Read or Dead
Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.
1
What's Going On With True Crime?
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss the genre of true crime, the ethics behind it, and what writers are tackling questions around the genre today.
51 min
2
Book Club: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their second book club pick, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore.
50 min
3
Let's Celebrate Black History Month All Year Long
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books for Black History Month.
37 min
4
Historical Mysteries
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend some of their favorite historical mysteries!
42 min
5
It's Time for the 2026 Read Harder Challenge!
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss some mystery and thriller recommendations for the 2026 Read Harder Challenge!
39 min
6
Our Most Anticipated Books of 2026
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their favorite books of 2026!
35 min
7
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens from Zero ...
71 min
8
Our Favorite Books of 2025!
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their favorite books of 2025.
39 min
9
It's Time for Native American Heritage Month 2025!
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books for Native American Heritage Month and beyond.
35 min
10
Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books for Read or Dead's annual holiday gift guide.
48 min
11
Book Club: FIEND by Alma Katsu
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their very first book club pick, Fiend by Alma Katsu.
54 min
12
Down the Rabbit Hole with Fantastical Mysteries...
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss mysteries and thrillers with a side of the fantastic. Be sure to join us for our first book club to discuss The Fiend by Alma Katsu on October 31st.
49 min
13
Cozy Books, Cute Animals—What's Not to Love?
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books on the cozier end of the mystery spectrum. Plus, they all feature cute animals!
41 min
14
Women Writers for Latine Heritage Month
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books by women writers for Latine Heritage Month!
43 min
15
Dark Academia Strikes Back!
49 min
16
Historical Crime and Horror Novels
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss historical crime and horror novels!
48 min
17
Let's Celebrate Women in Translation Month!
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books for Women in Translation Month!
44 min
18
Books That Have Been on Our TBRs for Far Too Long
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books that they’ve been meaning to get to for far too long. No time like the present!
41 min
19
Our Most Anticipated Mysteries and Thrillers of...
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their most anticipated book for the second half of 2025.
36 min
20
Mysteries and Thrillers for Audiobook Month
43 min
21
Mysteries and Thrillers for Pride Month!
40 min
22
Summer Reads from Real People
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend summer reads!
46 min
23
The 2025 Edgar Awards!
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books from this year's Edgar Awards finalists!
44 min
24
Our 200th Episode!
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester celebrate 200 hundred episodes of Read or Dead!
49 min
25
Genre-Bending Mysteries, Thrillers, and Horror ...
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend genre-defying mysteries, thrillers, and horror novels!
42 min