Episodes

  • May Cobb on Hollywood, romantic suspense, and the appeal of the “unlikeable” woman
    Dec 3 2024

    May Cobb’s star is on the rise, and this week, Abby sits down with May to catch up on everything going on in her career! In this week’s episode, we cover everything from May’s experiences visiting the set of the television show based on her breakout thriller The Hunting Wives to May’s juicy new release inspired by her own experiences working in Hollywood and lots more! If you haven’t read a May Cobb thriller yet, consider this your reminder to do so—she’s an author to watch, and we loved getting this inside glimpse into her world.

    For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/

    Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:

    This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959

    Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935

    The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226

    Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The Book
    Producer: Pat Stango
    Editor: Clayton Gumbert

    Criminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing

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    43 mins
  • Alafair Burke, author of suspense novels THE WIFE and her new thriller THE NOTE
    Nov 19 2024

    This week Abby talks to Alafair Burke, bestselling author of suspense novels such as THE WIFE and THE NOTE.

    For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/

    Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:

    This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959

    Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935

    The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226

    Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The Book
    Producer: Pat Stango
    Editor: Clayton Gumbert

    Criminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing

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    56 mins
  • Kimberly McCreight on leaving behind a legal career to become a bestselling crime writer
    Nov 12 2024

    This week, Abby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight! In this conversation, Kimberly delves into the incredible journey that led her to leave behind a high-powered legal career to write thrillers, discusses the impact that motherhood has had on her crime writing, and gives us the behind-the-scenes scoop on her latest page-turning thriller, LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER.

    For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/

    Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:

    This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959

    Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935

    The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226

    Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The Book
    Producer: Pat Stango
    Editor: Clayton Gumbert

    Criminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing

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    56 mins
  • Shari Lapena on domestic thrillers and the myth of the “overnight success”
    Nov 5 2024

    This week, Abby sits down with New York Times bestselling author Shari Lapena for a deep-dive conversation covering Shari’s breakout debut thriller THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR, what keeps bringing her back to the domestic suspense genre, the terrifying Ouija board experience that inspired an element of her new book, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?, and lots more!

    For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/

    Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:

    This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959

    Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935

    The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226

    Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The Book
    Producer: Pat Stango
    Editor: Clayton Gumbert

    Criminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing

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    51 mins
  • Halloween Week with Riley Sager: Slashers, Ghost Stories, and Spooky Suspense
    Oct 29 2024

    In honor of Halloween week, our favorite horror movie fan Riley Sager returns to Criminal Types! In this episode, Riley sits down with Abby to talk all things slashers, spooky season, and his newest suspense novel MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. (Oh, and he finally answers our burning question: is his latest book’s title inspired by Taylor Swift?)

    For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/

    Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:

    This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959

    Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935

    The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226

    Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The Book
    Producer: Pat Stango
    Editor: Clayton Gumbert

    Criminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing

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    44 mins
  • Ruth Ware on Reality Dating Shows and Agatha Christie
    Oct 22 2024

    We’re back! To kick off Season 2, Abby sits down with New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware to talk all things Agatha Christie, survival thrillers, reality TV, and Ruth’s newest book, One Perfect Couple.

    For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/

    Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:

    This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959

    Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935

    The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226

    Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The Book
    Producer: Pat Stango
    Editor: Clayton Gumbert

    Criminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Preview for Season 2 of Criminal Types!
    Oct 15 2024

    Abby Endler is back with a new season talking to your favorite crime fiction authors. In this episode, catch up with Abby and get a sneak peak of what's to come in season 2 of Criminal Types!

    For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/

    Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:

    This is Taste: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/taste/id1393739959

    Marlon & Jake Read Dead People: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marlon-and-jake-read-dead-people/id1492163935

    The Baldwin 100: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baldwin-100/id1753982226

    Host: Abby Endler - Follow Abby at Crime By The Book
    Producer: Pat Stango
    Editor: Clayton Gumbert

    Criminal Types is a co-production of Penguin Random House Media + Knopf Publishing

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    10 mins
  • Summer check-in with Abby and Pat! New crime thriller recs, Abby's big move, and more!
    Jul 18 2023

    This week, Abby sits down with producer Pat for a summer check-in while we’re in between seasons of Criminal Types! Abby and Pat talk about Abby’s recent move to Houston (plus a local Houston bookstore you need to visit if you’re ever in the area), share recommendations for summer reads worth adding to your to-read list, and talk about the horror movies Abby is watching (and re-watching) this summer.

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    39 mins