Thank Holmes It's Friday - A 2024 Round Up
Well, well, well, it’s that fabulous Friday again—Thank Holmes It’s Friday! And guess what? This week we’re wrapping up our 2024 newsletters with a celebratory bow, sending our jolly good cheer to Sherlock Holmes aficionados across the globe!
2024 AND THE RISE OF AUDIO ADVENTURES
2024 has been a very busy year with more than forty New Books published, with the usual mix of new fiction from existing authors like David Marcum, Caiden Cooper Myles, Richard Ryan, Susan Knight and Tracy Revels alongside some exciting debut talents. Among these newcomers is Paul Elgood who brought us the first SHURDLE solve-your-own-mystery book, and kindly treats us to a new puzzle each week week in this newsletter.
2024 has also been an incredible year for our social enterprise initiatives! Together, we've raised over $20,000 for meaningful causes, from supporting Undershaw school for children with special needs to uplifting the educational programmes of Happy Life in Nairobi, Kenya, and aiding The World Food Programme. We look forward to keeping this momentum going in 2025.
While the printed book industry faces its challenges, our commitment to publishing both paperback and hardcover editions remains unwavering, driven by the love our Sherlock fans have for physical books! While Ebooks are thriving, it's the audio formats that are truly capturing hearts. November’s Top Twenty Audiobooks featured an exciting array of short story collections, and our free audio reviewer programme is gaining an enthusiastic fanbase!
As the festive season draws near, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a delightful season of joyful adventures! We have a small favor to ask: if our sleuthing tales have brought you joy this year, whether in audio or text, please share your starry love on Amazon, Goodreads, and your favorite corners of the web. Your glowing ratings work wonders—especially on Amazon, where more ratings attract their marketing support. Here’s to uncovering even more Holmes adventures in 2025!
17TH MAY 2025 - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
On the 17th of May, we’ll be Sherlocking it up at Undershaw, toasting a decade of The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories! Can you believe it? We’re almost at the conclusion with volumes 49 and 50—yes, a thousand shiny new tales brought to life by over 200 of the world's leading authors. With contributions from big names like Lee Child, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and David Stuart Davies, this collection has already raked in over $130,000—and it’s still climbing!
You can of course count down to this key event with our 2025 Sherlock Holmes Page A Day Calendar. Our UK stock is running low and so you'll need to be quick and grab your copy.
And stay tuned for more updates as fans from around the globe are invited to join this thrilling livestream event! Prepare for an evening packed with fun and featuring a one-of-a-kind fundraising auction that you won't want to miss. Up for grabs are exclusive items including a piece of the BBC Sherlock set and a pair of Wimbledon centre court tickets, along with dozens more extraordinary treasures!
A GIFT LIKE NO OTHER FOR SHERLOCK FANS!
What true Sherlock enthusiast wouldn’t relish the thrill of piecing together a Victorian-era mystery, with clever clues arriving at their doorstep? Snag culprits, outsmart counterfeiters, and more!
Enjoy a season or more of sleuthing with a Dear Holmes mystery bundle. Whether you're playing Holmes solo, challenge fellow detectives from around the world, form an investigative agency with family or friends or host an unforgettable game night, a Dear Holmes mystery bundle is your perfect ally and an extraordinary gift. Plus, loyal fans of MX Publishing can seize an exclusive 10% discount by using "MXFRIEND" at the Dear Holmes checkout!
SHURDLE - SHERLOCKIAN PUZZLE OF THE WEEK
Question: Where in the World? You might be able to answer the question, but can you plot the location on a map? (Map not supplied!)
Where Watson had been prior (A Study In Scarlet)
Holmes reports he had travelled to (Empty House)
Sir Henry’s homeland (Hound of the Baskervilles)
Where Watson researched pottery (Illustrious Client)
Dr. Leon Sterndale had reached, before turning back on hearing the news (Devil’s Foot)
Holmes visited on cracking the case (Bruce Partington Plans)
Where the King had travelled from, incognito (Scandal in Bohemia)
The headquarters of the Red-headed League
Colonel Ross's training stables (Silver Blaze)
An entry about Vampires in Holmes's commonplace book (Sussex Vampire)
You'll find the answers to these questions on our dedicated Shurdle Puzzle page, along with earlier puzzles you may have missed. If puzzles ignite your passion, then Paul Elgood's 'Shurdle', awaits you. Dive into its pages to discover exclusive puzzles and challenges designed to expand your thinking beyond our weekly newsletters.
FREE AUDIOBOOKS FOR REVIEW
If you are truly passionate about REVIEWING AND SHARING your love of Sherlock Holmes books, then we warmly invite you to claim your complimentary reviewer copies!
This week we're thrilled to unveil three exciting new audio plus a selection of short story collections—your perfect companions for the holiday season!
- A Bedside Book of Early Sherlockian Parodies and Pastiches by Charles Press
- The Adventure of the Flying Blue Pidgeon by Marcia Wilson
- Death in the Harem by Susan Knight
- Baker Street Beat - An Eclectic Collection of Sherlockian Scribblings by Dan Andriacco
To claim your free audiobooks just tell us the titles you'd like to review and within a few days your free codes and download link will appear in your inbox. It's that simple!
GET THE 3 FOR 2 DOWNLOAD IN TIME FOR XMAS
This exclusive collection of digital pdf books is perfect for exploring new narratives and serves as a gateway into our expansive catalogue of Sherlock Holmes titles. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the genius of Sherlock Holmes, complemented by our fabulous 3 for 2 promotion.
Just enter "digital3for2" in at checkout. Grab your favourite Holmes tale, zip to checkout, and like a flash, a link to download your literary gem will be zipping right into your eager hands.
