The 2011 Agatha Award finalists have been announced. The Agathas recognize mysteries that best exemplify the work of Agatha Christie. Amongst the nominees you will find mysteries of the “cozy” variety, which steer clear of explicit sex, language or violence. The winners will be announced on April 28th.
Best Novel
The Real Macaw (M)
by Donna Andrews
The Diva Haunts the House (M)
by Krista Davis
Wicked Autumn (M)
by G.M. Malliet
Three Day Town (M)
by Margaret Maron
A Trick of the Light (M)
by Louise Penny

Best First Novel
Dire Threads (M)
by Janet Bolin
Choke (M)
by Kaye George
Learning to Swim (M)
by Sara J. Henry
Who Do Voodoo (M)
by Rochelle Staab
Tempest in the Tea Leaves (M)
by Kari Lee Townsend


Best Historical Novel
Naughty in Nice (M)
by Rhys Bowen
Murder Your Darlings (M)
by J.J. Murphy
Mercury’s Rise (M)
by Ann Parker
Troubled Bones (M)
by Jeri Westerson
A Lesson in Secrets (M)
by Jacqueline Winspear

Source: http://www.thereader.ca/2008/03/2011-agatha-award-nominations.html