Jamie Canaves

Jamie Canavés is the Tailored Book Recommendations coordinator and Unusual Suspects mystery newsletter writer–in case you’re wondering what you do with a Liberal Arts degree. She’s never met a beach she didn’t like, always says yes to dessert, loves ‘80s nostalgia, all forms of entertainment, and can hold a conversation using only gifs. You can definitely talk books with her on Litsy and Goodreads. Depending on social media’s stability maybe also Twitter and Bluesky.

Must-Listen: Bookish Podcast Episodes From Non-Bookish Podcasts

Get to know some great non-bookish podcasts by starting with these episodes focused on books.

12 New Mystery & Thrillers To Get Sleuthing With February 2023

From a new Walter Mosley title — Every Man a King — to dark academia YA to a queer nun sleuth, here are some of the best new mystery/thrillers of February 2023.

New Year Brings 13 New Mystery & Thrillers To Read In January

From dark academia to cozy mysteries — like Against the Currant (A Spice Isle Bakery Mystery) by Olivia Matthews — January's new mystery & thriller releases have something for everyone.

Loved These Shows & Films? Read These Books!

Looking for your next great read OR your next great TV find? We've got recommendations for fans of Derry Girls, Abbott Elementary, and more.

So Fletch!: Essential Accessories For Jessica Fletcher Fans

If you love Jessica Fletcher of Murder, She Wrote, you need these themed goodies, from clothing to mugs, puzzles, and more.

8 December Mystery & Thrillers To End the Year Reading

From domestic thrillers to a record shop cozy mystery series, there's new mystery or thriller release for everyone on this list.

Be Bold: Add Some Color to Your Bookshelves

Brighten up your bookshelves with these bold, colorful book covers that will make you smile.

Where Are All The Bloody Periods In Literature?

Even the rare books that do mention periods focus on first periods or menopause, as if the bloody years between do not exist.

Let’s Chat: Conversation-Starting Book Covers

If you pull these books with eye-catching titles and covers out in public, including I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki,  expect onlookers to want to talk to you about them.

13 November Mystery, Thrillers, and True Crime Releases

November is full of exciting stuff for mystery fans, from a new procedural series set in Colorado to vigilante historical fiction.