About
“It’s a World’s Fair for mystery fans. For Minnesota readers, Bouchercon in their own backyard could be a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
- Ellen Hart
The world's largest convention for mystery fans will be held in Minneapolis, September 8-11, but registration closes August 1st, so act fast. The annual convention - known as Bouchercon - welcomes readers, writers, librarians, reviewers, and book clubs to embrace the mystery genre and mingle with hundreds of authors, including a diverse lineup of bestselling authors from around the world.
At the end of each day of panels and book signings, attendees may rub elbows at the bar with household names and rising stars.
“You really can go up to big name writers or buy them a beer. I've attended 16 times and my first Bouchercon opened my eyes to the beauty of the mystery community. I felt I had stepped into the city of Oz.”
- William Kent Krueger
“As an avid reader, I’ve gotten to fangirl some of my favorite authors,
and as a writer, I’ve seen my career grow through the Bouchercon connections I've made, including getting to know agents, publishers and fellow writers."
- Jess Lourey
Attendees may purchase books on site or bring their own books for author
autographs. More details can be found at
www.bouchercon2022.com
Among the fan favorites:
Lou Berney: American Guest of Honor, Attica Locke: American Guest of Honor, SA Cosby: Rising Star
Ellen Hart: Lifetime Achievement, Jo Nesbo: International Guest of Honor, William Kent Krueger: Local Guest of Honor
Alexander McCall Smith: International Lifetime Achievement, Jess Lourey and Lori Rader-Day: Toastmasters
Special Guests: Jeffrey Deaver and Dennis Lehane
NYT Bestselling Authors: Donna Andrews and Marcia Clark and Charles Todd
Heather Graham and Charlene Harris and Craig Johnson
Laurie R. King and Kyle Mills and Sara Paretsky