Howard A. Rodman on Melville, Empire, and the Audacity of Resurrecting Literary Giants

Howard A. Rodman on Melville, Empire, and the Audacity of Resurrecting Literary Giants

Herman Melville never quite finished with Captain Ahab. Neither, it turns out, did Howard A. Rodman.

By Hassan Tarek | May 21, 2026

How 'At Close Range' Set the Tone for Rural Crime Storytelling

How 'At Close Range' Set the Tone for Rural Crime Storytelling

Once overlooked, the 1986 noir now has an outsize influence.

By Keith Roysdon | May 21, 2026

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Z (1969)

What to Watch Now, International Edition: Z (1969)

A groundbreaking political thriller that still resonates today.

By Radha Vatsal | May 21, 2026

Five Novels About Haunted Girls

Five Novels About Haunted Girls

Camilla Bruce recommends stories that explore the eerie danger of girlhood and growing up

By Camilla Bruce | May 20, 2026

Five Great Mysteries Set in Australia and New Zealand

Five Great Mysteries Set in Australia and New Zealand

Karina Kilmore recommends Jane Harper, Tom Baragwanath, and more

By Karina Kilmore | May 20, 2026

"This Town Is the Monster": 6 Horror Novels Where the Setting Itself Is Evil

Mary Berman recommends Chuck Wendig, Kate Maruyama, Helen Phillips, and more

By Mary Berman | May 19, 2026

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Appalachian Jump Scare

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Crime and the City: Cologne, Germany

Crime and the City: Cologne, Germany

Our international series tours a German city of medieval architecture and classic mysteries.

By Paul French | May 18, 2026

Joanne Rock on Suspense and the Allure of Masked Characters

Joanne Rock on Suspense and the Allure of Masked Characters

Unveiling the varied literary techniques that disguises allow in mysteries

By Joanne Rock | May 18, 2026

The World of Crime In Star Wars Legends 

The World of Crime In Star Wars Legends 

"In a galaxy far, far away….there’s organized gangs, smuggling, bounty hunting and a sprawling criminal underworld."

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The Best Psychological Thrillers of May 2026

The Best Psychological Thrillers of May 2026

Simmering gothics, multi-POV thrillers, psychological horror, and feminist parables

By Molly Odintz | May 15, 2026

Cursed Children’s Entertainment: A Reading (and Watching, and Gaming) List

Cursed Children’s Entertainment: A Reading (and Watching, and Gaming) List

These works of fiction aren't trying to sneak in social criticism or dark themes. Children's entertainment is wholesome! The algorithm can be trusted! Capitalism isn't keeping kids lonely at all!

By Robert Brockway | May 15, 2026

Five Great Mysteries for Sports Lovers

Five Great Mysteries for Sports Lovers

Lynn Slaughter recommends wide-ranging titles from Harlan Coben, Donna Andrews, and others

By Lynn Slaughter | May 15, 2026

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: Spring 2026

The Best Reviewed Books of the Month: Spring 2026

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By CrimeReads | May 14, 2026

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