Not about Agatha Christie — The Agatha Christie Community Forum Archive

Katharine

Katharine — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 20:02:01 +0000

Our Mom passed away a few years ago. She loved her 86 Agatha Christie mystery collection.

Magpie Murders

Anubis — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 16:14:11 +0000

Just finished reading Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. No doubt many of you are already aware of it, but just in case: it is two mysteries in one, one of them an homage to Dame Agatha and the other a contemporary puzzler. While there is a bit of spoofing going on, the author clearly respects the genre of the "Golden Age" mysteries. If you like Dame Agatha, you may like this one too. See if you can solve the riddle!

What's your favourite drink/food when reading/watching an AC

Luke — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:53:40 +0000

What food and drink would suit a Poirot or Marple book, or your favourite TV or film adaptation?

who is your favorite actors /actress?

maryamalbulushi — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 07:43:44 +0000

As it's shown from the title I want to know who is your favorite actor beside the related one to Agatha Christie's movie or series adaptations you know some times it's good to discover the world out side .. So let me tell you my list my favorite Hollywood actor is Johnny depp I love his weird roles like Mr. Willy wonka in Charlie and chocolate factory I also liked the acting of hue grand in two weeks notice and the acting of hue Jackman in real steel the acting was fabulous my favorite bollywood actor is shah rukh khan on the other hand my favorite actress from bollywood is deepika padukon after such great movies like chenni express finally as you notice I didn't mention any actor from middle east even though I am from gulf area but I don't like watching this kind of dramas ^_^

Ngaio Marsh

ChristieFanForLife — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 15:42:01 +0000

Is anyone a big fan of Ngaio Marsh? Which book(s) would you recommend to a first timer? Which ones are your favorites? Least favorites? At the moment I'm reading Singing In The Shrouds

Budding author strikes (asks) again -- Poison Book

Suzie_Quezie — Tue, 23 May 2017 17:38:10 +0000

In 1930s Britain, did people have to show any proof of who they were before signing the Poison Book at a pharmacy?

Help for a budding author

Suzie_Quezie — Mon, 22 May 2017 00:57:05 +0000

I'm trying to get a handle on home delivery of newspapers in 1930s rural England. Bicycle carriers? Mail?

Golden Age vs. Modern Mystery Crime Fiction?

ChristieFanForLife — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 11:55:07 +0000

Do you think the quality of crime fiction today MATCHES or SURPASSES that of the Golden Age Detective fiction period? Sure, not every mystery story published during the Golden Age period but as a whole do you think that period exemplified the best of detective fiction and put the genre on the map and made it more mainstream? Does today's crime fiction --ok, let me put the question another way, are there any modern crime fiction stories that display signs of innovation, imagination, original & unforgettable plots/detectives, or ingeniousness? To make it clearer when I say "modern crime stories", I don't mean stories only set in the contemporary period . . . .not only contemporary but historical as well.

Other Crime Writers

TuppenceBeresford — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:25:24 +0000

Do you read any other authors? I didn't read crime fiction at all until I discovered Agatha Christie but after reading Partners in Crime, I started reading the authors whose works the short stories are based on. I also read Dorothy L Sayers and Reginald Hill.

My top 5

1. I'm sure you can guess.

2. AEW Mason - one of the authors parodied in Partners in Crime. Exciting stories and very amusing dialogue.

3. Reginald Hill - very intricate plots, lively characters and I find it quite difficult to guess the murderer because I have enough to do remembering the strands of the plot.

4. Anthony Berkeley - I've only read one of his (Jumping Jenny) and I completely disagreed with the ending on moral grounds but I found the characters very likeable.

5. Arthur Conan Doyle - not so keen on the novels but I really enjoy the short stories and the Holmes/Watson relationship.

Others:

Dorothy Sayers (great plots but I keep getting the characters confused)

R. Austin Freeman (I find the science fascinating)

Edgar Wallace (I loved the idea of it but found it boring to read about which I'm sure it my fault)

PD James (maybe I need to try her again - I read Death Comes to Pemberley which just didn't work for me as a Pride & Prejudice sequel)

GK Chesterton (some stories were really gripping)

I have Herbert George Jenkins on my bookshelf along with more AEW Mason and Anthony Berkeley. Plus ten Agatha Christie novels and six plays. I read a few other genres so it'll take me a while to read them all but I have a lot to look forward to.

