From November Road to Dark Ride, Whiplash River and more, we’ve loved reading Lou Berney’s work for years. Now, two of our favorite characters are back — Shake and Gina take on the shadowy underbelly of Cambodia. Read on for Lou’s exclusive essay on the moment he knew he wanted to write Double Barrel Bluff […] The post They’re Old Friends: A Guest Post by Lou Berney appeared first on B&N Reads ..read more

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘spy’? Is it gloved hands and laser fields? Maybe it’s a martini and a three-piece suit. If you love all things Mission Impossible, Kingsman and more, we have the books for you. From Mick Herron to David McCloskey, Nick Harkaway and more, these novels of […] The post Secrets, Lies and Spies: Spy Books to Read Now  appeared first on B&N Reads ..read more

Looking for a chilling story with an unreliable narrator? How about psychological thrillers or mysteries with complicated family ties? Authors like Alex Michaelides, Tana French, Richard Osman and so many others made this a year of conspiracy cork boards and murder-mystery dinner parties. These are the best mystery & thriller books of 2024. Back To […] The post Best Mystery & Thriller Books of 2024 appeared first on B&N Reads ..read more

Former CIA analyst and author of Moscow X and Damascus Station David McCloskey returns with The Seventh Floor. A thriller centered on six CIA officers who must turn on each other, this story explores the interpersonal connections within the CIA from an expert. Read on for McCloskey’s exclusive guest post diving into his research process. […] The post Friendship in a Faithless Business: A Guest Post by David McCloskey appeared first on B&N Reads ..read more

Weddings, long weekends and spontaneous holidays all have one thing in common: a sinister aura that asks, what if everything goes wrong and you used up your vacation days for nothing? We’ve rounded up a few thrillers that’ll make you think twice about booking your next stay, from themed hotels to haunted mansions and sinister […] The post Requesting the Pleasure of Your Company: Books with Deadly Invitations appeared first on B&N Reads ..read more

Whether funny, vicious, sexy or terrifying, vampires have always been at the forefront of monster stories, presented to us in every way imaginable. Looking for laughs? Try out What We Do in the Shadows. Want to sleep with all the lights turned on? Flip through Salem’s Lot by Stephen King or My Soul to Keep […] The post Bloodsucking Books: A Vampire Reading List appeared first on B&N Reads ..read more

From Iron Lake to Spirit Crossing, the Cork O’Connor series has been entertaining us for over 25 years. Read on for William Kent Krueger’s exclusive guest post where he reflects on his time writing this series and explains the real-life inspiration behind Spirit Crossing. If you take a good look at the content of the […] The post I’m Foremost a Storyteller: A Guest Post by William Kent Krueger appeared first on B&N Reads ..read more

The bestselling author of Razorblade Tears and Blacktop Wasteland‘s latest book is out in paperback and we couldn’t be more thrilled. All the Sinners Bleed is a harrowing story of a chase for justice and the small town sheriff at the center of it all. Read on to discover the inspiration behind S.A. Cosby’s novel in his exclusive guest post. Paperback $18.99 Please enable javascript to add items to the cart. All the Sinners Bleed: A Novel All the Sinners Bleed: A Novel By S. A. Cosby In Stock Online Paperback $18.99 Please enable javascript to add items to the cart. Former Mystery and Thri ..read more

No-nonsense assassins and hitmen with personal vendettas have been a part of our culture for decades. From Quentin Tarantino movies to Tom Cruise feature films and Keanu Reeves’ all too believable fighting sequences filling up the silver screens, it’s safe to say that we love a good hitman adventure. Read on to discover Rob Hart’s personal favorite stars and the movies that inspired his own action-packed tale, Assassins Anonymous, in his exclusive essay down below.  Hardcover $28.00 Please enable javascript to add items to the cart. Assassins Anonymous Assassins Anonymous By Rob Hart I ..read more

Who’s your ideal hitman? Is it the Jason Bourne kind or the gritty, haunted John Wick type? Maybe you’re more of a Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction fan? We’ve all been there — someone skips us in line at the deli, we get cut off in traffic, or that one coworker gets the promotion we rightfully deserve. Times like those, you may have dreamed up the perfect assassin to rid yourself of those problems once and for all. Or maybe you spent the weekend watching Hit Man, Glenn Powell and Richard Linklater’s brand-new smash film on Netflix, and you’re on the hunt for more action-packed content — eithe ..read more