Riot Headline Book Riot’s 2025 Read Harder Challenge

#true crime

The Ethics of True Crime

True crime is a massive book, television, and movie genre, but the ethics of true crime are a subject of debate.

Time To Sleuth: 14 New Mystery, Thriller, and True Crime Books for June 2024

June is bursting with new mystery reads, from true crime and historical mysteries to social thrillers and middle grade whodunits.

Faux Forensics: 14 Novels Written Like True Crime

These novels written like true crime make sharp commentary on the endeavor of the genre and the underlying slippery nature of the truth.

Grifters and Swindlers and Cons, Oh My! 10 Riveting White Collar Crime Books

Whether they’re craven ghouls or weirdo hucksters you find yourself rooting for, these white collar crime books are decidedly fascinating.

Guilty Pleasures: 12 True Crime Classics

These influential and thought-provoking true crime classics do more than tell a ripping tale of evil deeds.

Why Do People Read True Crime?

Why is the true crime genre — whether in book, podcast, or TV format — still so popular, especially when it can be potentially exploitative?

True Crime vs. Murder Mysteries: Two Sides of the Same Coin, or Mutually Exclusive?

Do readers of murder mysteries read true crime, and vice versa? I talked to readers and writers of both genres about their preferences.

8 Unputdownable Books About Podcasts

Can't get enough of podcasts? Maybe it's time to read about them. Look inside for 8 amazing books about podcasts.

8 Chilling Novels for True Crime Fans

If you love true crime, how about reading some novels for true crime fans? These eight books will be right up your alley.

True Crime Audiobooks to Keep You Up All Night

Keep your ears entertained with these true crime audiobooks that will have you missing your exit and staying up late.