In these difficult days, it’s time for a break from reality. Dive into the world of fun female detectives for a few weeks of escapist reading. The Washington Post’s "10 Best Mysteries of 2023" list includes a majority of female detectives. Often overlooked and underestimated, these women are perfectly positioned for snooping, investigating, and solving mysteries others can’t or won’t take on. Come read with us and chat about the escapades of these intrepid women. Let’s start with a classic. For week one, read Bootlegger’s Daughter by Margaret Maron.

Moderator: Judy Schechter enjoys reading; writing; theater; music, especially Broadway musicals, jazz, and the American Songbook standards; dancing, especially Jazzercise; swimming; spending time with family and friends; and OLLI. Since she loves learning and exchanging ideas with other people, being involved with OLLI makes her happy.