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8 Books That Take You Inside the World of the Super-Rich

8 Books That Take You Inside the World of the Super-Rich

"super-sized wealth brings super-sized problems—nasty power struggles, psychological torment and maybe also a body count."

By Rachel Paris | April 29, 2025

Why the World of Influencers Is Perfect for a Mystery

Why the World of Influencers Is Perfect for a Mystery

Lianna Zhang ơn her time as a skincare influencer and her decision to leave it behind to write a novel.

By Liann Zhang | April 28, 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of April 2025

The Best Psychological Thrillers of April 2025

Murderous influencers, disastrous honeymoons, terrible siblings, and plenty of cutting critiques

By Molly Odintz | April 25, 2025

Art Trafficking in the 21st Century and the Fight Against Cultural Plunder

Art Trafficking in the 21st Century and the Fight Against Cultural Plunder

C.L. Miller on the changing nature of art smuggling and antiquity theft in a conflict-ridden, internet-dominated era

By C. L. Miller | April 24, 2025

The Inheritance We Don’t Choose: Pointe Shoes, Family Secrets, and a Very Lethal Hairbrush

The Inheritance We Don’t Choose: Pointe Shoes, Family Secrets, and a Very Lethal Hairbrush

Nina Laurin on mothers and daughters.

By Nina Laurin | April 24, 2025

In Defense of the<br> Edgelord: On Extreme <br>Horror As Good Politics

In Defense of the
Edgelord: On Extreme
Horror As Good Politics

If a fictional story feels "needlessly cruel" to you, take a look at the world outside

By Alex Gonzalez | April 23, 2025

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

Incarcerated Women in Fiction

By Samantha Crewson | April 23, 2025

7 Novels Set In
Supernatural Hotels

By Molly Odintz | April 22, 2025

Structuring Truth Like Fiction: Building Suspense in Nonfiction Narratives

By Art Bell | April 18, 2025

7 Terrifying Tales Examining the Nature of Fear Itself

7 Terrifying Tales Examining the Nature of Fear Itself

"The only thing to do with Fear is learn to live with it."

By Nat Cassidy | April 16, 2025

10 Mysteries Set in the Bleak Midwinter

10 Mysteries Set in the Bleak Midwinter

Bailey Seybolt on the power of setting.

By Bailey Seybolt | April 15, 2025

5 New Thrillers (and One Classic Noir) to Read When You're Done with White Lotus

5 New Thrillers (and One Classic Noir) to Read When You're Done with White Lotus

Except honestly they might make you never want to travel again

By Molly Odintz | April 14, 2025

Eric Rickstad and Don Winslow on Suspense, Serial Killers, and Dismantling Pop Culture Myths

Eric Rickstad and Don Winslow on Suspense, Serial Killers, and Dismantling Pop Culture Myths

Authors in conversation.

By Don Winslow | April 10, 2025

Lost Grandeur: Decaying Settings in Fiction

Lost Grandeur: Decaying Settings in Fiction

"There’s just something about the feeling of a place that has been deeply neglected..."

By C.J. Dotson | April 9, 2025

Three Kinds of Freak: Writing Heroes and Stories that Dismantle the Status Quo

Three Kinds of Freak: Writing Heroes and Stories that Dismantle the Status Quo

Zee Carlstrom on writing more interesting characters.

By Zee Carlstrom | April 9, 2025

Belinda Bauer On Obsession, Greed, and the Dangerous World of Rare Egg Trafficking

Belinda Bauer On Obsession, Greed, and the Dangerous World of Rare Egg Trafficking

"[E]very word is fighting for space on the page and on the screen...I get in, I say what I need to, and I get out."

By Jenny Bartoy | April 9, 2025

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