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6 Moody, Atmospheric Novels That Explore Womanhood and Societal Expectations

6 Moody, Atmospheric Novels That Explore Womanhood and Societal Expectations

Rebecca Hannigan recommends Kate Kemp, Bonnie Burke-Patel, Emma Van Straaten, and more

By Rebecca Hannigan | January 14, 2026

The Backlist: Hank Phillippi Ryan Revisits Jess Walter's 'Citizen Vince'

The Backlist: Hank Phillippi Ryan Revisits Jess Walter's 'Citizen Vince'

Twenty years after reading it for the first time, Ryan is still shaking her head in wonder at what Walter accomplished.

By Polly Stewart | January 14, 2026

Thinking Outside the Cop: Using Game Wardens in Crime Fiction

Thinking Outside the Cop: Using Game Wardens in Crime Fiction

Sarah Crouch on the power of a criminally under-utilized character type

By Sarah Crouch | January 13, 2026

Ross Montgomery on Researching Profanity, Halley's Comet, and Writing Historical Fiction

Ross Montgomery on Researching Profanity, Halley's Comet, and Writing Historical Fiction

The author of "The Murder at World's End" in conversation with Alex Dueben

By Alex Dueben | January 13, 2026

Writing Suburban Crime Fiction in the Age of Social Media and Digital Surveillance

Writing Suburban Crime Fiction in the Age of Social Media and Digital Surveillance

Andrea Mara hacks how modern technology affects mystery stories

By Andrea Mara | January 13, 2026

The Clarity of Darkness: Margot Douaihy on Why Noir Feels So Relevant Today

The Clarity of Darkness: Margot Douaihy on Why Noir Feels So Relevant Today

Revisiting a boundary- and binary-breaking genre in an era of contemporary chaos

By Margot Douaihy | January 12, 2026

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The Deadly Art of Falling in Love: Blending Romance and Crime in Literature

By Letizia Lorini | January 12, 2026

Elevate Your January Weekend Viewing with a Crime Movie set in the South of France

By Olivia Rutigliano | January 9, 2026

"The Stephen King of His Time": Richard Matheson's Remarkable Career on Page and Screen

By Keith Roysdon | January 9, 2026

8 Cozy Mysteries Perfect for Middle Grade and Young Adult Readers

8 Cozy Mysteries Perfect for Middle Grade and Young Adult Readers

Taryn Souders recommends contemporary cozies by Sheila Turnage, Alan Bradley, and more

By Taryn Souders | January 9, 2026

The Most Anticipated Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2026

The Most Anticipated Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers of 2026

Featuring new titles from Tana French, Jordan Harper, Jessica Knoll, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and many more

By Molly Odintz | January 8, 2026

Max Allan Collins on Dashiell Hammett, Private Eyes, and Picking Up Where 'The Maltese Falcon' Left Off

Max Allan Collins on Dashiell Hammett, Private Eyes, and Picking Up Where 'The Maltese Falcon' Left Off

A wide-ranging conversation with the prolific author now taking up the mantle for Sam Spade.

By Alex Dueben | January 8, 2026

Amy Pease on Writing Villains Who Get Away with Their Crimes

Amy Pease on Writing Villains Who Get Away with Their Crimes

The author of "Wildwood" explores what makes the most sinister kind of antagonist work

By Amy Pease | January 8, 2026

Divine Ruin

Divine Ruin

Margot Douaihy

By CrimeReads Excerpts | January 7, 2026

Ross Montgomery on Our Enduring Obsession with the End of the World

Ross Montgomery on Our Enduring Obsession with the End of the World

The author of "The Murder at World's End" explores RaptureTok, Halley's comet, apocalyptic portents, and more

By Ross Montgomery | January 7, 2026

Christina Kovac on POV, Postgrad Characters, and Writing Gripping Psychological Thrillers

Christina Kovac on POV, Postgrad Characters, and Writing Gripping Psychological Thrillers

Radha Vatsal in conversation with the author of "Watch Us Fall"

By Radha Vatsal | January 7, 2026

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