A Mystery Bookshop
Intrigue. Mystery. Suspense. Discover the Cloak & Dagger, an independent bookshop catering to mystery lovers.
Located in historic Jugtown district of Princeton, a short walk from Princeton University. The Cloak & Dagger is in a 100 year old colonial revival home renovated to reflect an English style library one might find in an Agatha Christie mystery.
We stock primarily new mystery paperbacks that cover all mystery genres. We also carry mystery gifts and collectibles, mystery audiobooks, videos, puzzles and games. Gift Certificates/Gift Cards are available.
Whether you are in town visiting friends or family, attending a work conference, shopping at Palmer Square, or have lived here for years, it would be a crime to not stop by and check out one of Princeton's hidden treasures.
Virtual event is Free. Hank will discuss her writing process and the keys to successful marketing of published work.
Event log-in: Email “getcluedin@sistersincrimenj.org” for Zoom link or further information.
Acclaimed mystery authors will appear at the Asbury Book Coop for an entertaining evening complete with revealing snapshots of their lastest “whodunnits”. Purchase author books at the event or online here.
Ann Aptaker’s Hunter Gold book launch and conversation with Erica Obey, Past President of MWA-NY reveals literary secrets and fresh perspectives on the Noir genre.
Reserve your spot for our virtual live event with James Patterson, the world's bestselling author, as he discusses his new memoir James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life. Find out how a boy from small-town New York went on to become a mega-bestselling novelist – and how he does it.
Venue changed from Jamesburg Elks Lodge to Jamesburg Senior Center.
Same exciting progam different location.
Interactive Free afternoon event as Sisters in Crime Central Jersey team up with the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission to reveal their artisrtic works.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 27 at 7 pm ET for a Zoom evening with Angie Thomas, the 2022 Indie Bookstore Day Ambassordor . The event is free with any donations going to the charity of Angie’s choice: We Need Diverse Books.
Authors for Ukraine Charity Auction gives readers the opportunity to benefit refugees in Europe's darkest hours since World War II by bidding on SIGNED books donated from over 200 critically acclaimed authors. #mystery #amreading #mysterybooks #crimefiction #StandWithUkraine #Booklovers #readingcommunity , #AuthorsForUkraine. Start bidding at:https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/95545
Virtual conversation with Edgar winner S.J. Rozan and best selling author Tori Eldridge, January 20th, 6:00PM ET.
Join downtown as well as Princeton Shopping Center merchants in celebrating the Holiday season!
Shop owners have been working hard to fill fill their shelves and racks with irresistible goodies, unique gifts, and curated book titles—-mystery books but of course! Local shops are brimming with hand-picked products perfect for you and your loved ones.
Surprises & Delights await with chances to win prizes for just getting your Holiday Market passport stamped. No purchase needed.
Here’s how it works: https://www.princetonmerchants.org/holiday-market-days-2021
Join Kensington Mystery authors as they celebrate their new releases. Chat with the authors as they give away copies of their new releases, swag, chances to be the first to receive advanced reader copies of their new books, and much more.
Online Facebook Live Free event. Sign up as “Going” .On the evening of the event, everything will take place on the “Discussion” tab
Author books available here.
Reserve your spot for a live FREE virtual event with Laura Lippman, the New York Times-bestselling author of Lady in the Lake and August Buzz Pick, Dream Girl.
Join Laura and Sarah Weinman author and NYT - Book Review crime columnist in taking an inside look at Dream Girl, the dark, complex tale of a novelist incapacitated by injury and plagued by mysterious phone calls.
It’s a book – and conversation – you won’t want to miss! Note 5:00PM CST start if you’re in the Central Time Zone.
Register now and you’re also entered to win a signed copy of Dream Girl!
Dream Girl available here.
Sarah Weinman recent anthology Unspeakable Acts available here
Jeff Cohen aka E.J. Cooperman presents comedic mysteries at Sisters-in-Crime Central Jersey sponsored event.
