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Stories tagged with: Suspense Fiction

15 Atmospheric and Memorable Reads to Lose Yourself In
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Ambiance abound in these atmospheric novels crossing a range of genres.
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12 Captivating and Compelling Reads
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Get ready for an engrossing reading experience with these reading recommendations.
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15 Intriguing Spy Novels Written by Women Featuring Female Spies
Posted about 1 year ago by April S
Spy stories with strong female protagonists, espionage, intrigue, action and adventure.
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25 Gripping Psychological Suspense Novels
Posted over 2 years ago by April S
Enthralling, suspenseful novels that will keep readers interested from start to finish.
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Holiday-Themed Mysteries that are So Good You'll Want to Read Them Year-Round
Posted over 2 years ago by April S
'Tis the season for mysteries ... continue reading to find an extensive selection of holiday-themed mysteries.
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Great Summer Reads
Posted over 3 years ago by Amy H
Explore librarian recommendations beyond the bestsellers this summer.
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A Brief History of the Spy Fiction Genre
Posted over 3 years ago by April S
A very brief overview of the spy fiction genre along with a sampling of well-known spy novels.
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10 Entertaining Novels That Will Put a Smile on Your Face
Posted over 3 years ago by April S
A list of novels with light humor and likable characters.
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Read the Movie, Watch the Book, Spring 2018 Edition
Posted over 3 years ago by Amy H
Great books make great films … hopefully!?
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Weird But True: This Lesser Known Fiction Genre is Making A Comeback
Posted over 3 years ago by Juliette H
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.
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The Best Fiction and Nonfiction Books of 2017
Posted over 3 years ago by April S
Explore a selection of the "best of the best" fiction and nonfiction books of 2017.
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Beyond the Best Sellers: Mysteries and Thrillers
Posted over 3 years ago by Rebecca S
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.
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Psychological Horror: 10 Suspenseful and Creepy Reads
Posted over 3 years ago by April S
Fans of Ghost Stories, Horror and Psychological Suspense will enjoy this blog post.
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Supernatural Thrillers
Posted over 3 years ago by April S
Supernatural thrillers spanning multiple genres.
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Literary Thrillers
Posted over 3 years ago by April S
Explore a selection of books filled with danger, action and suspense with an intellectual edge.
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Psychological Suspense: The Devious Depths of the Human Mind
Posted over 4 years ago by April S
Edge of your seat, keep you guessing until the end great reads.
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Celebrate Lesser Known Holidays This Summer
Posted over 4 years ago by Suzanne S
Celebrate a few lesser known holidays and enjoy a selection of good books this summer.
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Psychological Suspense: Genre Characteristics
Posted over 4 years ago by April S
Suspenseful reads focusing on the devious depths of the human mind.
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Best Fiction Books of 2015
Posted over 5 years ago by April S
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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