Cursed Children’s Entertainment: A Reading (and Watching, and Gaming) List

Cursed Children’s Entertainment: A Reading (and Watching, and Gaming) List

These works of fiction aren't trying to sneak in social criticism or dark themes. Children's entertainment is wholesome! The algorithm can be trusted! Capitalism isn't keeping kids lonely at all!

By Robert Brockway | May 15, 2026

Five Great Mysteries for Sports Lovers

Five Great Mysteries for Sports Lovers

Lynn Slaughter recommends wide-ranging titles from Harlan Coben, Donna Andrews, and others

By Lynn Slaughter | May 15, 2026

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: Spring 2026

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: Spring 2026

Featuring books by Tana French, Evelyn Clarke, and more.

By CrimeReads | May 14, 2026

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Silent Friend (2025)

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Silent Friend (2025)

Tony Leung, Léa Seydoux, and the mystery of...plants.

By Radha Vatsal | May 14, 2026

Detection and Disaster: Lacey Moone's Top 5 Messy Amateur Sleuths

Detection and Disaster: Lacey Moone's Top 5 Messy Amateur Sleuths

The author of Voted Most Likely to Murder praises Finlay Donovan, Cordelia Graves, and other hot messes

By Lacey Moone | May 14, 2026

Sam Beckbessinger: A Brief History of the Female Werewolf

Sam Beckbessinger: A Brief History of the Female Werewolf

"To modern eyes, a female werewolf feels like a twist of the norm. But really, the older subversive strain has always been there"

By Sam Beckbessinger | May 14, 2026

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  • Exit Party
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  • The Newer World
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5 Brilliant, Lesser-Known Cozy Mysteries (Plus One New Novel)

By Kristen Perrin | May 14, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of May 2026

By CrimeReads | May 13, 2026

Requiem for a Brilliant Artist: On Tony Stella

By Michael Gonzales | May 13, 2026

What to Watch Now: Jackie Brown (1997)

What to Watch Now: Jackie Brown (1997)

It's time to revisit a modern classic. It's time for some Pam Grier.

By Radha Vatsal | May 13, 2026

Sarah Gailey On Horror, Grief, and the Lies We Tell Ourselves to Escape Our Suffering

Sarah Gailey On Horror, Grief, and the Lies We Tell Ourselves to Escape Our Suffering

People will do anything to avoid addressing loss. That's a problem.

By Sarah Gailey | May 13, 2026

Frances White on the Power of Casual Representation in Mysteries

Frances White on the Power of Casual Representation in Mysteries

Sharing one reader's unexpected encounter with a queer detective character

By Frances White | May 13, 2026

How Jane Austen Influenced Modern Detective Fiction

How Jane Austen Influenced Modern Detective Fiction

Lucy Andrews explores the history of detective tropes in Emma and retells it as a cozy

By Lucy Andrews | May 12, 2026

Tiffany Hanssen on Tony Soprano, Writing Antiheroes, and Fictionalizing Family Members

Tiffany Hanssen on Tony Soprano, Writing Antiheroes, and Fictionalizing Family Members

The author of My Name Was Gerry Sass humanizes morally complicated characters

By Tiffany Hanssen | May 12, 2026

David Bergen on Patricia Highsmith, Backstories, and Why Tom Ripley's Character Works

David Bergen on Patricia Highsmith, Backstories, and Why Tom Ripley's Character Works

The author of Days of Feasting and Rejoicing creates a Ripley-like "Other" in Thailand

By David Bergen | May 12, 2026

The Top 5 Fictional Crime Bosses, According to Bill Schweigart

The Top 5 Fictional Crime Bosses, According to Bill Schweigart

The author of Dirty 20 ranks his favorite dons in film, TV series, comics, and more

By Bill Schweigart | May 12, 2026

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