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The Idea of a Father: Intersections of Grief in Researching and Writing

The Idea of a Father: Intersections of Grief in Researching and Writing

While helping survivors of gun violence share their stories, a young woman discovers her own.

By Loren Kleinman | August 25, 2023

Cook Like Christie: A Look at Gastronomical Delights Inspired By the Grand Dame of Detective Fiction

Cook Like Christie: A Look at Gastronomical Delights Inspired By the Grand Dame of Detective Fiction

The author of a new cookbook looks at Agatha Christie's characters and their relationship to food (plus two recipes!)

By Karen Pierce | August 25, 2023

To Film and Thrive in L.A.: Three Lesser-Praised Friedkin Films Are Classics

To Film and Thrive in L.A.: Three Lesser-Praised Friedkin Films Are Classics

A closer look at 'Sorcerer,' 'Cruising,' and 'To Live and Die in L.A.'

By Keith Roysdon | August 25, 2023

The Best Debut Novels of August

The Best Debut Novels of August

Featuring books from Nigar Alam, Kyle Dillon Hertz, and more.

By CrimeReads | August 24, 2023

Shop Talk: Danya Kukafka Knits, Fills up Moleskins, and Writes a

Shop Talk: Danya Kukafka Knits, Fills up Moleskins, and Writes a "Zero Draft"

Crime writers discuss craft, routine, and the publishing world.

By Eli Cranor | August 24, 2023

On Healing and the Aftershocks of Trauma

On Healing and the Aftershocks of Trauma

Brooke Beyfuss considers the lingering effects of extreme situations.

By Brooke Beyfuss | August 24, 2023

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Powerful Female Characters in Crime Fiction

By Christopher Swann | August 24, 2023

Every Novel Is a Cult Novel

By Blair Hurley | August 23, 2023

What I Learned in CSI School

By Lisa Black | August 23, 2023

The Search for a Vanished Hiker on the PCT

The Search for a Vanished Hiker on the PCT

A former law enforcement park ranger goes on the trail to find answers after a thru-hiker disappears.

By Andrea Lankford | August 23, 2023

The Unsettling Roots of Our Coziest Traditions

The Unsettling Roots of Our Coziest Traditions

Catherine Steadman examines the bizarre roots of some of America and Britain's most heart-warming traditions.

By Catherine Steadman | August 23, 2023

Anna May Wong and Chinatown Noir: 4 Essential Films

Anna May Wong and Chinatown Noir: 4 Essential Films

"Wong brought authenticity and nuance to her roles...undermining the stereotypes that threatened to define her."

By Yunte Huang | August 22, 2023

Spooky Traditions: Using Superstitions in Thrillers to Enhance Storytelling

Spooky Traditions: Using Superstitions in Thrillers to Enhance Storytelling

Corn husk puppets, broken mirrors, and more.

By Katherine Greene | August 22, 2023

Serial Killers in Fiction and Nonfiction

Serial Killers in Fiction and Nonfiction

Gytha Lodge on a long, terrifying tradition of books about our worst fear.

By Gytha Lodge | August 22, 2023

Sophomore Slays: Seven Killer Mystery Series Where Book Two Is Even Better

Sophomore Slays: Seven Killer Mystery Series Where Book Two Is Even Better

"Forget mere whodunnits, these next-in-the-series reads are truly next-level."

By Mindy Quigley | August 22, 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 | August 21, 2023

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