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The Backlist: Kellye Garrett on the Legacy of Valerie Wilson Wesley

The Backlist: Kellye Garrett on the Legacy of Valerie Wilson Wesley

Kellye Garrett and Polly Stewart discuss a New Jersey crime classic: 'When Death Comes Stealing'

By Polly Stewart | April 3, 2024

The Backlist: Jonathan Kellerman on Returning to Margaret Millar and Ross Macdonald

The Backlist: Jonathan Kellerman on Returning to Margaret Millar and Ross Macdonald

Kellerman sits down with Polly Stewart to discuss Millar's classic noir.

By Polly Stewart | March 19, 2024

The Backlist: Naomi Hirahara and Polly Stewart Read Chester Himes' Noir Classic

The Backlist: Naomi Hirahara and Polly Stewart Read Chester Himes' Noir Classic

'A Rage in Harlem'

By Polly Stewart | February 1, 2024

The Backlist: Megan Miranda and Polly Stewart Revisit a Literary Thriller

The Backlist: Megan Miranda and Polly Stewart Revisit a Literary Thriller

A return to Tim Johnston's emotionally powerful 'The Descent'

By Polly Stewart | January 19, 2024

The Backlist: Alex Finlay and Polly Stewart Revisit 'I Am Pilgrim,' by Terry Hayes

The Backlist: Alex Finlay and Polly Stewart Revisit 'I Am Pilgrim,' by Terry Hayes

Authors read a globe-trotting master class in thriller pacing.

By Polly Stewart | November 21, 2023

The Backlist: Revisiting Steve Hamilton’s 'The Lock Artist' with Elle Cosimano

The Backlist: Revisiting Steve Hamilton’s 'The Lock Artist' with Elle Cosimano

Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

By Polly Stewart | October 6, 2023

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The Backlist: Revisiting Vicki Hendricks' 'Miami Purity' with Alex Segura

By Polly Stewart | August 31, 2023

The Backlist: Revisiting Chris Pavone's 'The Expats' with Danielle Trussoni

By Polly Stewart | July 26, 2023

The Backlist: Revisiting Dorothy Sayers’ “The Man Who Knew How” with Liv Constantine

By Polly Stewart | June 22, 2023

The New Classics of Southern Crime Fiction

The New Classics of Southern Crime Fiction

Southern Noir is on the rise, and Polly Stewart is rounding up some of her favorite books.

By Polly Stewart | June 6, 2023

The Backlist: Revisiting Ethel Lina White's 'The Lady Vanishes' with Andrea Bartz

The Backlist: Revisiting Ethel Lina White's 'The Lady Vanishes' with Andrea Bartz

Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

By Polly Stewart | May 17, 2023

The Backlist: Revisiting Ruth Rendell's 'Kissing the Gunner's Daughter' with Kate White

The Backlist: Revisiting Ruth Rendell's 'Kissing the Gunner's Daughter' with Kate White

Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, reading the classics.

By Polly Stewart | April 12, 2023

The Backlist: Revisiting Tim O'Brien's 'In the Lake of the Woods' with Angie Kim

The Backlist: Revisiting Tim O'Brien's 'In the Lake of the Woods' with Angie Kim

Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

By Polly Stewart | March 9, 2023

The Backlist: Revisiting Larry Brown's 'Father and Son' with Ace Atkins

The Backlist: Revisiting Larry Brown's 'Father and Son' with Ace Atkins

Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, reading the classics.

By Polly Stewart | February 2, 2023

What Really Distinguishes a Crime Novel?

What Really Distinguishes a Crime Novel?

Megan Abbott, S.A. Cosby, Laura Lippman, and Ace Atkins share their thoughts with Polly Stewart.

By Polly Stewart | May 25, 2022

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