Elisa Shoenberger

Elisa Shoenberger has been building a library since she was 13. She loves writing about all aspects of books from author interviews, antiquarian books, archives, and everything in between. She also writes regularly for Murder & Mayhem and Library Journal. She's also written articles for Huffington Post, Boston Globe, WIRED, Slate, and many other publications. When she's not writing about reading, she's reading and adventuring to find cool new art. She also plays alto saxophone and occasionally stiltwalks. Find out more on her website or follow her on Twitter @vogontroubadour.

The Strange and Amazing Iron Circus Comics

Chicago-based Black-owned comics publisher Iron Circus has had a very interesting year. Here's a primer to this awesome publisher.

Reading Pathways: Gigi Pandian

If you loved locked room mysteries and treasure hunts, then Gigi Pandian is the writer for you. We're exploring her three mystery series!

Who is Anya Corazon, AKA Araña?

Who is Anya Corazon/Araña? Explore this Marvel character as she learns how to use her spidey powers for good.

What Murder Mysteries Get Wrong (and Right) about Wills

Mysteries often center around wills. But how do these depictions hold up in reality? This essay explores three areas about wills in the law.

4 Different Styles of Mystery Novels from Around the World

An exploration of four international styles of mystery from Japan, Scandinavia, the U.S., and Australia with examples of each.

8 Books to Read After Rian Johnson’s Poker Face

Love Rian Johnson's Poker Face? Here are 8 books like Poker Face in the spirit of Charlie Cale and her mystery-solving adventures, including Shutter by Ramona Emerson.

What Murder Mysteries Get Wrong About The Food Industry

What do murder mysteries get wrong about the food industry? A look behind the kitchen doors with two mystery writers.

9 Recently Published Graphic Novels about Politics and Identity

These nine political graphic novels, including Borders by Thomas King and Illustrated by Natasha Donovan, cover everything from misinformation to racism to conspiracy theories and more.

Reading Pathways: Getting Cozy With Valerie Burns

Valerie Burns' books are joyous, cozy mysteries that allow readers into what it would be like to have a mystery bookstore, bakery, and more.

10 Newly Published Historical Mysteries From 1880s to 1970s

A list of 10 recently published historical mysteries from all over the world, one set in every decade from the 1880s to 1970s, including A Tempest At Sea.