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Established in 2007 by the Leatherby Libraries, the Community of Readers is the summer reading program for Chapman University. This program is open to everyone who has borrowing privileges at the Leatherby Libraries and a current library account, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Members select books from the Leatherby Libraries and become eligible to receive prizes upon submission of their first review.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

 

TitleThe A.B.C. murders
AuthorAgatha Christie
Call NumberPR6005.H66 A72 1983
Location2nd Floor Humanities
RatingHighly Recommended
Book ReviewAfter receiving a Poirot-themed puzzle recently (thanks, Lauren!), I decided I’d enjoy it more if I first read a book featuring the famous detective Hercule Poirot. Rather than starting chronologically with the first Poirot novel, I chose this one based on a recommendation from a now-forgotten internet source.
The mystery unfolds at a time when Poirot is already a renowned detective, drawn out of retirement by a mysterious letter warning of an impending murder. What I most enjoyed about this book was that Poirot wasn’t content with simply identifying the murderer—he was driven to understand the killer’s motivations. As the clues begin to fall into place, this question of motive becomes crucial to solving the case.
This was a very entertaining read!
Submitted ByTaylor Greene
Department or MajorLeatherby Libraries
StatusStaff
Chapman Emailtgreene@chapman.edu

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