Read the very first reviews of Chuck Palahniuk's <em>Fight Club</em>

Read the very first reviews of Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club

"A creepy, dystopic, confrontational novel that’s also cynically smart and sharply written"

By Dan Sheehan | August 21, 2023

15 New and Upcoming Books to Read to Celebrate Women in Translation Month

15 New and Upcoming Books to Read to Celebrate Women in Translation Month

French noir, Argentinian horror, a South Korean psychological thriller, and much more.

By Molly Odintz | August 18, 2023

Running Man: <em>Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning Part One</em> and the Exertions of Tom Cruise

Running Man: Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning Part One and the Exertions of Tom Cruise

Frank Falisi on when the politics of a boilerplate franchise becomes increasingly illegible

By Frank Falisi | August 18, 2023

Why Horror Makes Us Feel Safe

Why Horror Makes Us Feel Safe

On distraction, catharsis, and control

By Michelle Jabès Corpora | August 18, 2023

When Is It Time To Stop Writing?

When Is It Time To Stop Writing?

Writing is hard. Not writing is harder.

By Laurie Cass | August 18, 2023

Love Conquers and Sometimes Destroys

Love Conquers and Sometimes Destroys

T.M. Dunn on novels where love drives characters to dangerous extremes.

By T.M. Dunn | August 17, 2023

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The Best International Crime Fiction of August 2023

The Best International Crime Fiction of August 2023

Nazis in Belgium, Prisoners in Morocco, and Sailors in Antarctica

By Molly Odintz | August 16, 2023

Writer From Away: Michael Koryta on Maine Storytelling

Writer From Away: Michael Koryta on Maine Storytelling

"It was in Maine that I became aware of the acronym P.F.A., which stands for 'People From Away.' This is one of the great terms for outsiders I’ve ever heard. There is Maine, and there is Away."

By Michael Koryta | August 16, 2023

Eight Unforgettable Books About Missing Persons

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Una Mannion on the literature of the vanished

By Una Mannion | August 16, 2023

Kyle Dillon Hertz on Language, Oppositional Forces, and Violence Against Men

Kyle Dillon Hertz on Language, Oppositional Forces, and Violence Against Men

The author discusses his debut novel, The Lookback Window

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Influencer Noir

Influencer Noir

11 recent and forthcoming novels examining the dark side of internet fame

By Molly Odintz | August 15, 2023

Behind the Scenes: Five Memorable Mysteries for Performing Arts Lovers

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Lynn Slaughter on crime and scandal under the bright lights.

By Lynn Slaughter | August 15, 2023

Nick Cutter & Andrew F. Sullivan Talk Houses, Handymen and Horror

Nick Cutter & Andrew F. Sullivan Talk Houses, Handymen and Horror

"A house is just another shell we hope will outlast us..."

By Nick Cutter & Andrew F. Sullivan | August 15, 2023

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