How to Join a Mystery Book Group

Of all forms of fiction, mystery is one of the most time-honored favorites. From Sherlock Holmes to Tony Hillerman, mystery has entertained generations of puzzle-solving amateur sleuths. Finding others that share your passion for a tantalizing mystery is no mystery either. There are mystery book groups everywhere. So, if reading a good mystery book keeps you up all night, then perhaps it's time for you to put your curiosity about how to join a mystery book group to bed.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• List of mystery books recently read

Learn How To Join A Mystery Book Group

1. Locate a mystery book group that meets in your area by browsing the available groups listed by state provided by Mystery Readers International. Many of the book groups listed meet in cafes, bookstores, or other public places. Some include links to their Web sites.
2. Have a chat with your local librarian next time you're checking out some books from the mystery section. He or she might know of some mystery book groups that meet in your city or even at the library itself.
3. Subscribe to a mystery newsletter, magazine or other periodical. These publications usually provide resources and reader forums where information about mystery book groups can be found. There are scores of mystery publications available. Some are online, on newsstands and in bookstores.
4. Visit your local bookstore(s) and inquire as to whether they have a mystery book group meeting there, or if they know of any in the area. Quite often, larger book retailers offer meeting space on-site to mystery book groups to get together on a weekly or monthly basis.
5. Keep track of local appearances of your favorite mystery authors. Often, a mystery book group will attend the same event.

Tips & Warnings

• You don't have to be an expert sleuth to join a mystery book group, nor is having every Agatha Christie in your collection a prerequisite to participation.
• Introduce yourself to the group when you join by telling the other members something about yourself and what mystery books and authors you enjoy reading most.
• It's a good idea to maintain a list of your mystery book group members with accurate contact information, especially those who are involved in facilitation of the group.

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