Mystery Fiction

Our longtime book reviewer makes some page-turning suggestions for book lovers of all sorts -- and for those who might be shopping for book lovers.

Herron's Slough House series of spy novels is the basis for the "Slow Horses" program on AppleTV+ -- and Season Two of "Slow Horses" started streaming earlier this month.

This novel explores the Plymouth Colony as well as America's first murder.

Page-turners for the beach, the pool, the lake, the hammock, and/or that cozy sofa near the air-conditioning unit.

"Like a well-curated playlist, 'The Candy House' uses chapter breaks to switch perspectives and tempos without killing the mood, and each sensuous little story feels like a peek through the blinds at people whose larger journeys we can only guess at." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer

"Wistfully charming.... This unapologetically genre-bending tribute to life and death, and the beautiful weirdness found in both, has potential to spark exceptional book club discussions." -- Shelf Awareness

"Wistfully charming.... This unapologetically genre-bending tribute to life and death, and the beautiful weirdness found in both, has potential to spark exceptional book club discussions." -- Shelf Awareness

We explore a novel set in 19th-century NYC that digs into the life and times of -- and the mysterious murder of -- one Andrew Haswell Green, who was once known as "The Father of Greater New York" yet is today all but forgotten.

We explore a novel set in 19th-century NYC that digs into the life and times of -- and the mysterious murder of -- one Andrew Haswell Green, who was once known as "The Father of Greater New York" yet is today all but forgotten.

As we approach the holidays, Nancy Pearl, the bestselling author, retired librarian, and longtime literacy advocate, offers some can't-miss reading suggestions for book lovers.