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Why Are We So Fascinated by Houses in Literature?

Why Are We So Fascinated by Houses in Literature?

On the profoundly disturbing notion that home is not safe, and we are prisoners within our own walls.

By Kate Riordan | August 21, 2020

Jack Reacher and The Grand Unified Theory of Thrillers

Jack Reacher and The Grand Unified Theory of Thrillers

Malcolm Gladwell dives into the world of Lee Child and his legendary wandering warrior.

By Malcolm Gladwell | August 20, 2020

The Women of Canadian Crime Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

The Women of Canadian Crime Fiction: A Roundtable Discussion

Canada is experiencing a boom in crime fiction. We assembled some of the leading lights for a wide-ranging conversation.

By Lisa Levy | August 20, 2020

Music History, Noir, and the Plot Against Hip Hop

Music History, Noir, and the Plot Against Hip Hop

Author, filmmaker, and music journalist Nelson George on the book-within-a-book that appears in all his novels.

By Nelson George | August 20, 2020

Lawrence Osborne's Uncanny Bangkok

Lawrence Osborne's Uncanny Bangkok

The author discusses expats, fugitives, and the Bangkok apartment building that inspired his latest novel.

By Dwyer Murphy | August 18, 2020

Memory and Alcohol: A Potent Combination for Fiction

Memory and Alcohol: A Potent Combination for Fiction

In suspense fiction, memory loss and amnesia from drinking are the perfect stand-in for our unreliable memories as a whole.

By Adele Parks | August 17, 2020

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Ron Rash on Crime and Punishment in Appalachia

By Mae Miller Claxton | August 14, 2020

My First Thriller: David Morrell

By Rick Pullen | August 13, 2020

Why Writing About Psychopaths Keeps Me Sane

By Nina Sadowsky | August 13, 2020

James Lee Burke on Art, Fascism, and the Hijacking of American Christianity

James Lee Burke on Art, Fascism, and the Hijacking of American Christianity

The legendary author's new work may be his most deeply religious to date—and among his darkest.

By David Masciotra | August 12, 2020

Maybe We Read Crime Fiction Because Deep Down, We All Know We're Complicit in Crime

Maybe We Read Crime Fiction Because Deep Down, We All Know We're Complicit in Crime

One author's theory for why we keep returning to crime.

By John Galligan | August 12, 2020

What Drives Obsession in Fiction?

What Drives Obsession in Fiction?

A Psychologist's Pointers for Exploring Obsession and Infatuation in Crime Fiction

By R. J. Jacobs | August 12, 2020

My Pandemic Master Class with <em>The Silence of the Lambs</em>

My Pandemic Master Class with The Silence of the Lambs

What I learned from re-reading Thomas Harris in lockdown.

By Julia Heaberlin | August 11, 2020

Writing from the Depths of Lockdown: A Roundtable Discussion

Writing from the Depths of Lockdown: A Roundtable Discussion

Contributors to a new charity anthology discuss writing during the pandemic and adjusting to the new normal.

By Lise McLendon | August 10, 2020

Writing with Children at Home During a Pandemic

Writing with Children at Home During a Pandemic

Writing a novel is lonely, depressing work. Having kids around all the time can make it...surprisingly joyful.

By Jesse Kellerman | August 5, 2020

Laura Lippman:

Laura Lippman: "My Imagination Is Really Dark."

The author opens up about parenting, aging, choosing happiness, and exploring her dark, twisted imagination.

By Molly Odintz | August 5, 2020

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