Appointment With Agatha discussion

We've had some discussion about a good theme for our September side-read.

Initially, my thought was "mystery set on the English coast" because that fits in with our September Christie, Peril at End House.

However, our August side read is the short story anthology Resorting to Murder: Holiday Mysteries, so maybe that theme is too similar?

Another suggestion was "superstition" as the theme for our September side read. We are going to be reading one of Ngaio Marsh's "theatrical" murders in October, which ties in nicely with Lord Edgware Dies.

September is also known as "back to school" month, at least in the US, so another possible alternative theme could be "set in a school," either secondary or university.

Or, we could come up with something entirely different! Thoughts?

I don't mind " set in a school" theme as it seems to be different from the usual themes. I would like to suggest "séance" as an alternate theme.

I recently heard a podcast episode with the topic of séances in golden age mysteries and Peril at End House was mentioned as "memorable" book using this trope.

oh i like the mystery on the English coast as i'm near the North Sea

If people like the idea of something set in a school, I suggest 'The Art School Murders' by Moray Dalton. I haven't read anything of hers yet but I'd like to.

The Art School Murders: A Golden Age Mystery

i have been enjoying mysteries set on the English coast lately so this would be nice.

maybe Se'ance for October?

No fan of séances, but school/university sounds good as well as English coast, though I agree this might be similar to holidays.

I would enjoy a mystery set in a school-being a retired teacher!

Christine PNW wrote: "We've had some discussion about a good theme for our September side-read.

Initially, my thought was "mystery set on the English coast" because that fits in with our September Christie, [book:Peri..."

"Back to school" (as in "school *and / or* university) sounds great!

Shaina wrote: "I don't mind " set in a school" theme as it seems to be different from the usual themes. I would like to suggest "séance" as an alternate theme.

I recently heard a podcast episode with the topic ..."

That sounds like an interesting podcast, Shaina. Can you send me in that direction?

I agree that "seance" would be a good theme at some point!

As a fellow retired teacher, I vote for “set in a school” for September’s theme.

This feels like consensus! I I will post a thread for nominations!

Christine PNW wrote: "Shaina wrote: "I don't mind " set in a school" theme as it seems to be different from the usual themes. I would like to suggest "séance" as an alternate theme.

I recently heard a podcast episode ..."

Christine, the podcast is called "shedunnit" by Caroline Crampton https://shedunnitshow.com/

I love this podcast! I have learned so much about Golden age mysteries and real life crime on which many of these books are based from the show.

I hope you enjoy this podcast.