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.

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.

The Guilt of Rereading and a Hopeful Solution

Do you want to reread books more, but feel guilty about neglecting your TBR? This trick might help you revisit your favorites guilt-free.

Fictional Hollywood: From Regard to Reckoning

Ask ten people about Hollywood and you'll hear about ten different places. These novels, including Siren Queen by Nghi Vo, explore the glitz, glam, and grit behind it all.

Murder Reading For Fans of BAD SISTERS (AKA JP Must Die!)

Whether you want terrible MCs who simply must die, a whydunnit, or some killer sister drama, these books like BAD SISTERS scratch the itch.

13 October Mystery, Thriller, And True Crime Books To Read

We've rounded up the best mystery, thriller, and true crime hitting shelves in October, from foodie cozies to horror thrillers, and more.

Art Fan? Read These Books!

From graphic nonfiction biographies of artists like Kusama: The Graphic Novel to mysteries about art heists like Portrait of a Thief, these books are perfect for art lovers.

Bee Bookish With These Bee Loving Items For Book Lovers

If you're the kind of person who'd rather *bee* reading at any given time, these bookish bee items are perfect for you!

19 of the Best Award-Winning Mystery Novels + 1 True Crime

Read your way into the best award-winning mystery novels for whatever your favorite kind of mystery is.