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Mysteries and Thrillers I Can’t Wait to Read in 2023

12.27.2022 by Jen Ryland // 9 Comments

I am looking forward to a great year of Mysteries and Thrillers for 2023! January is already shaping up to be a chilling month and the rest of 2023 is looking thrilling as well. What are the Mysteries and Thrillers I Can’t Wait to Read in 2023? I’m going to tell you!

Looking for Must-Read Thrillers and Mysteries for 2024 – here they are!

Mysteries and Thrillers I Can't Wait to Read in 2023 by Jen Ryland Reviews. Photo of a pils of books on a tray with a mug of coffee and a white blanket.
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Categories // Lists Tags // adult fiction, mystery, new books, thriller

The Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2022

12.12.2022 by Jen Ryland // 15 Comments

It’s the question I always get asked at this time of the year: what were the best books I read, anyway? What were the Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2022? I always struggle to pick!

Should I choose a Locked Room Mystery, a classic police procedural, or a twisty thriller? I did include many of my 2022 Favorites on my Pick a Mood Board, I’ll Pick You a Thriller post!

I decided to analyze four official lists of the Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2022, giving my comments on their choices, looking at what books made multiple lists, and revealing the books that (in my opinion) shouldn’t be on there at all!

The Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2022
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Categories // Lists, Reviews Tags // adult fiction, mystery, new books, thriller

Gifts for Book Lovers: Mystery Mood Boards

11.29.2022 by Jen Ryland // 3 Comments

Is picking the right book for the reader in your life as tricky as solving a mystery? Then you’re in the right place: Gifts for Book Lovers: Mystery Mood Boards

It’s easy: pick a mood board that appeals to you (or the gift recipient of your choice) and then find out what 2022 Mystery or Thriller I recommend for you. Let’s get started!

Gifts for Book Lovers: Mystery Mood Boards
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Categories // Gifts, Lists Tags // book list, gifts, holidays

35+ Best Locked Room Mysteries and Thrillers

10.31.2022 by Jen Ryland // Leave a Comment

The classic locked room mystery (or its close cousin, the closed circle mystery) is making a comeback in a big way. If you love this concept, I have a list of 35+ Locked Room Mysteries and Thrillers, past and present. Which of these have you read?

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Categories // Lists Tags // adult fiction, mystery, thriller

Books Like Succession

10.18.2022 by Jen Ryland // 1 Comment

I love to follow publishing trends! Since shows like Succession, Saltburn and The White Lotus, I’ve been seeing a LOT of books (and shows) about Rich Family Drama. Here’s my list of (Rich) Evil Family Mysteries and Thrillers, updated in 2026!

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Categories // Lists Tags // adult fiction, list, mystery, thriller, thriller list

Why Thrillers Can Be Good For Your Mental Health

10.10.2022 by Jen Ryland // 4 Comments

Today is World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness of mental health issues and make mental health and well-being a global priority. I’m going to talk about how thrillers helped me through the pandemic and how they can be surprisingly good for your mental health.

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Categories // Lists Tags // mystery, spoilers, thriller

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