Back to School. Back to Books. Back to Me.

A little peace, a great book, and a few well-deserved indulgences. This collection has everything you need to reclaim your reading time, from clever reading accessories to cozy bath essentials. Because back-to-school season isn’t just for the kids.

15 Last-Minute August Travel Essentials Every Mystery & Thriller Reader Should Pack

Heading out on an August getaway? Before you zip your suitcase, check out these 15 travel essentials every mystery and thriller reader should pack - from Kindle must-haves to clever accessories that make every trip more enjoyable. Whether you're reading poolside, on the beach, or during a long flight, these picks will keep you ready for your next page-turner.

A Detour from Murder: Dave Barry’s Class Clown

Every once in a while, even mystery lovers need a detour. Dave Barry's Class Clown delivers laugh-out-loud humor, heartfelt memories, and a reminder that sometimes the best escape isn't solving a murder - it's laughing at life.

Every Thriller Reader Needs an Amateur Detective Starter Kit

Before I was a mystery reader, I was a Honey West fan. Between her pet tiger, signature beauty mark, and crime-solving adventures, she convinced me that detective work looked like a lot of fun. In honor of every thriller reader who's ever been absolutely certain they knew who the killer was, here's my completely unofficial starter kit for solving a murder—without actually solving a murder.

7 Things Every Thriller Reader Secretly Owns

Somewhere between “just one more chapter” and emotional attachment to a suspiciously orthopedic couch pillow, thriller reading stops being a hobby and becomes a lifestyle. These are the seven signs you’ve officially crossed over into full-blown Bookaholic territory — sleep deprivation, emotional-support tumblers, and all.

Wall Street Journal’s Summer Thriller Picks Actually Sound Good

Three new thrillers recently recommended by the Wall Street Journal are officially moving onto my summer reading list. Murder, espionage, corruption, and chaos? Honestly, that sounds like a pretty solid beach weekend.

Rethinking the Prologue in Modern Storytelling: Does It Really Add Value?

Open old book with text from prologue and chapter one about autumn and forest

I have a confession: I usually read the prologue—and then promptly forget it exists. By Chapter 3, I’m invested in the story and wondering why we didn’t just start there.

Eat Like a Lady, Read Like a Maniac: 5 Book-Safe Snacks

Person reading a book titled The Starless Sea while eating a granola bar on a green armchair

Bookaholics have mastered the elite skill of reading and snacking at the same time without losing their place or their dignity. The wrong snack, however, turns a great book into a crumb-filled crime scene. Here are five clean, one-handed snacks that let you keep reading without leaving evidence behind.

She Didn’t Get the Bank Job… So She Robbed it

What starts as a clever revenge plan inside a New York investment bank quickly spirals into a high-stakes mess Faye may not survive.

The House Across the Lake: Bourbon, Binoculars, and One Absolutely Unhinged Twist

I thought I was reading a moody lakeside mystery — until Riley Sager detonated the plot.