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.

11 September Mystery & Thriller Books To Read

With a new month comes new mystery and thriller books to read! Here are 11 of the best ones September has to offer, like South Central Noir, edited Gary Phillips.

One and Done Graphic Novels For Standalone Fans

This list of standalone graphics novels includes crime reads, drunk mermaids, a literary lover turned chef, revenge YA, and more!

Criminals Abound: 10 Kinds Of Crime Plots

Get to know 10 common crime plots in mystery and thriller reads, including revenge, cons, covering up a crime, and more.

16 August Mystery, Thriller, True Crime Books To Read

We've round up August releases for mystery, thriller, and true crime readers, from nonviolent true crime to a #metoo thriller, and more—including You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa.

Make Room For The New Cozy Mysteries–We Want More!

As cozy mysteries adapt and attract new and younger readers, is the name in need of an update?

11 of the Best Mystery, Thriller, and True Crime Books Out in July

From chilling thrillers to cozy mysteries for foodies to much-anticipated sequels and intriguing debuts, here are the best crime books out this month!

Not To Be Confused: Book Title Edition

Book titles are really important, but what happens when they're really similar? This writer clears up confusion on a few.

Maybe Not Dead: 6 Kinds of Non-Murder Focused Mystery Plots

From tracking down a missing person to finding a thief, here are the most common plots for mystery novels that aren't murder mysteries.

You’re Missing Out As An Adult If You Don’t Read Picture Books

Picture books are works of art that can introduce you to something new, renew your faith in humanity, and relax you. Don't miss out.

The Best Mystery, Thriller, and True Crime Books Out In June

From a PI looking for her girlfriend in Vera Kelly: Lost and Found to true crime at a reform school in We Carry Their Bones, here are the best mystery and true crime books out this month.