Bouchercon XXXVI

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 XXXVI and the 20th Anthony Awards ceremony.

Bouchercon XXXVI
"Wicked Times in the windy city..."
DateSeptember 1, 2005 (2005-09-01)
LocationChicago, Illinois
CountryUSA
Hosted bySonya Rice, Deen Kogan

Bouchercon

The convention was held in Chicago, Illinois on September 1, 2005; running until the 4th. The event was chaired by "mystery fans extraordinaire" Sonya Rice,[3] and founder of the Society Hill playhouse, Deen Kogan.[4]

Special Guests

Anthony Awards

The following list details the awards distributed at the twentieth annual Anthony Awards ceremony.[5]

Novel award

Winner:

Shortlist:

First novel award

Winner:

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Paperback original award

Winner:

Shortlist:

  • Robin Burcell, Cold Case
  • Roberta Isleib, Putt to Death
  • Susan McBride, Blue Blood
  • M. J. Rose, The Halo Effect

Short story award

Winner:

Shortlist:

Critical / Non-fiction award

Winner:

Shortlist:

Cover art award

Winner:

  • Sohrab Habibion; for Tim McLoughlin, Brooklyn Noir

Shortlist:

  • Gregory Manchess; for Max Phillips, Fade to Blonde
  • Sal Barracca; for J. A. Konrath, Whiskey Sour
  • Robert Santora; for Ruth Francisco, Good Morning, Darkness
  • Michael Kellner; for Gary Phillips, Monkology
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References
  1. "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Home". Bouchercon.info. Archived from the original on January 12, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  2. Jacobsen, Teresa (November 4, 2010). "Bouchercon 2010 by the Bay: The World Series of Mystery". Libraryjournal.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2012.
  3. "The Mystery Short Story Web Log Project". Criminal Brief. December 28, 2007. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  4. "Philadelphia News". Weekly Press. July 15, 2009. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  5. "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Anthony Awards Nominees". Bouchercon.info. Retrieved February 13, 2012.
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