Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Please deign to view 8th newsletter & 100 Anniversary of Det. Chan

Hau'oli Mkahiki Hou (Happy New Year) especially to all of you born in the year of the Horse, which begins on February 17th! With this our 8th newsletter we highlight the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Detective Charlie Chan held in Warren, Ohio. There are 33 pages in this Charlie Chan Centennial issue, and some 20 … Continue reading Hau’oli Makahiki Hou! Please deign to view 8th newsletter & 100 Anniversary of Det. Chan →

Ten ways to celebrate Ohio Author Earl Derr Biggers’ 135th birthday – August 26th, 2019!

“Where were you the night of August 26, 1884?” Personally, to borrow a line from Nora Charles, The Thin Man, 1934, “I was just a twinkle in my father’s eye.” (Though in my case it would be my grandfather’s eye!) In 1920, while vacationing in Honolulu, Hawaii, Author Earl Derr Biggers thought of the perfect … Continue reading Ten ways to celebrate Ohio Author Earl Derr Biggers’ 135th birthday – August 26th, 2019! →

Two World-Class Sleuths: One Small Burg – Warren, Ohio

“Mr. Chan, allow me introduce Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, who also holds title as 8th Earle of Asherton. Lord Lynley, meet our guest Inspector Charlie Chan of the Honolulu police.” “Hello Inspector Chan,” said Lynley. “Your reputation precedes you. I’ve heard many accounts of your accolades from our mutual friend, Inspector … Continue reading Two World-Class Sleuths: One Small Burg – Warren, Ohio →

Warren, Ohio’s month-long celebration of Author Earl Derr Biggers, March 2018

Most of us familiar with the fictional sleuth Charlie Chan are aware he was created by Author Earl Derr Biggers, born Warren, Ohio, August 26, 1884. To my great surprise, while glancing through the Warren-Trumbull County Library’s website I saw under their “One Book/One Community” program, their title book for March 2018 was none other than … Continue reading Warren, Ohio’s month-long celebration of Author Earl Derr Biggers, March 2018 →