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#Mystery/Thriller

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!

9 of the Most Thought-Provoking Mysteries Ever Written

From classics in the genre to contemporary favorites, these thought-provoking mysteries will stay with you long after the last page.

A High-Stakes, Anxiety-Inducing Mystery to Read in February

This is My America by Kim Johnson is a high-stakes, absorbing read that finds one Black teen at the crossroads of so much.

12 New Mystery & Thriller Books Out February 2024

From cosplay crimes to murder in a mine to culinary cozies, here are 12 exciting new mystery and thriller books out in February 2024!

The Most Anticipated Cozy Mysteries of 2024

You can never go wrong with a cozy! As you prepare this year's TBR, keep an eye out for the exciting cozy mysteries 2024 has to offer.

8 Mystery and Thriller Novels with Great Movie Adaptations

It's not just Sherlock Holmes: these mystery and thriller novels have fantastic adaptations to look forward to after you read them.

Best Mysteries & Thrillers of 2023

From fresh takes on old classics to the latest of an ongoing series, here are the best mystery thrillers of 2023.

The Most Shocking First Lines of Mystery Novels

Some books hook you from the very first line. Here is a look at the most shocking first lines of recent mysteries and thrillers.

9 Genre-defying Mystery Books

If you’re looking for a mystery that’s a little off the beaten path, here are some genre-defying mystery books for you to start unravelling.

For A Criminally New Year: 11 New Mystery, Thriller, True Crime Releases for January 2024

2024's January releases include everything from dark academia mysteries to urban thrillers to a history of true crime and the law.

QUIZ: What Job Would You Have in a Cozy Mystery Novel?

The amateur sleuths in cozy mysteries always have fun, unique jobs. What would yours be, if you starred in a cozy mystery?