10 Novels You Should Read This September

10 Novels You Should Read This September

Featuring new books from Kate Atkinson, Richard Osman, Kelly J. Ford, Chloe Gong, and more.

By CrimeReads | September 2, 2022

Tommy Udo: In Praise of Film Noir’s Greatest Homme Fatal

Tommy Udo: In Praise of Film Noir’s Greatest Homme Fatal

75 years later, that iconic, sadistic laugh is still reverberating through the culture.

By Zach Vasquez | September 2, 2022

Five Steps to Writing a Crime Novel Inspired by Your Family (Without Making Everyone Hate You)

Five Steps to Writing a Crime Novel Inspired by Your Family (Without Making Everyone Hate You)

You're going to want to get really riled up. Then, prepare to sustain that fire for several months, to years.

By Cody Luke Davis | September 2, 2022

The Shopkeeper Sleuth: Cozy Mysteries Featuring Crime-Solving Business Owners

The Shopkeeper Sleuth: Cozy Mysteries Featuring Crime-Solving Business Owners

Everyone needs to shop. And these shopkeepers know everyone.

By Krista Davis | September 2, 2022

Food to Die For

Food to Die For

Five Deadly Mysteries Featuring Decadent Dishes

By Mindy Quigley | September 2, 2022

The 80 Greatest Con Artists in Movies and TV, Ranked

The 80 Greatest Con Artists in Movies and TV, Ranked

From The Lady Eve to Matchstick Men to The Hustler and back

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 1, 2022

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  • Fallow
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  • Redwood: The Untold Story of the Cold War's Most Extraordinary Spy
  • The Newer World
  • End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World
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  • Call It Evil: Understanding the Trump Era
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  • The Rouse

Why Do Vacation Spots Make Perfect Crime Settings?

By Luanne Rice | September 1, 2022

Martin Edwards on the Russian Cult Classic Crime Novel Count Azar

By Martin Edwards | September 1, 2022

What Happened to Anne Boleyn's Heart?

By Kathryn and Ross Petras | September 1, 2022

The Psychology of Fandom

The Psychology of Fandom

"What qualities in a book are likely to inspire fandom?"

By Jennifer Lynn Barnes | September 1, 2022

The Best Reviewed Books of Summer: July and August 2022

The Best Reviewed Books of Summer: July and August 2022

Featuring new books from Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Elizabeth Hand, Lawrence Osborne, and more.

By CrimeReads | August 31, 2022

Karen Cleveland on Suburban Secrets and CIA Analysts

Karen Cleveland on Suburban Secrets and CIA Analysts

"I think there are plenty of stories involving analysts that are waiting to be told."

By Molly Odintz | August 31, 2022

A List of Gothic Novels Featuring Non-Human Love Interests

A List of Gothic Novels Featuring Non-Human Love Interests

These characters fall in love with ghosts, gods, and even the figure of Death.

By Adalyn Grace | August 31, 2022

What Dystopias Reveal About Us

What Dystopias Reveal About Us

"What’s the name for a dystopia that is no longer imaginary?"

By C. J. Carey | August 31, 2022

Don’t Turn My Book into a TV Series 

Don’t Turn My Book into a TV Series 

Jason Mosberg on Hollywood's IP craze and the dream of an original idea (and an original script).

By Jason Mosberg | August 30, 2022

The Best Crime Shows Coming Out in September

The Best Crime Shows Coming Out in September

Now streaming: fake ids, well-dressed lawyers, American Gigolos.

By Dwyer Murphy | August 30, 2022

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