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

Cartoon of the Day: Books
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-10-16
Everybody Lies: French TV series on PBS
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-10-15
MACAVITY AWARD WINNERS 2026
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-10-14
MARK PRYOR: R.I.P.
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-10-14
Cartoon of the Day: Witches
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-10-13
Cartoon of the Day: Support Dog
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-10-12
KAY HOOPER: R.I.P.
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-10-10
Cartoon of the Day: Library
Source: Mystery Fanfare Blog Published on: 2026-10-10

DYING FOR CHOCOLATE

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Raisin Bread
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-10-16
LUCY & ETHEL IN THE CANDY FACTORY: I Love Lucy Day
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-10-15
Cartoon of the Day: Dessert Day
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-10-14
DESSERT CHARCUTERIE BOARD: National Dessert Day
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-10-14
Red’s Ultimate M&M Cookies: National M&M Day
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-10-13
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS & CHOCOLATE: Recipe for Super Rich Spanish Hot Chocolate
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-10-12
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIES WITH SEA SALT
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-10-10
CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE: National Angel Food Cake Day!
Source: Dying for Chocolate Published on: 2026-10-10