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    On Sensationalism, Mormon Fiction, and The Murderous Mormons of Popular Culture

    On Sensationalism, Mormon Fiction, and The Murderous Mormons of Popular Culture

    In mainstream culture, depictions of Mormon villains abound. In fiction written by and for other Mormons, the Mormons are never the bad guys. Mette Ivie Harrison searches for the in-between.

    By Mette Ivie Harrison | May 27, 2021

    Five Nonfiction Books You Should Read This Month

    Five Nonfiction Books You Should Read This Month

    Spies in exile, treasure hunts, and the search for a missing person.

    By CrimeReads | May 27, 2021

    Fiction is Full of Blameless Victims, But What About Those Who Deserve Both Empathy and Reprimand?

    Fiction is Full of Blameless Victims, But What About Those Who Deserve Both Empathy and Reprimand?

    "It is so common for the hurt to hurt others, and yet we spend very few reading experiences within the minds of ‘villains’."

    By Nancy Tucker | May 27, 2021

    Have A Sweet And Cozy Summer With These Delectable Mysteries

    Have A Sweet And Cozy Summer With These Delectable Mysteries

    "Whipping up goodies seems to help some cozy sleuths solve crimes."

    By Ginger Bolton | May 27, 2021

    The Unlikeable Female Characters' Guide to Summer Thrillers

    The Unlikeable Female Characters' Guide to Summer Thrillers

    This Week on Unlikeable Female Characters Podcast

    By Unlikeable Female Characters | May 26, 2021

    The Real Story of All Those Crazy Recording Devices Nixon Insisted on Installing in the White House

    The Real Story of All Those Crazy Recording Devices Nixon Insisted on Installing in the White House

    Other Presidents had tape recorders. Nixon had a secretive network of hidden, voice-triggered bugs all over the White House.

    By Michael Dobbs | May 26, 2021

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    • Love Machines: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Our Relationships
    • The Passing of the Dragon and Other Stories
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    On Accountability, Artistry, and The Hard Work of Becoming Better People

    By David Yoon | May 26, 2021

    From Victorian Mediums to Anti-Spiritualism Activists: The Legendary Fox Sisters

    By Emily Midorikawa | May 26, 2021

    The Best New Paperback Releases Coming Out This Month

    By CrimeReads | May 26, 2021

    How One Author Found Her Love of Thrillers, Lost It, Then Found It Again

    How One Author Found Her Love of Thrillers, Lost It, Then Found It Again

    When her best friend was killed, Hannah Mary McKinnon put thrillers away. But discovering these new authors brought her back.

    By Hannah Mary McKinnon | May 26, 2021

    The New York Underworld in Twelve Great Books

    The New York Underworld in Twelve Great Books

    Outlaws, addicts, dreamers, hustlers, and artists converge in the literature of New York City.

    By David Gordon | May 25, 2021

    A Brief History of the Serial Killer Movie That Was Supposed to Be David Fincher's Follow-Up to 'Zodiac'

    A Brief History of the Serial Killer Movie That Was Supposed to Be David Fincher's Follow-Up to 'Zodiac'

    Torso, starring Matt Damon, was supposed to be the next chapter in Fincher's take on American crime. So what happened?

    By Joshua Hull and Posterspy | May 25, 2021

    May's Best International Crime Fiction

    May's Best International Crime Fiction

    Illusionists in Paris, Snipers in Taiwan, and Safecrackers in Cairo

    By Molly Odintz | May 25, 2021

    The Best Nonfiction Books About Crime, Corruption, and Fraud in Silicon Valley

    The Best Nonfiction Books About Crime, Corruption, and Fraud in Silicon Valley

    Kathy Wang looks at the literature of tech billionaires (and aspirants) behaving badly.

    By Kathy Wang | May 25, 2021

    The Life and Legacy of Philip Agee, the CIA's First Defector and Most Committed Dissident

    The Life and Legacy of Philip Agee, the CIA's First Defector and Most Committed Dissident

    Agee was the consummate Agency insider, then later its primary agitator. His legacy remains as fraught and complex as ever.

    By Jonathan Stevenson | May 25, 2021

    John Steinbeck wrote a werewolf murder mystery, but you can't read it.

    John Steinbeck wrote a werewolf murder mystery, but you can't read it.

    Yes, you read that right. No, this is not a prank.

    By Vanessa Willoughby | May 24, 2021

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