• Historical

    Jonathan Lee on the Man Who Built New York City ... Only to Disappear Into It

    A new novel explores the mysterious legacy of Andrew Haswell Green, the Father of Greater New York, who built Central Park and the New York Public Library, then all but disappeared into history.

    June 15, 2021  By Dwyer Murphy
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    Six Novels to Immerse Yourself in the Vibes of the Past

    From historical fiction to contemporary noir, books that capture the essence of history.

    June 7, 2021  By Nekesa Afia
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    City on the Edge

    David Swinson

    "It was painstaking work, creating that fort out of a large thicket at the bottom of the hill."

    June 4, 2021  By CrimeReads Excerpts
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    Tracing the Hidden History of Secret Paris

    From medieval alchemists to 19th century illusionists, uncovering the mysteries of the past in the City of Light.

    May 31, 2021  By Gilles Legardinier
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    The Lady of Zamalek

    Ashraf El-Ashmawi, translated by Peter Daniel

    "The gardener had left the gate ajar as planned."

    May 24, 2021  By CrimeReads Excerpts
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    22 New Books By Asian-American And Pacific Islander Authors Perfect for Mystery Readers

    Celebrate AAPI month all through the year with these new books from Asian-American authors transforming the genre.

    May 20, 2021  By CrimeReads 
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    A Tale of Witchcraft and Murder in Jazz Age America

    In 1928, two powerful local witches faced off in Pennsylvania Dutch country. The sensational crime and spectacular trial would captivate the world.

    May 17, 2021  By Crawford Smith
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    What Can Fiction Do For True Stories That True Crime Can't? In An Answer: Empathy

    "While the "True" with a capital "T" aspect of true crime certainly has its appeal, fiction remains valuable in its ability to magnify reality and delve into the emotional truth."

    May 17, 2021  By Sadie Hoagland
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    Six Medical Nonfiction Books That Read Like Thrillers

    These books prove once again that "history is as hair raising as the wildest fiction"

    May 14, 2021  By Audrey Blake
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    A Family of Spies

    I always knew that my grandfather was a spy. But it wasn't until just before my mother died that I learned she was one too.

    May 11, 2021  By Iona Whishaw
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