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We’re Drawn To Mysteries in Fiction Because Life Itself Is a Mystery

We’re Drawn To Mysteries in Fiction Because Life Itself Is a Mystery

On learning about life through fictional mysteries.

By Jess Dylan | May 28, 2021

Gothic Tea: A Dark History of Tea in Fiction and Real Life

Gothic Tea: A Dark History of Tea in Fiction and Real Life

"The true tale of this botanical beverage is a dark and twisted chronicle..."

By Debra Bokur | May 28, 2021

Auntie Poldi and the Lost Madonna

Auntie Poldi and the Lost Madonna

Mario Giordano, translated by John Brownjohn

By CrimeReads Excerpts | May 27, 2021

On Sensationalism, Mormon Fiction, and The Murderous Mormons of Popular Culture

On Sensationalism, Mormon Fiction, and The Murderous Mormons of Popular Culture

In mainstream culture, depictions of Mormon villains abound. In fiction written by and for other Mormons, the Mormons are never the bad guys. Mette Ivie Harrison searches for the in-between.

By Mette Ivie Harrison | May 27, 2021

Fiction is Full of Blameless Victims, But What About Those Who Deserve Both Empathy and Reprimand?

Fiction is Full of Blameless Victims, But What About Those Who Deserve Both Empathy and Reprimand?

"It is so common for the hurt to hurt others, and yet we spend very few reading experiences within the minds of ‘villains’."

By Nancy Tucker | May 27, 2021

Have A Sweet And Cozy Summer With These Delectable Mysteries

Have A Sweet And Cozy Summer With These Delectable Mysteries

"Whipping up goodies seems to help some cozy sleuths solve crimes."

By Ginger Bolton | May 27, 2021

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The Unlikeable Female Characters' Guide to Summer Thrillers

By Unlikeable Female Characters | May 26, 2021

On Accountability, Artistry, and The Hard Work of Becoming Better People

By David Yoon | May 26, 2021

From Victorian Mediums to Anti-Spiritualism Activists: The Legendary Fox Sisters

By Emily Midorikawa | May 26, 2021

The Best New Paperback Releases Coming Out This Month

The Best New Paperback Releases Coming Out This Month

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from Ruth Ware, Carl Hiaasen, Jennifer Hillier, and many more.

By CrimeReads | May 26, 2021

How One Author Found Her Love of Thrillers, Lost It, Then Found It Again

How One Author Found Her Love of Thrillers, Lost It, Then Found It Again

When her best friend was killed, Hannah Mary McKinnon put thrillers away. But discovering these new authors brought her back.

By Hannah Mary McKinnon | May 26, 2021

Arctic Storm Rising

Arctic Storm Rising

Dale Brown

By CrimeReads Excerpts | May 26, 2021

The New York Underworld in Twelve Great Books

The New York Underworld in Twelve Great Books

Outlaws, addicts, dreamers, hustlers, and artists converge in the literature of New York City.

By David Gordon | May 25, 2021

A Brief History of the Serial Killer Movie That Was Supposed to Be David Fincher's Follow-Up to 'Zodiac'

A Brief History of the Serial Killer Movie That Was Supposed to Be David Fincher's Follow-Up to 'Zodiac'

Torso, starring Matt Damon, was supposed to be the next chapter in Fincher's take on American crime. So what happened?

By Joshua Hull and Posterspy | May 25, 2021

May's Best International Crime Fiction

May's Best International Crime Fiction

Illusionists in Paris, Snipers in Taiwan, and Safecrackers in Cairo

By Molly Odintz | May 25, 2021

The Best Nonfiction Books About Crime, Corruption, and Fraud in Silicon Valley

The Best Nonfiction Books About Crime, Corruption, and Fraud in Silicon Valley

Kathy Wang looks at the literature of tech billionaires (and aspirants) behaving badly.

By Kathy Wang | May 25, 2021

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