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

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

70 new and upcoming titles to keep you reading all the way till cuffing season

By Molly Odintz | June 3, 2026

What to Watch Now: Eastern Promises (2007)

What to Watch Now: Eastern Promises (2007)

A neo-noir that's all about bodies.

By Radha Vatsal | June 3, 2026

Meet-Cute Murder: 5 Novels That Mash Up Mysteries and Rom Coms

Meet-Cute Murder: 5 Novels That Mash Up Mysteries and Rom Coms

Liz Lawson recommends Ally Carter, Kate Eberle, and more

By Liz Lawson | June 3, 2026

4 Lesser-Known Mexican Gothic and Historical Horror Mysteries

4 Lesser-Known Mexican Gothic and Historical Horror Mysteries

Cynthia Gómez recommends Amparo Dávila, Rosario Castellanos, and more

By Cynthia Gómez | June 2, 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 | June 1, 2026

Whodunits That Take You on Vacation

Whodunits That Take You on Vacation

Explore the world from the comfort of home with these cozies

By Krista Davis | June 1, 2026

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  • Exit Party
  • Fallow
  • Our Noble Selves
  • Redwood: The Untold Story of the Cold War's Most Extraordinary Spy
  • The Newer World
  • End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World
  • Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History
  • Call It Evil: Understanding the Trump Era
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  • The Rouse

5 Great Mysteries Set in the Boston Area

By Hannah Selinger | June 1, 2026

7 Thrillers That Mine the Depths of Confession and Revenge

By Christine Carbo | June 1, 2026

The Top 10 Classic Detective Novels, According to Jeffrey Archer

By Jeffrey Archer | May 29, 2026

5 Obsession-Driven Noir Films Adapted from Novels

5 Obsession-Driven Noir Films Adapted from Novels

Carol Floriani recommends compulsive classics from Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, and others

By Carol Floriani | May 29, 2026

I'm Back From Maternity Leave, and Here's What I Watched

I'm Back From Maternity Leave, and Here's What I Watched

Olivia Rutigliano curates a watchlist of television shows to feed your infant along to.

By Olivia Rutigliano | May 28, 2026

5 Mysteries Set in the Rugged Wilderness (Plus a Quiz)

5 Mysteries Set in the Rugged Wilderness (Plus a Quiz)

Rhodi Hawk recommends sylvan suspense and shares the science behind our desire for the wild unknown

By Rhodi Hawk | May 28, 2026

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

A wildly entertaining martial arts movie that's not afraid to explode into a dance number.

By Radha Vatsal | May 28, 2026

What to Watch Now: Get Out (2017)

What to Watch Now: Get Out (2017)

A modern classic and a fresh take on American horror.

By Radha Vatsal | May 27, 2026

10 Brilliant Thrillers Set in the Near Future

10 Brilliant Thrillers Set in the Near Future

Perrin Pring recommends Mason Coile, Jakob Kerr, Rebecca Roanhorse, and more

By Perrin Pring | May 26, 2026

The Top 10 Animal Sleuths (Plus Honorable Mentions)

The Top 10 Animal Sleuths (Plus Honorable Mentions)

Kit Gray recommends tales featuring nonhuman detectives by Rene Fonby, Jeffrey Burton, and others

By Kit Gray | May 26, 2026

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