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Death Between The Pages

A Live Mixology Mystery

A graphic “M” surrounded by skeletons, a dripping goblet, and an hourglass in colors of red, black, and parchment

Booking and details

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Dates Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 6pm

Venue Great Hall and Reading Room

Tickets $30 Members / $35 Nonmembers

Duration 6-7pm in the Great Hall; 7-9pm in the Reading Room

Why are libraries the site of so many great murder mystery stories? We invite aspirational detectives to find out during Death Between the Pages, a murder mystery inspired by the Folger collection that takes place in the Reading Room. Work in teams to examine clues, uncover additional historical artifacts, and solve the mystery. Academia- or detective-inspired costumes are highly encouraged!

During this immersive event created by Literary Adventure Society, researcher Tom Irving discovers something intriguing in one of the Folger’s manuscripts: a letter from the past, written by a woman accused of murdering her husband. Determined to prove her innocence, and with your help, Tom follows the trail of clues she left behind, leading him (and you!) from the Folger Reading Room to 17th-century Italy.

Join us at Quill & Crumb at 6pm to enjoy a complimentary (and definitely not poisoned) Mixology cocktail or mocktail, included with your ticket. At 7pm, guests will enter the Folger Reading Room for the site-specific murder mystery event.

Food and additional drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

About the Hosts

Kerry McGee
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Kerry McGee

Jon Reynolds
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Jon Reynolds

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About Literary Adventure Society

We create immersive play-along mysteries by combining high-quality audio play productions with tactile physical components. Our mystery boxes are a creative mash-up of cooperative game, murder mystery party, and at-home theatrical experience.

Founded in 2023 in Washington DC, the Literary Adventure Society is a small, family-owned company. Our vision is to create a new and exciting way for people to come together and interact with classic literature. In the age of unlimited distractions, we believe our unique blend of stories and tactile physical elements will not only engage listeners, but also foster a sense of togetherness as each new story is experienced together.

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About Folger Institute

The Folger Institute is a center for early modern research at the Folger Shakespeare Library that brings public audiences together with researchers to explore the cultures and legacies of the early modern world. Learn more.