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The Best Reviewed Crime Books of the Month: June 2021

The Best Reviewed Crime Books of the Month: June 2021

Featuring new books by Laura Lippman, Leonardo Padura, P.J. Vernon, and more.

By CrimeReads | June 30, 2021

American Dreamers: On Frank Lucas, Jay-Z and a New York City Crime Epic

American Dreamers: On Frank Lucas, Jay-Z and a New York City Crime Epic

Talking with Jay-Z about growing up in New York, the gangster dream, and finding inspiration from a bygone era.

By Michael Gonzales | June 30, 2021

Stop Using Public Housing For Your Misery Porn

Stop Using Public Housing For Your Misery Porn

Housing projects are places of struggle, but also optimism; they are full of human lives, and alive with human stories.

By Gabriel Krauze | June 30, 2021

Seven Mystery Novels Where the Crimes Are Motivated by Books

Seven Mystery Novels Where the Crimes Are Motivated by Books

"A first edition may, indeed, lead to first-degree murder."

By Kate Carlisle | June 30, 2021

The PI of Color: When It’s About More Than the Crime

The PI of Color: When It’s About More Than the Crime

"I had to acknowledge that diverse characters, in whatever genre, straddle a fence. One side of the fence represents who they are, the other represents how society sees and accepts them."

By Tracy Clark | June 29, 2021

The Crime Books Top Authors Read Twice Because They’re Just That Good

The Crime Books Top Authors Read Twice Because They’re Just That Good

Kate White asked fellow authors Harlan Coben, Lisa Unger, Alafair Burke and others about the books they keep revisiting.

By Kate White | June 29, 2021

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

The Seven Essential Elements of Fishing-Related Crime Fiction

By John Galligan | June 29, 2021

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

By CrimeReads | June 28, 2021

Immortalizing Jack Reacher

By J.A. Crawford | June 28, 2021

Barry Gifford on the History of Noir and Black Lizard Books

Barry Gifford on the History of Noir and Black Lizard Books

In conversation with the author, screenwriter, and founding editor of Black Lizard.

By Zach Vasquez | June 28, 2021

Donna Leon: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

Donna Leon: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

For thirty years, Leon's Venetian mysteries have entranced readers. New readers are discovering her work all the time.

By Neil Nyren | June 25, 2021

June's Best International Crime Fiction

June's Best International Crime Fiction

Treasure hunts in Cuba, intrigue in Mexico City, and strange seductions in Japan

By Molly Odintz | June 25, 2021

Summertime Crime Movies: Small Towns

Summertime Crime Movies: Small Towns

We've got some ideas about what you should be watching this summer. Here's our fourth batch of recommendations.

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 24, 2021

Bosch Season 7 Preview: In a Changed World, How Should We Feel About Police Shows?

Bosch Season 7 Preview: In a Changed World, How Should We Feel About Police Shows?

What to expect from the new, final season of the hit series from Michael Connelly and company.

By Keith Roysdon | June 24, 2021

Five True Crime Books You Should Read This Month

Five True Crime Books You Should Read This Month

A look at the month's best new nonfiction crime.

By CrimeReads | June 24, 2021

Deadpool Creator Fabian Nicieza on (Finally) Finishing His Novel

Deadpool Creator Fabian Nicieza on (Finally) Finishing His Novel

It only took 35 years of writing comics to learn that 35 years of writing comics would help him write his debut mystery.

By Fabian Nicieza | June 24, 2021

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