Joanne Rock on Suspense and the Allure of Masked Characters

Joanne Rock on Suspense and the Allure of Masked Characters

Unveiling the varied literary techniques that disguises allow in mysteries

By Joanne Rock | May 18, 2026

The World of Crime In Star Wars Legends 

The World of Crime In Star Wars Legends 

"In a galaxy far, far away….there’s organized gangs, smuggling, bounty hunting and a sprawling criminal underworld."

By Naomi Kaye | May 18, 2026

What's New to Streaming: May 15, 2026

What's New to Streaming: May 15, 2026

Featuring an Los Angeles set cat-and-mouse heist thriller.

By Radha Vatsal | May 15, 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of May 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of May 2026

Simmering gothics, multi-POV thrillers, psychological horror, and feminist parables

By Molly Odintz | May 15, 2026

Cursed Children’s Entertainment: A Reading (and Watching, and Gaming) List

Cursed Children’s Entertainment: A Reading (and Watching, and Gaming) List

These works of fiction aren't trying to sneak in social criticism or dark themes. Children's entertainment is wholesome! The algorithm can be trusted! Capitalism isn't keeping kids lonely at all!

By Robert Brockway | May 15, 2026

Five Great Mysteries for Sports Lovers

Five Great Mysteries for Sports Lovers

Lynn Slaughter recommends wide-ranging titles from Harlan Coben, Donna Andrews, and others

By Lynn Slaughter | May 15, 2026

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By CrimeReads | May 14, 2026

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Silent Friend (2025)

By Radha Vatsal | May 14, 2026

Detection and Disaster: Lacey Moone's Top 5 Messy Amateur Sleuths

By Lacey Moone | May 14, 2026

5 Brilliant, Lesser-Known Cozy Mysteries (Plus One New Novel)

5 Brilliant, Lesser-Known Cozy Mysteries (Plus One New Novel)

Kristen Perrin recommends A.A. Milne, Christina Lynch, Tom Mead, and more

By Kristen Perrin | May 14, 2026

What to Watch Now: Jackie Brown (1997)

What to Watch Now: Jackie Brown (1997)

It's time to revisit a modern classic. It's time for some Pam Grier.

By Radha Vatsal | May 13, 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 | May 9, 2026

What's New To Streaming: May 8, 2026

What's New To Streaming: May 8, 2026

Featuring a classic literary adaptation that we all read in school and is still super unsettling.

By Radha Vatsal | May 8, 2026

The Best True Crime of the Month: May 2026

The Best True Crime of the Month: May 2026

Corrupt dynasties, psychedelic conmen, stolen children, architectural horrors, and a new history of the Manson murders

By CrimeReads | May 8, 2026

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Sirat (2025)

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Sirat (2025)

An existential chase thriller set in the Moroccan desert.

By Radha Vatsal | May 7, 2026

The Best Amateur Sleuths in Fiction, According to Uzma Jalaluddin

The Best Amateur Sleuths in Fiction, According to Uzma Jalaluddin

The author of Moonlight Murder recommends Susan Ryeland, Vish Puri, and others

By Uzma Jalaluddin | May 7, 2026

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