True Crime

To say that true crime is popular is to say that ice cream is popular. Sure, it’s true, but that doesn’t really cover the scope of its popularity: there are different flavors and styles that broaden its reach to just about anyone who wants a taste. In this episode, we’re discussing true crime and why readers, listeners and watchers love it so much. We discuss how true crime came to be, and Jess stumps for nonviolent true crime as a solid alternative for readers who think true crime isn’t for them because it’s too graphic. We also dig into why, exactly, true crime keeps readers coming back for more, and why we all read three true crime books when each of us only meant to read one. What does this say about true crime’s appeal? A lot, we think.