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State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Routines, Problem-Solving, and Faithful Companions

State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Routines, Problem-Solving, and Faithful Companions

Ahead of the 80th Annual Edgar Award Ceremony, nominees weigh in on the pleasures and pitfalls of the writing life

By Molly Odintz | April 28, 2026

“Profit is the Only Principle”: How 'Point Blank' Presaged Our Current Moment

“Profit is the Only Principle”: How 'Point Blank' Presaged Our Current Moment

Greg Wands on the timeliness of a neo-noir classic.

By Greg Wands | April 23, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of April 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of April 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from Austin Kelley, Louise Hegarty, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chris Pavone, and more

By CrimeReads | April 10, 2026

15 LGBTQIA+ Crime Novels To Check Out This Spring

15 LGBTQIA+ Crime Novels To Check Out This Spring

Featuring new titles from Rob Osler, Meredith Doentch, Greg Herren, Leslie Karst, Nicholas George, and many more

By Queer Crime Writers | April 9, 2026

James Sallis: What a Crime Fiction Master Leaves Behind

James Sallis: What a Crime Fiction Master Leaves Behind

Nick Kołakowski on the noir world building of a modern master.

By Nick Kolakowski | April 2, 2026

The Art of Interview and Interrogation

The Art of Interview and Interrogation

A retired police detective discusses his approach to interviews, in fiction and in life.

By David Swinson | April 2, 2026

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

The Best Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of April 2026

By Molly Odintz | April 1, 2026

Inhalation: Excerpt
and Cover Reveal

By CrimeReads Excerpts | March 27, 2026

The Best Debuts of the Month: March 2026

By Molly Odintz | March 27, 2026

What to Watch This Weekend: March 27, 2026

What to Watch This Weekend: March 27, 2026

Featuring new Nordic Noir and a gangster movie with a big, weird twist.

By Dwyer Murphy | March 27, 2026

How Seventies-Era Shows Inspired a Modern-Day Crime Hero

How Seventies-Era Shows Inspired a Modern-Day Crime Hero

Andrew Welsh-Huggins looks at the tough guys of television and their impact on a singular character

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins | March 24, 2026

Ranking the Best Parkers of All-Time

Ranking the Best Parkers of All-Time

Many actors have taken on the role of Westlake/Stark's thief-avenger. Some good, some less so. Nick Kolakowski is ranking them.

By Nick Kolakowski | March 19, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of March 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of March 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from C.S. Harris, S.A. Cosby, Carl Hiassen, and many more

By CrimeReads | March 13, 2026

Olivia Waite on Writing Novellas, P. G. Wodehouse, and Retrofuturism

Olivia Waite on Writing Novellas, P. G. Wodehouse, and Retrofuturism

Alex Dueben in conversation with the author of Nobody's Baby

By Alex Dueben | March 9, 2026

America's Christie: How Mignon G. Eberhart Helped Shape the Modern Female Sleuth

America's Christie: How Mignon G. Eberhart Helped Shape the Modern Female Sleuth

Excerpted from Lisa Unger's introduction to While the Patient Slept

By Lisa Unger | March 4, 2026

Seicho Matsumoto's Newly Reissued <em>Suspicion</em> Is A Master Class in Motive and Character

Seicho Matsumoto's Newly Reissued Suspicion Is A Master Class in Motive and Character

Alafair Burke celebrates the reissue of a classic mystery with much to teach modern writers

By Alafair Burke | March 2, 2026

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