greetings from a new-to-the-group crime reader/crime fiction editor!

[Juliet]

Hi there,

I just joined the group (and, kind of, Goodreads--I've handled corporate accounts in the past but not really reader ones, so I'm a little clumsy). Anyway I'm the crime editor at Soho Press, where I've been editing international crime for the last two years (some of my authors include Cara Black, Stuart Neville, Colin Cotterill, James Benn, Peter Lovesey, Lene Kaaberbol & Agnete Friis, Lisa Brackmann, David Downing, Martin Limon, Leighton Gage, and Timothy Hallinan, off the top of my head). I do want to be better read in the crime genre, though--I feel like I haven't read enough and in 2012 am focusing on trying to fill in gaps in my classic crime TBR.

Anyway, I'd love to meet other mystery/thriller/crime/noir readers, and I very much welcome advice on must-reads (particularly classics of the genre and books that establish some of the genre themes and traditions).

Please be in touch if you'd like to connect on any of these things! And I look forward to reading along.

Juliet

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

Hello!! How coincidental -- I just finished Helene Tursten's The Torso, published by Soho, after finishing her latest release, Night Rounds and earlier Lehrter Station by David Downing. Soho is a big part of my home crime fiction collection. I actually prefer international crime, one reason I'm an avid Soho press fan.

Nice to "meet" you!

[Juliet]

Nancy wrote: "Hello!! How coincidental -- I just finished Helene Tursten's The Torso, published by Soho, after finishing her latest release, Night Rounds and earlier Lehrter Station by David Downing. Soho is..."

Hey, how cool! Great to meet you, Nancy! I don't have any Goodreads friends yet--hope you don't mind if I add you!

[Nancy, Co-Moderator]

added! I have to warn you though, I trend toward the "very different" in my reading habits!

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Hi Juliet. I guess I've read some of your handiwork since I am quite fond of Cara Black, David Downing, James Benn, Stuart Neville, and a host of other Soho writers.

As for recommedations, our group is extremely well read in the genre and if you have a specific area you would like recommendations for open a thread in the Book Recommendations folder and I'm sure you'll get lots of suggestions.

Two of the pillers of the mystery genre, for me, would be Agatha Christie and Conan Doyle. You can't go wrong with them.

Glad you found us.

Donna

[Jan C]

Cool. I love Stuart Neville and Peter Lovesey.... Among others. Cara Black is on my shelf - waiting to be tested. I haven't made my mind up about Leighton Gage yet - I'm reading Blood Of The Wicked

Welcome aboard.

[Juliet]

Donna wrote: "Hi Juliet. I guess I've read some of your handiwork since I am quite fond of Cara Black, David Downing, James Benn, Stuart Neville, and a host of other Soho writers.

As for recommedations, our gro..."

Wow, Donna, how cool to hear! This is great. And I will open a rec thread! Thanks for suggesting.

[Juliet]

Jan C wrote: "Cool. I love Stuart Neville and Peter Lovesey.... Among others. Cara Black is on my shelf - waiting to be tested. I haven't made my mind up about Leighton Gage yet - I'm reading [book:Blood Of The ..."

I love this group already just for how many people have read my authors. Most excellent. :)

Let me know what you think about Leighton, Jan. Did you pick up BLOOD OF THE WICKED because you saw it in the Wall Street Journal? I'm curious how people find our stuff. I love Leighton's books but he's definitely different from the others--I see his series as a successor to the Ed McBain-style hard-working rather sarcastic police procedural. They don't necessarily unfold like other mysteries--there's a lot of police investigating that leads to naught, and there's the element of the heroes having to force justice on occasion (sometimes in unsavory ways).

Looking forward to chatting more!

[Juliet]

Oh, also, Donna--I see you live in Reston, VA. Do you go to the Barnes & Noble there often, and do you know Martina Norelli, one of the mystery sellers? She's a VERY good friend of Soho's! She comes up and visits us once a year, and does a lot of hand-selling of our books. In case you see her say hi!

Juliet

[Jan C]

bayridgebookaddict wrote: "Jan C wrote: "Cool. I love Stuart Neville and Peter Lovesey.... Among others. Cara Black is on my shelf - waiting to be tested. I haven't made my mind up about Leighton Gage yet - I'm reading [book..."

I'm not sure. I know Leighton posts here sometimes, so I'm thinking I may have clinked on a link of his to the book. I tried the kindle sample and was intrigued enough to download the full book at Amazon.

I'll occasionally look at the Wall Street Journal at the office, but not that often anymore. Although there is still an office subscription. But I used to have an office neighbor who left his copy on one of the tables. So I was more likely to pick it up then.

[Juliet]

Jan C wrote:..."

Let me know how it goes! He's been on my mind because I just finished editing his newest. Also, curious which Cara Black you have in hand? The newest one is my favorite (Murder at the Lanterne Rouge). Although, full disclosure, it's the only one of hers I edited, so I guess I'm biased!

[Jan C]

Juliet wrote: "Jan C wrote:..."

Let me know how it goes! He's been on my mind because I just finished editing his newest. Also, curious which Cara Black you have in hand? The newest one is my favorite (Murder at..."

I like to start at the beginning so I have Murder in the Marais.

[Juliet]

Jan C wrote: "I like to start at the beginning..."

Fair enough!

[Donna, Co-Moderator]

Juliet wrote: "Oh, also, Donna--I see you live in Reston, VA. Do you go to the Barnes & Noble there often, and do you know Martina Norelli, one of the mystery sellers? She's a VERY good friend of Soho's! She come..."

Yes, Martina and I are friends. You'll see her posts on this site from time to time.

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Hi Juliet, thanks for joining us.

[Juliet]

Hayes wrote: "Hi Juliet, thanks for joining us."

My pleasure!

[Beth]

Welcome to the group, Juliet! I've known about Soho Press and the quality books you put out for quite awhile, and it's great to have an editor join the group. I suggest you read some titles from other well-known, mid-sized mystery presses to broaden your exposure to the crime genre and see what your "competition" is putting out. Suggestions include my own publisher, Midnight Ink, and Poisoned Pen Press.