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Abby Endler

Abby Endler is the creator of Crime by the Book, a crime fiction review website and digital community of mystery, thriller, and crime readers. By day, she works as a publicist at Penguin Random House.

Crime by the Book’s 12 Best Crime Novels of 2019

By Abby Endler

December 17, 2019

Hi there, reader! 2019 has been an incredible year for new crime fiction. From debut authors to returning favorites, serial killer thrillers to psychological suspense, this year has offered up a little something for everyone. I’m thrilled to share with Criminal Element readers my picks for the Best Crime Books of 2019 by Month—aka my…

The Edgar Awards Revisited: The Laughing Policeman by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö (Best Novel; 1971)

By Abby Endler

May 3, 2019

For a Scandinavian crime fiction devotee like yours truly, no author’s legacy looms larger than that of Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, whose Martin Beck books are largely considered the launching point for the Nordic Noir sub-genre. Writing in the 1960s and 1970s, husband and wife duo Sjöwall and Wahlöö broke new ground in the…

Crime By The Book’s Best Reads: April 2019

By Abby Endler

May 2, 2019

Hello again, reader! It’s officially spring, and I’m thrilled to spotlight these five Apirl books that you’re going to want to check out. When I’m not reading or writing about crime fiction as Crime by the Book, I can often be found perusing Criminal Element’s fantastic selection of crime book reviews and features.

Crime By The Book’s Best Reads: March 2019

By Abby Endler

April 1, 2019

Hello again, reader! It’s officially spring, and I’m thrilled to spotlight these five March books that you’ll want to check out. When I’m not reading or writing about crime fiction as Crime by the Book, I can often be found perusing Criminal Element’s fantastic selection of crime book reviews and features.

Crime By The Book’s Best Reads: February 2019

By Abby Endler

February 28, 2019

Hey there, reader! I’m thrilled to highlight these five February books that you’ll want to check out. When I’m not reading or writing about crime fiction as Crime by the Book, I can often be found perusing Criminal Element’s fantastic selection of crime book reviews and features.

Crime By The Book’s Best Reads: January 2019

By Abby Endler

February 6, 2019

Hey there, reader! It’s officially 2019, and I’m thrilled to highlight these five January books worth checking out. When I’m not reading crime fiction or writing about crime fiction as Crime by the Book, I can often be found perusing Criminal Element’s fantastic selection of crime book reviews and features.

Crime By The Book’s Best Reads: November 2018

By Abby Endler

Hey there, reader! It’s been great collaborating with Criminal Element on this “Best of the Month” series, and I’m thrilled to highlight these five November books. When I’m not reading crime fiction or writing about crime fiction as Crime by the Book, I can often be found perusing Criminal Element’s fantastic selection of crime book…

Crime By The Book’s Best Reads: October 2018

By Abby Endler

October 31, 2018

Hey there, reader! It’s been great collaborating with Criminal Element on this “Best of the Month” series, and I’m thrilled to highlight these five October books. When I’m not reading crime fiction or writing about crime fiction as Crime by the Book, I can often be found perusing Criminal Element’s fantastic selection of crime book…

Best Books of September 2018

By Abby Endler

October 1, 2018

Hey there, reader! I’m absolutely thrilled to be collaborating with Criminal Element on this “Best of the Month” series. When I’m not reading crime fiction or writing about crime fiction as Crime by the Book, I can often be found perusing Criminal Element’s fantastic selection of crime book reviews and features. So here’s how this…

Best Books of August 2018

By Abby Endler

August 31, 2018

Hey there, reader! I’m absolutely thrilled to be collaborating with Criminal Element on this brand-new “Best of the Month” series. When I’m not reading crime fiction or writing about crime fiction as Crime by the Book, I can often be found perusing Criminal Element’s fantastic selection of crime book reviews and features—so I couldn’t be…

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