Join us for another virtual FREE event of chilling crime fiction read by talented mystery writers:
R J Belsky- His newest mystery, “Beyond the Headlines,” is being published in May by Oceanview. It is the fourth in a series featuring Clare Carlson, the news director for a New York City TV station. Belsky has published 14 novels—all set in the New York City media world where he has had a long career as a top editor at the New York Post, New York Daily News, Star magazine and NBC News.
Elizabeth Crowens- She has worn many hats in Hollywood for over 25 years, is a black belt in martial arts, and is a contributor to Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine and other publications. Elizabeth has three award-winning alternate history/time travel novels, “Silent Meridian” and “A Pocketful of Lodestones” from the Time Traveler Professor series and “A War in Too Many Worlds,” which will be released in the summer of 2021.
Hilary Davidson- Hilary is the bestselling author of six crime novels. Her fiction has won two Anthony Awards and a Derringer Award, and her short stories have appeared in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, Mystery Tribune and Beat to a Pulp, to name a few dark places. Her seventh novel, “Her Last Breath,” will be published by Thomas & Mercer on July 1. Visit her online at www.hilarydavidson.com
Teel James Glenn- Teel James Glenn has killed hundreds and been killed more times—on stage and screen as he has traveled the world for forty-plus years as a stuntman, swordmaster, storyteller, bodyguard, actor and haunted-house barker. His latest novels are “A Cowboy in Carpathia: A Bob Howard Adventure” (winner of the best novel in the Pulp Factory Awards), “The Skullmask Chronicles” and “Killing Shadow” . Visit him online at: TheUrbanSwashbuckler.com
James McCrone - James (Jamie) is the author of the Imogen Trager novels—”Faithless Elector,” “Dark Network” and 2020’s release, “Emergency Powers”—“taut” and “gripping” political thrillers about a stolen presidency. His work, “Numbers Don’t Lie,” also recently appeared in the 2020 short-story anthology “Low Down Dirty Vote, vol. 2.” Visit Jamie at http://jamesmccrone.com/
Nev March- Nev is the first Indian-born author to receive the Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America Award for Best First Crime Fiction. Her debut novel, “Murder in Old Bombay” is nominated for an Edgar Award as well as a Barry and Hammett Award for Excellence in Crime Fiction. The New York Times listed it as one of the “Best crime novels of 2020”.
Linda Rawlin -Linda is best known for her “Misty Point Mystery Series” and her “Rocky Meadow Mystery Series”, all delightful and entertaining cozy mystery reads imbued with a strong sense of place and intriguing characters. Linda was the president of the Central Jersey Chapter of Sisters in Crime in 2020 while flourishing in her medical career. Visit Linda at www.lindarawlins.com.
Brian Silverman- Brian Silverman’s writing career has spanned more than 30 years. and was the author of the annual Frommer’s New York City guide book series. His story “Breadfruit” was included in “The Best American Mystery Stories in 2018.” His story “Land of Promise” will appear in the “Best American Mystery and Suspense Stories 2021.” His first novel, “Freedom Drop,” was published in 2021.
Albert Tucher, raconteur extraordinaire is the host for the evening.
Author details at-https://www.mwany.org/event/virtual-crime-fiction-reading-series-4/
The event will stream live on the MWA Facebook page.
Event author books are available for purchase at the Cloak & Dagger online bookshop.
Join the the 75th Anniversary of the Edgar Awards celebration hosted by the Mystery Writers of America on April 29, 2021 for works published or produced in 2020 via a special Zoom event. For event details and full listing of all award category nominees visit-http://theedgars.com/
Feeling Lucky? Visit the the Cloak and Dagger's "Pick the Edgar Winner Contest" to enter your submission for a chance to win a $75 Gift Certificate. Contest end April 28, 2021, 5PM.
