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The Unputdownable List: My Favorite Authors and Their Best Stories
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items From cozy mysteries to the classics, these are my favorite books and authors I read over and over again.
Sections
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Cozy Mysteries
Fantasy
Mysteries
Paranormal Cozy Mysteries
Science Fiction
Cozy Mysteries
Cozy mysteries are gentle, character-driven whodunits, set in charming locations, where the amateur sleuth solves the crime without graphic violence.
A wonderful way to travel the world while ever leaving your home, even if it is interrupted by murder.
Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mystery Series
A fun cozy series with a family run PI firm that specializes in corporate espionage. At the center is Lee Alvarez (Liana to her mother, the head of the firm who does not brook nicknames) who finds herself in interesting situations along the way.
The Alvarez Family Murder Mysteries
Maddie's decision to move back to her hometown with the two teenagers seemed like a god idea at the time, but then she becomes involved with murder.
A Maddie Swallows Mystery
After Maggie Doyle discovers her husband has been cheating on her, she moves back to Ireland to stay with her aunt on what is supposed to be a relaxing vacation.
Movie Club Mysteries
After the death of her husband, American Leta Parker moves to the Cotswolds with her cat and dog and lands feet first into murder. Oh, ad he can talk to the animals.
A Dickens & Christie Mystery
Fantasy
Books that take you to worlds filled with magic and creatures of all kinds
If you like high fantasy with satire, snark and quirky characters, the Discworld is the place for you.
Terry Pratchett: books, biography, latest update
Mercedes brings worlds alive, I've read just about everything she's written 10 or more times and ever get tired of the stories.
Mercedes Lackey: books, biography, latest update
Harry is a professional wizard in a world that refuses to believe in magic.
Dresden Files
Magic & lovable conmen. Frank Phantom has been released from prison early for good behavior and has plans to get back at the partner who put him there.
Phantom and Bishop
Diana Bishop is a young witch who avoids using her magic. Matthew Clairmont is a centuries old vampire who is drawn to her. It all starts when she picks up an enchanted alchemical manuscript while she is doing research at Oxford's Bodleian Library.
All Souls
David Eddings weaves epic tales of magic and adventure that I love reading over and over again.
David Eddings: books, biography, latest update
Mysteries
Classic mysteries of murder and mayhem.
Wrenn Grayson is a historian and archivist who investigates mysteries and murders in her small Ohio town.
Connie Chappell: books, biography, latest update
Follow the original sleuth as he solves mysteries, both little and big with his ever present friend ad archivist Dr Watson.
Sherlock Holmes
The Grand Dame of Mysteries brings you Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, and Tommy & Tuppence in classic whodunits.
Agatha Christie: books, biography, latest update
A former soldier, now a Benedictine monk, Brother Cadfael is compelled to solve murders and mysteries, much to the chagrin of his superiors. A very engaging series of books I read time and time again.
The Chronicles of Brother Cadfael
Meet Amelia Peabody, who defies Victorian standards to find adventures in Egypt during the early days of archaeology.
Amelia Peabody
Paranormal Cozy Mysteries
Just like regular cozy mysteries, with magic!
Alan writes paranormal cozy mysteries featuring Fae, pixies, ogres and more.
Alyn Troy: books, biography, latest update
If you like cozy mysteries with plenty of magic, these books set in Ireland will keep you glued to the pages and wanting more.
A.A. Albright: books, biography, latest update
This book club brings a new meaning to immersing yourself in a good book!
Magical Cozy Mystery Book Club
She doesn't know she's a witch until the passing of her mother awakens her powers. New witch and cozy mystery author Abbey Odell navigates discovering her magic and solving murders with her sassy cat familiar Cooper.
The Witches of Holiday Hills Cozy Mystery Series
Minnie moves to Bath England where she discovers she is a witch.
The Magical Tea Room Mysteries
Science Fiction
Books that take you to the future, the stars, and beyond.
A far-off world with dragons, dragon riders, and danger from the skies is among the many books written by Anne McCaffrey, along with adventures in space.
Anne McCaffrey: books, biography, latest update
From high fantasy to science fiction, immerse yourself in the worlds of Marion Zimmer Bradley
Marion Zimmer Bradley: Books & Biography
Follow Honor Harrington as she rises through the ranks of the Manticor Navy with the treecat companion.
Honor Harrington
I've been reading Heinlein since I was kid, starting with his juveniles.
Robert Heinlein: books, biography, latest update