Mystery Books Podcast
A podcast devoted to helping readers discover new mystery books. Hosted by USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett.
Episodes
51 episodes since 2020
🐝 A Whiz-Bang Guide to 1920s Slang: Ch 25-27 of Murder at Archly Manor
From "giggle water" to "the bee's knees," I explore the unique expressions that defined a generation in this episode. Hear how I incorporated this snazzy lingo into my High Society Lady Detective series, including Murder at Archly Manor.
July 12, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:08:13
🤡 The Art of the Prank: 1920s Hoaxes and Ch 23 & 24 of Archly Manor
High Society Hijinks: Discover the elaborate jokes that shocked and amused the London elite!From fake art exhibits to outrageous social stunts, the Bright Young People of the era knew how to make a statement. 😎
June 28, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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35:40
🗝️ Unlock the Secrets of 1920s Service Flats: Ch 20-22 of Archly Manor
Step into the world of luxurious London living and intriguing mystery 🏢These upscale apartments offered a new level of comfort and convenience for the affluent, with amenities like maid service, meal delivery, and even squ...
June 14, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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37:11
🇬🇧 Dial "H" for the History of the Red Telephone Box: Ch 17-19 of Archly Manor
Ring! Ring! Join me this episode for a look at the history of the red telephone box, a quintessential symbol of British culture. I’ll trace the evolution of this iconic kiosk and delve into the controversies surroundi...
May 31, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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37:15
🔍 Cracking the Case: Forensics and True Crime of the 1920s 🔎
Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of forensic investigation during the Golden Age of detective fiction. I’ll dive into the real-life CSI methods used by detectives in the 1920s and how they compare to the techniqu...
May 17, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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55:30
🕰️ Behind Closed Doors of the English Country House: Ch 11-13 of Murder at Archly Manor
Servant Life: it wasn’t all elegance and extravagance in the 1920sJoin me for a deep dive into life "downstairs” in a country house. From the servant hierarchy to the grueling work to the lack of personal freedom, the staff had a ...
May 03, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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59:46
📸 Photographing 1920s High Society: Ch 9 and 10 of Murder at Archly Manor
Creative genius and chaotic influence: how a society photographer inspired a characterThis episode delves into the character of Sebastian Blakely, a vibrant and unconventional photographer who brings his own unique f...
April 16, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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51:57
🥂 Lavish 1920s Parties: Ch 7 and 8 of Murder at Archly Manor + Travel Mystery Book Recs
🪩 They knew how to throw a killer party in the 1920s! Join me as I explore the opulence and extravagance of the themed parties of the Bright Young People and their over-the-top gatherings.From the circus party...
April 03, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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56:31
Murder at Archly Manor: Ch 5 and 6 + Mystery Books set in the world of Antiques
Why set a book in the 1920s? Because a time of great change makes for an interesting setting. The phrase "may you live in interesting times," certainly applies to the tumultuous post-World War I period.Find out how motorcars, bobbed hair...
March 19, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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42:20
Murder at Archly Manor: Ch 4 + Sherlock Holmes Reading Recommendations
⛲️ Love an English stately home? Then come with me on a tour of Chatsworth House and find out how the English country home inspired not one, but two book series in this “Story Behind the Story” of Chapter 4 of Murder at Archly Manor, a 1920s hi...
March 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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24:37
Murder at Archly Manor: Ch 3
Family tensions and inspiration from Agatha Christie are the “Story Behind the Story” of Chapter 3 of Murder at Archly Manor, a 1920s historical mystery. Recent read: A Report of Mu...
February 20, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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18:22
Murder at Archly Manor Chapter by Ch: 1 and 2
We’re traveling back to the 1920s in this season of Mystery Books Podcast with a chapter by chapter deep dive into Murder at Archly Manor, the first book in the High Society Lady Detective series. What inspired the location...