Mystery Writers of America, Inc was established in 1945 by a dozen or so like-minded mystery writers for the purpose of promoting and protecting the interest and welfare of mystery writers and to increase the esteem and literary recognition given to the genre.
Join in and follow the festivities leading up to April 24th. Like us on Facebook as your passport to special events.
Libro audiobooks has started the party by offering a FREE audio book when you spend $15 or more at our webstore between 4/24 and 4/26. For more info and audiobook offerings see details here.
Register Now Glennon Doyle In Conversation With Alexandra Elle, Join us for an evening with our author ambassador Glennon Doyle to celebrate bookstores, readers, and the entire bookish ecosystem.
Thursday, April 22, from 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm ET on Zoom
Join us via Zoom with Indie Bookstore ambassador Glennon Doyle in dazzling conversation with Alexanadra Elle to celebrate bookstores, readers, and the entire bookish ecosystem.
Event is Free . If possible Pay-what-you-can tickets to benefit booksellers via the Book Industry Charitable Foundation.
REGISTER NOW
Glennon Doyle is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Love Warrior, an Oprah’s Book Club selection, as well as the New York Times bestseller Carry On, Warrior. An activist, speaker, and thought leader, she is also the founder and president of Together Rising, an all-women led nonprofit organization that has revolutionized grassroots philanthropy — raising over $25 million for women, families, and children in crisis.
Chilling crime fiction reads by MWA-NY talented members:
Gloria J. Browne-Marshall-award-winning author, attorney, producer, playwright, radio/podcast host and a professor of constitutional law at John Jay College
Lori Duffy Foster- a former crime reporter who writes from the hills of northern Pennsylvania
Jane Kelly- a native of Philadelphia close to the Jersey Shore settings of her Meg Daniels mysteries
Lucy Kirk- a retired CIA operations officer and former chief of station. She spent more than three decades working in the CIA on assignments both in the U.S. and abroad.
Ed Leahy-a finalist for the 2018 Freddie Award for Writing Excellence in Mysteries for Past Grief under the title “Bury the Past.”
S. Lee Manning-an award winning short story writer, Manning’s debut thriller, “Trojan Horse,” reflects her lifelong interest in Russia and espionage. Her second in the series, “Nerve Attack,” will be debuting in September 2021.
Gary Earl Ross-a retired University at Buffalo professor writing compelling crime fiction and a dazzling playwriter
Albert Tucher hosts- former Librarian who went to the” dark side” writing intriguing mysteries while hosting distinguished author panels from the MWA-NY Chapter roster.
This FREE event will stream live on the MWA-NY Facebook page.
Event author books are available for purchase at the Cloak & Dagger online bookshop.
Hear four engaging award winning Hudson Valley, NY mystery writers discuss the use of location and atmosphere in their fiction as well as other techniques they’ve developed for crafting an engaging mystery.
D. M. Barr
Carol Goodman
Emily Naymark
Rich Zahradnik
Moderated by Nancy Bilyeau
The FREE EVENT event will stream on the MWA New York Facebook page.
Event author books are available for purchase at the Cloak & Dagger online bookshop.
Featuring a distinguished panel of award wining crime writers, including Annamaria Alfieri, Ann Aptaker, Teel James Glenn, Leanna Renee Hieber, Emilya Naymark and Erica Obey (Current MWA-NY Chapter President). Author info available at https://www.mwany.org/event/virtual-crime-fiction-reading-series-2/
This Free Event will stream live on the MWA Facebook page.
Event author books are available for purchase at the Cloak & Dagger online bookshop.
Featuring a distinguished panel of New Jersey award wining authors, R.G. Belsky moderates a discussion with novelists Mally Becker, Jeff Markowitz and Victoria Weisfeld.
This Free Event will stream live on the MWA Facebook page.
Event author books are available for purchase at the Cloak & Dagger online bookshop.
