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New Orleans Bounce and the Rise of Cash Money Records

New Orleans Bounce and the Rise of Cash Money Records

How the Williams Brothers came up through the streets and founded a record label icon.

By Seth Ferranti | June 30, 2023

The Best Crime Novels of the Year (So Far): 2023

The Best Crime Novels of the Year (So Far): 2023

A look at the year's best mysteries, thrillers, noirs, and more.

By CrimeReads | June 29, 2023

How Michael Finkel Tracked Down the World's Most Successful Art Thief

How Michael Finkel Tracked Down the World's Most Successful Art Thief

Stéphane Breitwieser stole hundreds of artworks over a span of years, across Europe. Why would he agree to be interviewed?

By Kevin Canfield | June 29, 2023

Five Great Thrillers Featuring Domineering Parents

Five Great Thrillers Featuring Domineering Parents

Family conflict yields memorable fiction.

By David Bell | June 29, 2023

The Tale of an Accidental Horror Writer

The Tale of an Accidental Horror Writer

"[I]f I stopped trying to avoid the genre, would I find something there that spoke to my soul?"

By Gigi Griffiths | June 29, 2023

Arianna Reiche and C.J. Leede on Weird Lit, Angry Girls, and Amusement Parks

Arianna Reiche and C.J. Leede on Weird Lit, Angry Girls, and Amusement Parks

The authors of two new novels set at an iconic theme park talk late-stage capitalism, nihilistic heroines, and writing inspiration.

By Arianna Reiche and C. J. Leede | June 28, 2023

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Four Popular Mystery Tropes and Why We Love Them

By Katie Garner | June 28, 2023

Can Your Series Characters Evolve? Yes. Do They Have To Change Over Time? No.

By David Housewright | June 28, 2023

5 Books That Mess With Time

By Jimmy Juliano | June 28, 2023

The Bizarre, True Story of the World's Greatest Living Art Thief

The Bizarre, True Story of the World's Greatest Living Art Thief

Is stealing a work of art ever excusable? One master thief claims yes.

By Michael Finkel | June 27, 2023

In These Thrillers, the Setting Becomes a Pivotal Character

In These Thrillers, the Setting Becomes a Pivotal Character

"It’s a beautiful place, but also one where people get hurt. Where people go missing. Where people disappear."

By Catherine McKenzie | June 27, 2023

Killers with a Code

Killers with a Code

Heather Chavez on some of fiction's most memorable assassins and vigilantes.

By Heather Chavez | June 27, 2023

Women Detectives Who Changed the Game

Women Detectives Who Changed the Game

Across eras, women detectives have been on the case and transforming the literature.

By Julia Seales | June 27, 2023

A Reading List of Troubled Girls

A Reading List of Troubled Girls

Samantha Leach with 9 books for understanding an ongoing mental health crisis exacerbated by punitive treatment.

By Samantha Leach | June 26, 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 | June 26, 2023

Bologna: Crime Fiction in the Red City

Bologna: Crime Fiction in the Red City

In a city known for food, academia, and politics, a rich crime fiction tradition can also be found.

By Paul French | June 26, 2023

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