One of 2026’s Best Crime Novels
Alle Cosimano’s finlay donovan series Extremely fun and witty, and perfect for customization. Donovan is a writer who is always late on deadlines, with an annoying ex-husband, two small children, and a babysitter (Vero), who eventually gets into all kinds of trouble with Donovan, who can’t stay away from engaging in crimes. Tina Fey is one of the producers of the project, which will be a series on Peacock. My very important point is that they cast Vero well!
Lambda Literary Award Finalist!
76 judges pored over more than 1,000 books to award the award to outstanding LGBTQ+ voices in literature for the 38th year. There are 26 categories, ranging from bisexual fiction to transgender poetry, and of course, there’s also an LGBTQ+ mystery category! View all finalists (I’ve read a lot of great books on this list) And find out the winners on Friday, June 12 at Sony Hall, NY (tickets available).
Maya Hawke will star Lord of the Jungle Adaptation
A few years ago, Liz Moore’s literary mystery, Lord of the Junglewas a hit, so naturally, we’re getting an adaptation. And we have lead casting news: Maya Hawke will play Judy LuptakJoe in the book is a state trooper investigating the disappearance of 13-year-old Barbara Van Laar from a summer camp owned by her family.
And the BAFTA Television Award nominees are…
It was a fun surprise to see the nominations for crime shows that have been adapted either (down cemetery road From down cemetery road by Mick Heron) or written by a novelist (get milly black by marlon james). you can check Full list of BAFTA Television Awardsheyhere’s mine Before the winners are announced in May. and if you want to see down cemetery roadWhile it’s on Apple TV+ get milly black Is on HBO Max.
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