Corruption, Killings, and Courtrooms: A Chicago True Crime Reading List

Corruption, Killings, and Courtrooms: A Chicago True Crime Reading List

Randy E. Barnett recommends Adam Selzer, Kenneth Tucker, and more

By Randy E. Barnett | March 19, 2026

How E.A. Jackson Found Inspiration for Her New Novel in the Weirdest 'Law and Order' Series

How E.A. Jackson Found Inspiration for Her New Novel in the Weirdest 'Law and Order' Series

Years of watching the "Goren Lean" turned out to be just what this novelist needed.

By E.A. Jackson | March 18, 2026

How John Grisham Lost His Love of Baseball

How John Grisham Lost His Love of Baseball

The author was once a stalwart MLB fan. But this spring, he'd rather be reading a book.

By Rick Pullen | March 18, 2026

The Killer Is in the Building: The Beauty of a Locked Room Mystery

The Killer Is in the Building: The Beauty of a Locked Room Mystery

The most dangerous thing in the room is not the body, it’s the people still breathing.

By Susan Walter | March 18, 2026

Art of Deception: 5 True Crime Books Featuring Forgers, Fraudsters, and Con Artists

Art of Deception: 5 True Crime Books Featuring Forgers, Fraudsters, and Con Artists

J.R. Thornton recommends real-life tales of illusion extraordinaire

By J. R. Thornton | March 17, 2026

Beyond <em>Wuthering Heights</em>: Joanna Margaret on 2026's Gothic Romance Boom

Beyond Wuthering Heights: Joanna Margaret on 2026's Gothic Romance Boom

The gender frustrations, sexual revolutions, and historical context behind a genre's resurgence

By Joanna Margaret | March 17, 2026

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Modern-Day Thelmas and Louises: 10 Crime Novels Featuring Female Duos

By Elle Cosimano | March 17, 2026

What to Watch in March: Häxan (1922)

By Radha Vatsal | March 17, 2026

The Best International Crime Novels of March 2026

By Molly Odintz | March 17, 2026

The Remarkable Power of Robert Arthur Jr.'s <em>Three Investigators</em> Series

The Remarkable Power of Robert Arthur Jr.'s Three Investigators Series

Alex Dueben on the smart, character-driven kids' mystery books still cherished today

By Alex Dueben | March 16, 2026

5 Crime Novels Where Objects and Houses Remember

5 Crime Novels Where Objects and Houses Remember

CL Miller recommends Katy Hays, James McBride, and more

By C. L. Miller | March 16, 2026

Enhanced with Enchantment: Stacie Ramey on Using Magic in Cozy Mysteries

Enhanced with Enchantment: Stacie Ramey on Using Magic in Cozy Mysteries

Exploring bewitching tales from Paula Brackstone, Amanda Flower, and others

By Stacie Ramey | March 16, 2026

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 | March 16, 2026

What to Watch This Weekend: March 13, 2026

What to Watch This Weekend: March 13, 2026

Check out the new Patricia Cornwell series starring Nicole Kidman, magicians pulling off heists, and more.

By Dwyer Murphy | March 13, 2026

Why Motive Matters Even More than Truth in Crime Fiction

Why Motive Matters Even More than Truth in Crime Fiction

Nadine Matheson mulls how to create narrative satisfaction rather than random violence

By Nadine Matheson | March 13, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of March 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of March 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from C.S. Harris, S.A. Cosby, Carl Hiassen, and many more

By CrimeReads | March 13, 2026

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