The Detection Club

About this event

Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am on Zoom for The Detection Book Club!

This month's selection is Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story by Leonie Swann, the basis for the recent film The Sheep Detectives .

From Library Journal : "It's morning in the seemingly bucolic Irish village of Glennkill, and a flock of sheep has just come across the murdered body of its shepherd. Initial consternation (there's a bit of panic about wolves, although the crime was clearly committed by a human) gives way to resolve--the flock will solve the murder. Led by the very smart Miss Maple, Othello, Melmoth, Mopple the Whale, and the rest of the group struggle to understand who killed George and why. The sheep are not cuddly sweet or highly anthropomorphized; they approach each problem in the investigation from a sheep's point of view, which makes for a fresh take on the mystery genre. The outsider perspective is reminiscent of that portrayed by Mark Haddon in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time--often amusing but frequently hinting at a much darker reality, unlike Jasper Fforde's lighter nursery crime mysteries. Swann peppers the text with literary allusions that add humor and lighten the existential gloom of both people and sheep. An international best seller, this quirky philosophical mystery is highly recommended for all public libraries."

Information about this Group

The Detection Book Club meets monthly to discuss Mystery and Suspense titles. For a list of all 2026 selections, please click here: Detection Book Club

How to Join an Online Program

This event takes place on Zoom. Please register by 8:00 am the day of the event. You’ll receive an email with a secure Zoom link with a reminder about the meeting.

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