M.W. Craven: An Englishman in New York

M.W. Craven: An Englishman in New York

How one author learned about the many varieties of getting pissed.

By M. W. Craven | December 17, 2024

The Outsized Impact of Teaching Writing in Prison

The Outsized Impact of Teaching Writing in Prison

Once a writing instructor in a penitentiary, Jane Corry now serves as a judge for a prison writing contest

By Jane Corry | December 17, 2024

The Best Traditional Mysteries of 2024

The Best Traditional Mysteries of 2024

Precocious young sleuths, stage magicians-turned-detectives, and collaborative in-laws:

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 16, 2024

The Best Debut Crime Novels of 2024

The Best Debut Crime Novels of 2024

Heroic lawyers, historical epics, and plenty of mysteries to solve

By CrimeReads | December 13, 2024

The Best Espionage Fiction of 2024

The Best Espionage Fiction of 2024

Rounding up the year's best spy novels and slow-burn geopolitical thrillers.

By CrimeReads | December 12, 2024

Let's Not Forget Charles Dickens's Other Christmas Ghost Stories!

Let's Not Forget Charles Dickens's Other Christmas Ghost Stories!

He loved writing these. There are very many.

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 11, 2024

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Beloved Mystery Series, and Why They Are Successful 

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Please, Don't Use AI to Solve Crimes

By Joshua Corin | December 11, 2024

The Best Crime Novels of 2024

The Best Crime Novels of 2024

Shattering noir, furious thrillers, and satisfying conclusions

By CrimeReads | December 10, 2024

Christmas Capers and Hanukkah Hijinks: A Holiday Mystery Round-Up

Christmas Capers and Hanukkah Hijinks: A Holiday Mystery Round-Up

Your guide to the season's holiday mysteries.

By John B. Valeri | December 10, 2024

The Secret Life of the New Orleans Debutante 

The Secret Life of the New Orleans Debutante 

"New Orleans debutante culture, like the city itself, is wild, unique, and full of contradictions."

By Olivia Worley | December 10, 2024

William Boyd on the Allure of the Literary Spy Novel

William Boyd on the Allure of the Literary Spy Novel

"I feel that the world of espionage is actually the human condition writ large. We’ve all betrayed people. We've all lied to people."

By Kevin Canfield | December 9, 2024

5 New Books Coming Out This Week

5 New Books Coming Out This Week

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

By CrimeReads | December 9, 2024

Why Are There So Many Characters Named Hannah in Mystery Novels?

Why Are There So Many Characters Named Hannah in Mystery Novels?

Ginger Bolton considers the art of choosing a character's name

By Ginger Bolton | December 9, 2024

Quiz: Can You Identify These Detectives' Thoughts on Christmas?

Quiz: Can You Identify These Detectives' Thoughts on Christmas?

There are many crime books set at Christmas. But are there many detectives who adore the holiday?

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 6, 2024

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