Mystery writer, investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan to speak in Mattapoisett
Mystery writer and Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan will return to Mattapoisett Library as a guest of the tri-town libraries on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. Ryan will read from her new novel "What You See" and talk about the fourth title in her Jane Ryland series.
This year the Mattapoisett Library received a grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners for staff development in the practice of referring readers to their next good book.
Through training, a new subscription to the novel referral database Novelist and other activities, the staff is focusing on adult mysteries throughout the year. The training has also been made available to Plumb and Taber libraries.
"Hosting Hank Phillippi Ryan again on the occasion of her new mystery release is perfect timing for the staff's focus on mysteries this year as well as being great fun for our patrons," said Library Director Susan Pizzolato. "Hank is of course, a pro. She brings her dynamic TV presence to her talks, and her mystery books are great reads. When addressing audiences Hank Ryan goes into a lot of detail about how she comes up with new storylines and characters, and the readers love hearing these details from writers.”
Ryan is one of the on-air investigative reporters for Boston's NBC affiliate. She's won 33 Emmys, 13 Edward R. Murrow awards and dozens of other honors for her journalism. A bestselling author of eight mystery novels, Ryan has won multiple awards for her crime fiction. Ryan's newest novel, “What You See,” is a RT Book Reviews Top Pick for "Exceptional suspense!" and was named a Best Thriller of 2015 by Library Journal.
The book talk by Ryan will be followed by a reception during which her books will be available for purchase and signing. The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library and Plumb Memorial Library are sponsoring the event.
The Mattapoisett Library is located at 7 Barstow St. and it is handicapped accessible at the side door. The event will be held in the downstairs community room. The public is invited, free of charge.
