Blizzards, Druids, and Dead Bodies: 5 Mysteries Set During the Winter Solstice

Blizzards, Druids, and Dead Bodies: 5 Mysteries Set During the Winter Solstice

Paula Munier recommends Carol Goodman, Ann Cleeves, Peter Høeg, and more

By Paula Munier | December 12, 2025

5 Contemporary Takes on the Closed Circle Mystery

5 Contemporary Takes on the Closed Circle Mystery

L.M. Chilton recommends Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, Will Dean, and more

By L. M. Chilton | December 11, 2025

The 2025 CrimeReads Holiday Gift Guide

The 2025 CrimeReads Holiday Gift Guide

30+ mystery and crime-themed gift ideas, from the editors of CrimeReads

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 10, 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of 2025

Slowburn suspense, intricate setups, vicious rivalries, and visceral denouements

By Molly Odintz | December 10, 2025

Period Perfection: 8 Historical Mystery Novels That Transport Readers

Period Perfection: 8 Historical Mystery Novels That Transport Readers

Julie Mulhern recommends Catriona McPherson, Anna Lee Huber, Kerry Greenwood, and more

By Julie Mulhern | December 10, 2025

The Best Debut Crime Novels of 2025

The Best Debut Crime Novels of 2025

Missing persons, friendly fire, clever criminals, and academic shenanigans

By Molly Odintz | December 9, 2025

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Queer Crime Writers Presents: 10 New LGBTQIA+ Crime Novels to Check Out This Winter

Queer Crime Writers Presents: 10 New LGBTQIA+ Crime Novels to Check Out This Winter

10 recently released queer mysteries and thrillers to keep you reading till spring

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3 Ghost Stories To Help Get You in the Holiday Spirit

3 Ghost Stories To Help Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Maxie Dara revives the tradition of telling haunting tales on winter nights.

By Maxie Dara | December 5, 2025

6 Great Folk Horror Novels in Translation, Recommended by a Translator of Folk Horror

6 Great Folk Horror Novels in Translation, Recommended by a Translator of Folk Horror

Ilona Yazhbin Chavasse recommends quiver-inducing tales by Zuzana Ríhová, John Ajvide Lindqvist, and more

By Ilona Yazhbin Chavasse | December 5, 2025

6 Novels and Films Featuring Wild Historical Capers

6 Novels and Films Featuring Wild Historical Capers

Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne share the storied schemes that inspired "My Fair Frauds"

By Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne | December 5, 2025

The Best Books of 2025: Crime Fiction, Mysteries, and Thrillers

The Best Books of 2025: Crime Fiction, Mysteries, and Thrillers

20 novels that defined the year for mystery readers. Plus, our picks for 2025's most notable books.

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10 Thrilling Mystery Films That Feature Trains

10 Thrilling Mystery Films That Feature Trains

Michael Ledwidge recommends his favorite locomotive flicks

By Michael Ledwidge | December 3, 2025

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