Behind the Book: The Timeless Seduction of Dark Academia
Secret societies, dimly-lit halls, teetering stacks of time-worn books and coffee-stained papers—dark academia has so many tangible elements, but the lifeblood pulsing through its veins is its undying pursuit of forbidden knowledge.
Longlist for Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2026
Harrogate International Festivals has announced the 18 titles longlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award 2026, now in its twenty second year.
FRIDAYREADS & CRIMESPREE GIVEAWAY: Murder Mindfully by Karsten Dusse
In this zen and zany crime debut, a shady lawyer transforms his life through mindfulness—and uses his newfound techniques to kill his way to the top.
Book Review: The Caretaker
The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer Atria/Emily Bestler Books (April 21, 2026) There is no sophomore slump for Marcus Kliewer, whose We Used to Live...
INTERVIEW WITH SHARI J. RYAN
The Girl with the List Shari J. Ryan Bookouture Publishers March 2026 The Girl with the List by Shari J. Ryan is a powerful story that shows the...
INTERVIEW WITH SPENCER QUINN
Cat on A Hot Tin Woof Chet and Bernie Series Book 16 Spencer Quinn Minotaur Pub April 2026 Cat On a Hot Tin Woof by Spencer Quinn has the Little...









