Bouchercon XL

Bouchercon XL
"Elementary, My Dear Indy!"
Date October 15, 2009 (2009-10-15)
Location Indianapolis, Indiana
Country USA
Hosted by Jim Huang, Mike Bursaw

Bouchercon is an annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction.[1] It is named in honour of writer, reviewer, and editor Anthony Boucher; also the inspiration for the Anthony Awards, which have been issued at the convention since 1986.[2] This page details Bouchercon XL and the 24th Anthony Awards ceremony.

Bouchercon

The convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 15, 2009; running until the 18th. The event was chaired by critical / non-fiction writer and owner of The Mystery Company bookshop Jim Huang;[3] and Mike Bursaw, owner of the Indianapolis "Mystery Mike's" book store.[4]

Special Guests

Anthony Awards

The following list details the awards distributed at the twenty-fourth annual Anthony Awards ceremony, located at the Hilbert Circle Theatre.[5][6]

Novel award

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First novel award

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Paperback original award

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Short story award

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Critical / Non-fiction award

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Young adult award

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Cover art award

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Special service award

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References

  1. "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Home". Bouchercon.info. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  2. Jacobsen, Teresa (November 4, 2010). "Bouchercon 2010 by the Bay: The World Series of Mystery". Libraryjournal.com. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  3. Don Babwin Associated Press (October 14, 2006). "Small bookstores fight back". Pantagraph.com. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
  4. "Bouchercon 2008 - CHARMED TO DEATH: September 2006". Bouchercon2008.blogspot.com. September 18, 2006. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
  5. "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Anthony Awards Nominees". Bouchercon.info. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
  6. "The Rap Sheet: Finally, the Anthony Awards". Therapsheet.blogspot.com. October 17, 2009. Retrieved February 27, 2012.
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