The Best Books of 2025: Espionage Fiction
The year's best new spy novels, featuring veteran Mick Herron, newcomer Jinwoo Park, and more.
December 12, 2025
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The 2025 CrimeReads Holiday Gift Guide
30+ mystery and crime-themed gift ideas, from the editors of CrimeReads
December 10, 2025
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The Best Psychological Thrillers of 2025
Slowburn suspense, intricate setups, vicious rivalries, and visceral denouements
December 10, 2025
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The Best Debut Crime Novels of 2025
Missing persons, friendly fire, clever criminals, and academic shenanigans
December 9, 2025
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10 New Books Coming Out This Week
New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.
December 8, 2025
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Queer Crime Writers Presents: 10 New LGBTQIA+ Crime Novels to Check Out This Winter
10 recently released queer mysteries and thrillers to keep you reading till spring
December 5, 2025
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The Best Books of 2025: Crime Fiction, Mysteries, and Thrillers
20 novels that defined the year for mystery readers. Plus, our picks for 2025's most notable books.
December 4, 2025
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December's Best New Crime Novels, Mysteries, and Thrillers
Suburban spies, deadly group chats, feminist revenge, and Red Scare investigations
December 2, 2025
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Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?
An emergency international convention has been convened to sort out your viewing needs.
November 26, 2025
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5 New Books Coming Out This Week
New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.
November 24, 2025
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The Best Fiction in Translation of Fall 2025
Vengeance in Korea, kidnappings in Mexico City, folk horror in Eastern Europe, and more
November 21, 2025
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How Many Actors Played Different Columbo Villains Multiple Times?
Olivia Rutigliano counts the... serial killers of the Columbo cast
November 19, 2025
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10 New Books Coming Out This Week
New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.
November 17, 2025
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How Southern Crime Fiction Became a Publishing Powerhouse
Leigh Dunlap on the region's literary rise.
November 13, 2025
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What to Watch: 6 British Mystery Series for Fans of Vera
An extrmely thorough rundown of atmospheric UK mystery shows... with a few very deep cuts
November 12, 2025
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10 New Books Coming Out This Week
New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.
November 10, 2025
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The Best Psychological Thrillers of November 2025
Disgraced influencers, sadistic schoolboys, determined home buyers, regretful mothers, and toxic friendships
November 7, 2025
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Danny DeVito, Director
The beloved actor/producer has helmed his share of crime films, with a remake on the way
August 28, 2025
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10 New Books Coming Out This Week
New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.
May 12, 2025
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10 New Books Coming Out This Week
New offerings from the world of crime, mystery, and thrillers.
May 5, 2025
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Way Out West: Crime Fiction in Perth and Western Australia
Crime and the City travels to the rugged west of Australia.
May 5, 2025
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The State of the Mystery, Part 2: Issues, Concerns, and The Long Road Ahead
Ahead of the Edgar Awards, nominees weigh in on the world of crime writing
May 1, 2025
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The State of the Mystery, Part 1: Craft Lessons and Favorite Reads
Ahead of the Edgar Awards, nominees weigh in on the world of crime writing
April 30, 2025
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The Clues, the Clueless, and the Critics: Appreciating Clue
Olivia Rutigliano on the classic whodunnit-comedy.
April 23, 2025
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New International Fiction to Check Out This Spring
Cultural clashes in India, pop stars in France, queer heroes in Turkey, and more
April 4, 2025
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Best Bank Robbery Masks in Crime Movies
Ex-presidents, clowns, hockey players, and more
March 26, 2025
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