10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | August 23, 2021

Colombo – Writing Crime in a Nation Once Torn Apart by Violence

Colombo – Writing Crime in a Nation Once Torn Apart by Violence

A look at the crime and mystery literature of Sri Lanka's largest city

By Paul French | August 23, 2021

Meet The Real-Life Pets Who Inspired the Cozy Mystery Cover Art

Meet The Real-Life Pets Who Inspired the Cozy Mystery Cover Art

Behind every cute companion on the cover of a cozy is a real-life fuzzy friend

By Ellen Byron | August 23, 2021

I Stopped Writing My Series Years Ago. But Something Kept Calling Me Back.

I Stopped Writing My Series Years Ago. But Something Kept Calling Me Back.

Returning to a long-abandoned series can feel overwhelming. But if you believe in your characters, you can't go wrong.

By Steven Womack | August 23, 2021

A Personal Journey Through the World of Alternative Comics in 1970s New York City

A Personal Journey Through the World of Alternative Comics in 1970s New York City

On Star*Reach, Heavy Metal, the rise of alternative comics, and one New York kid's journey to publish his own.

By Michael Gonzales | August 20, 2021

Pornsak Pichetshote on Chinatown Noir, Immigration Bans, and His New Comic Book Series, <em>The Good Asian</em>

Pornsak Pichetshote on Chinatown Noir, Immigration Bans, and His New Comic Book Series, The Good Asian

Exploring the intersection of detective fiction and crime comics in the new installment of Graphic Content.

By Alex Segura | August 20, 2021

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  • Stations
  • West of Loveland
  • Castles: A Fortified History of the World
  • Sweet Pea
  • The Pen: A Human History
  • Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?
  • Gloria Don't Speak
  • The Heights
  • The King Under the Mountain: In Search of J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Just a Shot Away: Martin Scorsese's Life in Film

Six Crime Novels About Settling Old Scores

By Lesley Kara | August 20, 2021

In These Cozy Mysteries, Furry Sidekicks Are the Real Stars

By Jennifer Hawkins | August 20, 2021

The Power of Reading Mario Puzo's The Godfather as an Immigrant Story

By Jonathan Freedland | August 19, 2021

Eight Science Fiction and Fantasy Heist Novels

Eight Science Fiction and Fantasy Heist Novels

Matt Bell explains why the heist might just be the perfect worldbuilding tool.

By Matt Bell | August 19, 2021

August's Best International Crime Fiction

August's Best International Crime Fiction

Japanese bullet trains, French social thrillers, and the ghost of Frederic Chopin

By Molly Odintz | August 19, 2021

Art Theft and Forgery: The Best TV, Movies, and Documentaries Now Streaming

Art Theft and Forgery: The Best TV, Movies, and Documentaries Now Streaming

There's no better escape than into the rarefied world of fine art and even finer forgeries...

By Jonathan Santlofer | August 19, 2021

A Better Life: 10 Crime Films About Unauthorized Immigrants

A Better Life: 10 Crime Films About Unauthorized Immigrants

"When powerful people are trying to convince you that powerless people are the threat, they’re lying to you."

By Johnny Shaw | August 18, 2021

Intersectional Feminist Spy Fiction: A Conversation with Aya de Leon, Lauren Wilkinson, and Rosalie Knecht

Intersectional Feminist Spy Fiction: A Conversation with Aya de Leon, Lauren Wilkinson, and Rosalie Knecht

Three authors driving the evolution of espionage fiction.

By Aya de Leon | August 18, 2021

Five Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This Month

Five Psychological Thrillers You Should Read This Month

New novels from Lexie Elliott, Louise Penny, and more.

By Lisa Levy | August 18, 2021

On Childhood, Innocence, and Learning About Death

On Childhood, Innocence, and Learning About Death

Does it take a tragic event to truly grow up?

By Lexie Elliott | August 18, 2021

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