Otto Penzler: The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries

GA Russell · 10-07-2013, 01:28 AM

As has been discussed in the Maltese Falcon thread, I very much enjoyed the anthology of Black Mask Magazine short stories edited by Otto Penzler called The Black Lizard Big Book of Black Mask Stories.

Penzler previously edited The Black Lizard Big Book of Pulps, and afterward did The Big Book of Adventure Stories.

I learned today that his latest will be released October 22, and will be called The Big Book of Christmas Stories. US pre-order price is $18.16.

No telling how many Decembers I will need to read the 672 pages, but I'll be sure to get it before Thanksgiving.

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Myst...SIN=0345802985

MickiTee · 10-07-2013, 05:45 PM

Also available from Amazon UK, so I've added it to my wish list. Hopefully the price will drop to something a little more reasonable.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-My...tmas+Mysteries

GA Russell · 10-07-2013, 09:29 PM

Micki, as I recall Penzler's Black Mask collection went down to $16.99 for a while here in the US.

GA Russell · 11-19-2015, 08:22 PM

I thought I might bump this thread to remind all who are interested in such things as Christmastime mysteries of the existence of this book.

I looked for, and found, my copy the other day.

I begin to celebrate the Advent/pre-Christmas season each year the day after the Grey Cup game, which this year will be played Nov. 29. The rest of America usually calls the day after the Grey Cup game Cyber Monday!

mitford13 · 11-20-2015, 09:50 AM

Available at Kobo India for RS 169 (approx. $2.55 USD)....

issybird · 11-20-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mitford13

Available at Kobo India for RS 169 (approx. $2.55 USD)....

KOBO2015 knocks off another RS 50....

And, thanks!

Dr. Drib · 11-21-2015, 08:04 AM

Thanks for reminding me of this, issy. That's a great price.

Penzler's books are huge tomes of entertainment.

HarryT · 11-21-2015, 08:10 AM

Yes, I have a number of them and they're always enjoyable.

Byrdie · 11-21-2015, 05:15 PM

I must have travelled incorrectly. Everything looks ok but when I hit the complete purchase button, it gives me "oops, something went wrong". Using my Visa debit, is that problematic when wandering in foreign lands?

HarryT · 11-21-2015, 06:20 PM

If you have not notified your bank that you're in a different country, and you have no habit of making purchases from that country, your bank is likely to block the payment as a potentially fraudulent transaction.

Byrdie · 11-21-2015, 06:45 PM

Ah, that must be it. I do not see a PayPal option either on this journey. Does anybody know if there are other payment methods that are travel safe and do not require filing an itinerary with my bank or CC company first? Because being a Sagittarius, I am liable to go places at the drop of a hat ... or a book. ;-)

mitford13 · 11-21-2015, 08:38 PM

I did run into issues with my bank when I first started shopping in India, then they required that I use Verified by Visa and everything went smoothly with the transactions thereafter. Though they continued to send me suspicious activity alerts via email for the longest time...

In other countries, I've noticed they've (Kobo) become more fussy about the postcode matching the district/county, etc.

bfisher · 11-23-2015, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

I thought I might bump this thread to remind all who are interested in such things as Christmastime mysteries of the existence of this book.

I looked for, and found, my copy the other day.

I begin to celebrate the Advent/pre-Christmas season each year the day after the Grey Cup game, which this year will be played Nov. 29. The rest of America usually calls the day after the Grey Cup game Cyber Monday!

How about that Redblacks play to get into the Grey Cup? I know what I'll be watching this Sunday.

GA Russell · 11-23-2015, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bfisher

How about that Redblacks play to get into the Grey Cup? I know what I'll be watching this Sunday.

bf, I live across the street from a number of sports bars, and I haven't yet decided which one I'll choose to watch the game. I think I'll first determine each bar's list of Canadian beers!

10-07-2013, 01:28 AM	#1
GA Russell Ticats/Als, Riders/Lions Posts: 7,717 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Otto Penzler: The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries As has been discussed in the Maltese Falcon thread, I very much enjoyed the anthology of Black Mask Magazine short stories edited by Otto Penzler called The Black Lizard Big Book of Black Mask Stories. Penzler previously edited The Black Lizard Big Book of Pulps, and afterward did The Big Book of Adventure Stories. I learned today that his latest will be released October 22, and will be called The Big Book of Christmas Stories. US pre-order price is $18.16. No telling how many Decembers I will need to read the 672 pages, but I'll be sure to get it before Thanksgiving. http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Myst...SIN=0345802985

11-21-2015, 08:04 AM	#7
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,613 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	Thanks for reminding me of this, issy. That's a great price. Penzler's books are huge tomes of entertainment. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 11-21-2015 at 08:13 AM.

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10-07-2013, 05:45 PM	#2
MickiTee Guru Posts: 867 Karma: 4097942 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London, UK Device: Sony PRS-505, Pocketbook TL3, TL4, TL5	Also available from Amazon UK, so I've added it to my wish list. Hopefully the price will drop to something a little more reasonable. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-My...tmas+Mysteries

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GA Russell Ticats/Als, Riders/Lions Posts: 7,717 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Micki, as I recall Penzler's Black Mask collection went down to $16.99 for a while here in the US.

11-19-2015, 08:22 PM	#4
GA Russell Ticats/Als, Riders/Lions Posts: 7,717 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	I thought I might bump this thread to remind all who are interested in such things as Christmastime mysteries of the existence of this book. I looked for, and found, my copy the other day. I begin to celebrate the Advent/pre-Christmas season each year the day after the Grey Cup game, which this year will be played Nov. 29. The rest of America usually calls the day after the Grey Cup game Cyber Monday!

11-20-2015, 09:50 AM	#5
mitford13 Guru Posts: 686 Karma: 6495650 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Arlington, VA Device: Kindle App, Kobo App	Available at Kobo India for RS 169 (approx. $2.55 USD)....

11-21-2015, 08:10 AM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Yes, I have a number of them and they're always enjoyable.

11-21-2015, 05:15 PM	#9
Byrdie Walking Library Posts: 256 Karma: 3869938 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H20, Kindle Paperwhite 5, 16 gb version	I must have travelled incorrectly. Everything looks ok but when I hit the complete purchase button, it gives me "oops, something went wrong". Using my Visa debit, is that problematic when wandering in foreign lands?

11-21-2015, 06:20 PM	#10
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	If you have not notified your bank that you're in a different country, and you have no habit of making purchases from that country, your bank is likely to block the payment as a potentially fraudulent transaction.

11-21-2015, 06:45 PM	#11
Byrdie Walking Library Posts: 256 Karma: 3869938 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra H20, Kindle Paperwhite 5, 16 gb version	Ah, that must be it. I do not see a PayPal option either on this journey. Does anybody know if there are other payment methods that are travel safe and do not require filing an itinerary with my bank or CC company first? Because being a Sagittarius, I am liable to go places at the drop of a hat ... or a book. ;-)

11-21-2015, 08:38 PM	#12
mitford13 Guru Posts: 686 Karma: 6495650 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Arlington, VA Device: Kindle App, Kobo App	I did run into issues with my bank when I first started shopping in India, then they required that I use Verified by Visa and everything went smoothly with the transactions thereafter. Though they continued to send me suspicious activity alerts via email for the longest time... In other countries, I've noticed they've (Kobo) become more fussy about the postcode matching the district/county, etc.

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