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Alafair Burke

@alafairburke.bsky.social

Criminal law professor. NYT bestselling author of 20+ crime novels. I like dogs and food (separately). Www.alafairburke.com. New book is THE NOTE–you should get it.

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Alafair Burke@alafairburke.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I was honored to be invited to write an introduction to the English translation of Suspicion, a 1982 novella by Seicho Matsumoto, Japan's best-known crime writer. You can read my intro @crimereads.bsky.social . crimereads.com/seicho-matsu...

Seicho Matsumoto’s Newly Reissued Suspicion Is A Master Class in Motive and Character

First, a promise: This is not one of those introductions that assumes you’ve already read the book. No spoilers. It’s safe to keep reading. Second, a confession: When I received the email inviting …

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Alafair Burke@alafairburke.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Very happy to see THE NOTE recognized in another “best of 2025” list, this time the best Legal Thrillers of the year from CrimeReads. Especially honored to be included with some of my favorite writers. See the full list at crimereads.com/the-best-boo...

The Best Books of 2025: Legal Thrillers

A look at the year’s best new legal thrillers, from genre stalwarts and rising newcomers. The Note, Alafair Burke (Knopf) Burke’s new novel is something of a legal thriller in disguise.…

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Alison Gaylin@alisongaylin.bsky.social · last yr.

A thing that made me happy: The great @alafairburke.bsky.social discusses WHAT REMAINS OF ME with Polly Stewart in @crimereads.bsky.social -- and makes me think, "Hey, that sounds like a book I would like!" crimereads.com/backlist-ala...

The Backlist: Reading Alison Gaylin’s ‘What Remains of Me’ with Alafair Burke

I have high standards for vacation reads. I’ve never been one of those people who saw a trip to the beach as an excuse to read something that only required half my attention. Even if I’m reading on…

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Alafair Burke@alafairburke.bsky.social · last yr.

Loved this panel discussion about #thebettersister with Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks and co-showrunners Olivia Milch and Regina Corrado. So grateful to Tomorrow Studios for putting together this amazing collection of talented women. deadline.com/2025/04/jess...

Jessica Biel & Elizabeth Banks Say They Felt An Instant Sibling Bond As ‘The Better Sister’ Co-Stars – Contenders TV

Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks talked about the instant sibling bond they felt ahead of filming 'The Better Sister' at Deadline's Contenders TV.

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Alafair Burke@alafairburke.bsky.social · last yr.

Glamour has an exclusive look at the series adaption of THE BETTER SISTER starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks. Mark your calendars: All episodes will premiere on May 29th for a big binge!!! It’s so good! Read the full article here. #thebettersister www.glamour.com/story/jessic...

Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks Have a Deliciously Twisted Relationship in ‘The Better Sister’

The Prime Video series will release later this May. Here’s your first look.

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Alafair Burke@alafairburke.bsky.social · last yr.

They only break your heart once, and ours are truly broken. For nearly 13 happy and healthy years, Double's love, loyalty, curiosity, and humor were an unmistakeable part of our daily life. The end was sudden, which hurt us terribly, but kept him from suffering. Hug your fur family today for us.

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Gabino Iglesias@gabino.bsky.social · last yr.

I missed talking about crime books too much, so I talked to the good folks at @crimereads.bsky.social and now I can do it every month. January’s column is here. I talk about books by @alafairburke.bsky.social, Lisa Jewell, and Kevin Wade. crimereads.com/gabino-igles...

Gabino Iglesias: Let’s Talk About Some New Books

I began writing about books for the New York Times in late 2023 and officially began my tenure as the horror fiction columnist for the New York Times Book Review in January on 2024. I love that gig…

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