(Note: “The Turncoat’s Widow “ by Mally Becker is schedule for release on 2/16/2021 and available at https://www.levelbestbooks.us/mally-becker
Experience a thrilling night of chilling crime fiction read by talented MWA-NY Chapter members R. G. Belsky, Daniella Bernett, Nancy A Hughes, Jeff Markowitz, Lisa Regan, Mary Jo Robertiello, A J Sidransky.
This Free Event will stream live on the MWA Facebook page.
Event author books are available for purchase at the Cloak & Dagger online bookshop
Join MWA-NY Winter Revels on Dec. 16
Virtual party features games, prizes, flash fiction & drink recipes to enjoy from the comfort of home!
Details at:https://www.facebook.com/events/378553473379804/. Note Dec 7 deadline for creative entries to be entered for prizes.
A Virtual Event for curious minds.
Authors Isabel Thomas (EXPLORING THE ELEMENTS) and Gabrielle Balkan (BOOK OF BONES) will entertain and educate viewers of any age, with super-rad activities reminding us how much the sciences and arts overlap!
- Great for Ages 7-11!
- Includes Q&A for kids!
- Materials for the activities can be printed from the link here
MWA-NY presents seven authors excerpt readings of their latest murderous work. FREE virtual event.
Details: You can watch via the MWA-NY page at Facebook.com or the MWA-NY channel at YouTube.com.
Join Dan Zuccarello, Executive Food Editor, de-mystifying these ideal one pot recipes – especially as here in the northern hemisphere we head into our quarantines during late fall.
America's Test Kitchen Executive Food Editor will also take your questions on The Complete One Pot, and similar recipes!
Event FREE with Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MWbmUM1TSnKhM--dsTee8w?mc_cid=b3c1e779e9&mc_eid=624e386c1a
Join three notable mystery authors reveal their latest crime novels set in Pennsylvania locales.
John Vercher won accolades for his first novel set in Pittsburgh.
USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author Lisa Regan writes a series set in the center of the state.
Multiple award-winning author Merry Jones lives in Philadelphia and has written over twenty books: thrillers, non-fiction and humor.
Jane Kelly from Philadelphia who writes a series set along the Jersey Shore, will moderate the Panel talk.
Panel members will discuss the challenges shared by authors writing about less-familiar locales as they relate to all aspects of their writing. The conversation will also address building writing communities outside of publishing centers like New York.
Event is FREE and streaming live., Register if attending on MWA-NY Chapter Facebook page.
Join the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) for a Zoom talk with artist Marlon Davila, the ACP’s Anne Reeves artist-in-residence and the lead artist behind the Journey mural at Lupita’s Groceries at Leigh Avenue and John Street.
Davila will be interviewed by Timothy M. Andrews, art collector and major supporter of the artist-in-residence program. Learn about Davila's inspiration and artistic journey, the process of mural painting, working as an artist-in-residence, and his current projects.
Event is free and open to the public. Tune in Tuesday evening by clicking here .
Visit artscouncilofprinceton.org for info on programs, courses and upcoming events.
This Virtual Escape Room, created and hosted by the Princeton Public Library, will test your wits to solve a series of puzzles. Collect the keys and complete the challenge. If you escape, you'll be entered to win exciting prizes. The challenge can be completed individually or with a group.
To be eligible to win, entries must be received by April 30 at noon, but the escape room challenge can be completed at any time.
Click here to start the challenge.
PRIZES:
Grand Prize: One entrant will win a $25 gift card from Princeton's mystery bookshop, The Cloak and Dagger.
Mystery Prizes: Five entrants will win a laser-engraved wooden library bookmark ($5 value).
RULES FOR PRIZE GIVEAWAY:
Must be a Princeton Public Library (NJ) cardholder to be eligible to win a prize
One entry per person will be counted in the drawing
Entries must be submitted by April 30 at noon to be eligible for the drawing
Winners will be drawn at random on April 30 at 5 p.m.
Prizes will be available for pick up once the library reopens
