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Matt Harry's 8 Favorite Dystopian and Post-apocalyptic Novels

Matt Harry's 8 Favorite Dystopian and Post-apocalyptic Novels

The author of Ash Land recommends Emily St. John Mandel, Stephen Vincent Benét, Stephen King, and more

By Matt Harry | May 4, 2026

James Cleary on What Stage Acting Taught Him About Writing and Storytelling

James Cleary on What Stage Acting Taught Him About Writing and Storytelling

The author of Sanctuary compares lousy rehearsals to lousy first drafts

By James Cleary | April 30, 2026

State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: Issues and Recommendations

State of the Crime Novel, Part 2: Issues and Recommendations

Nominees for the Edgars discuss the greatest concerns of the genre today, along with recommending plenty of favorites

By Molly Odintz | April 29, 2026

State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Routines, Problem-Solving, and Faithful Companions

State of the Crime Novel, Part 1: Routines, Problem-Solving, and Faithful Companions

Ahead of the 80th Annual Edgar Award Ceremony, nominees weigh in on the pleasures and pitfalls of the writing life

By Molly Odintz | April 28, 2026

7 Thrilling Novels About the Secrets Mothers Keep

7 Thrilling Novels About the Secrets Mothers Keep

Rea Frey recommends Rachel Yoder, Guadalupe Nettel, Megan Abbott, and others

By Rea Frey | April 28, 2026

6 Unforgettable Psychological Thrillers

6 Unforgettable Psychological Thrillers

Sara Foster on some standout books from a genre on the rise.

By Sara Foster | April 24, 2026

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6 Thrillers That Sit with Discomfort and Ethical Ambiguities

By Michael Cowan | April 23, 2026

White Picket Mayhem: 6 Thrillers Set in the Suburbs

By Nicole Blades | April 22, 2026

Dane Bahr on Craft and Why Crime Fiction Is the Punk Complement to Literary Fiction

By Dane Bahr | April 21, 2026

Joseph Moldover on What Being a Psychologist Taught Him About Writing Crime

Joseph Moldover on What Being a Psychologist Taught Him About Writing Crime

Mulling the value of being proven wrong in writing and life

By Joseph Moldover | April 21, 2026

Brittany Butler on Joining the CIA, Tradecraft, and Writing True-to-Life Spy Fiction

Brittany Butler on Joining the CIA, Tradecraft, and Writing True-to-Life Spy Fiction

The author of The Patriot's Daughter examines the intersection of espionage and characterization

By Brittany Butler | April 21, 2026

Dark Fairy Tales: Amin Ahmad On Nostalgia, Illusions, and the Comfort of Serial Killers

Dark Fairy Tales: Amin Ahmad On Nostalgia, Illusions, and the Comfort of Serial Killers

"[S]tories about serial killers seemed to occupy an archetypal niche in our imaginations and serve a cathartic function."

By Amin Ahmad | April 20, 2026

Jane Harper on Australian Crime Fiction, Settings, and Crafting Slow-Burn Suspense

Jane Harper on Australian Crime Fiction, Settings, and Crafting Slow-Burn Suspense

The author of Last One Out in conversation with John B. Valeri

By John B. Valeri | April 16, 2026

Swipe Right on Murder: 6 Twisty Dating App Thrillers

Swipe Right on Murder: 6 Twisty Dating App Thrillers

Corinne Sullivan recommends Lisa Unger, Olivia Worley, and more

By Corinne Sullivan | April 13, 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of April 2026

The Best Paperback Releases of April 2026

Featuring new-in-paperback releases from Austin Kelley, Louise Hegarty, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chris Pavone, and more

By CrimeReads | April 10, 2026

The Character Flaws That Drive the Most Compelling Domestic Thrillers

The Character Flaws That Drive the Most Compelling Domestic Thrillers

Ava Roberts on the flaws that ratchet up the drama.

By Ava Roberts | April 10, 2026

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