Store History
Murder By The Book is one of the nation's oldest and largest mystery specialty bookstores, established in 1980 by Martha Farrington, and purchased by McKenna Jordan in 2009. The store stocks over 25,000 books -- new & used, hardbacks & paperbacks, first editions, collectibles, gift items, mystery magazines, and more. In 2011, we hosted over 200 of the hottest mystery, crime, and fantasy authors for book signing events. We've had everyone from Dick Francis to P.D. James, Sue Grafton to Robert Crais, Michael Connelly to Patricia Cornwell, James Lee Burke to Daniel Silva).
Upcoming events
- Deborah Coonts(Event)(5 days)
- Michael Thomas Ford(Event)(7 days)
- Gail Carriger(Event)(8 days)
- Amber Benson(Event)(9 days)
- MBTB Recommends(Event)(12 days)
- Tim Dorsey(Event)(13 days)
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