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

H.Y. Hanna on Craving Slow, Atmospheric Suspense in the Era of Short Attention

H.Y. Hanna on Craving Slow, Atmospheric Suspense in the Era of Short Attention

The author of The Taverna at the Edge of Night pushes against our cult of speed

By H.Y. Hanna | 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

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

Beyond

Beyond "Man vs. Beast": Natalie Moss on the Outdated Trope of Nature as Monstrous

The author of The Night Hunter enjoins us to depict animals more accurately in fiction

By Natalie Moss | July 28, 2026

Shannon Morgan on Why Islands Are Perfect Settings for Mysteries

Shannon Morgan on Why Islands Are Perfect Settings for Mysteries

Exploring how remote settings force characters into suspenseful situations

By Shannon Morgan | July 28, 2026

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  • Exit Party
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  • The Newer World
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  • Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History
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Diversifying Bookshelves: 9 Great Cozy Mysteries by Writers of Color

By MJ Soni | July 27, 2026

Crime Classics, Back in Print: A Roundup of (Summer) Reissues

By CrimeReads | July 22, 2026

Fashion Cues and Clues: MJ Soni on Why Clothing Matters in Mysteries

By MJ Soni | July 21, 2026

A Conversation About 'The Kidnapping of Arabella,' An Italian Road Movie from Writer-Director Carolina Cavalli

A Conversation About 'The Kidnapping of Arabella,' An Italian Road Movie from Writer-Director Carolina Cavalli

The new movie features two misfits and Chris Pine speaking in Italian.

By Radha Vatsal | July 20, 2026

Teresa Dovalpage on Writing Herself into Her New Novel

Teresa Dovalpage on Writing Herself into Her New Novel

The author of The Novel Detective returns to the Cuba of her youth as scribe, narrator, and character

By Teresa Dovalpage | July 17, 2026

Seicho Matsumoto's <em>A Quiet Place</em> Is a Dark Fairy-Tale of Post-War Japan

Seicho Matsumoto's A Quiet Place Is a Dark Fairy-Tale of Post-War Japan

Pico Iyer reflects on a reissued masterpiece of psychological fiction

By Pico Iyer | July 16, 2026

Miranda Smith's 6 Favorite Novels to Pair with Alfred Hitchcock Films

Miranda Smith's 6 Favorite Novels to Pair with Alfred Hitchcock Films

What to read if you love Psycho, Rear Window, Strangers on a Train, and other iconic flicks

By Miranda Smith | July 15, 2026

Surfing, Bananas, and Runners: Agatha Christie's Grand Year of International Travel

Surfing, Bananas, and Runners: Agatha Christie's Grand Year of International Travel

Excerpted from 'Agatha Christie: The Mother of the Cozy Mystery'

By Nancy West | July 14, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: July 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of the Month: July 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from Ruth Ware, Stacey Abrams, Janice Hallett, Samantha Downing, Joe Pan, and more

By CrimeReads | July 10, 2026

Crime and the City: Bari, Italy

Crime and the City: Bari, Italy

A tour through a Puglia port city with a storied history of smugglers and crime syndicates

By Paul French | July 6, 2026

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