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Circling Back To Reading Dark Mystery & Thrillers

Some people cope with cozy reads. Others with dystopian fiction. And then there are those who like bloody crime scenes and vengeful besties.

Criminally Good New Year: 13 New Mysteries, Thrillers, & True Crime for January 2025

There's something for everyone in January's new mysteries, thrillers, and true crime, from the cozy end to darker reads.

2024 Mystery & Thrillers I’m Still Excited To Read

The year might be over, but you can still go back and catch up on 2024 reads, like these mysteries and thrillers you may have missed.

The Best Mystery Books of the Past 10 Years For Armchair Sleuths

My picks for the best mystery books of the past 10 years, from the best courtroom drama to the best slow-burn mystery.

‘Tis The Season For Holiday Mysteries

There are mystery writer main characters, locked rooms, culinary coziness, short stories, and more in these holiday-themed mysteries.

2024’s Best Mysteries, Thrillers, and True Crime

The best mysteries, thrillers, and true crime of 2024, from must-read series to knockout standalones in multiple subgenres, tropes, and vibes.

Peter Dinklage as Hercule Poirot + More Mystery News!

A Marlon James written, Jamaica-set HBO series, NPR's best books, and a few adaptations you should know about!

2025 Mysteries To Get Excited About

Here are five 2025 mystery releases to have on your radar, from middle grade dark academia to short stories with sleuthing Jesuit priests.

Podcasts, Adaptations, And Top Mysteries, Oh My!

New Acorn Shows, A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER, Libro.fm's best audiobooks of the year, and more mystery and thriller news.

End the Year Sleuthing: 8 New Mystery, Thrillers, True Crime for December 2024

December's new mysteries and thrillers include a Japanese murder mystery, a true crime memoir of a woman raised by a serial killer, and more.