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18 of the Best True Crime Podcasts for Mystery Readers

These are some of the best true crime podcasts currently running (or, in the case of limited series, aired sometime in 2018).

21 Incredible Books Based on True Stories

Books based on true stories, including four days on the Titanic, the botched assassination of Bob Marley, and a teen concubine who became Empress of China.

10 of the Best True Crime Audiobooks

Love true crime? Looking for your next great listen? Check out ten of the best true crime audiobooks that will keep you on your toes.

7 Crime Titles Recommended on MY FAVORITE MURDER

A round-up of great crime reads as recommended on the podcast MY FAVORITE MURDER.

8 True Horror Stories You Can’t NOT Know

For those who are not faint of heart, or if you need something to end unwanted conversations: a list of the eight true horror stories, and why they're scary.

The Value of Abandoning a Book

What factors go into you abandoning a book? How long do you give the book to "get good"?

5 True Crime Comics to Keep You Up at Night

True crime comics that are based on real murder and mayhem.

Books for Fans of My Favorite Murder

Love the podcast "My Favorite Murder"? You'll love these books!

True Crime Reader’s Guilt

Or why this Rioter is worried you think she's a serial killer with a murder cellar.

The Real People (And Their Books) Behind “The People v. O.J. Simpson”

Can't stop watching The People v. O.J. Simpson"? Read these books from the real people involved in the trial.