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Charles Perry

@charlesperry.bsky.social

Publisher at Mysterious Press, Scarlet, and American Mystery Classics. Social media user at Mysterious Bookshop.

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This is why I use this app. Thank you

27.02.2026 05:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Whoa really??!

27.02.2026 05:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The director of Gremlins owned Rosebud for 40 years

27.02.2026 05:09 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Rented an electric car for a week and now have 4 different car charging apps to delete

22.02.2026 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Parking lot at Steve’s Pizza & Deli, Kingston NY

19.02.2026 03:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WE’RE HIRING πŸ“šπŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ

The Mysterious Bookshop in Tribeca β€” the world’s oldest mystery-only bookstore (est. 1979) and recently named Best Independent Bookstore of 2025 by USA Today β€” is looking for a new bookseller to join our team.

This position may be part-time or full-time, depending on availability and experience, but one thing is non-negotiable: you must be available to work Saturdays (11:00am–7:00pm). If Saturdays don’t work for you, this won’t be the right fit.

We’re a small, hands-on crew. Everyone here does everything β€” selling books, fulfilling and shipping online orders, stocking shelves, assisting customers in-store and on the phone, helping with events, coordinating with USPS/UPS/FedEx/DHL, taking out trash and recyclables, and pitching in wherever needed. No task is beneath anyone.

What we’re looking for:
β€’ Deep knowledge of and passion for mystery/thriller fiction
β€’ Reliability and punctuality
β€’ Initiative β€” the ability to jump in without being micromanaged
β€’ Comfort working in a fast-paced retail environment

No prior bookselling experience is required, but serious familiarity with the genre absolutely is.

This is an incredible opportunity to work at the heart of the mystery community in New York City β€” surrounded by signed first editions, rare books, major author events, and readers who care deeply about the genre.

Please note: this position does not include health insurance benefits.

If you’re dependable, mystery-obsessed, and ready to start ASAP, we’d love to hear from you.

Send a resume and cover letter to:
ryan@mysteriousbookshop.com

In your cover letter, tell us what you read and why you belong at The Mysterious Bookshop.

And please share with any serious candidates you know!

WE’RE HIRING πŸ“šπŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ The Mysterious Bookshop in Tribeca β€” the world’s oldest mystery-only bookstore (est. 1979) and recently named Best Independent Bookstore of 2025 by USA Today β€” is looking for a new bookseller to join our team. This position may be part-time or full-time, depending on availability and experience, but one thing is non-negotiable: you must be available to work Saturdays (11:00am–7:00pm). If Saturdays don’t work for you, this won’t be the right fit. We’re a small, hands-on crew. Everyone here does everything β€” selling books, fulfilling and shipping online orders, stocking shelves, assisting customers in-store and on the phone, helping with events, coordinating with USPS/UPS/FedEx/DHL, taking out trash and recyclables, and pitching in wherever needed. No task is beneath anyone. What we’re looking for: β€’ Deep knowledge of and passion for mystery/thriller fiction β€’ Reliability and punctuality β€’ Initiative β€” the ability to jump in without being micromanaged β€’ Comfort working in a fast-paced retail environment No prior bookselling experience is required, but serious familiarity with the genre absolutely is. This is an incredible opportunity to work at the heart of the mystery community in New York City β€” surrounded by signed first editions, rare books, major author events, and readers who care deeply about the genre. Please note: this position does not include health insurance benefits. If you’re dependable, mystery-obsessed, and ready to start ASAP, we’d love to hear from you. Send a resume and cover letter to: ryan@mysteriousbookshop.com In your cover letter, tell us what you read and why you belong at The Mysterious Bookshop. And please share with any serious candidates you know!

We’re seeking a mysterious new bookseller to join our team! Details in the alt text…

18.02.2026 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Crazy photoshop work on this cover

13.02.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Simon & Schuster had a nice feature about our publishing arm in their indie bookseller newsletter this morning...

11.02.2026 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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the definition of Tegument is integument.

30.01.2026 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Has anyone on here ever seen a video of someone other than Alex Pretti kicking the taillight off a moving vehicle?

30.01.2026 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Antonio Carlos Jobim Birthday Brodcast | WKCR 89.9FM NY

24 hours of Tom Jobim perfect for watching the snow out the window www.cc-seas.columbia.edu/wkcr/story/a...

25.01.2026 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

it's definitely a downward trend compared with previous books

09.01.2026 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Was curious so looked it up. 57,000 copies to date according to Bookscan

09.01.2026 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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100 Years of β€˜The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’ β€œMrs. Ferrars died on the night of the 16th–17th Septemberβ€”a Thursday.” With that cool, almost bureaucratic sentence, Agatha Christie opened The Murder of Roger Ackroyd in 1926 and quietly changed …

100 Years of 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' crimereads.com/100-years-of... via @crimereads.bsky.social

06.01.2026 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Arvo Part - Salve Regina (Full)
YouTube video by zentaylor Arvo Part - Salve Regina (Full)

One of the best videos on YouTube is this Arvo Part / Satantango mashup. RIP Bela Tarr youtu.be/f1CNNf9iU9Y?...

06.01.2026 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Noire at the Nail Bar

02.01.2026 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Story Factory strikes again

01.01.2026 05:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bob Dylan was spot on writing about this Uncle Dave Macon song

31.12.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Possibly our biggest year yet! Excited for 2026 and new titles from Jonathan Ames, Charles Cumming, Amy Bloom, Ragnar Jonasson, and more…

30.12.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There’s all of the books we published this year at our in-house mystery press, Penzler Publishers

30.12.2025 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 921    πŸ” 75    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 9

Just heard a Kate Bush station ID on @wxyc.org

24.12.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have to imagine the Praeger blurb was a must have for this title

13.12.2025 05:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Times Square May Lose Its Beloved 50-Year-Old Boxing Bar Jimmy’s Corner boxing bar in Times Square is being evicted

Jimmy’s Corner must be saved. ny.eater.com/new-york-res...

10.12.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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Goodness, this lot of Hammond Sax covers up for auction: connect.invaluable.com/sydneybook/a...

18.11.2025 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The titular dead man

17.11.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 343    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 1

Makes me wish I collected Van Dine so I’d have a reason to buy it

17.11.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Restaurateur who sells a $22 burger says Mamdani will cause burgers to become $22

14.11.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unfortunately I’m not mature enough to not snicker at this title

13.11.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interesting safe at an apartment I just visited cc: @tommeadauthor.bsky.social

11.11.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

What is the name for the heavy, repetitive, mostly instrumental, trance-like bachata (or maybe merengue?) that plays loud out of car windows on south streets in Williamsburg? Any artists/DJs known for this style?

10.11.2025 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0