#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!

Why Modernizing Nancy Drew Doesn’t Work

A modern Nancy Drew is a Nancy Drew we don't really like.

What I Want From A Murder Mystery

A mystery fan has a few requests of her favorite genre.

5 Psychological Thrillers That Aren’t Formulaic

Psychological thrillers that aren't about missing women.

I Spent a Month Reading Sherlock Holmes Retellings

Six books that reimagine Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic characters Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, and James Moriarty.

3 Classic Novels Reimagined as Thrilling Murder Mysteries

Sense and Sensibility...WITH MURDER.

5 Japanese Crime Writers that Should Be On Your Radar

Fans of mystery and crime fiction should put these 5 Japanese crime writers on their TBR list.

The Beautiful Blonde Victim and Femme Fatale in The Trespasser

A look at how Tana French subverts sexist tropes about women in THE TRESPASSER

Mailbag Giveaway: Mystery/Thriller Edition

Enter to win a haul of 10 excellent new mysteries and thrillers!

Genre Kryptonite: Quiet, Personal Mysteries

Books to read if you like your mysteries more personal than procedural.

The Ultimate Stephen King Reading Guide (From A Constant Reader)

A comprehensive Stephen King reading guide for future fans, broken down by genre!