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    Danielle Girard on the Many Faces of Motherhood in Contemporary Fiction

    Shredding the narrow script of who gets to be a mother in literature and life

    February 24, 2026  By Danielle Girard
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    The Author of 'How to Get Away with Murder' Was Surprised to Find Pieces of Herself in the Story

    Rebecca Philipson on unexpected inspirations.

    February 24, 2026  By Rebecca Philipson
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    Ian McGuire on the Thrills and the Utter Despair Involved in Writing Fiction

    The author of 'White River Crossing' reflects on how writers actually manage to finish a novel.

    February 24, 2026  By Ian McGuire
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    Pitted Against Your Blood: 6 Books with Explosive Family Secrets

    Emily Listfield recommends tales of communities torn apart by Helen Schulman, Bruce Holsinger, and more

    February 23, 2026  By Emily Listfield
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    Of Wolves and Men: The Memories Behind Victoria Houston's New Novel

    The author of The Wolves Are Watching on moments that haunt and linger

    February 23, 2026  By Victoria Houston
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    Luigi Mangione Is a Symptom of the Sickness at Healthcare's Heart

    Shantanu Rai on how America's medical system harms patients and clinicians alike

    February 23, 2026  By Shantanu Rai
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    Crafting Ordinary Heroes:
    A Writing Toolbox

    "These ordinary heroes take whatever resources and skills they have, step up, and solve the crime."

    February 20, 2026  By Jennifer K. Breedlove
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    Brian Raftery on Hannibal Lecter, Thomas Harris, and America's Serial Killer Fixation

    The author of Hannibal Lecter: A Life in conversation with Hassan Tarek

    February 20, 2026  By Hassan Tarek
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    Valerie Wilson Wesley on the Harlem Renaissance and Writing Historical Mysteries

    The author of The Mysterious Death of Junetta Plum in conversation with Alex Dueben

    February 19, 2026  By Alex Dueben
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    The Best International Crime Fiction of February 2026

    Gravediggers in Vienna, revolutionaries in Algeria, vacationers in Greece, and vengeful furies in Montreal

    February 19, 2026  By Molly Odintz
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