Anthony Award nominations peeked their head out the other day. It is a good mix of old guard and fresh young faces. Especially happy to see the awards limited to five this year. I know in the past other awards have been given, but I like the look of the Big Five. Classy. Award will be given at the 2012 Bouchercon in Cleveland Ohio. Congratulations to all of the nominees. Best Novel THE END OF EVERYTHING - Megan Abbott - Reagan Arthur/Little, Brown HURT MACHINE - Reed Farrel Coleman - Tyrus THE DROP - Michael Connelly - Little, Brown A TRICK OF LIGHT - Louise Penny - Minotaur ONE WAS A SOLDIER - Julia Spencer-Fleming - Thomas Dunne/Minotaur Best First Novel LEARNING TO SWIM - Sara J. Henry - Crown NAZARETH CHILD - Darrell James - Midnight Ink ALL CRY CHAOS - Leonard Rosen - The Permanent Press WHO DO, VOODOO? - Rochelle Staab - Berkley Prime Crime THE INFORMATIONIST - Taylor Stevens - Crown PURGATOR...