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Don Winslow on the Aeneid, Hollywood, and Reaching the End of His Career as a Novelist

Don Winslow on the Aeneid, Hollywood, and Reaching the End of His Career as a Novelist

Winslow's latest crime epic heads west.

By Dwyer Murphy | April 18, 2023

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

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

By CrimeReads | April 17, 2023

Seeking Crime Fiction Inspiration From <em>The Odyssey</em>

Seeking Crime Fiction Inspiration From The Odyssey

Or, a look at 5 works that mix elements of genre fiction with details from The Odyssey

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins | April 17, 2023

<em>Renfield</em> Doesn't Know What to Do With Itself

Renfield Doesn't Know What to Do With Itself

The Dracula Relationship Comedy Starts Off Strong, and Then Lowers Its Stakes to Become... a Buddy Cop Movie

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 14, 2023

On the Enduring Charms and Sly Wit of Jane Austen's <em>Northanger Abbey</em>

On the Enduring Charms and Sly Wit of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey

"while it is, ultimately, a comedic romance that sees a young lady eventually settle down with the upstanding gentleman who deserves her, it’s also—delightfully!—a satire."

By Martha Waters | April 14, 2023

How Ian Fleming Wrote <br><em>Casino Royale</em> and Changed Spy Fiction Forever

How Ian Fleming Wrote
Casino Royale and Changed Spy Fiction Forever

Kim Sherwood discusses the origins and impact of Ian Fleming's legendary espionage novel in her introduction to a special anniversary edition of the novel from The Folio Society

By Kim Sherwood | April 13, 2023

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Nazi-Hunting in Movies and TV Thrillers, Over the Decades

By Keith Roysdon | April 13, 2023

How Writers Lace Truth Into Their Fiction

By Jonathan Fredrick | April 13, 2023

Five Speculative Novels Set In Worlds Full of Books

By Hester Fox | April 12, 2023

<em>How to Blow Up a Pipeline</em> is a Brisk Thriller and a Passionate Argument for Revolution

How to Blow Up a Pipeline is a Brisk Thriller and a Passionate Argument for Revolution

The film, a fictionalization of Andreas Malm's 2021 manifesto, asks what to do to fight climate destruction and injustice, when protests are not enough?

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 7, 2023

Looking for Intrigue in Istanbul: 7 Espionage Movies Filmed in Istanbul

Looking for Intrigue in Istanbul: 7 Espionage Movies Filmed in Istanbul

Poised at the meeting of two continents, and historically a hot spot for spies, Istanbul shows up in many of the best thrillers.

By Erica Ruth Neubauer | April 7, 2023

The Case for More Bloodthirsty Women in Literature

The Case for More Bloodthirsty Women in Literature

Horror has found a new final girl, but this time, she’s the one you need to fear.

By Suzanne Young | April 7, 2023

Mysteries and Thrillers That Juxtapose Violence Against Idyllic Settings

Mysteries and Thrillers That Juxtapose Violence Against Idyllic Settings

"Death feels somehow crueler when it’s preceded by beauty"

By Ella Berman | April 7, 2023

Graphic Content: Entering the World of 'Never Sleep' with writer Fred van Lente

Graphic Content: Entering the World of 'Never Sleep' with writer Fred van Lente

The trailblazing women of the Pinkerton Agency take center stage in this historical novel about a plot to assassinate Lincoln.

By Alex Segura | April 6, 2023

5 Key Tips for Writing About the Neurodivergent Without Stereotyping

5 Key Tips for Writing About the Neurodivergent Without Stereotyping

A neurodivergent psychotherapist (and author) offers up guidance on creating your ND characters

By Harper Kincaid | April 6, 2023

The Best New Crime Shows Coming Out in April

The Best New Crime Shows Coming Out in April

Florida Man, Texas adultery (and axe murder), and 'Fatal Attraction'...reimagined.

By Dwyer Murphy | April 5, 2023

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