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True Crime: Beyond Serial Killers And Sensationalized Crimes

A look at the true crime genre beyond victim blaming, sensationalizing, and serial killer obsession.

10 Historical True Crime Books That Are Stranger Than Fiction

These historical true crime books delve into murder and other crimes from decades and centuries past, and present stories that are stranger than fiction.

Thieves, Drugs, and Cons: 7 True Crime Books Not About Murder

Whether you're simply in the mood for something different or can't stomach homicide, it's nice to dive into some true crime books not about murder.

A Newbie’s Guide to Reading True Crime

In this newbie's guide to reading true crime, we look at the classics and must-reads, followed by books about the people who work alongside crime.

Why is This Ted Bundy Book So Hard to Find?

Ted Bundy's girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer, wrote a book about her life with the serial killer before he was convicted. But why is it so hard to find?

Do Crime Like an Edwardian: 11 Nonfiction Recommendations

The Victorians were more famous for their love of crime, but the Edwardians were no slouches either! Here are 11 great Edwardian true crime reads!

5 True Crime Books to Read With Your Book Club

A list of jaw-dropping books to read with your true crime book club. Including dinosaur fraud, serial killers, Agatha Christie and data hacking.

16 Nonfiction Books for Fiction Lovers

We've rounded up some of the best nonfiction books for fiction lovers--books that read like fiction, or that tell a story wild enough to feel made up.

Joseph Knox’s THE SMILING MAN Is Right Up True Crime Fans’ Noir Alley

Joseph Knox provides fans of noir a true hard-boiled detective while giving true crime fans a brilliant imagining with The Smiling Man.

Unseen Stieg Larsson Investigation to be Revealed in New Book

An unseen investigation by Stieg Larsson, the journalist and author, has come to light and will be revealed in a new true crime book.