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The private lives of private eyes, spies, crimefighters & other good guys

By Otto Penzler

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The Crown Crime Companion

By Inc. Mystery Writers Of America

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The Crown Crime CompanionThe Top 100 Mystery Novels Of All TimeSelected by theMystery Writers Of AmericaAnnotated by 0tto Penzler and Compiled by Mickey FriedmanFor The Crown Crime Companion, the M...

The Big Book of Rogues and Villains

By Otto Penzler

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Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler's new anthology brings together the most cunning, ruthless, and brilliant criminals in mystery fiction, for the biggest compendium of bad guys (and girls) ev...

The Big Book of Female Detectives

By Otto Penzler

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Edgar Award-winning editor Otto Penzler's new anthology brings together the most cunning, resourceful, and brilliant female sleuths in mystery fiction. A Vintage Crime/Black Lizard Original.For the...

The Best American Mystery Stories 2013

By Otto Penzler, Lisa Scottoline

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Lisa Scottoline selects a variety of works of American mystery writing as the best of the genre from the year 2013.

The Best American Mystery Stories 2014

By Otto Penzler, Laura Lippman

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A collection of top-selected mystery writing from the past year is culled from a variety of respected sources and offers insight into evolving genre trends.

The Best American Mystery Stories of the 19th Century

By Otto Penzler

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An unparalleled treasury of crime, mystery, and murder from the genre's founding century With stories by Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Edith...

The Best American Mystery Stories 2015

By Otto Penzler

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James Patterson selects a variety of works of American mystery writing as the best of the genre from the year 2014.

The Best American Mystery Stories 2016

By Elizabeth George, Otto Penzler

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Presents a collection of the best mystery stories written during 2015.

The best American mystery stories 2015

By Otto Penzler

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In his introduction, guest editor James Patterson observes, "I often hear people lamenting the state of Hollywood . . . If that's the case, I've got one thing to say: read these short stories. You...

How to Convert ISBN-10 to ISBN-13 (and Vice Versa): A Complete Guide

If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

What is an EAN and How Does it Relate to an ISBN?

If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.