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Mysteries and Thrillers about Writers and Authors

09.17.2024 by Jen Ryland // 4 Comments

Mysteries and Thrillers About Writers and Authors have surged in popularity in the last few years. This trend is going strong in 2025 with more new fiction books about authors in danger, author rivals, and even author murderers! Let’s check out the history and current state of “meta” mystery books by and about writers!

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

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

Best YA Vampire Books

08.08.2022 by Jen Ryland // 5 Comments

My list of Best YA Vampire Books looks at Young Adult Vampire books throughout the decades.

Back in the early 2000s, young adult fiction was all paranormal romance all the time. Then reading trends put a stake through the heart of teen vampire fiction and the number of vampire romance books for teens dropped dramatically. But cold blooded vampire fiction is heating up again! Whether you’re a longtime fan looking for new books like Twilight or Vampire Academy or someone just starting to explore YA vampire book series, I have suggestions for you!

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Categories // Fandoms, Lists Tags // list, YA list, YA paranormal, YA romance

13 Wedding Mystery Books

06.21.2022 by Jen Ryland // 2 Comments

Say “I do” to these suspenseful Wedding Mystery Books!I have a list of destination wedding suspense novels, bachelorette party mysteries, even honeymoon mysteries. Is nothing sacred? Apparently not among mystery and thriller writer and readers. Check out my list of Wedding Mystery Books Featuring Murder and Matrimony! Updated for 2026!

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

Best Bookish Gift Ideas for Dads

06.14.2022 by Jen Ryland // 3 Comments

If the dad or father figure in your life is an avid reader or needs a holiday gift OR some books for the summer, I have some ideas of recent releases perfect for all kinds of readers! Check out these Best Bookish Gift Ideas for Dads!

Written and edited by Jen Ryland. Last updated on:

December 12, 2023
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Categories // Lists Tags // adult fiction, list, mystery, new books, thriller

Books to Read if You Love Stranger Things

06.07.2022 by Jen Ryland // 6 Comments

Are you a Stranger Things Fan looking for books to read that are like Stranger Things on Netflix? I’ve assembled a whole list of books about a group of friends fighting paranormal evil in a small town. Check out these Books To Read if You Love Stranger Things!

Books to Read if You Love Stranger Things: Photo of the Cast of Stranger Things
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Categories // Lists Tags // list, new ya Releases, YA, YA paranormal

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