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Shedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club Fact File: The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for April 2025, in which we are reading The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 30th April 2025. Me...2025-04-1008 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club Fact File: The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for April 2025, in which we are reading The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 30th April 2025. Me...2025-04-1008 minShedunnitShedunnitRaffles (Green Penguin Book Club 8)Darryl Jones joins Caroline to discuss the first collection of Raffles stories.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 10:30. After that, expect full spoilers.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be The Four Just Men by Edgar Wallace.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and...2025-04-0240 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesRaffles (Green Penguin Book Club 8, Ad Free)Darryl Jones joins Caroline to discuss the first collection of Raffles stories. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 10:30. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be The Four Just Men by Edgar Wallace. Books mentioned in this episode: — Raffles by E.W. Hornung — The Mysterious Affair At Styles by Agatha Christie — No Orchids for Miss Blandish by James Hadley Chase — The Final Problem...2025-04-0138 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsRaffles (Green Penguin Book Club 8, Ad Free)Darryl Jones joins Caroline to discuss the first collection of Raffles stories. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 10:30. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be The Four Just Men by Edgar Wallace. Books mentioned in this episode: — Raffles by E.W. Hornung — The Mysterious Affair At Styles by Agatha Christie — No Orchids for Miss Blandish by James Hadley Chase — The Final Problem...2025-04-0138 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club Fact File: Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for March 2025, in which we are reading Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31st March 2025. Plea...2025-03-1210 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club Fact File: Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for March 2025, in which we are reading Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31st March 2025. Plea...2025-03-1210 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club Fact File: The Conjure-Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for February 2025, in which we are reading The Conjure Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 28th February 2025. Links...2025-02-1208 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club Fact File: The Conjure-Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for February 2025, in which we are reading The Conjure Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 28th February 2025. Links...2025-02-1208 minShedunnitShedunnitThe Missing Moneylender (Green Penguin Book Club 7)Moira Redmond joins Caroline to consider a surprising medical mystery from 1931.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 19:39. After that, expect full spoilers.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be Raffles by E.W. Hornung.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com...2025-02-0551 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesThe Missing Moneylender by W. Stanley Sykes (Green Penguin Book Club 7, Ad Free)Moira Redmond joins Caroline to consider a surprising medical mystery from 1931. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 19:39. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be Raffles by E.W. Hornung. Reviews for The Missing Moneylender: — Martin Edwards — Beneath the Stains of Time — Vintage Pop Fictions Books mentioned in this episode: — The Missing Moneylender by W. Stanley Sykes — Murder on the Links by A...2025-02-0449 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsThe Missing Moneylender by W. Stanley Sykes (Green Penguin Book Club 7, Ad Free)Moira Redmond joins Caroline to consider a surprising medical mystery from 1931. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 19:39. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be Raffles by E.W. Hornung. Reviews for The Missing Moneylender: — Martin Edwards — Beneath the Stains of Time — Vintage Pop Fictions Books mentioned in this episode: — The Missing Moneylender by W. Stanley Sykes — Murder on the Links by A...2025-02-0449 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club Fact File: The Paddington Mystery by John Rhode (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for January 2025, in which we are reading The Paddington Mystery by John Rode. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31st January 2025. Links:...2025-01-1508 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club Fact File: The Paddington Mystery by John Rhode (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for January 2025, in which we are reading The Paddington Mystery by John Rode. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31st January 2025. Links:...2025-01-1508 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club Fact File: Who Killed the Curate? by Joan Coggin (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for December 2024, in which we are reading Who Killed the Curate? by Joan Coggin. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 20th December 2024. Links...2024-12-0409 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club Fact File: Who Killed the Curate? by Joan Coggin (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for December 2024, in which we are reading Who Killed the Curate? by Joan Coggin. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 20th December 2024. Links...2024-12-0409 minShedunnitShedunnitThe Mysterious Affair at Styles (Green Penguin Book Club 6)Kathryn Harkup is Caroline’s guest for a reconsideration of Agatha Christie’s very first detective novel.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 22:30. After that, expect full spoilers.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be The Missing Moneylender by W. Stanley Sykes.