24 New and Upcoming Historical Novels To Look Forward To In 2026

24 New and Upcoming Historical Novels To Look Forward To In 2026

Medieval apothecaries, doomed samurai, gothic heroines, and jaded romantics

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The Books, Shows, and Songs that Helped Alyssa Sheinmel Write Her First Thriller

The Books, Shows, and Songs that Helped Alyssa Sheinmel Write Her First Thriller

Sharing the lessons she learned from Lisa Jewell, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Julie Plec, and others

By Alyssa Sheinmel | January 20, 2026

What Character Are You in a Traditional English Murder Mystery?

What Character Are You in a Traditional English Murder Mystery?

A personality quiz!

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City of Secrets: 7 Novels that Delve into the Great Mysteries of Oxford

City of Secrets: 7 Novels that Delve into the Great Mysteries of Oxford

A.D. Bell recommends Guillermo Martinez, Colin Dexter, Simon Mason, and more

By A.D. Bell | January 14, 2026

6 Moody, Atmospheric Novels That Explore Womanhood and Societal Expectations

6 Moody, Atmospheric Novels That Explore Womanhood and Societal Expectations

Rebecca Hannigan recommends Kate Kemp, Bonnie Burke-Patel, Emma Van Straaten, and more

By Rebecca Hannigan | January 14, 2026

Thinking Outside the Cop: Using Game Wardens in Crime Fiction

Thinking Outside the Cop: Using Game Wardens in Crime Fiction

Sarah Crouch on the power of a criminally under-utilized character type

By Sarah Crouch | January 13, 2026

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Ross Montgomery on Researching Profanity, Halley's Comet, and Writing Historical Fiction

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Writing Suburban Crime Fiction in the Age of Social Media and Digital Surveillance

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The Clarity of Darkness: Margot Douaihy on Why Noir Feels So Relevant Today

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The Deadly Art of Falling in Love: Blending Romance and Crime in Literature

The Deadly Art of Falling in Love: Blending Romance and Crime in Literature

Letizia Lorini on crafting chemistry, dark rom coms, mixing genres, and more

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"The Stephen King of His Time": Richard Matheson's Remarkable Career on Page and Screen

Keith Roysdon remembers an influential, genre-spanning writer

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8 Cozy Mysteries Perfect for Middle Grade and Young Adult Readers

8 Cozy Mysteries Perfect for Middle Grade and Young Adult Readers

Taryn Souders recommends contemporary cozies by Sheila Turnage, Alan Bradley, and more

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

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

Featuring new titles from Tana French, Jordan Harper, Jessica Knoll, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and many more

By Molly Odintz | January 8, 2026

Amy Pease on Writing Villains Who Get Away with Their Crimes

Amy Pease on Writing Villains Who Get Away with Their Crimes

The author of "Wildwood" explores what makes the most sinister kind of antagonist work

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Ross Montgomery on Our Enduring Obsession with the End of the World

Ross Montgomery on Our Enduring Obsession with the End of the World

The author of "The Murder at World's End" explores RaptureTok, Halley's comet, apocalyptic portents, and more

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Christina Kovac on POV, Postgrad Characters, and Writing Gripping Psychological Thrillers

Christina Kovac on POV, Postgrad Characters, and Writing Gripping Psychological Thrillers

Radha Vatsal in conversation with the author of "Watch Us Fall"

By Radha Vatsal | January 7, 2026

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