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I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere

Mar 16, 2024

“some short sketch of the essentials” [BLAC]  

 

What are the essential volumes that every Sherlockian should have in their library? John Bennett Shaw had an idea with what became known as The Shaw 100. But a more modest and attainable version was needed.

In stepped Peter Eckrich and Rob Nunn, BSI...


Feb 29, 2024

“to Sherlock Holmes, she is always the woman” [SCAN] 

This is a fascinating episode that brings us closer to the inside story of "The Woman" — an honor bestowed every year by the Baker Street Irregulars — and a bit of personal history from one of those very women.

Beverly Wolov is a longtime Sherlockian...


Jan 31, 2024

“a most complete and remarkable woman” [LION] 

 

It's odd to think that the Mary Russell series predates this show, yet we've never spoken with Laurie R. King, BSI ("The Red Circle") specifically about her most acclaimed series.

The 18th book in the Mary Russell series, The Lantern's Dance, is available on...


Jan 16, 2024

“those week-end parties” [SOLI] 

 

The Baker Street Irregulars just marked their 90th anniversary with the BSI Weekend, filled with events for Sherlockians of all kinds.

If you weren't able to make it to New York — or even if you were! — tune in to hear about some of the events, people, books, and more...


Dec 31, 2023

“you have a good dossier there” [LAST] 

 

There were supernatural elements in the original Sherlock Holmes stories. Elements of gothic intrigue like voodoo, a possible vampire, a family curse, and a spectral hound come to mind.

So when Christian Klaver looked at the intersection of his interests in sci-fi,...