Gothic Queer Lit Spotlight: Christopher Conner credits gothic fiction as an escape from a conservative upbringing, and says visibility is “its own magic” as he prepares a sequel to his 2025 novel. Family Saga With a Dark Hook: Susan Choi’s Flashlight follows a father’s disappearance on a Japanese breakwater and then zig-zags across decades as resentment and grief reshape a family. Crime Fiction on the Calendar: Bolton Central Library marks 50 years since Agatha Christie’s death with talks, plant lore, and a murder-mystery activity tied to National Crime Reading Month. Publishing/Screen Crossover: Hulu’s You Deserve to Know brings Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley back together, adapting Aggie Blum Thompson’s thriller about a cul-de-sac murder. Adaptation Watch: Supergirl’s film ending pulls from a comic twist, turning a fictional “bestselling book” claim into the movie’s key reveal. Global Safety Deal: Canada signs an agreement with Qatar aimed at tackling transnational crime and evolving security threats. Local Crime Notes: West Seattle’s comic shop Tails to Astonish reports another early-morning burglary, while a Langley hub targets repeat property offenders. New Cave Discovery: Vietnam’s Phong Nha–Ke Bang park unveils Thang Cave, a largely untouched underground system with stalactites and cave pearls.