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!
We're not telling you to forget your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories. But we do suggest making room on your bookshelf for these excellent Victorian female detectives of fiction!
I love what the world has made of Holmes and Watson in recent years. In fact, I love their relationship in all its different forms much more than I love their actual adventures. Eccentric, socially awkward genius. Grounded, capable every man. Both valuable people, but better together than apart.
Which recurring secondary Sherlock Holmes character are you? Take this Sherlock Holmes character quiz to find out to find out what role you'd play alongside Holmes and Watson!
A reader confesses an early lack of interest in Arthur Conan Doyle's great detective, and a preference for Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe. So, which is it for you--Sherlock Holmes or Nero Wolfe?
ACD was hardly a feminist, but he did give us a wide range of colorful female characters, from virtuous to villainous and everywhere in between. Here are some of the fascinating women in the Sherlock Holmes canon.
Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of one of fiction's most logical characters, believed entirely in the existence of fairies. Learn about Arthur Conan Doyle, spiritualism, and the Cottingley fairy pictures.
Looking for the speculative on Baker Street? Reimagine the great detective with these takes on Sherlock Holmes in sci-fi and fantasy.
What goes on in the mind of the world’s greatest detective, anyway? In this article we take a look at theories regarding Sherlock Holmes' mental health.
No literary character lends themselves to puzzle/escape room set-ups quite like Sherlock Holmes. Visit one of these Sherlock Holmes escape rooms across the world.
Rioters are celebrating Arthur Conan Doyle Day with fantastic, interesting, amusing, and excellent posts for all the Sherlockians out there!
