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The 80 Most Popular New Mysteries on Goodreads
Say, are you looking for the most popular mystery novels of the past three years? Eighty of them? In order? We have a most extraordinary coincidence to report.
We’ve gathered below the most popular new mysteries and thrillers in recent circulation, as determined by what your fellow Goodreaders have both recommended and added to their shelves. The books here are ranked with the most popular on top, and each has an overall average rating of 3.5 stars or better. Usually better.
There’s something here for everyone: We’ve got your cozy mysteries, your domestic thrillers, your cold cases, your heist stories. You’ll find familiar names and genre aces: for instance, Parini Shrof, Tana French, Peng Shepherd, and some guy named King.
Check out the list below, add anything interesting you spot to your Want to Read shelf, and feel free to register your delight and/or disagreement in the comments section below. But play nice! Be the comments section you wish to see in the world.
Top 80 New Mystery Novels
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I can count on one hand the number of authors of color, queer authors, or really any marginalized authors on this list. This entire thing if filled to the brim with straight, cis, white authors and while that does not mean any these titles are necessary bad, it does go to show how the book publishing industry and those that promote it push for advertising titles written by the collective 'majority'. I've read a lot of books off of this list already and I can confidently say that I've read far more diverse mysteries and thrillers that are objectively better than the recommendations above. Aren't you all bored of reading the same story line featuring the same characters written by the same authors over and over again? I would be lol. Please consider diversifying your shelves and this list <3
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T.HiggsReviews wrote: "Wendy wrote: "Not a lot of diversity on this list is there? Disappointing."There's a list at the bottom specifically for mysteries by authors of colour."
right, but THIS is the list that is being advertised at the top of every goodreads account right now. My question is A) why separate the list into "authors of color" vs "authors without color" and B) if they're going to seperate them, okay fine but why are they only pushing and promoting the list made up almost entirely by white authors to their users? No hate and no shade, I'm just ranting here because this happens in the general publishing industry all the time and it's so discouraging and disappointing.
Wendy wrote: "Not a lot of diversity on this list is there? Disappointing."incredibly disappointing. it's literally 2023, why are marginalized authors still not being included and recognized for their phenomenal work when it usually is objectively better than some of the mainstream mediocre books that are pushed by the publishing industry? It's just so sad
I see, more books to be added on my TBR huh. Where should I even start?
This is an excellent list, considering I'm trying to read more new mysteries! Gotta check some of these out.
Why isn't the Inheritance Games on here?
These all sound really good. Can't wait to read them
I've read 19 of these & have many on my tbr. My stand out 5⭐️'s were Razorblade Tears and The Push!
I will maybe put some on my to read list, so many great recommendations. John
I hope readers will take a moment to look at some really great Indie mystery voices, too.
Michelina wrote: "How are these considered “new” mysteries? I’ve heard of all of them and read 80% of them!"It says "the most popular mystery novels of the past three years." So newER, but not necessarily new new.
I love the Vera series by Anne Cleeves. She never fails to please.
A best mystery list with no Louise Penny - 3 Pines series can not be classified as a best mystery list
Just finished, BEST WHEN SERVED COLD, by D.A. Dawson. Great story, full of twists and turns, and keeps you reading until the very end. If you like thrillers, you'll love this one. Check it out, available on Dorrance Publishing Co. online bookstore, and Amazon. There are five-star ratings on Amazon. John
I love a good mystery novel and don’t care if the author is male or female. But this list is 86% female. What’s up? Are the men writing crappy books?
This is a great list! I have read many, but added some to my tbr! Thanks!
I live for mystery week and thanks for the helpful compilations!
No William Kent Krueger? I stick to the Edgar award winners and nominees anyway. That's my list and I'm stickin' to it!
If I don't stop now, I'll be putting this whole list into the "Want to Read" shelve right now. I love this list. I was raised by a Mystery/Detective/Thriller loving dad and a Medical Practitioner - my taste in books, movies and tv shows has leaned heavily into this. Time for a glass of wine, some eery epic reading music on youtube and let me start with Finlay Donovan's Killing It
I only read 4 of these.. And have almost every one on my tbr
I definitely know what genre I like. I have either read a good majority of these or they are in my tbr list.
I enjoy a good mystery and/or thriller but I have read a few of these and whilst they were good, few were exceptional.For some reason if the writer is British, I tend to enjoy male writers, Scandinavian, female writers. I have no idea why this should be so and why it should make any difference. I wondered which novel that goes against my "type" that I should read. What are your recommendations?
Carolyn wrote: "Good list to save for later. I've read 27 and gave 5 stars to all except one. Some of my favorites are missing, but they couldn't list all of everybody's favorites, could they?"Tell us your favorites that are missing, please!
Pierre wrote: "I mean, the fact that there's not a single Agatha Christie book on this list..."it says NEW in the title...
I absolutely love this idea, it helps me sort these books so much easier!!!!
Linda wrote: "I love the Vera series by Anne Cleeves. She never fails to please."
Diany wrote: "T.HiggsReviews wrote: "Wendy wrote: "Not a lot of diversity on this list is there? Disappointing."There's a list at the bottom specifically for mysteries by authors of colour."
right, but THIS i..."
Who in this world would consider anything (co) written by HRC worth reading? Maybe use for toilet paper, yes! Reading, no way!
My favourite which is not on the list is "Exiles" (Jane Harper)
alrighty, i'll get back to this list later!
These are two of my recent favorites!
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“The Kind Worth Killing” is older but I just read it in anticipation of the publication of the sequel “The Kind Worth Saving”.
Goodreads Team (or anyone else) can I bookmark a list on the app? Have I somehow just not figured it out yet?
Almost 90 percent of them are already in my tbr and i ahve also read so many of them! Pretty good books.
