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Cozy Mysteries to Binge Read
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items A cozy mysteries are stories with a lighthearted tone, an amateur and sometime reluctant sleuth, and no graphic violence, explicit sex, or foul language. Usually they take place in small, close-knit communities and focus on solving puzzles rather tha... The protagonist is often a charming, quirky, female who restores order to their town and delivers a happy ending. Great for teens and adults alike. Did you know when you shop at Bookshop.com, you are supporting local independent booksellers? I encourage you to check them out! I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Young widow, Lily Adler, returns to London with the support and encouragement of her late husband's family. Smart, observant, and independent Lily is joined by new friends and old as she solves a murder. Set during the Regency Era in England. Curren...
Lily Adler Mysteries (#1 - The Body in the Garden)
Confession time! I started with book 13 of this series. It was a good read on its own, and I was interested enough to start with Book 1. Following an ugly break up, an academic librarian moves to a small town public library, where her best friend als...
Library Lovers Mysteries (#1 -Books Can Be Deceiving)
London, 1866. Cholera, poverty, and death pull Dr Dr Julia Lewis and Inspector Richard Tennant together to unravel a decades old injustice tired to current murders. Perfect for a cozy weekend with hot tea, a fire and a warm blanket! Affiliate link
Dr. Julia Lewis Mysteries (#1 - Murder by Lamplight)
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A Lady of Letters Mysteries (#1 - Murder in Postscript)
Mrs Holloway, cook in a wealthy Victorian home, is reluctantly pulled in to solving the murder of her young assistant. This long running series is expecting a new book this year. Affiliate link
Below Stairs Mystery
Sarah Brandt, a midwife in 1890's New York City, finds a young girl has been killed. Reluctantly teaming up with Sergeant Frank Malloy, she finds thee victim is from one of the most prominent families in New York and the sister of an old friend. With... Affiliate link
A Gaslight Mystery
Set in a small New Zealand costa town, Dante definitely does not want to be involved in a cozy mystery! Affiliate link
The Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening
A paranormal cozy mystery set in the small town of Mystic Notch, featuring bookstore owner Willa Chance and her ghostly feline companion, Pandora. When Willa discovers she can see and speak with spirits, she becomes involved in solving a murder with ...
Ghostly Paws
A contemporary mystery set in Cape Cod, featuring bookstore owner Gemma Doyle and her friend Jayne Wilson. When a visiting author is found murdered, Gemma becomes involved in uncovering the truth behind his death. Affiliate link
Elementary, She Read: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery
A historical mystery set in late Georgian London, featuring sharp-witted satirical cartoonist Charlotte Sloane and enigmatic aristocrat the Earl of Wrexford. When a clergyman is found murdered on Black Swan Lane, they work together to uncover the tru...
Murder on Black Swan Lane
A bookstore mystery set in contemporary New Hampshire. Tricia has moved from the city to a small village to open her very own mystery bookshop in a community known for its specialty booksellers. She's quickly pulled in to the murder investigation of ...
Murder Is Binding
A historical mystery series set in 1850's London, featuring nurse Gemma Tate and Scotland Yard Inspector Sebastian Bell. Affiliate link
The Highgate Cemetery Murder: A Completely Gripping and Addictive Historical Mystery
A contemporary mysteries series set in the in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Sisters Abigail and Amanda purchase a historic resort property to renovate. Affiliate link
The Body in the Annex
A paranormal cozy mystery set in the British village of Avebury. Practical and skeptical Myrtle is pulled back to her childhood home following the death of her witchy aunt. Affiliate link
In My Attic: A Magical Misfits Mystery
A contemporary cozy mystery set in the seaside town of Charm, North Carolina. Cafe owner, Everly, investigates a murder to clear a friend’s name and discover the truth. Affiliate link
Live and Let Chai
A contemporary mystery set in town of Marlow, along the River Thames. Featuring crossword creator Judith, who witnesses a murder from her garden. Affiliate link
The Marlow Murder Club