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Simenon in America

Simenon in America

How Georges Simenon escaped a reckoning at the end of WWII by fleeing to the United States.

By Gregory Galloway | November 3, 2022

What Is It About the Wilderness That Lures Writers?

What Is It About the Wilderness That Lures Writers?

"Nature isn’t merely a setting in these novels, but a force that propels the story forward."

By Laura Griffin | November 3, 2022

Seven Wildly Entertaining Books About Agatha Christie and Her Characters

Seven Wildly Entertaining Books About Agatha Christie and Her Characters

Autobiographies, secret notebooks, archaeological records – the Christie nonfiction is as entertaining as the mysteries.

By Ann Claire | November 2, 2022

On Abortion, Murder, and Patriarchal Definitions

On Abortion, Murder, and Patriarchal Definitions

"Abortion is freedom. Without authority over our own internal organs, we become the property of the state the moment we become pregnant."

By Meghan Joyce Tozer | November 2, 2022

History Is Shouting…All You Need to Do Is Listen

History Is Shouting…All You Need to Do Is Listen

"What could a story set in 1913 have to say about life in 2022?" Plenty!

By Laura Ann Gilman | November 2, 2022

Mysteries and Animal Rescue: A Reading List

Mysteries and Animal Rescue: A Reading List

In these mystery novels, the bond between humans and animals is part of the suspense.

By Amber Camp | November 2, 2022

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By Jennifer Lynn Alvarez | November 1, 2022

What Can We Learn From A 1794 Novel About Turning Points In Crime Fiction?

What Can We Learn From A 1794 Novel About Turning Points In Crime Fiction?

Caleb Williams..."">"The reader can see the seed of many other stories of crime fiction in Caleb Williams..."

By Heather Redmond | November 1, 2022

Erika T. Wurth on Writing Native Horror During a Horror Renaissance

Erika T. Wurth on Writing Native Horror During a Horror Renaissance

"[T]here’s something compelling about a genre that allows people satisfaction, potentially, with an unhappy ending..."

By Erika T. Wurth | October 31, 2022

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

10 New Books Coming Out This Week

New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.

By CrimeReads | October 31, 2022

Five Mysteries That Inspire Serious Childhood Favorite Vibes

Five Mysteries That Inspire Serious Childhood Favorite Vibes

Find out what mystery you should read next based on your favorite childhood books.

By S.K. Golden | October 31, 2022

The Best New Crime Shows This Month: November

The Best New Crime Shows This Month: November

Neo-western revenge thrillers, Stallone goes South, wartime British madness, and more.

By Dwyer Murphy | October 28, 2022

Paula Guran on the Need for Horror in Challenging Times

Paula Guran on the Need for Horror in Challenging Times

"Horror ﬁction and dark fantasy, at its best, can teach us how to survive real fear."

By Paula Guran | October 28, 2022

Reviving the Restoration: How I Choose Locations for My Historical Thrillers

Reviving the Restoration: How I Choose Locations for My Historical Thrillers

Modern London offers plenty of inspiration to the historical novelist tracing the paths of yore.

By Robert Lloyd | October 28, 2022

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