The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society: An After-School Discussion with Lindsay Currie

The Book Stall is thrilled to welcome to the store our friend Lindsay Currie on Tuesday, September 15 at 4:30 pm for an after-school discussion featuring her new book, The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society. From #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms comes a thrilling middle-grade cozy mystery. In this exciting series starter, four best friends are trapped in a book-themed inn during an ice storm and they must use each of their special skills, as well as a few tips from an armchair-detective grandma, to figure out who killed one of the regular customers. We'll have refreshments and some fun bookstore sleuthing of our own! Ms. Currie will be in-conversation with Wendy Parris. This event is perfect for kids ages 9 to 12. 

Lindsay Currie is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of mysteries for young readers, including the Delta Games series and It's Watching. She grew up on Nancy Drew and loves a good twisty tale. When she's not writing, Lindsay can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She loves researching forgotten history and recently relocated from Chicago to a 220 acre farm in downstate Illinois where she finally gets to see stars every night, and take hikes every day. For more information about Lindsay or her books, visit lindsaycurrie.com. 

Wendy Parris grew up in the Midwest loving books and hoping to glimpse a ghost. After graduating from Northwestern University, she acted in Chicago storefront theaters, performed improv comedy, and freelanced in public relations. Now she writes spooky novels for kids. She is the author of JLG Gold Standard Selection Field of Screams and 2025 Illinois Reads pick Stage Fright. Wendy spoke on the benefits of middle grade horror at both the 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference and the 2025 National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention. Visit her online at www.wendyparris.com.