#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!

15 of the Best Mystery Books of All Time

Genre-defining (and defying), the best mystery books of all time will keep you on the edge of your seat through every page.

The 15 Best New Mystery Books of 2022

It's time to get your sleuthing hats out and polish off your magnifying glasses with the best new mystery books in 2022.

Mystery Writers of America Announces the 2022 Edgar Award Nominations

This is the 76th Annual Edgar Awards, named after Edgar Allan Poe. The winners will be announced April 28, 2022.

They’re Dead, Dead: 8 Kinds Of Murder Mystery Plots

From the whodunit and whydunit to the did-they-or-didn't-they, these are eight of the most common kinds of murder mystery plots.

Brother, Where Art Thou?: Mysteries About Missing Siblings

Mysteries and thrillers about missing siblings explore a deep fear many of us have: something threatening to take our family away from us.

Pick Your Next Mystery Read Based On Your Tea Preference

Do you like your tea bold or fruity? Caffeinated or herbal? Take this quiz to see what your tea preferences say about your next mystery read.

13 Deadly Cozy Mysteries for the First Half of 2022

There's plenty of murder, mystery, and amateur sleuthing headed your way in 2022! Put these brand new cozy mysteries on your list now, including Homicide and Halo-Halo (Tita Rosie's Kitchen #2) by Mia P. Manansala.

Must Read Under-the-Radar 2021 Mysteries

It's a crime that these books didn't get more shine in 2021. Pick up these under-the-radar mystery/thriller reads, they won't disappoint!

Be Gay, Do Crimes: YA Mystery/Thrillers Starring LGBTQ+ Characters

From heroes and heroines to villains and everything in the murky in-between, these YA mystery and thriller books feature LGBTQ+ teens, including Goldie Vance by Hope Larson and Brittney Williams.

Crime In Another Time: 17 Historical Mystery Books

Dive in and marathon a series or take a short hop into a time period with these excellent historical mystery books!