12 Captivating and Compelling Reads
Get ready for an engrossing reading experience with these reading recommendations.
15 Intriguing Spy Novels Written by Women Featuring Female Spies
Spy stories with strong female protagonists, espionage, intrigue, action and adventure.
25 Gripping Psychological Suspense Novels
Enthralling, suspenseful novels that will keep readers interested from start to finish.
Holiday-Themed Mysteries that are So Good You’ll Want to Read Them Year-Round
'Tis the season for mysteries ... continue reading to find an extensive selection of holiday-themed mysteries.
Great Summer Reads
Explore librarian recommendations beyond the bestsellers this summer.
A Brief History of the Spy Fiction Genre
A very brief overview of the spy fiction genre along with a sampling of well-known spy novels.
10 Entertaining Novels That Will Put a Smile on Your Face
A list of novels with light humor and likable characters.
Read the Movie, Watch the Book, Spring 2018 Edition
Great books make great films … hopefully!?
Weird But True: This Lesser Known Fiction Genre is Making A Comeback
Weird fiction is characterized primarily by its blending of science fiction, fantasy, horror and just about every other fiction genre to create something entirely new.
The Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books of 2017
Explore a selection of the "best of the best" fiction and nonfiction books of 2017.
Beyond the Best Sellers: Mysteries and Thrillers
Like mysteries and thrillers, but struggling to find something new? Check out our list of the best mysteries and thrillers of 2017 that have flown under the radar.
Psychological Horror: 10 Suspenseful and Creepy Reads
Fans of Ghost Stories, Horror and Psychological Suspense will enjoy this blog post.
Supernatural Thrillers
Supernatural thrillers spanning multiple genres.
Literary Thrillers
Explore a selection of books filled with danger, action and suspense with an intellectual edge.
Psychological Suspense: The Devious Depths of the Human Mind
Edge of your seat, keep you guessing until the end great reads.
Celebrate Lesser Known Holidays This Summer
Celebrate a few lesser known holidays and enjoy a selection of good books this summer.
Psychological Suspense: Genre Characteristics
Suspenseful reads focusing on the devious depths of the human mind.
Psychological Thrillers
Looking for an edge of your seat, nail-biting good read? Check out this blog post to explore the addicting nature of Psychological Thrillers.
Best Fiction Books of 2015
Best fiction books of 2015 including historical fiction, mysteries, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, romance, love stories and short stories. Amazing selections by notable authors like Kristen Hannah, Paula Hawkins, Ruth Rendell, Sonali Dev, Naomi Novak, J.K. Jemisin and Angela Flournoy.
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