Only Murders in the Dorm: 7 Books That Explore Academia's Dark Sides

Only Murders in the Dorm: 7 Books That Explore Academia's Dark Sides

Cheryl Miller Dellasega recommends novels and nonfiction by Ritu Mukerji, David Dekok, Megan Miranda, and others

By Cheryl Miller Dellasega | August 11, 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 | August 10, 2026

5 Mysteries and Thrillers with Paranormal Elements and Atmospherics

5 Mysteries and Thrillers with Paranormal Elements and Atmospherics

Sarah Pekkanen recommends Tracy Sierra, Dean Koontz, and more

By Sarah Pekkanen | August 10, 2026

What Should You Watch This Weekend? (August 7-9)

What Should You Watch This Weekend? (August 7-9)

The new Bret Easton Ellis/Ryan Murphy adaptation arrives on FX. How dark will it get?

By Dwyer Murphy | August 7, 2026

5 Great Classic and Contemporary Short Stories That Explore Time Travel

5 Great Classic and Contemporary Short Stories That Explore Time Travel

Ellery Lloyd recommends temporal tales by Ray Bradbury, Vandana Singh, and more

By Ellery Lloyd | August 7, 2026

The Best International Fiction of August 2026

The Best International Fiction of August 2026

Serial killers and eldrich horrors in South Korea, the end of the world in Japan, French neanderthals, and Brazilian cannibals

By Molly Odintz | August 7, 2026

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  • Exit Party
  • Fallow
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  • The Newer World
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The 5 New England Mysteries That Inspired Lisa Gardner's Latest Novel

By Lisa Gardner | August 6, 2026

Sally Hepworth: Why I'm Fascinated by Old Ladies and Murder

By Sally Hepworth | August 6, 2026

5 Must-Read Anthologies Out This Year

By CrimeReads | August 5, 2026

Archaeologists, Nuns, and More: 8 Mysteries and Thrillers with Unique Protagonists

Archaeologists, Nuns, and More: 8 Mysteries and Thrillers with Unique Protagonists

Brianna Labuskes recommends Rachel Howzell Hall, Alex Segura, Margot Douaihy, and more

By Brianna Labuskes | August 4, 2026

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

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

Featuring new releases from Robyn Gigl, Robert Jackson Bennett, Jennifer Hillier, Chris Bohjalian, Riley Sager, and more

By Molly Odintz | July 31, 2026

What Should You Watch This Weekend?

What Should You Watch This Weekend?

Featuring an exceptionally good drama chronicling the investigation into the Lockerbie bombing.

By Dwyer Murphy | July 31, 2026

The Best International Crime Fiction of July 2026

The Best International Crime Fiction of July 2026

Japanese psychologicals, Croatian noir, and a Brazilian ecothriller

By Molly Odintz | July 30, 2026

6 Thrillers Set in Glamorous and Wealthy Neighborhoods

6 Thrillers Set in Glamorous and Wealthy Neighborhoods

Catherine Steadman recommends Tom Wolfe, Ellery Lloyd, Liane Moriarty, and more

By Catherine Steadman | July 30, 2026

Of Crime and Comedy: 6 Humorous Mystery Novels

Of Crime and Comedy: 6 Humorous Mystery Novels

Gloria Chao recommends funny fiction from Birdie Horne, Jo Firestone, Mia P. Manansala, and others

By Gloria Chao | July 29, 2026

Lauren Nossett on the Rise of Novels Centering Female Musicians and Rule-Breakers

Lauren Nossett on the Rise of Novels Centering Female Musicians and Rule-Breakers

The author of Indie Darling curates a reading list of characters who refuse to be silent

By Lauren Nossett | July 29, 2026

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