We all know how much I love a dark, disturbing crime novel—but sometimes, even I need something lighter and more escapist. Enter what I like to call “popcorn thrillers.” Binge-worthy as a bowl of popcorn and brimming with as much entertainment value as your favorite movie, a “popcorn thriller” is one of those irresistible, lighter suspense novels that make for the perfect escapist, one-sitting read. This is an entirely arbitrary category of thriller, but it’s one that you’ve probably heard me refer to a lot here on CBTB—and it’s a category that (based on conversations I’ve had with folks in this community!) so many of you seem to really enjoy. Today’s blog post is exactly what its title says: a place for me to collect my recommendations for “popcorn thrillers,” and a resource for you to return to when you’re looking for your next read in this category! I’m keeping this blog post simple: there aren’t any bells & whistles here, simply a running list of “popcorn thrillers” that I personally love. Under each book’s listing, you’ll find the publisher-provided descriptive copy for the book, and a buy link so you can check it out for yourself.