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Cozies that Bloom in the Spring

Cozies that Bloom in the Spring

A look at six flower-themed cozy mysteries and the arrangements they inspire.

By Ginger Bolton | April 26, 2023

The Lure of the Bookshop Setting

The Lure of the Bookshop Setting

A look at the many charming cozies that feature bookstores and booksellers prominently.

By Ellery Adams | April 26, 2023

Dennis Lehane on Boston, Busing, and the Summer of '74

Dennis Lehane on Boston, Busing, and the Summer of '74

In his new novel, Lehane reckons with the city's trauma.

By Dwyer Murphy | April 25, 2023

Elly Griffiths on Knowing When to Say Goodbye

Elly Griffiths on Knowing When to Say Goodbye

In bringing her own long-running series to an end, Griffiths reflects on how other authors have done it.

By Elly Griffiths | April 25, 2023

Dangerous Affairs in Literature

Dangerous Affairs in Literature

"Affairs don’t just happen in a bubble. Choices lead to more choices lead to more choices."

By Zhanna Slor | April 25, 2023

Technology, Magic, and How Your Word Lights a Candle

Technology, Magic, and How Your Word Lights a Candle

Or, how to write about magic in a modern setting.

By Kat Howard | April 25, 2023

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Kyle Decker and Daniel Weizmann Talk Music and Mystery

By Kyle Decker and Daniel Weizmann | April 25, 2023

Patricia Ward On Writing About Violence And Growing Up Amidst Civil War

By Patricia Ward | April 24, 2023

The Unexpected Power of Dream Sequences

By Cyndi MacMillan | April 24, 2023

Harnessing the Storm: Six Crime Novels that Feature Natural Disasters

Harnessing the Storm: Six Crime Novels that Feature Natural Disasters

"There’s something about being at the mercy of forces outside your control, that potent mix of terror and beauty."

By Samantha Jayne Allen | April 24, 2023

13 Unforgettable Nancy Drew Stories (And the New Action Figures Inspired By Them)

13 Unforgettable Nancy Drew Stories (And the New Action Figures Inspired By Them)

A look at 13 of Nancy Drew’s best and most memorable cases, from books, to games, to screen adaptations.

By Jenn Fisher with Doc Wyatt | April 21, 2023

"Holmes and Watson in Manhattan": Musings on the Creation of Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin

David Bordwell on the adaptive genius of Rex Stout

By David Bordwell | April 21, 2023

The Understated Brilliance of 'A Most Violent Year'

The Understated Brilliance of 'A Most Violent Year'

Revisiting J.C. Chandor's meditation on the underbelly of 1980's New York City

By Zack Budryk | April 21, 2023

The Best Debut Crime Novels of the Month

The Best Debut Crime Novels of the Month

Featuring new books by Vanessa Cuti, Monica Brashears, and more.

By CrimeReads | April 21, 2023

True Crime and Its Potential for Good

True Crime and Its Potential for Good

Now that true crime is a popular pastime (bordering on obsession), what happens next?

By Elle Marr | April 21, 2023

The Enduring Appeal of Country Music’s Murder Ballads

The Enduring Appeal of Country Music’s Murder Ballads

Erica Wright on the macabre poetry of country noir.

By Erica Wright | April 20, 2023

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