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The Best Espionage Thrillers, According to U.S. Ambassador and Novelist Philip Kaplan

The Best Espionage Thrillers, According to U.S. Ambassador and Novelist Philip Kaplan

Let a career diplomat guide you through the (fictional) world of international intrigue and spygames.

By Ambassador Philip Kaplan | November 17, 2021

Literature as Found Text

Literature as Found Text

From gothic literature to modern horror, books-within-books are the perfect means for delivering slow reveals.

By Jeffrey Cranor and Janina Matthewson | November 17, 2021

Having Faith in Thrillers

Having Faith in Thrillers

Two Christian authors reflect on what themes of faith can do for thriller stories.

By Andrews and Wilson | November 17, 2021

The CrimeReads 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

The CrimeReads 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

All the book-adjacent, mostly-mystery-themed items you should consider buying for your loved ones this season.

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 16, 2021

The Bloomingdale Story: Read the Never-Before Published Patricia Highsmith Draft That Would Become <em>Carol</em> (<em>The Price of Salt</em>)

The Bloomingdale Story: Read the Never-Before Published Patricia Highsmith Draft That Would Become Carol (The Price of Salt)

A rare gem from Highsmith's newly released diaries and notebooks, with annotations from the author and her editor.

By Patricia Highsmith | November 16, 2021

What Dostoevsky Learned About Freedom and Murder From His Fellow Convicts in Siberia

What Dostoevsky Learned About Freedom and Murder From His Fellow Convicts in Siberia

Throughout his time in a Siberian prison camp, Dostoevsky was observing life and making secret notes for his future masterpiece.

By Kevin Birmingham | November 16, 2021

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A Rogues Gallery of Restoration England

By Robert Lloyd | November 16, 2021

Getting It Wrong: How Thomas Perry Learned to Live With His Books' Errors

By Thomas Perry | November 16, 2021

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

By CrimeReads | November 15, 2021

The Story of Espionage Is (Often) the Story of Incompetence

The Story of Espionage Is (Often) the Story of Incompetence

"Blundering is writ large across the history of betrayal."

By James Wolff | November 15, 2021

The Timeless Mystery (Books) of Savannah, Georgia

The Timeless Mystery (Books) of Savannah, Georgia

Cozy mysteries, gothic novels, and true crime juggernauts—all inspired by a city awash in history.

By Paul French | November 15, 2021

10 Perfectly Plotted Murder Mysteries That Take Place During Christmas

10 Perfectly Plotted Murder Mysteries That Take Place During Christmas

"There is something wonderfully satisfying about a book in which Great-Uncle Albert or Cousin Bertha (or better still, both) receive the unexpected Christmas present they so richly deserve."

By Amy Pershing | November 15, 2021

Is There a Connection Between Surviving Assault and Consuming True Crime?

Is There a Connection Between Surviving Assault and Consuming True Crime?

There is no "one size fits all" approach when it comes to trauma—but some survivors find purpose, validation, and an effective means of exposure therapy in their pursuit of true crime.

By Caitlin Flynn | November 12, 2021

The Forgotten History of the Brutal, Internecine Battles of the American Revolution

The Forgotten History of the Brutal, Internecine Battles of the American Revolution

The American Revolution was the country's first civil war, pitting neighbors against one another and dividing families.

By H.W. Brands | November 12, 2021

What to Stream This November: Mafia Comedies

What to Stream This November: Mafia Comedies

Nothing says cozy family entertainment like a jolly mob movie

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 12, 2021

5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This November

5 Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This November

Workplace thrillers, disappearing mysteries, and collective crimes.

By Lisa Levy | November 12, 2021

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