6 Thrillers That Sit with Discomfort and Ethical Ambiguities

6 Thrillers That Sit with Discomfort and Ethical Ambiguities

Michael Cowan recommends challenging suspense from Tom Wolfe, Scott Turow, and others

By Michael Cowan | April 23, 2026

3 Crime Short Story Collections with Interlinked Narratives

3 Crime Short Story Collections with Interlinked Narratives

Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier recommends interconnected short fiction by Art Taylor, Anna Scotti, and P.M. Raymond

By Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier | April 23, 2026

What to Watch Now: Polite Society (2023)

What to Watch Now: Polite Society (2023)

An action movie about stunt dreams, martial arts, and the Pakistani-British marriage market.

By Radha Vatsal | April 22, 2026

White Picket Mayhem: 6 Thrillers Set in the Suburbs

White Picket Mayhem: 6 Thrillers Set in the Suburbs

Nicole Blades recommends Ellery Lloyd, E. Lockhart, and more

By Nicole Blades | April 22, 2026

5 Books That Inspired: Marcus Kliewer

5 Books That Inspired: Marcus Kliewer

Author Marcus Kliewer lists 5 books that inspired the world of his new novel, The Caretaker. 

By Marcus Kliewer | April 21, 2026

6 Literary Mysteries Set in the 1980s

6 Literary Mysteries Set in the 1980s

T. Greenwood recommends Karen Winn, M.O. Walsh, and more

By T. Greenwood | April 20, 2026

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The Best International Fiction of April 2026

The Best International Fiction of April 2026

Spanish autofiction, Korean satire, German metafiction, Italian vacationers, and Polish detectives

By Molly Odintz | April 16, 2026

Your Orient Express Reading List: From Lonely Planet

Your Orient Express Reading List: From Lonely Planet

From dozing spies and queasy aristocrats to Poirot’s omelettes, novelists have used the train as a vehicle for stories of crime, passion and subterfuge. 

By Helena Smith | April 16, 2026

Documentaries to Watch Now: Cover-Up (2025)

Documentaries to Watch Now: Cover-Up (2025)

A documentary about Seymour Hersh and investigative reporting that unfolds like a 1970s-style conspiracy thriller.

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6 Mystery Novels with Unorthodox Settings and Setups

6 Mystery Novels with Unorthodox Settings and Setups

R.M. Caldwell recommends Matthew Reilly, Terry Pratchett, and more

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5 Suspense Reads with Heart

5 Suspense Reads with Heart

Allison Winn Scotch on mysteries that pack an emotional punch.

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What to Watch Now: Syriana (2005)

What to Watch Now: Syriana (2005)

A complex story about oil, power, and morally compromised people.

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10 New Books Coming Out This Week

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New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | April 13, 2026

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