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Read or Dead

Read or Dead is a bi-weekly mystery fiction podcast dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.

Episode 55 The Perfect Blend of Structured Chaos

Katie and Rincey talk about a seven-figure film deal, Stranger Things, and celebrate their two year anniversary by talking about Nancy Drew.

Episode 54 They Were Just Here a Minute Ago

Katie and Rincey talk about some mysteries by Australian authors, along with some news about Linda Fairstein, women writing in the mystery genre, and more. 

Episode 53 I Found Something Weird

In honor of Pride month, Katie and Rincey spend some time talking about mystery books by LGBTQ+ authors.

Episode 52 No People Were Harmed During the Reading of This Book

Katie and Rincey talk Nora Roberts hitting a major milestone, more lists featuring just white authors, and some mysteries by Asian and Asian American authors!

Episode 51 Don’t Try This At Home

Katie and Rincey talk about the Edgar Awards, the Agatha Awards, infuriating cookie giving This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Westside by W.M. Akers, and The Fifth Doctrine by Karen Robards

Episode 50 Recruiting people to the Sujata Massey fan club

Katie and Rincey catch up after an episode apart and pick up books from some new-to-them authors.

Episode 49 Why Is No One Listening To the Person Who Watches Horror Movies?

Katie and guest host Vanessa Diaz talk about book-to-movie adaptations, their mutual love for the movie Clue, and more! This episode is ...

Episode 48 Couples That Slay Together, Stay Together

This episode, Katie and Rincey pick up mystery books featuring disabled protagonists.

Episode 47 Springtime, time to refresh or whatever

Katie and Rincey talk about the big college admissions scam (because how could they not?) and provide some creepy book picks for a reader's book club.

Episode 46 In Like a Lion, Out Like Another Lion

Katie and Rincey talk about the history of mysteries and thrillers and espionage novels.