Read or Dead
Read or Dead is a bi-weekly show dedicated to the worlds of mystery and thriller literature.
1
Forever, Read or Dead
To our Read or Dead listeners: After 9 years of bringing mysteries and thrillers to your ears, we are sorry to say that this will be our last episode.
51 min
2
Our Most Anticipated New Book Releases 2026 Pt. 2
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their most anticipated new book releases for the second half of 2026.
35 min
3
Let's Talk About Retellings
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss retellings.
38 min
4
The Edgar Awards 2026
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss some of the books nominated for the Edgar Awards!
48 min
5
Missing Person Mysteries and Thrillers
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss missing person mysteries and thrillers.
40 min
6
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
7
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
8
Let's Celebrate Black History Month All Year Long
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books for Black History Month.
37 min
9
Historical Mysteries
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend some of their favorite historical mysteries!
42 min
10
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
11
Our Most Anticipated Books of 2026
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their favorite books of 2026!
35 min
12
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens from Zero ...
71 min
13
Our Favorite Books of 2025!
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss their favorite books of 2025.
39 min
14
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
15
Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend books for Read or Dead's annual holiday gift guide.
48 min
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
Women Writers for Latine Heritage Month
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books by women writers for Latine Heritage Month!
43 min
20
Dark Academia Strikes Back!
49 min
21
Historical Crime and Horror Novels
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss historical crime and horror novels!
48 min
22
Let's Celebrate Women in Translation Month!
Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester discuss books for Women in Translation Month!
44 min
23
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
24
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
25
Mysteries and Thrillers for Audiobook Month
43 min