• Culture

    Jonathan Lee on the Man Who Built New York City ... Only to Disappear Into It

    A new novel explores the mysterious legacy of Andrew Haswell Green, the Father of Greater New York, who built Central Park and the New York Public Library, then all but disappeared into history.

    June 15, 2021  By Dwyer Murphy
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    On Black Lives Matter,
    1990s Los Angeles,
    and the Weight of History

    In writing a book about police brutality in 1990s LA, I found a place to express my emotions about the death of George Floyd.

    June 15, 2021  By Noel Obiora
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    The Gothic Elegance of Venice in Winter

    Christine Mangan on the power of setting and the strange allure of off-season Venice.

    June 15, 2021  By Christine Mangan
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    10 New Books Coming Out This Week

    New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

    June 14, 2021  By CrimeReads 
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    ‘The Limey’: How Steven Soderbergh Subverted the Classic Revenge Film

    An inspired narrative choice and an unusual structure were just the start of what separates this 1999 neo-noir from others in the genre.

    June 14, 2021  By Nick Kolakowski
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    What Makes a Killer Plot Twist?

    One author's exploration of upended expectations, fair play, and stories that deliver what readers need.

    June 14, 2021  By Taylor Adams
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    Kellye Garrett on Writing a New Mystery That Takes on Social Media, Fame, and the 'Strong Black Woman'

    Kellye Garrett discusses Like a Sister, her upcoming novel, and offers an exclusive reveal of the cover.

    June 11, 2021  By Alex Segura
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    Listen, There's This Charade Remake Where Mark Wahlberg Speaks French and I Really Want To Tell You About It

    The Truth About Charlie has been around for two decades and I've been waiting all this time to tell you why I love it.

    June 11, 2021  By Dwyer Murphy
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    Kerry Greenwood's Life In Crime

    The creator of Phryne Fisher thinks back on her time as a lawyer and her hard-scrabble childhood.

    June 11, 2021  By Kerry Greenwood
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    Learning About Life From Crime Fiction

    "It is our shared experiences through the written word that can help us feel less isolated and more connected."

    June 11, 2021  By Opa Hysea Wise
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