Below, I’ve put together a list of what I consider to be the “Best Mystery Books of All Time”. With these books, you might just find the love of mysteries that sparked my passion for reading and writing, and have a bloody good time escaping into a twisty, turny, jaw-dropping gre...
Noir came into its own alongside the ravages of World War II, with the gangster and detective films of the era drastically transforming into something altogether new as the aesthetics of German Expressionism took hold in America, and in large part due to the influx of German expatriates like Fr...
Chester Himes’s Harlem Detective series has proven to be a groundbreaking piece of hard-boiled noir fiction — and it all started with A Rage in Harlem. Set in a Harlem that at once feels larger-than-life and authentic, A Rage in Harlem introduces Coffin Ed Johnson and Gravedigger Jones ...
Through a story that very much reads and feels like a hard-boiled detective noir tale, the author explores themes of empathy in a world overrun by technology, the importance of retaining our grip on humanity, and the possibility of computer-based technology one day evolving to the point of d...
Films were made in black and white nowadays referred to as Noir Films. The younger generation is now being drawn back to these films and if you are looking for good noir movies to watch, you don’t have to wander anymore. Here are the 12 best noir movies of all time that you should...
The 50 Best Suspense Books of All Time Whether you need a beach read, an airplane read, or just something to peruse before bed (if you dare), there’s one category you can always count on: suspense books. These tales full of enigmatic intrigue and shocking twists have always enthralled...
We've curated our edit of the best new thriller books of 2025, look back at the best of 2024, and share our top thriller books of all time.
With a quirky cast of characters, steamy romance, and enough gore to satisfy any vampire enthusiast – this show is as addictive as its titular beverage. Premiered: September 7, 2008 Dig Deeper Books Like the Sookie Stackhouse Series And Deeper The Best True Blood Episodes Also ranks #4 on...
The 60 Best Fantasy Books of All Time Whether you’ve sat around waiting for your Hogwarts letter or looked for Narnia in the back of a closet, you've probably dreamt of stepping into your favorite fantasy books and leaving the real world behind. But the genre isn’t all witches, wardr...
On this side of the pond, Veronica Mars was a noir mystery masquerading as a teen show in the early 2000s, and True Detective and Fargo all incorporate elements of the genre into their gritty anthologies. This list answers the questions, "What is the best film noir show of all time...