#Mystery/Thriller

Police procedurals, cozy mysteries, psychological thrillers, true crime: whatever your mystery flavor, we’ve got recommendations on the best mystery books out there, from diverse authors writing in every mystery sub-genre. Get your whodunit (orwhatdunit, if you like a supernatural mystery) fix with posts from our mystery/thriller-reading contributors. Now go crack those cases!

Walter Mosley and Easy Rawlins Recognized Again

8 Mysteries and Thrillers by Black Authors

How the I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS Adaptation Embodies Our Greatest Fears

10 Historical Mystery Series to Whisk You Away

With the global pandemic turning every social media visit into doomscrolling, find refuge in these great historical mystery series.

How I Learned to Stop Being Sexist and Love Miss Marple

A woman's meditations about Agatha Christie and murder mysteries including a discussion of why Miss Marple is awesome.

7 Unconventional HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Adaptations

5 of the Best Criminal Friendships

10 Great Books About Kid Detectives

15 Detective Books for Young Sleuths

Everyone loves a good mystery and this love isn’t just restricted to adults. Find the best detective books for kids, for early readers to YA.

Thriller vs. Horror: Your Guide

If thriller vs horror distinctions have you bamboozled, you're in the right place. Let's zombiewalk into a breakdown of these categories.