Five Mystery Novels That Prioritize Character, Style, and Insight

Five Mystery Novels That Prioritize Character, Style, and Insight

"Genre fiction can be every bit as inventive and arty and revelatory as something dubbed literature."

By Mark Stevens | September 15, 2022

Kate Atkinson: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

Kate Atkinson: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

A study of the life and work of one of contemporary crime fiction's greatest authors.

By Neil Nyren | September 15, 2022

Where to Start with Dark Academia Fiction

Where to Start with Dark Academia Fiction

"[I]t is a truth universally acknowledged that throwing privileged, hypereducated intellectuals together into small, isolated, pressure-cooker environments can sometimes lead to murder."

By Joanna Margaret | September 15, 2022

September's Best Psychological Thrillers

September's Best Psychological Thrillers

New books from Meg Elison, Katherine St. John, Sarah Bonner, and more.

By Lisa Levy | September 13, 2022

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 | September 12, 2022

England’s Lake District: All the Calm and Placid Water Hides an Awful Lot of Murder

England’s Lake District: All the Calm and Placid Water Hides an Awful Lot of Murder

Crime and the City takes a late summer holiday with the crime fiction of the Lake District.

By Paul French | September 12, 2022

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10 Quietly Effective Suspense Novels

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A Deep Dive Into the History of Bibliomysteries

By Martin Edwards | September 9, 2022

Messy Women in Crime Fiction: A Reading List

By Meredith Hambrock | September 9, 2022

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 | September 6, 2022

Five Novels With Deeply Troubled Protagonists

Five Novels With Deeply Troubled Protagonists

Sometimes, we want complicated...

By Christopher Swann | September 6, 2022

10 Novels You Should Read This September

10 Novels You Should Read This September

Featuring new books from Kate Atkinson, Richard Osman, Kelly J. Ford, Chloe Gong, and more.

By CrimeReads | September 2, 2022

The Shopkeeper Sleuth: Cozy Mysteries Featuring Crime-Solving Business Owners

The Shopkeeper Sleuth: Cozy Mysteries Featuring Crime-Solving Business Owners

Everyone needs to shop. And these shopkeepers know everyone.

By Krista Davis | September 2, 2022

Food to Die For

Food to Die For

Five Deadly Mysteries Featuring Decadent Dishes

By Mindy Quigley | September 2, 2022

The 80 Greatest Con Artists in Movies and TV, Ranked

The 80 Greatest Con Artists in Movies and TV, Ranked

From The Lady Eve to Matchstick Men to The Hustler and back

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 1, 2022

The Best Reviewed Books of Summer: July and August 2022

The Best Reviewed Books of Summer: July and August 2022

Featuring new books from Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Elizabeth Hand, Lawrence Osborne, and more.

By CrimeReads | August 31, 2022

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