NPR highlights ten must-read mystery and thriller novels for winter enjoyment

NPR staff and critics recommend ten mystery and thriller novels for winter reading. These selections include diverse themes, from art world dramas to Gothic thrillers, offering gripping narratives perfect for cozy nights by the fire. Notable titles include "Anita de Monte Laughs Last" by Xochitl Gonzalez, which explores power dynamics in relationships, and "Do What Godmother Says" by L.S. Stratton, set during the Harlem Renaissance. Other highlights are "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore and "Little Rot" by Akwaeke Emezi. The list also features "Nightwatching" by Tracy Sierra, a suspenseful tale of motherhood, and "We Solve Murders" by Richard Osman, introducing a new crime-fighting trio. These books are part of NPR's annual year-end book guide, "Books We Love."