United States doesn’t schedule an annual National Crime Reading Month (NCRM), Great Britain does- and it begins today, June 1.
