Alafair Burke

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 …

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 .
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That "five years" comment is doing a lot. He's not planning to leave.

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Trump, on SCOTUS's silence regarding tariff refunds: "We’ll end up being in court for the NEXT FIVE YEARS.” He's not planning to leave, y'all.
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Episode 736: Alafair Burke — Writer's Bone Author Alafair Burke joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book The Note.

Best of 2025: @alafairburke.bsky.social

Note to self: Don't check Scrivener's daily word-count function as validation when you write past midnight. 2 AM and I'm at negative 97.

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.…

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.

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The Best Books of 2025: Crime Fiction, Mysteries, and Thrillers As we approach the end of the year, it’s time to celebrate the best crime novels, mysteries, and thrillers of 2025. The works below feature quite a few old favorites at the top of their game,…

Very happy to see THE NOTE as a notable (that tracks) book of the year from Crime Reads along with such talented friends. What a list!

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The 10 best thrillers of 2025 Amity Gaige’s “Heartwood” and Zoë Rankin’s “The Vanishing Place” are among the year’s most chilling books.

I've been slow to share some very exciting end-of-year news here, but THE NOTE has been a best of the year pick from The Washington Post, NPR, and the Sun-Sentinel. And it's out in paperback today!
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So very, very happy to share another piece of love for THE NOTE. It's out in paperback today, and is an INDIE NEXT pick for December!

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“The Queen of Wonderfully Messy Twists” may be the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me. Lol.

Thank you so much!!

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The new #nytgames app has a multi game leaderboard. Geek out with me if you’d like. www.nytimes.com/crosswords/a...

Author John Searles Shares What to Read for Summer 2025 Bestselling author John Searles stops by TODAY to share his picks for what to read this season, including "Consider Yourself Kissed" by Jessica Stanley, "Writing Mr. Right" by Alina Khawaja and more.

Thrilled to see THE BETTER SISTER on Today Show, recommended by the wonderful John Searles as the best book to screen read for June!

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Happy pub day to my talented and brilliant friend, @lauralippman.bsky.social !! One of the very best in the biz. Love you!

#ElizabethBanks on how 'The Better Sister' was inspired by Alafair Burke's real experiences YouTube video by Deadline Hollywood

I’ve admired Elizabeth Banks for years. Her work in THE BETTER SISTER is everything I could have hoped for and more for Nicky. So grateful. Have you watched yet?

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Just finished reading this one moments ago on my patio. This one was like an onion. Just when I thought I had it figured out, nope. Great and recommend read. @alafairburke.bsky.social
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I love Liane though! But yes, I appreciate the loyalty there.

SATURDAY DRAW: Oprah loved it! It's set in the Hamptons! You can win it! The Note by @alafairburke.bsky.social is up for grabs today only! ⚡️📚💙
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New York! Carl will be at @strandbookstore.bsky.social on Thursday, May 15 at 7 pm, interviewed by @alafairburke.bsky.social. Get your ticket now at: www.eventbrite.com/e/carl-hiaas...

A paperback copy of The Note by Alafair Burke lies on a marble background surrounded by a bowl of olives, three cocktails, a board with a halved lime on it and a napkin with a note written on it: He's cheating. He always does.

'A pleasure to read.'

Alison Flood reviews The Note by @alafairburke.bsky.social 👇

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Sunday Times Crime Fiction Round-Up 20 April 2025

The Note by @alafairburke.bsky.social

A weekend in #TheHamptons goes terribly wrong...

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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…

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!"
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'I was absolutely hooked and had no clue what was about to happen next. It was just everything I'd want from a thriller.' A five star reader review for The Note by Alafair Burke.

May has always been the good girl. But even good girls have secrets. When she reunites with her best friends for a holiday in the Hamptons, a drunken joke lands the trio in the middle of a missing persons investigation...

The Note by @alafairburke.bsky.social is out 24 April in paperback.

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.

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 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.

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

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Thank you!!

I didn’t even know. Thanks!

15 Spine-Tingling Thrillers to Read This Spring These 15 new releases will take you on an interstate car chase with a charming young cybercriminal, into the dark fandom of a 1980s boyband, and back in time to the "Preppy Murder" tabloid circus. Rea...

Thrilled to see that THE NOTE is Oprah Daily’s #1 pick for spring’s most spine tingling thrillers!!

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Thank you. It’s just awful but also the inevitable end to all the love and fun. We are trying to remember that now.