Baby Daddy: A Story of 1986

Baby Daddy: A Story of 1986

Michael Gonzales reflects on fears and relationships in NYC.

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“Clitter” is a Real World: And Other Discoveries Reading the First Draft of Stephen King’s <em>Pet Sematary</em>

“Clitter” is a Real World: And Other Discoveries Reading the First Draft of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary

Caroline Bicks Explores the Literary Legacy of an Undisputed Master of the Genre

By Caroline Bicks | April 22, 2026

What to Watch Now: Polite Society (2023)

What to Watch Now: Polite Society (2023)

An action movie about stunt dreams, martial arts, and the Pakistani-British marriage market.

By Radha Vatsal | April 22, 2026

Why We Love Reluctant Heroes

Why We Love Reluctant Heroes

A brief meditation on the most relatable trope in the canon

By Buddy Beaudoin | April 22, 2026

White Picket Mayhem: 6 Thrillers Set in the Suburbs

White Picket Mayhem: 6 Thrillers Set in the Suburbs

Nicole Blades recommends Ellery Lloyd, E. Lockhart, and more

By Nicole Blades | April 22, 2026

How Teaching Wilderness Science in Yellowstone Inspired a Fantasy Novel in Victorian London

How Teaching Wilderness Science in Yellowstone Inspired a Fantasy Novel in Victorian London

Thomas Kent West on bears, botany, and the magic of science.

By Thomas Kent West | April 22, 2026

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Douglas Preston and Aletheia Preston on Inventing a New Character

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Dane Bahr on Craft and Why Crime Fiction Is the Punk Complement to Literary Fiction

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5 Books That Inspired: Marcus Kliewer

By Marcus Kliewer | April 21, 2026

Joseph Moldover on What Being a Psychologist Taught Him About Writing Crime

Joseph Moldover on What Being a Psychologist Taught Him About Writing Crime

Mulling the value of being proven wrong in writing and life

By Joseph Moldover | April 21, 2026

Brittany Butler on Joining the CIA, Tradecraft, and Writing True-to-Life Spy Fiction

Brittany Butler on Joining the CIA, Tradecraft, and Writing True-to-Life Spy Fiction

The author of The Patriot's Daughter examines the intersection of espionage and characterization

By Brittany Butler | April 21, 2026

Ande Pliego on the Marvelous Libraries That Inspired Her New Novel

Ande Pliego on the Marvelous Libraries That Inspired Her New Novel

The author of The Library After Dark treks through the Wren, the Hofbibliothek, and other bookish buildings

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6 Literary Mysteries Set in the 1980s

6 Literary Mysteries Set in the 1980s

T. Greenwood recommends Karen Winn, M.O. Walsh, and more

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Dark Fairy Tales: Amin Ahmad On Nostalgia, Illusions, and the Comfort of Serial Killers

Dark Fairy Tales: Amin Ahmad On Nostalgia, Illusions, and the Comfort of Serial Killers

"[S]tories about serial killers seemed to occupy an archetypal niche in our imaginations and serve a cathartic function."

By Amin Ahmad | April 20, 2026

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

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What's New to Streaming This Weekend: April 17, 2026

What's New to Streaming This Weekend: April 17, 2026

Featuring university days Sherlock and missing person drama from Chile.

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