7 Thrillers That Mine the Depths of Confession and Revenge

7 Thrillers That Mine the Depths of Confession and Revenge

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The Top 10 Classic Detective Novels, According to Jeffrey Archer

The Top 10 Classic Detective Novels, According to Jeffrey Archer

The author of End Game on Arthur Conan Doyle, Raymond Chandler, Dorothy Sayers, and more

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5 Obsession-Driven Noir Films Adapted from Novels

5 Obsession-Driven Noir Films Adapted from Novels

Carol Floriani recommends compulsive classics from Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, and others

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I'm Back From Maternity Leave, and Here's What I Watched

I'm Back From Maternity Leave, and Here's What I Watched

Olivia Rutigliano curates a watchlist of television shows to feed your infant along to.

By Olivia Rutigliano | May 28, 2026

5 Mysteries Set in the Rugged Wilderness (Plus a Quiz)

5 Mysteries Set in the Rugged Wilderness (Plus a Quiz)

Rhodi Hawk recommends sylvan suspense and shares the science behind our desire for the wild unknown

By Rhodi Hawk | May 28, 2026

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

A wildly entertaining martial arts movie that's not afraid to explode into a dance number.

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The Best Debut Novels of the Month: May 2026

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6 Mysteries Featuring Miniatures, Effigies, and Tiny Scenes

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Leslie Baird on Surveillance in Society and Fiction

Leslie Baird on Surveillance in Society and Fiction

How George Orwell, Laila Lalami, and others capture the tension of being watched by governments, peers, and more

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5 Literary Suspense Novels Set in Italy

5 Literary Suspense Novels Set in Italy

Natalie Lemle recommends Umberto Eco, Muriel Spark, and more

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Ecuadorian festivals, Ukrainian detectives, Icelandic thrills, Chinese slackers, and more delights for the armchair traveler

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