The golden age of Hollywood brought us stars like William Powell and Myrna Loy, and of course Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.

In Elizabeth Crowens' new novel Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles, we find them (and Dashiell Hammett) intervowen in a story that begins with the disappearance of Asta from The Thin Man movies, and Rathbone's own lost pup. Young private detectives Babs Norman and Guy Brandt team up with him to dig up the reasons behind these canine crimes.

Elizabeth joined us to talk about her Sherlockian and historical fiction writing amid her busy book launch schedule. It's a fascinating and fun conversation.

We have Sherlockian news, as well as another round of the Canonical Couplet quiz. It's a super-easy one this time. The winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will receive a copy of Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by April 29, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. EDT. All listeners are eligible to play.

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• Hounds of the Hollywood Baskervilles (Amazon | Bookshop.org)
• Elizabeth Crowens
• IHOSE reviews some of Elizabeth's books:
• • The Silent Meridian
  • A Pocketful of Lodestones
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What are the essential volumes that every Sherlockian should have in their library? John Bennett Shaw had an idea with what became known as The Shaw 100. But a more modest and attainable version was needed.

In stepped Peter Eckrich and Rob Nunn, BSI (“Elementary”). IHOSE listeners may recall Peter and Rob from their previous work, The Finest Assorted Collection. This time, they collected individuals who had a strong view as to which Sherlockian books ought to be part of every Sherlockian's library to develop 17 recommendations that make up Canonical Cornerstones: Foundational Books of a Sherlockian Library.

The 17 essays (a Canonically-appropriate number) are each a window into the interests, passion, and knowledge that the authors bring to their subjects, which range from some early Sherlockian scholarship to some latter-day must-haves.

We have the Canonical Couplet quiz again. The winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will win a copy Canonical Cornerstones. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by March 29, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.

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• Canonical Cornerstones: Foundational Books of a Sherlockian Library
• Links to news items
• Previous episodes mentioned:
• • Episode 142: The Criminal Mastermind of Baker Street
  • Episode 220: Interesting, Though Elementary
  • Episode 224: The Shaw 100
  • Episode 244: The Finest Assorted Collection
  • Episode 258: The Monstrum Opus of Sherlock Holmes
  • Episode 266: Holmes in the Heartland
    
    
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It's odd to think that the Mary Russell series predates this show, yet we've never spoken with Laurie R. King, BSI ("The Red Circle") specifically about her most acclaimed series.

The 18th book in the Mary Russell series, The Lantern's Dance, is available on February 14, and Ms. King joined us to talk about her creation. Her familiarity with Sherlock Holmes is far from typical, and this unusual pairing of Ms. Russell and Mr. Holmes, which began with The Beekeeper's Apprentice in 1994, is as fresh and resilient as ever.

We talk about the development of the Sherlock Holmes character in her series, the impact of India, how fandom has responded and grown, and discover at which major events Laurie will be appearing this year. 

The Canonical Couplet quiz is back, and it's an easy one! The winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will win a copy of The Lantern's Dance. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by February 14, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.

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• The Lantern's Dance
• The Mary Russell series
• Episode 105: Echoes of Sherlock Holmes
• News items:
• • Page from "The Crooked Man" manuscript up for auction (Best of Sherlock)
  • The Sherlock Holmes Society of London India excursion (SHSL)
  • Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sherlock Hound (Crunchyroll)
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The Baker Street Irregulars just marked their 90th anniversary with the BSI Weekend, filled with events for Sherlockians of all kinds.

If you weren't able to make it to New York — or even if you were! — tune in to hear about some of the events, people, books, and more that were part of our experience. And plan ahead for other events in the year ahead. After all, it's meeting up with other kinsprits that make this little hobby so special.

Our first Canonical Couplet quiz of Season 18 is here, and that means it's your chance to participate and see if you can win yourself something from the IHOSE vaults or the BSI Weekend.

Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by January 29, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.

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• BSI Weekend
• McSorley's Old Ale House
• Tess Gerritsen
• Grand Central Oyster Bar
• The Grolier Club
• Episode 245: Sherlock Holmes and the British Empire
• Potter & Potter Catalog of Robert Hess and Roy Pilot's Collections
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There were supernatural elements in the original Sherlock Holmes stories. Elements of gothic intrigue like voodoo, a possible vampire, a family curse, and a spectral hound come to mind.

So when Christian Klaver looked at the intersection of his interests in sci-fi, fantasy, Sherlock Holmes, and writing, it was only natural to find some existing and contemporary examples and bring them to life. Thus was born The Classified Dossier of Sherlock Holmes series from Titan Books.

Christian shares stories of these passions with us, bringing us from his childhood inspiration to the Universal monsters, Cthulhu, and more. And we find ourselves back in 1890s London with Oscar Wilde and Conan Doyle for the third entry in the Dossier: Sherlock Holmes and Dorian Gray.

We even got Christian to spill his plans for his next series of books, so you'll want to tune in to hear about that.

And if you are chosen as a winner of this Canonical Couplet quiz,  you'll get a copy of Christian's new book!

Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by January 14, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.

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• Wessex Press/Gasogene Books is the premier publisher of books about Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle.
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• Sherlock Holmes and Dorian Gray
• Sherlock Holmes and Mr. Hyde
• Sherlock Holmes and Count Dracula
• Christian Klaver's website