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join.2024-11-1354 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsThe Mysterious Affair at Styles (Green Penguin Book Club 6, Ad Free)Kathryn Harkup is Caroline’s guest for a reconsideration of Agatha Christie’s very first detective novel. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 20:38. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be The Missing Moneylender by W. Stanley Sykes. Mentioned in this episode: — The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie — The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux — Agatha Chr...2024-11-1251 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesThe Mysterious Affair at Styles (Green Penguin Book Club 6, Ad Free)Kathryn Harkup is Caroline’s guest for a reconsideration of Agatha Christie’s very first detective novel. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 20:38. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be The Missing Moneylender by W. Stanley Sykes. Mentioned in this episode: — The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie — The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Gaston Leroux — Agatha Chr...2024-11-1251 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club Fact File: The Secret Place by Tana French (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for November 2024, in which we are reading The Secret Place by Tana French. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 30th November 2024. Links: —...2024-11-0607 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club Fact File: The Secret Place by Tana French (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for November 2024, in which we are reading The Secret Place by Tana French. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 30th November 2024. Links: —...2024-11-0607 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club Fact File: Death in Fancy Dress by Anthony Gilbert (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for October 2024, in which we are reading Death in Fancy Dress by Anthony Gilbert. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31st October 2024. Link...2024-10-1408 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club Fact File: Death in Fancy Dress by Anthony Gilbert (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for October 2024, in which we are reading Death in Fancy Dress by Anthony Gilbert. There are no major spoilers here. In this fact file, you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for the book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31st October 2024. Link...2024-10-1408 minShedunnitShedunnitThe Poisoned Chocolates Case (Green Penguin Book Club 5)Martin Edwards joins Caroline to revisit this iconic example of golden age detective fiction.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 11:06. After that, expect full spoilers.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join....2024-10-0239 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsThe Poisoned Chocolates Case (Green Penguin Book Club 5, Ad Free)Martin Edwards joins Caroline to revisit this iconic example of golden age detective fiction. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 11:06. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. Mentioned in this episode: — The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley — Murder in the Basement by Anthony Berkeley — Hemlock Bay by Martin Edwards — Bloody Murder by Julian Symons — "The Avenging Chance" by Anthony Berkeley — The Footsteps at the Lock by...2024-10-0137 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesThe Poisoned Chocolates Case (Green Penguin Book Club 5, Ad Free)Martin Edwards joins Caroline to revisit this iconic example of golden age detective fiction. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 11:06. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. Mentioned in this episode: — The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley — Murder in the Basement by Anthony Berkeley — Hemlock Bay by Martin Edwards — Bloody Murder by Julian Symons — "The Avenging Chance" by Anthony Berkeley — The Footsteps at the Lock by...2024-10-0137 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club Fact File: Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers (No Spoilers)This is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File episode for September 2024, in which we are reading Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers. There are no major spoilers here. This is a new two-part primer format that we're trying out. In this episode, part one — the fact file — you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for this book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see...2024-09-1109 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club Fact File: Gaudy Night by Dorothy L SayersThis is the Shedunnit Book Club Fact File for September 2024, in which we are reading Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers. There are no major spoilers here. This is a new two-part primer format that we're trying out. In this episode, part one — the fact file — you'll hear Caroline giving some basic context and publication information for this book without any spoilers. Then, if you head to part two — the conversation — you'll find a fully spoilered discussion between Caroline and Leandra about this book. Feedback or comments on this approach are very welcome in the forum, where we'll also see you f...2024-09-1109 minShedunnitShedunnitMr Fortune, Please (Green Penguin Book Club 4)Dolores Gordon-Smith joins Caroline to read this short story collection by H.C. Bailey.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 21:34. After that, expect full spoilers.Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month...2024-08-071h 00Shedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsMr Fortune, Please (Green Penguin Book Club 4, Ad Free)Dolores Gordon-Smith joins Caroline to read this short story collection by H.C. Bailey. Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 21:34. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. Mentioned in this episode: — Mr Fortune, Please by HC Bailey — The...2024-08-0658 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesMr Fortune, Please (Green Penguin Book Club 4, Ad Free)Dolores Gordon-Smith joins Caroline to read this short story collection by H.C. Bailey. Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 21:34. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. Mentioned in this episode: — Mr Fortune, Please by HC Bailey — The...2024-08-0658 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesChristianna Brand's Impossible Crimes (Ad Free)Which matters more in a murder mystery, plot or character? Mentioned in this episode: — Nurse Matilda by Christianna Brand — Nurse Matilda Goes to Town by Christianna Brand — Nurse Matilda Goes to Hospital by Christianna Brand — Death in High Heels by Christianna Brand — The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie — Tour de Force by Christianna Brand — The Three-Cornered Halo by Christianna Brand — Green for Danger by Christianna Brand — Suddenly at His Residence (aka The Crooked Wreath) by Christianna Brand — Heads You Lose by Christianna Brand — Death of Jezebel by Christianna Bra...2024-07-2321 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsChristianna Brand's Impossible Crimes (Ad Free)Which matters more in a murder mystery, plot or character? Mentioned in this episode: — Nurse Matilda by Christianna Brand — Nurse Matilda Goes to Town by Christianna Brand — Nurse Matilda Goes to Hospital by Christianna Brand — Death in High Heels by Christianna Brand — The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie — Tour de Force by Christianna Brand — The Three-Cornered Halo by Christianna Brand — Green for Danger by Christianna Brand — Suddenly at His Residence (aka The Crooked Wreath) by Christianna Brand — Heads You Lose by Christianna Brand — Death of Jezebel by Christianna Bra...2024-07-2321 minShedunnitShedunnitDeath at the SpeakeasyDuring Prohibition, the cocktails are downright criminal.This episode was hosted by Leandra Griffith with guest (and usual host) Caroline Crampton. If you are interested in seeing more content from Leandra, you can find her on YouTube and Instagram.Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join2024-07-101h 04Shedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesDeath at the Speakeasy (Ad Free)During Prohibition, the cocktails are downright criminal. This episode was hosted by Leandra Griffith with guest (and usual host) Caroline Crampton. If you are interested in seeing more content from Leandra, you can find her on YouTube and Instagram. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. Fact-Check Correction: During the episode, it is mentioned that Raymond Chandler was born in the UK. This is incorrect. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.2024-07-091h 03Shedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsDeath at the Speakeasy (Ad Free)During Prohibition, the cocktails are downright criminal. This episode was hosted by Leandra Griffith with guest (and usual host) Caroline Crampton. If you are interested in seeing more content from Leandra, you can find her on YouTube and Instagram. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. Fact-Check Correction: During the episode, it is mentioned that Raymond Chandler was born in the UK. This is incorrect. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.2024-07-091h 03ShedunnitShedunnitThe Thin Man (Green Penguin Book Club 3)CriminOlly joins Caroline to read this classic of American hardboiled crime fiction.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 26:30. After that, expect full spoilers.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com.Olly's YouTube channel can be found at youtube.com/@CriminOllyBlog.Tickets for Backlisted: Live on 17th July, at which Caroline will be talking about Agatha Christie's Endless Night, are available here.Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History...2024-06-2651 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesThe Thin Man (Green Penguin Book Club 3, Ad Free)CriminOlly joins Caroline to read this classic of American hardboiled crime fiction. Olly's YouTube channel can be found at youtube.com/@CriminOllyBlog. Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 22:06. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. Mentioned in...2024-06-2549 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsThe Thin Man (Green Penguin Book Club 3, Ad Free)CriminOlly joins Caroline to read this classic of American hardboiled crime fiction. Olly's YouTube channel can be found at youtube.com/@CriminOllyBlog. Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 22:06. After that, expect full spoilers. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. Mentioned in...2024-06-2549 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBonus: The Chalet SchoolCaroline Crampton is joined by writer Moira Redmond to talk about the Chalet School books by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer. This is a crossover episode from another podcast series Caroline is making at the moment, A Body Made of Glass. If you head to carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglasspodcast, you listen to more conversations that explore the intersection of health with different aspects of medicine, scientific history, mental health and more. To find out more about Moira Redmond and her work, follow her on Twitter @ClothesinBooks and visit her blog clothesinbooks.blogspot.com. Caroline's new book...2024-05-0844 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBonus: The Chalet School (Ad Free)Caroline Crampton is joined by writer Moira Redmond to talk about the Chalet School books by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer. This is a crossover episode from another podcast series Caroline is making at the moment, A Body Made of Glass. If you head to carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglasspodcast, you listen to more conversations that explore the intersection of health with different aspects of medicine, scientific history, mental health and more. To find out more about Moira Redmond and her work, follow her on Twitter @ClothesinBooks and visit her blog clothesinbooks.blogspot.com. Caroline's new book...2024-05-0844 minShedunnitShedunnitBonus: The Chalet SchoolCaroline Crampton is joined by writer Moira Redmond to talk about the Chalet School books by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer.This is a crossover episode from another podcast series Caroline is making at the moment, A Body Made of Glass. If you head to carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglasspodcast, you can listen to more conversations that explore the intersection of health with different aspects of medicine, scientific history, mental health and more.To find out more about Moira Redmond and her work, follow her on Twitter @ClothesinBooks and visit her blog clothesinbooks.blogspot.com.Caroline's new...2024-05-0847 minShedunnitShedunnitThe Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie (Green Penguin Book Club 2)John Curran joins Caroline to read Christie’s third novel, her first (sort of?) to appear as a green penguin.My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com.No major plot sp...2024-05-0156 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesThe Murder on the Links (Green Penguin Book Club 2, Ad Free)John Curran joins Caroline to read Christie’s third novel, her first (sort of?) to appear as a green penguin. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 25:44. After that, expect full spoilers. Mentioned in this episode: — Murder on the...2024-04-3053 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsThe Murder on the Links (Green Penguin Book Club 2, Ad Free)John Curran joins Caroline to read Christie’s third novel, her first (sort of?) to appear as a green penguin. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 25:44. After that, expect full spoilers. Mentioned in this episode: — Murder on the...2024-04-3053 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesThe Green Penguin (Ad Free)One visit to Agatha Christie changed everything. Thank you to my guest, Jules Burt, for sharing his book-collecting experiences and knowledge with us. You can learn more about his collection on his YouTube channel, Jules Burt Collections and Unboxings. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is published in April. To find out more and register for the exclusive pre-order bonus material, visit my website carolinecrampton.com. Mentioned in this episode: — A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton — The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Chri...2024-02-0629 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsThe Green Penguin (Ad Free)One visit to Agatha Christie changed everything. Thank you to my guest, Jules Burt, for sharing his book-collecting experiences and knowledge with us. You can learn more about his collection on his YouTube channel, Jules Burt Collections and Unboxings. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is published in April. To find out more and register for the exclusive pre-order bonus material, visit my website carolinecrampton.com. Mentioned in this episode: — A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton — The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Chri...2024-02-0629 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBonus: What is "Cosy"?Caroline and Leandra discuss a recently popular topic in the Shedunnit Forum: what does it mean when a book or TV series is labeled "cosy"? Thank you, Phil, for introducing this debate to the book club. If you've missed this “Cosiness” query, we encourage you to check it out on the forum after listening to this episode. Mentioned in the episode: — Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie — The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman — Death and Croissants by Ian Moore — A Half-Baked Murder by Emily George — A Three Dog Problem by SJ Bennett 2023-04-2630 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBonus: What is "Cosy"?Caroline and Leandra discuss a recently popular topic in the Shedunnit Forum: what does it mean when a book or TV series is labeled "cosy"? Thank you, Phil, for introducing this debate to the book club. If you've missed this “Cosiness” query, we encourage you to check it out on the forum after listening to this episode. Mentioned in the episode: — Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie — The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman — Death and Croissants by Ian Moore — A Half-Baked Murder by Emily George — A Three Dog Problem by SJ Bennett 2023-04-2630 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBonus: Reading Intentions 2023Caroline and Leandra discuss reading intentions for the new year, as well as methods of tracking the books you read. For more book chatter, you might want to follow the podcast on Instagram @ShedunnitShow, or follow Caroline @cacrampton and Leandra @leandra_thetbrzero individually. Leandra also has a great bookish YouTube channel.2023-01-1843 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBonus: Reading Intentions 2023Caroline and Leandra discuss reading intentions for the new year, as well as methods of tracking the books you read. For more book chatter, you might want to follow the podcast on Instagram @ShedunnitShow, or follow Caroline @cacrampton and Leandra @leandra_thetbrzero individually. Leandra also has a great bookish YouTube channel.2023-01-1843 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBonus: Favourite Festive Short StoriesCaroline and Leandra recommend their favourite festive short stories to each other and to you, and discuss what makes the shorter form suited to Christmassy subject matter. Both “Waxworks” by Ethel Lina White and “A Necklace of Pearls” by Dorothy L. Sayers are available in the Silent Nights anthology from British Library Crime Classics. For more festive book chatter, you might want to follow the podcast on Instagram @ShedunnitShow, or follow Caroline @cacrampton and Leandra @leandra_thetbrzero individually. Leandra also has a great bookish YouTube channel. NB: links to books at Blackwell’s are affili...2022-11-2345 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBonus: Favourite Festive Short StoriesCaroline and Leandra recommend their favourite festive short stories to each other and to you, and discuss what makes the shorter form suited to Christmassy subject matter. Both “Waxworks” by Ethel Lina White and “A Necklace of Pearls” by Dorothy L. Sayers are available in the Silent Nights anthology from British Library Crime Classics. For more festive book chatter, you might want to follow the podcast on Instagram @ShedunnitShow, or follow Caroline @cacrampton and Leandra @leandra_thetbrzero individually. Leandra also has a great bookish YouTube channel. NB: links to books