February 06, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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37:19
🏔️ Murder in the Alps by Sara Rosett
🤨 Are you fond of impossible crime mysteries? What about swanky settings for 1920s mysteries? If you answered yes to either question, join me for a look at the inspiration and research behind Murder in the Alps, a 1920s ...
December 07, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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11:07
🎄Christmas Mysteries
Tis the season for . . . holiday mysteries! Get your holiday reading sorted with this list of mysteries that feature holly, mistletoe, and plenty of murder.Snowed-in country estates abound with tense family gatherings ...
November 16, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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7:13
Crime TV Shows for Cozy Mystery Readers (plus Book Pairings 📕 + 📺)
🕵️♀️ 🕵️ Get double the detection with this episode about odd couple crime-solving duos on TV. 🔎 The mismatched partners span the globe, from small town librarians to big city detectives, grumpy inspectors and sunny caterers. Even t...
November 02, 2023
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15:11
🚤 Death on the Isle by M. H. Eccleston
⚓️ All aboard for a look at Death on the Isle, an amateur sleuth mystery from M. H. Eccleston with a nautical theme.🚤 This isle-set mystery takes you to the Isle of Wight during yachting season. When freelance art restorer Astri...
October 19, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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8:16
🌸The Three Dahlias by Katy Watson
🍿 If you're in the mood for a mystery with Golden Age overtones combined with a behind-the-scenes look at the film industry, grab your popcorn and settle in for a discussion of The Three Dahlias by Katy Watson. 🏛️ The moder...
October 05, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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11:12
The Socialite's Guide to Murder by S. K. Golden
📺 If you ever wished your favorite Doris Day/Rock Hudson movie was a whodunit, then the 1950s mystery, “The Socialite’s Guide to Murder,” by S. K. Golden is for you. 🏢 Wealthy Evelyn lives a life of privilege in the New York hotel h...
September 21, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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9:10
Unnatural Ends by Christopher Huang
🔎 Are you looking for a mystery for a book club pick with a Golden Age flavor similar to Agatha Christie with the bonus of deep themes and interesting characters? Then you’ll want to read “Unnatural Ends” by Christopher Huang. 🧩 ...
August 25, 2023
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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11:26
Intro to Season 4
Mystery Books Podcast is back with Season 4. Join me for spoiler-free discussions of mystery fiction along with “read-alike” book recommendations to keep your TBR (to be read) pile stocked. 🔎📚✨
August 25, 2023
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0:42
The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers
🔎 If you like mysteries with dapper gentlemen sleuths, vintage CSI, and Golden Age fiction with themes that still resonate today, you’ll enjoy The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers.🎩 Lord Peter Wimsey is the epitom...
October 06, 2022
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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16:45
Poison at Pemberton Hall by Fran Smith
🏛Take “Downton Abbey,” add a lady interested in science who becomes involved in a murder mystery, and you’d have “Poison at Pemberton Hall” by Fran Smith. 🧪As Vita Carew pursues the murderer, the book considers some serious questio...
September 22, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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8:54
Death in a Deck Chair by K.K. Beck
🧐If you every wished for a mashup of Jane Austen’s Catherine Moreland from Northanger Abbey and a Christie-type shipboard murder, you’ll want to check out “Death in a Deck Chair” by K.K. Beck.🕯While “Death in a Deck Chair” doesn’t have ...
September 08, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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10:12
The Librarian Always Rings Twice by Marty Wingate
Who wouldn’t want to visit a library made up of first editions from Golden Age authors? That’s the premise of The First Edition Library series by Marty Wingate. Haley is a curator at the unique private library in Bath. The third book in the ser...
July 14, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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9:29
Under Lock and Skeleton Key by Gigi Pandian
🗝 Locked rooms, secret staircases, and a family curse–-three things a mystery reader can’t resist! 🔎Join me as I delve into Gigi Pandian’s modern day locked room mystery, "Under Lock and Skeleton Key." With plenty of nods to Gold...
June 30, 2022
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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9:24