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Remembering Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime

Lecture & Discussion
2026-09-02 18:00:00 2026-09-02 19:30:00 America/Chicago Remembering Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime Join us for a lecture and discussion about the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, presented by superfan Dr. Casey Kayser. Fayetteville Public Library - Walker Community Room (3rd Floor)

Wednesday, September 02
6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Fayetteville Public Library

Walker Community Room (3rd Floor)

Join us for a lecture and discussion about the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, presented by superfan Dr. Casey Kayser.

Join us for the second of three events honoring Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime. 2026 marks 50 years since the death of Agatha Christie, the best-selling fiction writer of all time. This lecture will focus on the true crimes that inspired some of Christie’s books, and also touch on her writing career, popularity, and influence on crime novels and pop culture throughout the years.

Dr. Kayser is an associate professor and Medical Humanities program director in the English department at the University of Arkansas. She has taught classes on Agatha Christie novels and crime fiction.

Our last event will be September 3rd--Agatha Christie trivia!

For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7250 or email questions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map and details on accessibility services.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks & Lectures | Arts & Entertainment |

TAGS: | Poirot | mystery author | mysteries | Miss Marple | Agatha Christie |

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