at Blackwell’s are affili...2022-11-2345 minShedunnitShedunnitThe Shedunnit CentenaryIn which Caroline is the guest, not the host.Caroline Crampton is the host of Shedunnit. You can find out what she does when she’s not hosting this podcast at carolinecrampton.com or on Instagram @cacrampton. Guy Cuthbertson is her husband. His website is guycuthbertson.com and he tweets @guywjc.Mentioned in this episode:— The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis— Howards’ Way (TV series)— The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman— Miranda Sawyer’s review of the podcast in the Observer— The All...2022-11-0241 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesThe Shedunnit Centenary (Ad Free)In which Caroline is the guest, not the host. Caroline Crampton is the host of Shedunnit. You can find out what she does when she’s not hosting this podcast at carolinecrampton.com or on Instagram @cacrampton. Guy Cuthbertson is her husband. His website is guycuthbertson.com and he tweets @guywjc. Find out more about this episode at shedunnitshow.com/theshedunnitcentenaryadfree. The Shedunnit Pledge Drive continues! Existing members can get access this year’s pledge drive perk, the Shedunnit Guide to Golden Age Detective Fiction, right now here, and as a thank you for alr...2022-11-0139 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsThe Shedunnit Centenary (Ad Free)In which Caroline is the guest, not the host. Caroline Crampton is the host of Shedunnit. You can find out what she does when she’s not hosting this podcast at carolinecrampton.com or on Instagram @cacrampton. Guy Cuthbertson is her husband. His website is guycuthbertson.com and he tweets @guywjc. Find out more about this episode at shedunnitshow.com/theshedunnitcentenaryadfree. The Shedunnit Pledge Drive continues! Existing members can get access this year’s pledge drive perk, the Shedunnit Guide to Golden Age Detective Fiction, right now here, and as a thank you for alr...2022-11-0139 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club: Magpie Murders by Anthony HorowitzThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for June 2022, in which we are reading Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. There is a non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you've been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 30th June. Relevant links: — Vote for our book for September (ends 21st June) — Hear Caroline “solving” an Anthony Horowitz mystery on the Tuesday Night Mystery Club podcast Sign up via email to be alerted when the watching party is about to start — it...2022-06-2109 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club: Magpie Murders by Anthony HorowitzThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for June 2022, in which we are reading Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. There is a non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you've been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 30th June. Relevant links: — Vote for our book for September (ends 21st June) — Hear Caroline “solving” an Anthony Horowitz mystery on the Tuesday Night Mystery Club podcast Sign up via email to be alerted when the watching party is about to start — it...2022-06-2109 minShedunnitShedunnitAt Home With ShedunnitWho would be the Hastings to your Poirot? What kind of mystery would you like to write? What would you do if you came across a corpse? In this special episode to celebrate Shedunnit's third anniversary, Caroline's husband Guy takes the mic and asks her all these questions and more.Guy is on Twitter as @guywjc and you can find out more about his work at guycuthbertson.com. Caroline is @cacrampton on Instagram.There are no spoilers in this episode.Books mentioned:—The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards...2021-10-0642 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesAt Home With Shedunnit (Ad Free) https://shedunnitbookclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AtHomeWithShedunnitAdFree.mp3   Who would be the Hastings to your Poirot? What kind of mystery would you like to write? What would you do if you came across a corpse? In this special episode to celebrate Shedunnit’s third anniversary, Caroline’s husband Guy takes the mic and asks her all these questions and more. There are no spoilers in this episode. Listen using the player on the page at shedunnitshow.com/athomewithshedunnitadfree, your private podcast feed (instructions here) or download the mp3 directly here.2021-10-051h 02Shedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsAt Home With Shedunnit (Ad Free) https://shedunnitbookclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AtHomeWithShedunnitAdFree.mp3   Who would be the Hastings to your Poirot? What kind of mystery would you like to write? What would you do if you came across a corpse? In this special episode to celebrate Shedunnit’s third anniversary, Caroline’s husband Guy takes the mic and asks her all these questions and more. There are no spoilers in this episode. Listen using the player on the page at shedunnitshow.com/athomewithshedunnitadfree, your private podcast feed (instructions here) or download the mp3 directly here.2021-10-051h 02Shedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club: Miss Pym Disposes by Josephine TeyThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for September 2021, in which we are reading Miss Pym Disposes. There is a brief non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on Thursday 30th September and thereafter. Sign up via email to be alerted when our monthly watching party is about to start — in September, it’s happening on Sunday 26th at 5pm BST. In October we are reading A. A. Milne’s The Red House Mystery and in Novem...2021-09-2311 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club: Miss Pym Disposes by Josephine TeyThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for September 2021, in which we are reading Miss Pym Disposes. There is a brief non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on Thursday 30th September and thereafter. Sign up via email to be alerted when our monthly watching party is about to start — in September, it’s happening on Sunday 26th at 5pm BST. In October we are reading A. A. Milne’s The Red House Mystery and in Novem...2021-09-2311 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club: Death on the Riviera by John BudeThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for August 2021, in which we are reading Death on the Riviera by John Bude. There is a brief non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on Tuesday 31st August and thereafter. Sign up via email to be alerted when our monthly watching party is about to start — in August, it’s happening on Sunday 29th May at 5pm BST. In September we are reading Miss Pym Disp...2021-08-0109 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club: Death on the Riviera by John BudeThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for August 2021, in which we are reading Death on the Riviera by John Bude. There is a brief non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on Tuesday 31st August and thereafter. Sign up via email to be alerted when our monthly watching party is about to start — in August, it’s happening on Sunday 29th May at 5pm BST. In September we are reading Miss Pym Disp...2021-08-0109 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club: The Honjin Murders by Seishi YokomizoThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for July 2021, in which we are reading The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo. There is a brief non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on Saturday 31st July and thereafter. You might also find The Honkaku Mysteries episode of the main podcast useful in explaining the broader honkaku tradition to which this book belongs. Sign up via email to be alerted when our monthly watching party is abou...2021-07-0112 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club: The Honjin Murders by Seishi YokomizoThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for July 2021, in which we are reading The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo. There is a brief non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on Saturday 31st July and thereafter. You might also find The Honkaku Mysteries episode of the main podcast useful in explaining the broader honkaku tradition to which this book belongs. Sign up via email to be alerted when our monthly watching party is abou...2021-07-0112 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club: Death Comes As The End by Agatha ChristieThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for May 2021, in which we are reading Death Comes As The End by Agatha Christie. There is a brief non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on Monday 31st May. Sign up via email to be alerted when our monthly watching party is about to start — in May, it’s happening on Sunday 30th May at 5pm BST. Suggestions for what we watch very welcome in this forum th...2021-05-0612 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club: Death Comes As The End by Agatha ChristieThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for May 2021, in which we are reading Death Comes As The End by Agatha Christie. There is a brief non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on Monday 31st May. Sign up via email to be alerted when our monthly watching party is about to start — in May, it’s happening on Sunday 30th May at 5pm BST. Suggestions for what we watch very welcome in this forum th...2021-05-0612 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club: Smallbone Deceased by Michael GilbertThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for April 2021, in which we are reading Smallbone Deceased by Michael Gilbert. There is a non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31 March. Relevant links: — The ECR Lorac episode of the main podcast (for more discussion of an Inspector Hazelrigg-esque detective — The primer episode about Ngaio Marsh’s Death at the Bar (for additional British legal system explanations) Sign up via email to be alert...2021-04-0811 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club: Smallbone Deceased by Michael GilbertThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for April 2021, in which we are reading Smallbone Deceased by Michael Gilbert. There is a non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31 March. Relevant links: — The ECR Lorac episode of the main podcast (for more discussion of an Inspector Hazelrigg-esque detective — The primer episode about Ngaio Marsh’s Death at the Bar (for additional British legal system explanations) Sign up via email to be alert...2021-04-0811 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club: Death At The Bar by Ngaio MarshThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for March 2021, in which we are reading Death at the Bar by Ngaio Marsh. There is a non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31 March. Further listening/reading for this month: — The Secret Life of Ngaio Marsh episode of the main podcast — The primer episode about Ngaio Marsh’s The Nursing Home Murder Sign up via email to be alerted when the watching pa...2021-03-2509 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club: Death At The Bar by Ngaio MarshThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for March 2021, in which we are reading Death at the Bar by Ngaio Marsh. There is a non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), but you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31 March. Further listening/reading for this month: — The Secret Life of Ngaio Marsh episode of the main podcast — The primer episode about Ngaio Marsh’s The Nursing Home Murder Sign up via email to be alerted when the watching pa...2021-03-2509 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club: It Walks By Night by John Dickson CarrThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for February 2021, in which we are reading It Walks By Night by John Dickson Carr. There is a non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 28 February. Further listening/reading for this month: — The Locked Room episode of the main podcast — Jim Noy’s writing about John Dickson Carr In March we are reading Death at the Bar by Ngaio Marsh (getting it in this omnibu...2021-02-1509 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club: It Walks By Night by John Dickson CarrThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for February 2021, in which we are reading It Walks By Night by John Dickson Carr. There is a