Need some help concerning trains

ChristieFanForLife — Mon, 16 May 2016 20:29:43 +0000

I'm writing a story and one particular aspect of the story is that it involves one of the characters taking the train to his place of employment everyday. The story is set in 1930's England but one thing that I'm totally unfamiliar and ignorant with are trains in the aspects of which train on the station leads to where and all that. As I read Agatha Christie's books she so clearly understands it because for one she took trains and two, she lived in England and I haven't experienced trains or even went to London, nevermind talking about living there! Can anyone help me if they could? I know I haven't said much to go out on but some help would sure be great I've been trying to do some research but so far, no good. Thanks!

Wicked Autumn book review

Annika — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:04:12 +0000

I posted a review of Wicked Autumn by G.M. Malliet on my blog. Malliet was the recipient of the 2008 Agatha Award for Best First Novel.

http://bit.ly/2c7iivO
Has anyone else read it? Thoughts? I have read all of her books so far.

Lord Peter Wimsey

ChristieFanForLife — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 20:39:27 +0000

For anyone who is a fan of the Lord Peter Wimsey books and films, does anyone think it's time for a new series adaptation of Wimsey films? I know the most successful Wimsey productions were the ones from the 70's with Ian Carmichael and the ones from the 80's with Edward Petherbridge. But does anything think it's time for a new actor to put on the monocle and play Lord Peter Wimsey and star in ALL of the books and the short stories.....including the last book in the series "Busman's Honeymoon" which unfortunately was not adapted when Petherbridge played the role.

Genius

Griselda — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:08:20 +0000

We often talk about Agatha Christie being a genius: perhaps that is why we want to commit so much time to discussing her work. Who do forum members think are the living artistic geniuses of our time? I would say the song writer and singer Adele. I think she is more than being just a good song writer with feeling: the overall contribution is greater than the sum of the parts with what she creates.

Midsomer Murders

Annika — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:07:25 +0000

For those of you who enjoy the television series Midsomer Murders, I have written up a ridiculous review on my blog. Series 18 is now streaming on Acorn TV and I couldn't resist commenting on it.

Here is the link: http://theseasonahead.com/midsomer-murders-series-18-review/ if you are interested.

Thanks,
Annika
http://theseasonahead.com

Masterpiece Mystery Summer Schedule

Annika — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:28:29 +0000

Anyone here excited about the summer mystery schedule on Masterpiece Mystery? I am! I wish there were some new Agatha mysteries but I guess we did just get "And Then There Were None." Check out my little write-up of what is coming to a PBS near you this summer:
http://theseasonahead.com/masterpiece-mystery-summer-schedule/

Agatha Christie DVD Collection and Magazines

Tasty Geezer — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:12:36 +0000

I have the full 54 DVD Collection including the magazines that came with the DVD's. I am interested in offers for this collection. Not all the DVD's have actually been played. And are all housed in The Agatha Christie Boxes that were sent during the time they were on sale. If anyone is interested in buying these from me please reply to morris.dave@btinternet.com. All the 54 DVD's and Mags are in pristine condition.

Monsieur P. and the Mistery of Hotera

veronicaSveronica — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:32:12 +0000

Finally, after three years of hard work shortly an amazing return of the most beloved detective with unmistakable mustache: Hercule Poirot.
The novel will be published in three languages.

INFO: passaggioperlinfinito.jimdo.com

The Website

Tommy_A_Jones — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 13:57:05 +0000

I don't know where else to ask this as I can't find a place where we are asked what we think of the new-style website, If there isn't somewhere to comment I take it as being arrogant on the powers that be however such is life no-one likes to be Criticised do they?

It would be lovely if there was a way of telling people what new posts there were since they last visited, if that means people log in each time so be it but that would save people scrawling through pages, it is possible some notifications stay for ages like if there is something coming up and that post about the site being off for a certain time has so it shouldn't be too difficult a thread could tell us what new post there has been in say the lastv 7 days. maybe 14 at Christmas and Easter.

