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The "Classic Hill Hounds," a group of people who
read and study mainly British mysteries under the tutelage of Wil
Hoffman, meet about every six to eight weeks from Noon to 1:00 p.m.
over a "bring-your-own" brown bag lunch in the Pritchard Room of the
Library. The 2006-2007 year will the the group's eighth
season. The group has read mysteries by Conan Doyle, Agatha
Christie, Anne Perry, P. D. James, Dick Francis, Ian Rankin, Rhys
Bowen, and others.
For more information or to join this convivial group, contact Terri
Foy at the Library (330-569-5354) or by email at
foytm@hiram.edu.
Dates for 2006-2007
| Thursday, September 7 | Dashiell Hammett. The Maltese Falcon (1929) |
| Thursday, October 5 | Raymond Chandler. The Big Sleep (1939) |
| Thursday, December 7 | Anne Perry. A Christmas Guest (2005) |
| Thursday, March 8 | Daphne du Maurier. Rebecca (1938) |
| Thursday, May 3 | Marcia Muller. The Dangerous Hour (2004) |
Notes:
The books were in print as of
June 2006. If any suddenly go out of print, a substitute will
be suggested.
Books are in paperback at discount prices. The Hiram College
Book Store will always have the current book, plus the book for the
next meeting.
The Book Store is extremely cooperative. if a book is sold
out, they will order it if there is time for delivery.
As a member of the Classic Hill Hounds, you get get a discount of up
to 20% at the Hiram College Book Store. Identify your self!
Public libraries are a good source for mystery books.