5 Mysteries Set in the Rugged Wilderness (Plus a Quiz)

5 Mysteries Set in the Rugged Wilderness (Plus a Quiz)

Rhodi Hawk recommends sylvan suspense and shares the science behind our desire for the wild unknown

By Rhodi Hawk | May 28, 2026

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

A wildly entertaining martial arts movie that's not afraid to explode into a dance number.

By Radha Vatsal | May 28, 2026

Jessica Guerrieri on Gendered Violence, Survival, and Why True Crime Is Addictive

Jessica Guerrieri on Gendered Violence, Survival, and Why True Crime Is Addictive

The author of Both Can Be True explores the dark appeal of a genre to female audiences

By Jessica Guerrieri | May 28, 2026

Pop Novelist: Rereading Michael Crichton’s 'Sphere'

Pop Novelist: Rereading Michael Crichton’s 'Sphere'

Ian Mackenzie on the formative reading and the lasting influence of an underwater space orb.

By Ian Mackenzie | May 27, 2026

An Aria to the Mad Scientist

An Aria to the Mad Scientist

"[A] mad scientist is a veritable cornucopia of incendiary incidents. They’re forever pushing the plot forward."

By Nick Cutter | May 27, 2026

Eli Raphael on Identity, Outsiders, and Creating Accountability in Thrillers

Eli Raphael on Identity, Outsiders, and Creating Accountability in Thrillers

The author of Night Objects mulls the allure of assimilation and belonging

By Eli Raphael | May 27, 2026

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The Top 10 Animal Sleuths (Plus Honorable Mentions)

The Top 10 Animal Sleuths (Plus Honorable Mentions)

Kit Gray recommends tales featuring nonhuman detectives by Rene Fonby, Jeffrey Burton, and others

By Kit Gray | May 26, 2026

Andrea Hairston on Crossing Genres, Science Fiction, and Taking Romance Seriously

Andrea Hairston on Crossing Genres, Science Fiction, and Taking Romance Seriously

The author of The Redemption Center is Closed on Sundays shares her peripatetic genre journey

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10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

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The Rise of Elaine’s Literary Salon in Alexandria, Virginia

The Rise of Elaine’s Literary Salon in Alexandria, Virginia

Jeffrey James Higgins is first through the door for authors.

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Carmela Dutra on Why Public Crime Scenes Work So Well in Mysteries

Carmela Dutra on Why Public Crime Scenes Work So Well in Mysteries

How crimes committed in public spaces raise narrative stakes

By Carmela Dutra | May 25, 2026

Amanda West on the Joyful Challenge of Changing Thriller Genres

Amanda West on the Joyful Challenge of Changing Thriller Genres

The author of The Memory Foundation moves from psychological to speculative suspense

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What's New to Streaming: May 22, 2026

What's New to Streaming: May 22, 2026

Featuring a twisty new noir starring Tatiana Maslany.

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