THE MONKEY'S PAW

that_girl_again — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 10:10:33 +0000

Has anyone read the short story "the monkey's paw" by W.W.Jacobs? If yes how did you find it? I really liked the plot. It was a very common genre (supernatural) but somehow this particular story made a big impact on me. Maybe because it is open to many interpretations and theories.What was your favorite part of the story?

Murdoch Mysteries

Anubis — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 15:59:40 +0000

Here in Canada, we have a popular TV series called Murdoch Mysteries, set in the early 1900s, in Toronto. The series combines humour, drama, romance, adventure, action, the struggle for women's rights, historical fact, a bit early CSI, and, of course, exotic mysteries. Real historic people, such as Churchill, Kipling, and Mark Twain, are often portrayed in the shows. The writing and acting are top notch. I think the series appears in some other countries beside Canada, but I believe it can be watched on the Internet on the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) website. Anyway, it has a Facebook page with interactive cases — you read all the clues, and then try to solve the crime. Even if you can't watch the TV show It's fun.

Books

JanetBrown — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 03:10:52 +0000

What books/authors do you like to read other than Agatha Christie?

your favorite movie

maryamalbulushi — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:28:07 +0000

I can't believe no one had asked this question here because everyone watches movies that why I am asking this question .. you can name any movie from hollywood or bollywood , and if you don't have a favorite movie - beside AC's movie adaptions - tell us what is the last movie you have watched

Ramada Mubarak / happy Ramadan

maryamalbulushi — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:40:46 +0000

Hi all today is the first of Ramadan nearly in all around the world so just wanted to congratulate you guys on this really happy occasion,and wanted to know how does people celebrate Ramadan in your country?? ^_^

Difficulty

Tommy_A_Jones — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:13:58 +0000

Are others having difficulty posting on the T&T section? I want to ask a question and can't

your favorite movie

maryamalbulushi — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:26:21 +0000

Theme for Poriot

AgathaSparrow — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 11:14:37 +0000

Does anyone know where to find the theme music for poriot theme song for free?? I am around grade 5 level, thanks for your help!

my believes

maryamalbulushi — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 08:52:17 +0000

I love knowing about other people so i came up with this one : what do you believe in ?? quite weird hah ! i think it will be interesting to know what other culture's people believe in even if it wasn't real like the curse of number 13 ..etc . so tell me (^_^)

A bit about you

Inspector Jeremy — Wed, 28 May 2014 16:19:23 +0000

Being a person with a deep interest in people, I have decided to create this discussion so that people could say a bit about themselves, just to give a bit of background to who they are as I like to know a bit about people. It does not have to be long and can be what interests you (other than Agatha Christie of course) it could even be just simply saying what your job is, it does not even have to be personal. Anything!!!

For example a bit about myself, I am a UKIP (UK Independence party) supporter. I think we should pull out of Europe as we give £42 million a day to them. (Not an exaggeration) I also like cycling. In fact one of my jobs is a bike mechanic. My other job is a minister of a church. As I am a Christian and I think that evolution is the biggest joke this century. To find out why copy this into your URL to watch this lecture by Dr. Hovind. .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8DDIe_2cHM

I also like debates. I was on the radio once debating someone

Well that is enough about me. What about you?

Books like Agatha's.

Agathasmykid — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 16:14:13 +0000

Hello everyone. The admin team created this new section on the forum and thought I would start a discussion where people could post books that they have read that resememble Agatha Christie's style. Has anyone read a book that reminded them a bit of Agatha Christie, a mystery set in a secluded setting, perhaps an old dark house, a book with lots of suspects, etc..Please list your books here! As a huge mystery book fan, I always enjoy hearing other people's suggestions.

your hobbies ...your achievements

maryamalbulushi — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:15:07 +0000

here i want from you guys to tell me about your hobbies and if you like writing and things that you achieved, I think it'll be fun to discover everyone's talent for me i love writing and i won some competitions ,but most of the competitions are for 18+ so i cannot participate that's why actually i do write stories and novel but i don't publish them and i started two crime novels and i enjoy doing that but then i stopped because i hate typing , i wish i can complete them because they're already completed in my mind.