Early Bird Books Reading Recommendations

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19 Books With Plot Twists You Never Saw Coming

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

10 Darkly Comedic Books to Shock You

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

All the Miss Marple Books in Order

"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

50 Psychological Thriller Books That Mess with Your Head

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

Femme Fatale: 7 Novels by Female Crime Writers

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

7 Mystery Books About Books About Books (and That’s Not a Typo)

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

10 Mysteries Perfect for Anti-Valentine’s Day Reading

These books are the opposite of love and roses.

8 Books for Fans of Enola Holmes Mysteries

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

10 Forgotten Mystery Masterpieces

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

7 Books About the Thrilling Game of Chess

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

DCI Karen Pirie: Meet Val McDermid’s Steely Edinburgh Detective

The Anthony Award-winning crime novelist has crafted a cunning and widely loved sleuth.

6 Books to Read Over the Winter Holidays

Whatever you’re doing this winter, make time for one of these great reads.

16 Cozy Mysteries Starring Female Detectives

Go beyond Miss Marple, and satisfy your inner armchair detective with these beloved and popular amateur sleuths.