Is selling mystery books in New York City different than it would be in, say, Wisconsin?
How? There is more of everything in NYC to compete for the consumer’s attention—more bookstores, more movie theaters, more plays, more musicals, more music venues. It is sometime difficult to be noticed when there are so many entertainment choices. This year, you’re being given a Raven Award at the Edgars ceremony for your support of mystery authors. Has it always been a part of your business plan to help emerging and established authors? Why don’t other retailers do the same type of thing? Discovering and championing new writers is another fun aspect of our business. It has been a pleasure in our 12 years to see neophytes become best sellers. We also learned that our customers rely on our opinion about new authors. It is therefore important for us to read debuts rather than the latest entry in an established and well-known series. Reviews Painted Lady: A James P. Dandy Mystery by Peter Abresch Intrigue Press Hardcover, 323 pages, $24.95 ISBN: 1890768472 Reviewed by Terri M. Tumlin Jam
