Early Bird Books Reading Recommendations

“Don’t you think scars make better stories than tattoos?” ―Craig Johnson

“I seat myself at the typewriter and hope, and lurk.” —Mignon G. Eberhart

These nostalgic reads are always a scream.

Make this the summer of sleuthing.

Summer itinerary: feet up, book open. 

In these twisted thrillers, there's no escaping your own mind.

Books for new fans of a classic series. 

Warning: don’t read these books while standing up.

These black humor novels are perfect if you don't know whether you want to laugh or cry.

Discover more lush, heartbreaking tales.

"Miss Marple is a white-haired old lady with a gentle appealing manner—Miss Wetherby is a mixture of vinegar and gush. Of the two Miss Marple is the more dangerous.”―Agatha Christie

These women smashed through the glass ceiling with their suspenseful crime novels.

Writers everywhere want to take on the challenge of creating an Inception-style mystery–even J. J. Abrams.

These books are the opposite of love and roses.

Bright lights, dark crimes.

Sherlock's little sister would take any of these sleuths as her Watson.

These lost tales of deadly plots, locked rooms, and serial killers on the loose deserve a top spot on your must-read list.

Investigate the secrets of the past.

A glimpse into the high-stakes strategy game from fantasy to nonfiction.

Cold weather and cold cases go hand in hand.