7 Historical Novels That Explore The Underbelly of the Art World

7 Historical Novels That Explore The Underbelly of the Art World

Laura Leffler on art crimes in fiction, near and far

By Laura Leffler | May 27, 2025

20 TV Families Solving Crimes

20 TV Families Solving Crimes

Lee Hollis highlights some of his favorite on-screen crime-solving duos, families, and siblings—both fictional and based on real-life inspiration.

By Lee Hollis | May 27, 2025

8 Novels to Read If You Want to Solve a Mystery

8 Novels to Read If You Want to Solve a Mystery

"What better way to sharpen your instincts and train your mind to think like a detective than by reading classic novels?"

By Freya Sampson | May 27, 2025

Jason Powell: How Working as a Firefighter Ignited A Passion for Storytelling

Jason Powell: How Working as a Firefighter Ignited A Passion for Storytelling

An NYC firefighter on trust, community, and the ecopocalypse

By Jason Powell | May 27, 2025

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 | May 26, 2025

Great Mystery Books for Elementary Schoolers

Great Mystery Books for Elementary Schoolers

These books will make your young readers into devoted mystery fans for life.

By Naomi Kaye | May 26, 2025

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New Crime Series to Stream During This Holiday Weekend

By Olivia Rutigliano | May 23, 2025

When are Witches... Not Witches?

By Christopher Golden | May 23, 2025

The Secret Link Between Raymond Chandler and P.G. Wodehouse

By Arvind Ethan David | May 23, 2025

Why Are Couples Committing Fictional Crimes So Compelling?

Why Are Couples Committing Fictional Crimes So Compelling?

Helen Monks Takhar on dark reads in which couples don't mitigate each other's worst bits—they encourage them

By Helen Monks Takhar | May 23, 2025

The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of Summer 2025

The Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of Summer 2025

80 mysteries, thrillers, and horror you need to get through the hottest season

By Molly Odintz | May 22, 2025

7 Novels Featuring Imposters Among Us

7 Novels Featuring Imposters Among Us

Alison Bucolla on Shifting Identities in Suspense Fiction

By Allison Buccola | May 22, 2025

Linwood Barclay on the Art of Making Everyday Things Terrifying

Linwood Barclay on the Art of Making Everyday Things Terrifying

Elevators, toys, a closed door...They can all be a source of horror.

By Linwood Barclay | May 22, 2025

Scene of the Crime: <em>The Lasso Scene in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada</em>

Scene of the Crime: The Lasso Scene in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

Olivia Rutigliano close-reads a scene from a modern-day Western about the racism of boarder patrol

By Olivia Rutigliano | May 21, 2025

Why Julia Bartz Wrote Her New Thriller About Cults and Soulmates

Why Julia Bartz Wrote Her New Thriller About Cults and Soulmates

The bestselling author and licensed therapist had a revelation – watching reality tv.

By Julia Bartz | May 21, 2025

Middle Grade Adventure and Mystery Novels Set in Fantasy Worlds

Middle Grade Adventure and Mystery Novels Set in Fantasy Worlds

A celebration of entwined genres.

By Catharina Steel | May 21, 2025

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