Pitting Literary Fiction Against Genre Fiction Is Intrinsically Silly

Pitting Literary Fiction Against Genre Fiction Is Intrinsically Silly

Stop allowing the quest for literary bonafides to get in the way of creativity and enjoyment

By Nathan Ballingrud | October 11, 2024

Maxie Dara on Bringing Humor to Her Debut Mystery

Maxie Dara on Bringing Humor to Her Debut Mystery

"Death is scary, and fear is powerful, but laughter can weaken that power just a little..."

By Maxie Dara | October 11, 2024

A Brief History of the Rise of Horror in 19th Century America

A Brief History of the Rise of Horror in 19th Century America

Gaslights and Shadows

By Jeremy Dauber | October 10, 2024

On

On "Shouting Fire in a Crowded Theater"

Olivia Rutigliano on the origins of a famous phrase.

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 9, 2024

Dads, Domestic Suspense, and Overlooking the Sins of Our Children

Dads, Domestic Suspense, and Overlooking the Sins of Our Children

Jason Rekulak on his search for a decent father in psychological thrillers

By Jason Rekulak | October 9, 2024

Robert Dugoni on a Life of Writing

Robert Dugoni on a Life of Writing

The bestselling author recounts the roller coaster at the beginning of his career and lessons learned along the way.

By Rick Pullen | October 9, 2024

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How Teaching – and the Return of Students Post-Pandemic – Inspired Sarah Sawyer to Write a Mystery

By Sarah Sawyer | October 8, 2024

Of Pedal Pubs and Panopticons

By David James Keaton | October 7, 2024

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By CrimeReads | October 7, 2024

J.D. Salinger and <br>the Wounds of War

J.D. Salinger and
the Wounds of War

On trauma, literature, and the long shadows of WWII

By James R. Benn | October 7, 2024

Skipping School in <em>The 400 Blows</em>

Skipping School in The 400 Blows

Olivia Rutigliano reads a pivotal scene from François Truffaut’s 1959 classic film.

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 4, 2024

M.L. Rio on the Connection Between Writing and Dreams

M.L. Rio on the Connection Between Writing and Dreams

“We make whole tapestries of meaning from a few evocative details.”

By M.L. Rio | October 4, 2024

True Crime In Translation: A Reading List

True Crime In Translation: A Reading List

10 works from across the globe that explore the meaning of crime in society

By Molly Odintz | October 3, 2024

Was <em>Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde</em> Inspired by a Real Murder Case?

Was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Inspired by a Real Murder Case?

Robert Louis Stevenson was acquainted with Eugène Chantrelle, a seemingly-upstanding teacher who later killed his wife.

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 2, 2024

Bog Is Love: The Rise of Bogcore

Bog Is Love: The Rise of Bogcore

The subversive antidote to cottagecore has seeped into the mainstream and shows no signs of receding

By Kay Chronister | October 1, 2024

The Magic of Making Books

The Magic of Making Books

Steph Post on bookbinding and her new novel, 'Terra Incognita'

By Steph Post | October 1, 2024

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