#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!

Best Mysteries & Thrillers of 2023

From fresh takes on old classics to the latest of an ongoing series, here are the best mystery thrillers of 2023.

The Most Shocking First Lines of Mystery Novels

Some books hook you from the very first line. Here is a look at the most shocking first lines of recent mysteries and thrillers.

9 Genre-defying Mystery Books

If you’re looking for a mystery that’s a little off the beaten path, here are some genre-defying mystery books for you to start unravelling.

For A Criminally New Year: 11 New Mystery, Thriller, True Crime Releases for January 2024

2024's January releases include everything from dark academia mysteries to urban thrillers to a history of true crime and the law.

QUIZ: What Job Would You Have in a Cozy Mystery Novel?

The amateur sleuths in cozy mysteries always have fun, unique jobs. What would yours be, if you starred in a cozy mystery?

End the Year Sleuthing: 10 New Mystery Thriller Books For December 2023

December's new mystery and thriller releases are vast — there are continued series, Japanese and Italian detectives, some cozies, and more.

The Best and Worst Tropes in Murder Mysteries

Explore some of the best and worst tropes in murder mysteries from locked rooms to withholding clues from the readers.

Danger: The Threat Is In These Book Titles

Someone Had To Do It and other book titles that might keep you up at night with their threatening vibes.

Lighthearted Murder Mysteries For the Faint of Heart

Life is dark enough without having to be constantly confronted with that fact in my reading. Enter lighthearted murder mysteries!

12 Thrilling Fantasy Heist Books

These thrilling fantasy heist novels will keep you turning the pages faster, faster, faster.