A Father and Daughter Discuss Their Shared Crime Obsessions

A Father and Daughter Discuss Their Shared Crime Obsessions

For Father's Day, authors Harold Schechter and Lauren Oliver are talking writing, crime, and the darkest corners of the human psyche.

By Lauren Oliver | June 19, 2026

11 Mystery Novels That Explore the Power of Rumors and Gossip

11 Mystery Novels That Explore the Power of Rumors and Gossip

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By Lauren Oliver | November 6, 2025

On Discord, Shared Guilt, and The Power of Collective Narration

On Discord, Shared Guilt, and The Power of Collective Narration

A chorus of narrators doesn't just include the reader in the action—it implicates them.

By Lauren Oliver | September 5, 2025

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