The Best Way to Keep Track of Upcoming Mystery and Thriller Books

Here's the best way to keep track of new mystery and thriller books—without it becoming a part-time job of catalog reviews and spreadsheets.

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The Best Way to Keep Track of Upcoming Mystery and Thriller Books

Here's the best way to keep track of new mystery and thriller books—without it becoming a part-time job of catalog reviews and spreadsheets.

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May 2, 2026

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Every month, there’s a flood of new mystery and thriller books coming out clamoring for a spot on your TBR. But with so many competing for your attention, it’s easy to lose track of the ones you’re most excited about. And often, you just end up hearing about the titles with the biggest marketing budgets.

So, how do you keep up with new releases without it spiraling into a part-time job of catalog reviews and spreadsheets? That’s where the New Release Index comes in.

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The New Release Index is a database of upcoming books, curated by Book Riot. It’s organized by release date, and you can filter by genre: above is a sneak peek of some of the mystery and thriller books out soon.

Here’s how it works: scroll through the covers until you find one that catches your eye. Click on the cover for the book description, and then save the titles you’re interested in on your Watchlist.

The best part is that the New Release Index is included in your All Access subscription. For $6 a month, you not only get the New Release Index, but also all of Book Riot’s paid content.

Sign up for All Access to get started, or you can check out our guide to the New Release Index for more information.