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These movies have captured the imaginations of movie-goers for decades. Of course, many of the screenplays derived from original James Bond books and short stories. [Ian Fleming](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/top-ten-ian-fleming-james-bond.) was the first James Bond author, the originator of the series. However, there have been seven other authorized James Bond authors; the first American writer was [Raymond Benson](http://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&orderBy=relevance&category_id=0&keywordsField=Raymond+benson).      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/raymond-benson-the-american-writer-of-james-bond) --- ## [Raymond Chandler: Making Pulp Serious](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/raymond-chandler-making-pulp-serious) By [Matt Reimann](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/matt-reimann). Jul 23, 2019. 9:00 AM. Topics: [American Literature](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/american-literature), [Movie Tie-Ins](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/movie-tie-ins), [Mystery, Suspense & Crime](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/mystery-suspense-crime) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/chandler_bio.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/raymond-chandler-making-pulp-serious) Raymond Chandler is one of those rare authors who reminds the literary establishment that genre has no bearing over a book’s quality. Chandler bridged gaps in his career. His work helped bring crime fiction to academics, and the serious novel to Hollywood studios. He considered himself an intellectual snob and loved Charles Dickens, Henry James, and Ernest Hemingway. He was a man who studied Greek and Latin, but Chandler emphasized that his own strange preferences brought him to the world of the detective story.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/raymond-chandler-making-pulp-serious) --- ## [Lawrence Block: Master of Crime](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/lawrence-block-master-of-crime) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Jun 24, 2019. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Awarded Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/awarded-books), [Mystery, Suspense & Crime](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/mystery-suspense-crime) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/When_the_Sacred_Ginmill_Closes.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/lawrence-block-master-of-crime) Renowned novelist [Lawrence Block](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&fromForm=1&category_id=&authorField=lawrence+block&titleField=&publisherField=&keywordsField=&dp1=&dp2=&priceStart=&priceEnd=&orderBy=mostrecent&recordsLength=25&firstEd=&signed=&jacket=) has been intriguing and mystifying readers since the 1960s with his beloved crime novels and short stories. Though he has been publishing almost constantly since the publication of his first novel, *Grifter's Game*, which was published in 1961, Block actually got his start writing in an unconventional way. Before becoming the legend of crime fiction that he is today, Block actually wrote erotic novels under a variety of pen names. He had some skill for writing and at nearly two hundred dollars per erotic story and upwards of fifty jobs a year, the job was fun and easy. Block credits this early experience with forging many of the writing skills that led him to break out into the genre of crime fiction.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/lawrence-block-master-of-crime) --- ## [Collecting the Works of James Patterson](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/collecting-the-works-of-james-patterson) By [Leah Dobrinska](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/leah-dobrinska). Mar 22, 2019. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Book Collecting](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/book-collecting), [Mystery, Suspense & Crime](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/mystery-suspense-crime) [![](https://pages.aspiration.marketing/hubfs/the_midnight_club_james_patterson.png)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/collecting-the-works-of-james-patterson) James Patterson is nothing if not a producer. His literary output is astounding, and the publishing schedule he sticks to is rigorous one (we've written more about his methods [here](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/james-patterson-author-or-architect-does-it-really-matter)). Patterson began his career in journalism. An avid reader, eventually he was turned on to the suspense and thriller genre through authors like William Peter Blatty and Frederick Forsyth. Thinking he could take a stab at writing such books, Patterson set about writing his first novel, *The Thomas Berryman Number. *After much rejection, Little Brown Books picked up Patterson's debut book.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/collecting-the-works-of-james-patterson) --- ## [Eight Mickey Spillane Quotes That Show His Writing Style](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/eight-mickey-spillane-quotes-that-show-his-writing-style) By [Abigail Bekx](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/abigail-bekx). Mar 9, 2019. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Mystery, Suspense & Crime](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/mystery-suspense-crime) [![](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/pictures/thumb/12621.jpg?v=1434431303)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/eight-mickey-spillane-quotes-that-show-his-writing-style) Mickey Spillane, one of the most popular American mystery writers of the twentieth century, is known for his gritty, gruff writing. His work is violent, dark, and utterly successful; his first novel sold over one million copies. Known for the character Mike Hammer, [Spillane’s work](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&cat_conj=or&keywordsField=Mickey+Spillane&orderBy=relevance&recordsLength=25&moreKeywordsField=jury&refineSbmt=) on his mystery novels did not limit his work as a writer. He wrote television shows, movies, and children’s books, winning the Junior Literary Guild award for his 1979 story, *The Day the Sea Rolled Back*. However, his writing is best remembered for his use of vivid descriptions, short words, and fast transitions to help immerse readers in the story.       [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/eight-mickey-spillane-quotes-that-show-his-writing-style) --- ## [Five Things You Might Not Know About Janet Evanovich](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/five-things-you-might-not-know-about-janet-evanovich) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Jan 29, 2019. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Mystery, Suspense & Crime](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/mystery-suspense-crime) [![](https://pages.aspiration.marketing/hs-fs/hub/237126/file-630018960.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/five-things-you-might-not-know-about-janet-evanovich) Janet Evanovich was born in South River, New Jersey in 1943. Evanovich has become a household name thanks to her much beloved adventure series featuring bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. A prolific writer, she has published over sixty novels, many of which have topped the New York Times Best Sellers list. Her novels are published all over the world and have been translated into over 40 languages. In celebration of this writer's amazing career, here are five things you might not know about one of America's most loved adventure novelists.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/five-things-you-might-not-know-about-janet-evanovich) --- ## [Ten of the Best Quotes From Edgar Allan Poe](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/ten-of-the-best-quotes-from-edgar-allan-poe) By [Leah Dobrinska](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/leah-dobrinska). Jan 19, 2019. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Poetry](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/poetry), [Mystery, Suspense & Crime](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/mystery-suspense-crime) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/HubSpot%20Files/social-suggested-images/edgar_allan_poe-2-1.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/ten-of-the-best-quotes-from-edgar-allan-poe) Edgar Allan Poe is a household name. His influence on poetry and the genres of detective fiction (he is considered its creator), science fiction (which his work helped forge a path for), and Gothic literature in general cannot be overstated. His works are well-known in popular culture, as most all of us were required to read at least some of them throughout our schooling. It follows, then, that Poe remains quite quotable. In honor of his birthday, we've compiled ten of the best quotes from Edgar Allan Poe. Have you read these works? Share with us your favorite Poe title or quotation in the comments below.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/ten-of-the-best-quotes-from-edgar-allan-poe) --- ## [Crime Novels from Across the Globe](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/crime-fiction-from-across-the-globe) By [Audrey Golden](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/audrey-golden). Oct 8, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Mystery, Suspense & Crime](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/mystery-suspense-crime) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-03-02%20at%205.33.15%20PM.png)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/crime-fiction-from-across-the-globe) American readers have long been interested in crime fiction (as have readers from other parts of the world). In recent years, Scandinavian crime fiction, or “Nordic noir,” has become a household favorite for many English-language readers, thanks to translations of such texts as Stieg Larsson’s *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo* and other novels in the series, or Jo Nesbø’s Harry Hole detective books. Of course, writers from the U.S. and other parts of the world have continued to write works of crime fiction that have become immensely popular. We want to give you some recommendations of books you may know and others that may be new to you.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/crime-fiction-from-across-the-globe) --- ## [The Importance of The Hunt for Red October](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/the-importance-of-the-hunt-for-red-october) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Oct 2, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Movie Tie-Ins](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/movie-tie-ins), [Mystery, Suspense & Crime](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/mystery-suspense-crime) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/HuntForRedOctober.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/the-importance-of-the-hunt-for-red-october) *The Hunt for Red October* by Tom Clancy is an an extremely important book in the world of popular fiction for many reasons. Clancy's debut novel performed way beyond the expectations of publisher Naval Institute Press, earning an unexpected paperback edition and securing [Clancy](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&fromForm=1&category_id=&authorField=tom+clancy&titleField=&publisherField=&keywordsField=&dp1=&dp2=&priceStart=&priceEnd=&orderBy=mostrecent&recordsLength=25&firstEd=&signed=&jacket=) a spot as one of America's best-selling authors. With *The Hunt for Red October, *a publishing superstar was born. The 1984 novel has stood the test of time and is widely considered one of the best depictions of Cold War-era feelings and politics in the thriller genre. Let's take a look at some of the reasons why this book continues to be such a success over 30 years after its initial release.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/the-importance-of-the-hunt-for-red-october) --- ## [Happy Birthday, Agatha Christie!](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/happy-birthday-agatha-christie) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Sep 15, 2018. 9:00 AM. Topics: [Mystery, Suspense & Crime](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/mystery-suspense-crime) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/agatha%20christie.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/happy-birthday-agatha-christie) [Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&orderBy=relevance&category_id=0&keywordsField=agatha+christie) is the most popular mystery writers of all time. Her two most well-known characters, Mrs. Marple and Hercule Poirot, are icons in the world of detective fiction, on par with literature's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. Christie has served as inspiration for generations of writers who came after her, and her books are still tremendously popular years after the publication of her final novel. 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