non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 28 February. Further listening/reading for this month: — The Locked Room episode of the main podcast — Jim Noy’s writing about John Dickson Carr In March we are reading Death at the Bar by Ngaio Marsh (getting it in this omnibu...2021-02-1509 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBook Club: The Port of London Murders by Josephine BellThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for January 2021, in which we are reading The Port of London Murders by Josephine Bell. There is a non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31 January. Further listening/reading for this month: — On the Thames episode of the main podcast — My book about the Thames, The Way to the Sea There is advice on how to buy this book from the US in this epis...2021-01-1811 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBook Club: The Port of London Murders by Josephine BellThis is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for January 2021, in which we are reading The Port of London Murders by Josephine Bell. There is a non-spoilery plot summary included (ie no major clues or twists), you’ve been warned! I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for our fully spoilered discussion thread on 31 January. Further listening/reading for this month: — On the Thames episode of the main podcast — My book about the Thames, The Way to the Sea There is advice on how to buy this book from the US in this epis...2021-01-1811 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsBonus: Caroline’s Top 5 Mysteries To Read At ChristmasI talk you through my five favourite festive whodunnits, plus five more runners up.2020-12-1813 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesBonus: Caroline’s Top 5 Mysteries To Read At ChristmasI talk you through my five favourite festive whodunnits, plus five more runners up.2020-12-1813 minShedunnitShedunnitDeath Sets Sail On The NileTo get to the bottom of why the Nile is a murder mystery location that has bewitched readers for decades, I decided to talk to an author who has just published an Egypt based whodunnit: Robin Stevens. We talk about how she finalised the plot of Death Sets Sail  while on a Nile cruise, what it was about 1930s Egypt that held such a fascination for white British writers, and why the boat in Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile is a character in its own right.NB: There is some discussion of the plot of both D...2020-11-1828 minShedunnitShedunnitThe Butler Did ItSnobbery and murder, all served up perfectly for you on a silver tray.NB: There are spoilers in this episode! Please check the list of books mentioned below and come back later if there are any titles there for which you don’t want to hear any major plot details. Consider yourself warned!Books and sources:—The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rineheart—The Door by Mary Roberts Rineheart— 20 Rules for Writing Detective Stories by S.S. Van Dine—“The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual” by Arthur Conan Doyle2020-10-2826 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsThe Butler Did It (Ad Free)Snobbery and murder, all served up perfectly for you on a silver tray. This episode marks the start of the Shedunnit Pledge Drive! If I can add 100 new members to the Shedunnit Book Club by the end of 2020, I can start releasing episodes more regularly and expanding what the podcast covers. If you’d like to be part of that and feel able to offer some support, please visit shedunnitshow.com/pledgedrive. NB: There are spoilers in this episode! Please check the list of books mentioned below and come back later if there are any ti...2020-10-2722 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesThe Butler Did It (Ad Free)Snobbery and murder, all served up perfectly for you on a silver tray. This episode marks the start of the Shedunnit Pledge Drive! If I can add 100 new members to the Shedunnit Book Club by the end of 2020, I can start releasing episodes more regularly and expanding what the podcast covers. If you’d like to be part of that and feel able to offer some support, please visit shedunnitshow.com/pledgedrive. NB: There are spoilers in this episode! Please check the list of books mentioned below and come back later if there are any ti...2020-10-2722 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsPseudonyms (Ad Free)Authors' names loom large when we think about detective stories. Yet many of them are pseudonyms, created just to appear on book covers. But why go to all this trouble? And what makes a good pen name, anyway? Find more information about my guest Helen Fields / H.S. Chandler at her website helenfields.co.uk and get links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/pseudonyms. Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership. Read...2019-04-1717 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesPseudonyms (Ad Free)Authors' names loom large when we think about detective stories. Yet many of them are pseudonyms, created just to appear on book covers. But why go to all this trouble? And what makes a good pen name, anyway? Find more information about my guest Helen Fields / H.S. Chandler at her website helenfields.co.uk and get links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/pseudonyms. Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership. Read...2019-04-1717 minShedunnitShedunnitPseudonymsAuthors’ names loom large when we think about detective stories. Yet many of them are pseudonyms, created just to appear on book covers. But why go to all this trouble? And what makes a good pen name, anyway?Find more information about my guest Helen Fields / H.S. Chandler at her website helenfields.co.uk and get links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/pseudonyms.