Twisty Mystery: 6 Crime Novels with Astonishing Narrative Turns

Twisty Mystery: 6 Crime Novels with Astonishing Narrative Turns

Gillian McAllister recommends Lisa Jewell, Tana French, and more

By Gillian McAllister | August 19, 2026

6 Humorous Mysteries That Are Actually Funny

6 Humorous Mysteries That Are Actually Funny

The author of A Numbers Game teaches the techniques of amusing noir

By R.J. Dark | August 19, 2026

Murder in Miniature: The Very Best Short Mystery Fiction

Murder in Miniature: The Very Best Short Mystery Fiction

Two modern masters of the locked room mystery choose their favorites of the genre's shorter form.

By Gigi Pandian and Tom Mead | August 18, 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 17, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: August 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: August 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from Eli Cranor, Richard Osman, Louise Penny, Ivy Pochoda, Sherry Thomas, and more

By CrimeReads | August 14, 2026

The 5 Books the Characters in Jeff Abbott's New Thriller Would Read

The 5 Books the Characters in Jeff Abbott's New Thriller Would Read

The author of January and July explores his protagonists' literary inclinations

By Jeff Abbott | August 14, 2026

Best Reviewed
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  • Stations
  • West of Loveland
  • Castles: A Fortified History of the World
  • Sweet Pea
  • The Pen: A Human History
  • Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?
  • Gloria Don't Speak
  • The Heights
  • The King Under the Mountain: In Search of J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Just a Shot Away: Martin Scorsese's Life in Film

5 Cli-Fi Novels and Eco-Thrillers Where Nature Has Main Character Energy

By Nicole Brooks | August 13, 2026

Sunning and Sleuthing: A Cozy Summer Reading List from Lucy Connelly

By Lucy Connelly | August 13, 2026

The Best Debut Crime Novels of the Month: August 2026

By Molly Odintz | August 12, 2026

8 Horror Novels That Use the Ocean as Their Setting

8 Horror Novels That Use the Ocean as Their Setting

Hannah Whitten recommends underwater scares by Mira Grant, Hester Steel, and others

By Hannah Whitten | August 12, 2026

5 Mysteries That Reimagine Death and the Afterlife

5 Mysteries That Reimagine Death and the Afterlife

Isabelle Spotts recommends Alice Sebold, Graham Joyce, and more

By Isabelle Spotts | August 12, 2026

6 Great Mysteries Set in the Publishing Industry

6 Great Mysteries Set in the Publishing Industry

An inside look at the glamorous, often underwhelming world of publishing, plus murder.

By E.C. Nevin | August 11, 2026

Ciphers, Codes, Challenges: 8 Thrillers That Feature Puzzles

Ciphers, Codes, Challenges: 8 Thrillers That Feature Puzzles

S. C. Godfrey recommends Stella Sands, Janice Hallett, Jeff Macfee, and more

By S. C. Godfrey | August 11, 2026

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

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