If you've registered for this class, you're probably either a mystery fan (like me) or someone who wants to learn more about mystery and detective fiction. 

Where to begin? It's a vast genre to explore.

I like to begin every semester by sharing stories by the "masters" of mystery fiction, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and more. As we move on in history, we see the influence of the classic on more modern writers.  As you´ll see by reading writers publishing today, mystery fiction is a blend of the old and new.

This class weaves together three activities:

• Learning through this website and our Zoom session. I'll give you some research and information about the writers and their literary techniques.

• Adding your voice to the conversation about our readings.

• Sharing ideas for activities to enhance our enjoyment of reading mysteries

This website provides helpful background information about the books and authors we'll read during our class. Each week I'll add new information, often based on your feedback as well as questions that come up in class. I suggest you bookmark the website on your computer toolbar for easy access. 

When you enter the website, you'll land on this Home Page, and from there you have several options to choose from.  

The Weekly Lessons category tells you our weekly reading agenda, along with author biographies, basic literary analysis, and random trivia.

This is the link to use each Tuesday 1-2  [please note this is a new link for Fall 2024]

https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/89358988059

Our reading class will conduct our weekly discussion through the use of Zoom.  We'll meet from 1-2 on Tuesday afternoons.

You may be asked to download the Zoom software, if you don't already have it.  When you download the program once, you will not have to do it again on your computer.   

NOTE:  Some people who do  not have a webcam or microphone may call with their phones AND view the video on the computer screen.  This way, you can see what we are doing and communicate with us.  

Do you have a mobile device?  Then go to the app store and download the free Zoom app and set it up.    Then, when you click on the link for your session, it will automatically open in the app.  Or, just as easy, open the app and tap join a meeting, then add the meeting ID.   

Remember, it is optional to join our Zoom meetings.  We hope you do, but if you don't, we hope you will enjoy the readings each week.