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    The State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

    Crime writers discuss craft, classics, and the best writing advice they ever received.

    April 27, 2023  By Molly Odintz
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    True Crime Books for Readers Who Are Uncomfortable with True Crime as a Popular Obsession

    Alice Slater on nonfiction crime narratives that get the ethical balance right.

    April 27, 2023  By Alice Slater
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    A Heady Mix of Science and Religion: On Setting a Novel Amidst The Early 19th Century's Contradictions

    "Change was in the air and that conflict, between science and religion, was already present."

    April 27, 2023  By Liz Hyder
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    The State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: A Roundtable Discussion with the Edgar Nominees

    Crime writers reflect on genre, purpose, community, and the growing problem of book bans.

    April 26, 2023  By Molly Odintz
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    Five Great Suspense Novels Set in the Entertainment World

    Big egos, big money, and clashing obsessions.

    April 26, 2023  By Joshilyn Jackson
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    Cozies that Bloom in the Spring

    A look at six flower-themed cozy mysteries and the arrangements they inspire.

    April 26, 2023  By Ginger Bolton
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    The Lure of the Bookshop Setting

    A look at the many charming cozies that feature bookstores and booksellers prominently.

    April 26, 2023  By Ellery Adams
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    Dennis Lehane on Boston, Busing, and the Summer of '74

    In his new novel, Lehane reckons with the city's trauma.

    April 25, 2023  By Dwyer Murphy
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    Elly Griffiths on Knowing When to Say Goodbye

    In bringing her own long-running series to an end, Griffiths reflects on how other authors have done it.

    April 25, 2023  By Elly Griffiths
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    Dangerous Affairs in Literature

    "Affairs don’t just happen in a bubble. Choices lead to more choices lead to more choices."

    April 25, 2023  By Zhanna Slor
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