The Best Paperback Releases of April 2026 Here are 15 of the best novels to come out in paperback over the past month, as selected by the CrimeReads editors. Austin Kelley, The Fact Checker “Kelley’s droll and pithy narration p…

Nothing like when your favorite book is finally out in paperback💯 @crimereads.bsky.social

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"The kind of book that can be read in one sitting, it offers a cinematic plot and fast pace that seem destined for the screen."

Love this review of MY NAME WAS GERRY SASS by Tiffany Hanssen🤌

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Exciting pub day! SPIES AND OTHER GODS by James Wolff is officially out, and THE FACT CHECKER by Austin Kelley is now available in paperback! 🤩

Two fantastic reads you don't want to miss!

Less than a week until SPIES AND OTHER GODS is officially out‼️

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A+ #BookReview: The Politician by Tim Sullivan + #Giveaway My Review: Just as yesterday’s book was the fourth book in ITS series, The Politician is the fourth book in Tim Sullivan’s DS Cross series - and it’s ALSO every bit as good as the three that came before it, The Dentist, The Cyclist and The Patient. As all the books in this series - so far - are titled after the vocation or avocation of the victim, we’re not actually surprised that a politician is the victim of murder.

A+ #BookReview: The Politician by Tim Sullivan + #Giveaway #booksky @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social @atlanticcrime.bsky.social #bookgiveaway @groveatlantic.bsky.social #DSGeorgeCross #mystery #thriller

Happy Pub Day! THE MONK by Tim Sullivan is officially out

"A gripping, atmospheric police procedural."—The Guardian

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING by Belinda Bauer is now available in paperback

“Suspenseful, charming . . . Very exciting.”—Sarah Lyall, New York Times

NEW 2026 SPY FICTION: By JAMES WOLFF, PAUL WARNER and JASON M. HOUGH Here are three very good, and very different, thrillers to get your spy reading off to a good start in 2026. Spies and Other Gods by James Wolff (Baskerville, February 2026) James Wolff’s Spi…

"The story itself is beguiling and is well supported by some vivid descriptions and a cast of credible, interesting characters."

Less than two weeks until SPIES AND OTHER GODS is out!

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The Best Mysteries, Thrillers, and Crime Novels of April 2026 April brings new releases from some of the most prominent names in crime writing, alongside plenty of rising voices and several hotly anticipated series installments. Below, you’ll find picks…

New month, new books! April has got some good ones 💐 @crimereads.bsky.social

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We're so excited that THE SPEED QUEEN by Stewart O'Nan and three Len Deighton novels, including CITY OF GOLD, CLOSE-UP, and ONLY WHEN I LARF, are officially out! 📚

Book Review: Ruby Falls by Gin Phillips In this unique locked-room murder mystery set in Depression-era Tennessee, a publicity stunt gone wrong leaves an unusual cast of characters scrambling to escape an underground cave system.

"[T]he second half of the story is a roller coaster of emotions and action, hurtling toward an unexpected finale."

Five-star review of RUBY FALLS on @bookbrowse.bsky.social!🤩 @ginphillips.bsky.social

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Reading the West Book Awards Introducing the 36TH Annual LONGLIST We are delighted to present the titles nominated for this year’s Reading the West Book Awards. Click on any of the categories below to explore the lists. Independe...

DON'T FORGET ME, LITTLE BESSIE by James Lee Burke is nominated for this year's Reading the West 36th Annual Longlist in the Fiction Category!

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8 Near Perfect Pulitzer-Winning Novels That Aged Unreasonably Well These Pulitzer-winners are absolute must-read material.

It's been almost eleven years since its publication, but THE SYMPATHIZER never gets old!

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Ruby Falls | Bookreporter.com In 1928, a Chattanooga man disappears down a hole in the ground and discovers a 150-foot waterfall in the middle of a mountain that he names after his wife: Ruby Falls. Within months, visitors can buy...

"Whether readers listen to RUBY FALLS in the dark or read it with all the lights on, they'll want to carve out some time to explore this rewarding historical mystery."

Love this review of RUBY FALLS! @ginphillips.bsky.social

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Step aside, John le Carré. Here are Len Deighton’s five essential books The late spy novelist had a knack for Cold War satire and believable detail, with fans from Anthony Burgess to Quentin Tarantino

In light of Len Deighton's passing, here's a look at some of his best work (though his legacy extends far beyond this list):

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THE RELUCTANT SHERIFF is now available in paperback!

