The Best Mysteries, Thrillers, and True Crime of 2025, chosen by Multcolib Staff
Recommendations from Multnomah County Library staff. Click on a title to find all available formats.
Easy Reads for Adult New Readers
Looking for an abridged classic, an easy reader for an adult new reader, or a biography with just the most important facts, try these titles.
Queer + cozy = quozy!
Author Rob Osler coined the word quozy to be a blend of cozy mysteries with LGBTQ+ characters.
Portland crime fiction
Something's rotten in the Rose City, and it ain't just the lousy donuts. Mysteries? Thrillers? Crime comics? We got what you need.
Global Gumshoes: mysteries from around the world
Sleuths from around the world, for those who enjoy a side of travel with their mystery reading.
