Now Read This! February 2022: Mystery & Thriller Recommendations

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Our Now Read This! newsletters offer suggestions for your next favorite read, from hidden gems to the latest hot pick. Available in six genres, these newsletters include:

  • a featured book of the month
  • a special event worth checking out
  • a curated selection of newly acquired and upcoming titles
  • booklists for further reading

Whether you prefer classic whodunnits or spine-chilling thrillers, your friendly BPL Reader Services Librarians have recommendations for every reader.

Answer the questions and follow the arrows in the flowchart below to get a reading recommendation from this month's Mystery & Thriller newsletter. Sign up for our newsletters here.

Q1: Secrets & Lies or Family & Friends? Secrets and Lies ---> Q2: In a Book Club or On the Internet? In a Book Club: The Vanishing Type by Ellery Adams, On the Internet: The Verifiers by Jane Pek | Family & Friends ---> Q3: Behind Closed Doors or On a Heist?Behind Closed Doors: Cherish Farrah by Bethany C. Morrow, On a Heist: Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li.

The Vanishing Type

Are secrets always best kept secret?

The Verifiers

People lie. All the time. Especially on the Internet.

Cherish Farrah

Everyone should have something to cherish...

Portrait of A Thief

Five young Chinese Americans. Five priceless sculptures. Fifty million dollars.

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