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

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 19, 2026

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

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

A.D. Bell recommends Guillermo Martinez, Colin Dexter, Simon Mason, and more

By A.D. Bell | January 14, 2026

6 Moody, Atmospheric Novels That Explore Womanhood and Societal Expectations

6 Moody, Atmospheric Novels That Explore Womanhood and Societal Expectations

Rebecca Hannigan recommends Kate Kemp, Bonnie Burke-Patel, Emma Van Straaten, and more

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

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

By Molly Odintz | January 8, 2026

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

By Olivia Rutigliano | January 7, 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of January 2026

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

The Best Books of 2025: Gothic Fiction

The Best Books of 2025: Gothic Fiction

Intergenerational hauntings, unholy hungers, and plenty of decayed grandeur

By Molly Odintz | December 29, 2025

The Best Speculative Mysteries and Thrillers of 2025

The Best Speculative Mysteries and Thrillers of 2025

Dark fantasy, alternative history, near-future scifi, and menacing parables

By Molly Odintz | December 23, 2025

The Best Books of 2025: Historical Fiction

The Best Books of 2025: Historical Fiction

Georgian London, Revolutionary Paris, Mid-Century Los Angeles, and more

By Molly Odintz | December 22, 2025

The Best Books of 2025: Legal Thrillers

The Best Books of 2025: Legal Thrillers

It's undeniable - the legal thriller is having a moment.

By CrimeReads | December 18, 2025

The Stylish Woman's Weapon: 7 Mysteries Featuring Death by Hatpin

The Stylish Woman's Weapon: 7 Mysteries Featuring Death by Hatpin

Elizabeth Hobbs recommends tales of lethal tonsorial tools by Rachel Dawn Allen, Joyce Caudel, and more

By Elizabeth Hobbs | December 18, 2025

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