5 Novels with Perfectly Unsympathetic Protagonists

5 Novels with Perfectly Unsympathetic Protagonists

Sophie Hannah recommends Morag Joss, Freida McFadden, and more

By Sophie Hannah | January 29, 2026

Women in Espionage: <br>A Reading List

Women in Espionage:
A Reading List

Rhys Bowen's favorite fiction featuring female spies

By Rhys Bowen | January 28, 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 26, 2026

5 Spy Thrillers That Are Also Good Literature

5 Spy Thrillers That Are Also Good Literature

Michael Idov recommends literary tales of espionage by Lea Carpenter, Jonathan Payne, and others

By Michael Idov | January 26, 2026

10 Speculative Mysteries and Thrillers to Check Out in 2026

10 Speculative Mysteries and Thrillers to Check Out in 2026

New and upcoming fantasy and science fiction in which crime elements feature prominently

By Molly Odintz | January 23, 2026

Domestic Dysfunction: 7 Great Thrillers That Focus on Family Drama

Domestic Dysfunction: 7 Great Thrillers That Focus on Family Drama

Darby Kane recommends domestic suspense novels from C.L. Taylor, Disha Bose, and more

By Darby Kane | January 22, 2026

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By Molly Odintz | January 22, 2026

6 Thrillers That Reveal the Dark Sides of Fame

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

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

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

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