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership.Read about...2019-04-1720 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesThe Secret Life of Ngaio Marsh (Ad Free)By any definition, the New Zealand crime writer Ngaio Marsh lived an extraordinary life. But who was she really, this globetrotting blockbuster author who divided her life between opposite sides of the world? Find more information about my guest Joanne Drayton and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/ngaiomarsh. To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps...2019-04-0319 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsThe Secret Life of Ngaio Marsh (Ad Free)By any definition, the New Zealand crime writer Ngaio Marsh lived an extraordinary life. But who was she really, this globetrotting blockbuster author who divided her life between opposite sides of the world? Find more information about my guest Joanne Drayton and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/ngaiomarsh. To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps...2019-04-0319 minShedunnitShedunnitThe Secret Life of Ngaio MarshBy any definition, the New Zealand crime writer Ngaio Marsh lived an extraordinary life. But who was she really, this globetrotting blockbuster author who divided her life between opposite sides of the world?Find more information about my guest Joanne Drayton and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/ngaiomarsh.To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure...2019-04-0322 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesRound Robin (Ad Free)Writing is usually a solitary pastime, yet a group of detective fiction authors in the early 1930s decided to work together on murder mystery stories. Is it possible to construct a compelling whodunnit this way, or do too many cooks spoil the broth? Fill out the audience survey and have your say in the future of the podcast at shedunnitshow.com/survey. Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/roundrobin. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find...2019-03-2020 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsRound Robin (Ad Free)Writing is usually a solitary pastime, yet a group of detective fiction authors in the early 1930s decided to work together on murder mystery stories. Is it possible to construct a compelling whodunnit this way, or do too many cooks spoil the broth? Fill out the audience survey and have your say in the future of the podcast at shedunnitshow.com/survey. Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/roundrobin. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find...2019-03-2020 minShedunnitShedunnitRound RobinWriting is usually a solitary pastime, yet a group of detective fiction authors in the early 1930s decided to work together on murder mystery stories. Is it possible to construct a compelling whodunnit this way, or do too many cooks spoil the broth?Fill out the audience survey and have your say in the future of the podcast at shedunnitshow.com/survey.Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/roundrobin.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find...2019-03-2021 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesThe Other Detectives (Ad Free)Some sleuths need no introduction. But other characters, also created by famous authors like Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, lurk in obscurity. In this episode, we're on the hunt for the other detectives. Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/theotherdetectives. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice. You...2019-03-0618 minShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsShedunnit Book Club — Amateur SleuthsThe Other Detectives (Ad Free)Some sleuths need no introduction. But other characters, also created by famous authors like Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, lurk in obscurity. In this episode, we're on the hunt for the other detectives. Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/theotherdetectives. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice. You...2019-03-0618 minShedunnitShedunnitThe Other DetectivesSome sleuths need no introduction. But other characters, also created by famous authors like Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, lurk in obscurity. In this episode, we're on the hunt for the other detectives.Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/theotherdetectives. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.You...2019-03-0620 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesNurse DanielsOn 6 October 1926, a woman went into a cloakroom in Boulogne, France and never came out. She was never seen alive again. Her disappearance captivated the world, and even detective novelist Dorothy L. Sayers tried to solve the case. This is the story of Nurse Daniels. Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/nursedaniels. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Clic...2019-02-2026 minShedunnitShedunnitNurse DanielsOn 6 October 1926, a woman went into a cloakroom in Boulogne, France and never came out. She was never seen alive again. Her disappearance captivated the world, and even detective novelist Dorothy L. Sayers tried to solve the case.This is the story of Nurse Daniels.Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/nursedaniels. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Clic...2019-02-2027 minShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesShedunnit Book Club — Seasoned DetectivesThe Rules (Ad Free)A good detective story has a recognisable rhythm and plot points. But how did these tropes come about? And what happens when you break the rules? Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/therules. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice. You can donate to the show at shedunnitshow.com/d...2019-02-0618 minShedunnitShedunnitThe RulesA good detective story has a recognisable rhythm and plot points. But how did these tropes come about? And what happens when you break the rules?Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/therules. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.You can donate to the show at shedunnitshow.com/d...2019-02-0620 minShedunnitShedunnitWhodunnit?For a couple of decades between the first and second world wars, something mysterious happened. A golden age of detective fiction dawned, and people around the world are still devouring books from this time by Agatha Christie, Dorothy L Sayers, Margery Allingham, Anthony Berkeley, Gladys Mitchell, Ngaio Marsh, Josephine Tey and more.In this podcast, Caroline Crampton will be unravelling the mysteries behind such classic detective stories, looking at the social, literary and political context in which these writers worked. If you've ever stayed up late reading under the covers to find out whodunnit, then this podcast...2018-10-2407 min