Our columnist on the books that wowed her this year. Credit...Photo illustration by Sebastian Mast Supported by By Sarah Weinman Sometimes I want to spend time with characters I can root for, ordinary ...

What makes a great crime or mystery show? Is it shocking twists, intense character development and the sense that anything could happen? Is it a lighthearted “case of the week” format with lovable ...

The best mystery movies in Hollywood have one thing in common—a thrilling, unexpected, and incredibly clever ending. Nothing is as satisfying as a “can’t believe I didn’t see that coming” twist to a ...