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    Archaeologists, Nuns, and More: 8 Mysteries and Thrillers with Unique Protagonists

    Archaeologists, Nuns, and More: 8 Mysteries and Thrillers with Unique Protagonists

    Brianna Labuskes recommends Rachel Howzell Hall, Alex Segura, Margot Douaihy, and more

    By Brianna Labuskes | August 4, 2026

    The Allure of Society Thrillers

    The Allure of Society Thrillers

    "Unlike more investigation-driven mysteries, high-society thrillers tend to operate on emotional rather than purely forensic logic."

    By Debbie Baldwin | August 4, 2026

    Erica Wright on Setting a Mystery in a Museum, Supernatural Crime, and Novel Research

    Erica Wright on Setting a Mystery in a Museum, Supernatural Crime, and Novel Research

    The author of The Museum of Unusual Occurrence in conversation with Radha Vatsal

    By Radha Vatsal | August 3, 2026

    Death, Delivered with a Wink and a Nod

    Death, Delivered with a Wink and a Nod

    "Why does the worst case scenario create the best entertainment? And why, as an audience, do we keep coming back for more?"

    By Rachel Peterson | August 3, 2026

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

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

    Featuring new releases from Robyn Gigl, Robert Jackson Bennett, Jennifer Hillier, Chris Bohjalian, Riley Sager, and more

    By Molly Odintz | July 31, 2026

    Sinners, Saints and Screenplays: On Jim Thompson and Stanley Kubrick

    Sinners, Saints and Screenplays: On Jim Thompson and Stanley Kubrick

    Kubrick and Thompson were close collaborators. Why did their time together yield so little?

    By Michael Gonzales | July 31, 2026

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    What Should You Watch This Weekend?

    By Dwyer Murphy | July 31, 2026

    How Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld Melded Their Visions for a New Novel and Turned it Into an Epic Family Crime Saga

    By Justine Larbalestier and Scott Westerfeld | July 31, 2026

    The Best International Crime Fiction of July 2026

    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

    Of Crime and Comedy: 6 Humorous Mystery Novels

    Of Crime and Comedy: 6 Humorous Mystery Novels

    Gloria Chao recommends funny fiction from Birdie Horne, Jo Firestone, Mia P. Manansala, and others

    By Gloria Chao | July 29, 2026

    What Crime Novels Would the Greatest Women Pilots of All Time Enjoy Reading?

    What Crime Novels Would the Greatest Women Pilots of All Time Enjoy Reading?

    Mary Wine and Cindy Dees answer an absurd question with some very serious recommendations

    By Mary Wine and Cindy Dees | July 29, 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

    Catherine Ryan Howard on Murder Houses, Strange Science, and Finding Inspiration for Her New Novel

    Catherine Ryan Howard on Murder Houses, Strange Science, and Finding Inspiration for Her New Novel

    If These Walls Could Scream...

    By Catherine Ryan Howard | July 28, 2026

    Beyond

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

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