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The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of January 2026

The Best Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of January 2026

10 new books to check out this month, as selected by the CrimeReads editors

By Molly Odintz | January 22, 2026

6 Thrillers That Reveal the Dark Sides of Fame

6 Thrillers That Reveal the Dark Sides of Fame

Jessie Garcia recommends tales of fatal celebrity from Ruth Ware, Anna Quindlen, and more

By Jessie Garcia | January 21, 2026

Crime on the High Seas: 8 Historical Mysteries with Pirates and Smugglers

Crime on the High Seas: 8 Historical Mysteries with Pirates and Smugglers

Linda Wilgus recommends Daphne Du Maurier, Susanna Kearsley, Tricia Levenseller, and more

By Linda Wilgus | January 21, 2026

The Books, Media, and Podcasts That Helped Rachel Taff Write a Suspense Novel

The Books, Media, and Podcasts That Helped Rachel Taff Write a Suspense Novel

A collection of stories about power, manipulation, and identity

By Rachel Taff | January 21, 2026

24 New and Upcoming Historical Novels To Look Forward To In 2026

24 New and Upcoming Historical Novels To Look Forward To In 2026

Medieval apothecaries, doomed samurai, gothic heroines, and jaded romantics

By Molly Odintz | January 20, 2026

The Books, Shows, and Songs that Helped Alyssa Sheinmel Write Her First Thriller

The Books, Shows, and Songs that Helped Alyssa Sheinmel Write Her First Thriller

Sharing the lessons she learned from Lisa Jewell, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Julie Plec, and others

By Alyssa Sheinmel | January 20, 2026

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10 New Books Coming Out This Week

By CrimeReads | January 19, 2026

City of Secrets: 7 Novels that Delve into the Great Mysteries of Oxford

By A.D. Bell | January 14, 2026

6 Moody, Atmospheric Novels That Explore Womanhood and Societal Expectations

By Rebecca Hannigan | January 14, 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 | January 12, 2026

8 Cozy Mysteries Perfect for Middle Grade and Young Adult Readers

8 Cozy Mysteries Perfect for Middle Grade and Young Adult Readers

Taryn Souders recommends contemporary cozies by Sheila Turnage, Alan Bradley, and more

By Taryn Souders | January 9, 2026

The Most Anticipated Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2026

The Most Anticipated Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2026

Featuring new titles from Tana French, Jordan Harper, Jessica Knoll, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and many more

By Molly Odintz | January 8, 2026

9 Classic Crime Stories That Have Just Entered the Public Domain in 2026

9 Classic Crime Stories That Have Just Entered the Public Domain in 2026

Books by Dashiell Hammett, Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Carolyn Keene now belong to everyone.

By Olivia Rutigliano | January 7, 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of January 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of January 2026

Manosphere thrillers, cultish killers, fierce rivals, and skewed classics

By Molly Odintz | January 6, 2026

Crime Fiction Set in England's Lake District

Crime Fiction Set in England's Lake District

Crime and the City visits England's national park with a giant literary tradition.

By Paul French | January 5, 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 | January 5, 2026

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