Crime, Shadows & Cinema: Your Noirvember Guide

It's Noirvember, and we're embracing our mysterious side! Whether you prefer your crime with a side of literary intrigue or your mysteries served up in cinematic black and white, we've got your next obsession. 

First, Joe is joined by Bre to explore crime fiction, noir-inspired reads and stories packed with secrets, dangerous characters and twists you won't see coming. Then, we're switching from the page to the screen as Matt and Aaron from Kanopy join Joe to share their must-watch film recommendations, spanning classic noir, neo-noir and everything in between. 

From shadowy mysteries and complicated antiheroes to unforgettable cinematic thrillers, this episode is your invitation to lean into the darkness. Grab a book, fire up Kanopy and make this Noirvember one to remember. 

Happy reading (and watching)! 

Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel! 

Title Recommendations: 

Part 1 – Libby:  

Bre's picks:  

Laws of Depravity – Eriq La Salle  

All Her Little Secrets – Wanda M. Morris  

The Devil in a Blue Dress – Walter Mosley 

King of Ashes – SA Cosby