In an article on LibraryJournal.com today, reporter Wilda W. Williams says readers turn to mysteries in tough times as a form of escape. She goes on to discuss some of the subgenres and their outlook for the future.
Historical mysteries are growing dramatically in part because authors can make the past come alive for readers seeking to forget a dismal present. An editorial director adds that it's comforting for readers buffeted by tough times to know that others have survived equally bumpy periods in the past.
Also making a comeback is spy fiction, pronounced dead by some critics after the 1989 collapse of the Soviet Union, writes Williams. While these books offer plenty of escapism, they also address serious international political issues in the news today.
She adds that readers are also gravitating toward more literary mysteries, and many want the comfort of cozies or traditional mysteries.
Finally in the format wars, trade paperbacks are seeing increased support but the jury is still out on ebooks.
Williams offers specific recommendations in her article on current and upcoming titles that represent all the subgenres discussed.
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