"Offutt has built a world full of complex backstories, teased out through storytelling that should tempt a reader to go back to the beginning of the series and watch it all unfold.”—Irish Times

Len Deighton, Author of Espionage Best-Sellers, Dies at 97 His Cold War thrillers “The Ipcress File” and “Funeral in Berlin” brought a documentary-style realism to the spy genre.

We are deeply saddened to share that Len Deighton has died at 97. Author of outstanding espionage novels like THE IPCRESS FILES and BOMBER, his distinct and subversive voice revolutionized modern spy fiction. He will be missed.

The Best Paperback Releases of March 2026 Here are 11 of the best novels to come out in paperback in March, as selected by the CrimeReads editors. * Connie Briscoe, Chloe (Amistad) “Briscoe folds some perceptive class critiques into …

Check out Chris Offutt's THE RELUCTANT SHERIFF on this list of the best paperback releases of March! @crimereads.bsky.social

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Crime novelist Mark Billingham wins Diamond Dagger award Mark Billingham, who was born in Birmingham, says he is thrilled and honoured.

Congrats to Mark Billingham for winning the Crime Writers' Association Diamond Dagger award! 🥳

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yv7ne482jo

Mysteries: ‘The Tree of Light and Flowers’ by Thomas Perry Plus Tim Sullivan’s “The Politician” and Frances Crawford’s “A Bad, Bad Place.”

A great summary of Tim Sullivan's THE POLITICIAN: https://on.wsj.com/4sUrrMx @wsj.com

Huge congratulations to all those nominated for the 2026 Barry Awards, especially THE IMPOSSIBLE THING, STILLWATER, and THE DENTIST!🎉

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Jon Land’s Must-Read Thriller Showcase | BookTrib.

"THE HADACOL BOOGIE is James Lee Burke at his level best."

Love to see THE HADACOL BOOGIE on this excellent list of must-read thrillers!

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Sometimes You Revise the Book, Sometimes It Revises You: How I Belly-Crawled Through Caves for the Sake of A Novel - Criminal Element Don't miss this essay from Gin Phillips about the depths her research took her to while writing Ruby Falls.

Thank you, @ginphillips.bsky.social, for belly-crawling in a dark cave so we don't have to 😅

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"A fun series that offers traditional puzzles and a familiar cast of detectives."

If you haven't read any of the DS George Cross series, what are you waiting for?! @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social

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11 of the Best New Books of March These 11 books include at least one book from multiple genres. Get ready for poetic fantasy, neurodiverent romance, voodoo queens, and more.

In case you're looking for books to add to your weekend reading list: https://bookriot.com/the-best-new-books-of-march/

Nothing like reading a tense and suspenseful mystery on Friday the 13th😮 @ginphillips.bsky.social

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THE BOOKSELLER | Kirkus Reviews Personal crises shadow the Major Crime Unit as it tackles a complex case in southwest England.

"A series that continues to set the standard in police procedurals."

Another rave & STARRED review for the DS George Cross series⭐ THE BOOKSELLER comes out 6/2! @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social

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LAST SEEN | Kirkus Reviews When a teenage boy goes missing from a small community, the adults must reckon with the past.

"Melancholy yet compulsively readable."

⭐ STARRED REVIEW for Lucy Clarke's LAST SEEN!

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THE TEACHER | Kirkus Reviews A meticulous sleuth probes the brutal murder of a reclusive retired teacher…with no enemies?

"Series fans and newcomers alike will find this a tidy and satisfying whodunit."

THE TEACHER comes out 5/5! @timsullivanauthor.bsky.social

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Gin Phillips talks about her new novel, 'Ruby Falls' NPR's Scott Simon talks with Gin Phillips about "Ruby Falls." Her new novel begins in 1928 Chattanooga when a man discovers a mysterious underground cavern with a massive waterfall.

Great interview with Gin Phillips as she discusses her new novel, RUBY FALLS! @ginphillips.bsky.social @npr.org

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The 48 Must Read Books of Spring 2026 Our picks for the standout new releases of March, April, and May.

"A funny, cynical look into the world of spies."

SPIES AND OTHER GODS by James Wolff is one of Town & Country's best books of the spring!

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