Simple plot summary: a man's wife disappears on the day of their fifth wedding anniversary. All signs point to him being responsible for her disappearance. Or do they?

I have a confession to make: I am not a popular reader. But this year, I read several best-sellers that I thoroughly enjoyed. From this, an idea was born: What if I spent a whole year only reading best-sellers? Would I be constantly reading things I hated or would I mostly be reading gems?

Most of us who are avid readers as adults probably cut our teeth on mysteries. This summer, I have devoured so many amazing mystery novels that I started analyzing why this genre appeals to me so much.

I would like to share a rite of passage I serendipitously got to witness driving to work on a gloriously sunny, crisp morning last week.

Originally posted on Word & Film: Word & Film: There is something about good thrillers — your latest bestselling novel "Gone Girl" included — ...

Gillian Flynn is a prolific writer whose dark and grisly novels make you squirm. Her latest book, Gone Girl, is filled with raw intensity and emotional suspense.