Mystery Readers International – Publisher of Mystery Readers Journal

Mystery Readers International is the largest mystery fan/reader organization in the world, is open to all readers, fans, critics, editors, publishers, and writers. Started by Janet A. Rudolph in Berkeley, California, it now has members in all 50 of the United States and 18 foreign countries. Members vote each year to nominate and select the winners of the Macavity Award—the 2026 nominees have been announced! Join MRI today!

Mystery Readers Journal is a quarterly thematic mystery Journal. Each issue contains articles, reviews, and author essays on a specific theme, as well as special columns and other mystery related material. Journals run an average of 80 pages. Subscribe.

Current Issue: Mysteries Set in France (Summer 2026) is available as a downloadable PDF or in paperback from Amazon.

Recent Issues: Fairs, Fêtes, & Festivals in Mysteries (Spring 2026); Northern California Mysteries II (Winter 2025); Northern California Mysteries I (Fall 2025); Retail Murder (Summer 2025).

Coming Up: Cross-Genre Mysteries; Mysteries Set in India. Submit an article!

MYSTERY FANFARE

NED KELLY AWARDS SHORT LISTS: Australian Crime Writers Association
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-08-27
Cartoon of the Day: Summer Reads
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-08-26
A Michelin-esque Guide to Mystery, France, and Food by Lise McClendon
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-08-25
Cartoon of the Day: The Stacks
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-08-25
Marble Hall Murders news!
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-08-24
Malice with Friends: Virtual Conversations
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-08-23
DEADLY PLEASURES MYSTERY MAGAZINE IS NOW FREE!
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-08-22
NGAIO MARSH AWARD LONGLIST FOR BEST NOVEL 2026
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-08-20

DYING FOR CHOCOLATE

CHOCOLATE MINT POTS DE CREME: National Pots de Creme Day
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-08-27
SNOW WHITE’S MINT FROSTED CHOCOLATE COOKIES: Vintage Cookbook recipe
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-08-26
TRIPLE BANANA SPLIT: National Banana Split Day!
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-08-25
Peach Pie with Chocolate Crust: National Peach Pie Day!
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-08-24
Creamy Fudge: Retro Ad with Recipe
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-08-23
CHOCOLATE PECAN TORTE: National Pecan Torte Day
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-08-22
SPUMONI DAY: History & Recipe for Spumoni Bundt Cake!
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-08-21
Back to School Milky Way Brownies: Vintage Ad & Recipes
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-08-20