About Cozy Mysteries

Whether or not you're a cat lover like me, you have to admit there’s something undeniably comforting about a cozy mystery featuring a cat. As intuitive companions, secret sleuths, or magical beings, feline characters bring warmth, humor, and just a hint of the uncanny to every investigation. These stories often unfold in charming small towns or bookish settings, where curiosity (both human and feline) leads straight into trouble. And, of course, murder. From library stacks to

I love cozy mysteries with plenty of wit and humor, quirky characters, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. How about you? From amateur sleuths with unconventional day jobs (bookies, grim reapers) to wildly entertaining plots involving meddling families, small-town secrets, and accidental murders, these series prove that solving crimes doesn’t have to be serious to be satisfying. Whether you’re in the mood for something light and witty or a little edgy, these 25

Holy mackerel! I was looking for a spring-themed cozy mystery, and I found an entire library full of them! But several of these popular murder mysteries stood out—10 to be exact—because they’re ideal for sweet tooths like me. If you’d like a little yumminess in your next TBR, consider choosing one of these ten cozy mysteries that blend equal parts sweetness and suspense.         A Matter of Hive and Death by Nancy Coco In a quaint coastal Oregon town preparing for a quirky UF

If you love a perfectly constructed classic whodunit—one filled with secrets, subtle clues, and a final reveal that makes you gasp—you’re already part of a long tradition of cozy mystery readers enchanted by Agatha Christie. For over a century, her novels have invited readers into drawing rooms, country houses, trains, and far-flung destinations, each setting hiding a puzzle just waiting to be solved. And much like today’s cozy mysteries, Christie’s stories offer that irresis

Oh, how I love the Gilded Age! It was a time of glittering wealth, social ambition, and shocking inequality. It was an era defined by lavish mansions, opulent balls, and larger-than-life personalities, particularly among New York’s elite families like the Vanderbilts and Astors. Known in France as the Belle Époque and in Britain as the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, this period captured my imagination when I was researching Sargent’s Deadly Commission . Glamour, scandal,

Sometimes the words on the page of your cozy mystery look impossibly small, don’t they? Or maybe that just means we need a little boost from a pair of reading glasses. Particularly if we’re—ahem—of a certain age. I was looking at readers today, and I thought I would share what I found. First, reading glasses, or "cheaters" as some people call them, vary widely in terms of price. You can get three-packs for $12, and you can get a single pair for $70. Of course, it depends on q

If you love cozy mysteries and  the art world—and I’m assuming that’s why you’re here—you’re in for a treat. With main characters ranging from gallery owners and art conservators to painters and art teachers, these series blend creativity with crime-solving in the best possible ways. Even better? Many of them offer a behind-the-scenes look at art history, art technique, and culture so you can learn something new while trying to figure out whodunit. Here are some of my favorit

Have you ever noticed how often drinks show up in cozy mysteries? From steaming cups of tea to indulgent cocktails, these small details help set the mood, deepen the character, and make these fictional worlds feel just a little more deliciously real. If you’re a classic whodunit fan, why not take it one step further by figuring out the perfect match for every cozy on your TBR list? Now, if you're reading my Art History Mysteries series , you'll know that a Mexican mocha is t

I can’t really explain why, but there’s something magical about a   cozy mystery set in Ireland . Maybe it’s the rolling green hills, the quaint villages where everyone knows everyone, or the sense that ancient secrets linger just beneath the surface. I suppose it's the combination of all of these that draws me to Ireland-based cozies. In general, the authors excel at creating mysteries filled with rich atmosphere and engaging detail. And it just so happens that every one of