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'Murder Takes A Vacation'

The cover of Laura Lippman's new novel 'Murder Takes A Vacation'.  Photo provided by Harper Collins.
Photo provided by Harper Collins
The cover of Laura Lippman's new novel 'Murder Takes A Vacation'. Photo provided by Harper Collins.

Author Laura Lippman is out with her 29th or 30th novel, depending how you count. 'Murder Takes a Vacation' is a cozy mystery that follows a plus-sized Baltimore widow in her late 60s who is breaking out of her shell… at the same time she becomes the target of ruthless international criminals. A book launch event is on June 17th in the Penguin Room at Whitehall Mill.

Sheilah Kast is the host of On The Record, Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:00 am.
Ashley Sterner is the co-host of WYPR’s On The Record. With co-host Sheilah Kast, Ashley interviews artists, scientists, community leaders, and others.