Bouchercon XXXVI

Bouchercon XXXVI
"Wicked Times in the windy city..."
Date September 1, 2005
Location Chicago, Illinois
Country USA
Host Sonya Rice, Deen Kogan
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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

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

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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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Cover art 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. "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.