It's national Crime Reading Month!

Flaming June (or rather showery and cloudy June thus far here in Suffolk) has been designated National Crime Reading Month by the fabulous Crime Writers’ Association. For a whole month, and in collaboration with The Reading Agency, new books are promoted to those who already love the crime genre and for new readers, the whole world of crime writing is opened up with events in places such as bookshops, libraries, theatres and online. 

Crime is the world’s bestselling genre – in our shop too - and there really is something for everyone. In Framlingham Books, we see readers who love classics such as Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, cosy crime, dark thrillers, popular TV detectives and spy thrillers. There are even detectives in sci-fi and fantasy novels and books for children. From Hercule Poirot to Jack Reacher, Miss Marple to Vera Stanhope, there is a detective for everyone.

At the end of the month, the Crime Writers’ Association hands out the coveted Daggers – awards to best crime writing of the year. 

You can find out more on the Crime Writers’ Association and NCRM websites, and in our shop where our window display highlights the range of writing encompassed by the genre.

So who are your favourite crime writers? Do you prefer hard-boiled, troubled detectives or those who solve mysteries over a cup of tea and their knitting? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

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