• Genres

    Tracing the Hidden History of Secret Paris

    From medieval alchemists to 19th century illusionists, uncovering the mysteries of the past in the City of Light.

    May 31, 2021  By Gilles Legardinier
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    Five Great Horror Novels That Explore the Darkest Corners of Our Minds

    "There’s nothing as terrifying as what is happening in our heads."

    May 31, 2021  By Lisa Unger
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    These Characters Know What They Want and Will Do Anything To Get It

    On the straightforward joys of single-minded villains and anti-heroes.

    May 31, 2021  By May Cobb
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    On DNA and Crime Fiction

    Modern genetic testing can reunite families, uncover secrets, diagnose diseases, catch real-life criminals—and, of course, provide endless plot ideas for fiction.

    May 31, 2021  By David Housewright
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    Which International Thriller Should You Binge Over Memorial Day Weekend?

    Money laundering, love triangles, and mysterious French towns...

    May 28, 2021  By Dwyer Murphy
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    We’re Drawn To Mysteries in Fiction Because Life Itself Is a Mystery

    On learning about life through fictional mysteries.

    May 28, 2021  By Jess Dylan
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    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..."

    May 28, 2021  By Debra Bokur
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    Auntie Poldi and the Lost Madonna

    Mario Giordano, translated by John Brownjohn

    "Chapter 4 tells of aperitifs, team play and whining, lotus leaves and utter fools, consistency and appreciation, Latin lovers and mommy’s boys."

    May 27, 2021  By CrimeReads Excerpts
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    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.

    May 27, 2021  By Mette Ivie Harrison
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    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’."

    May 27, 2021  By Nancy Tucker
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