Are you a fan of Agatha Christie-style mystery novels with intricate plots and unexpected twists? If you loved “The Guest List” by Lucy Foley, here are 20 more books like it that you’ll find yourself unable to put down. From psychological thrillers to classic whodunits, these page-turners will have you guessing the perpetrator’s identity until … Read more
Psychological thrillers are one of the most exciting and well-read genres out there. It covers a multitude of subgenres and can hone in on psychopathic behavior, domestic abuse, or mental health issues. For that reason, some people may find these books triggering. If you struggle with any of the above themes, please refrain from reading … Read more
Have you ever observed a couple and wondered what their private life is like? Or maybe you’ve watched two people interact and thought ‘I wonder what happens behind closed doors?’ If this sounds like you, the domestic thriller is the perfect literary genre for you to explore. Domestic thrillers are jam-packed with secrecy, mystery, and … Read more
The Da Vinci Code is a beloved thriller known for its historical lore, engaging storyline, wonderful characters, and mysterious premise. Here are the 20 best books like The Da Vinci Code. All of them are fast-paced and fun reads for your book list! The Dante Club by Matthew Pearl Matthew Pearl’s scintillating debut The Dante … Read more
The Devil in the White City is a true story based on the serial killer H.H. Holmes, America’s first criminal of this sort. Set in the 1890s, this story takes you through his gruesome kills and sheds light on the dark underbelly of glamorous Chicago. In the late 1800s, Chicago won the right to host … Read more
“My Dark Vanessa” shocked readers when it hit the shelves in 2020. Kate Elizabeth Russell’s debut novel explores the complex dynamics of a 15-year-old girl’s relationship with her 42-year-old teacher, who she believes is her true love. Moving back and forth between two different timelines, the reader experiences the beginning of the graphic affair between … Read more
“The Silence of the Lambs” by Thomas Harris is a crime, horror, and thriller classic. After winning the Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel (more on him later) in 1989, it was adapted into the equally stunning motion picture starring Anthony Hopkins. One of the reasons that “The Silence of the Lambs” is such a … Read more
A political thriller is a suspenseful novel that centers around political intrigue and typically follows protagonists that work within governments or the military. The themes that run throughout these novels include corruption, revolution, war, rebellion, terrorism, and organized crime. The birth of the ‘political thriller’ genre came off the back of spy novels, which followed … Read more
Stephen King is one of the most well-renowned authors in the modern literary sphere. His work is broad, covering a wide range of literary genres such as fantasy, crime, suspense, science-fiction, horror, and supernatural fiction. His novels have inspired some of the best-rated films of all time, such as The Shining, It, and The Green … Read more
‘Suspenseful thriller’ is a literary and film genre that uses action-packed plot lines that typically have a gripping, tense, tone. These books are usually mysteries that create anxiety and tension for the reader to urge them to keep reading. There are frequent overlaps in the genres that make suspense thrillers because there is no set … Read more