Christian's Cozy Mystery Recommendations

This is the perfect time of year to grab a blanket, the warm beverage of your choice (black coffee for me), and snuggle up with a Cozy Mystery. 

Cozy mysteries tend to be light, bright “who done its.”  We carry several cozy authors here in the library and no less than 32 pages of these books can be found when searching on Overdrive or Libby.

Some of my favorites are:

Kate Carlisle’s Bibliophile Mysteries (Some available in Library &  some on Overdrive/Libby)

Brooklyn Wainwright is a bookbinder living in San Francisco.  Through great characters and zany capers, Carlisle keeps the reader entertained. Also available on Overdrive/Libby, her series Fixer-Upper Mysteries.

Jenn McKinlay’s Library Lovers Mystery

Lindsey Norris is the newish director of the Briar Creek Public Library.  Together with her best friend/colleague, Beth Stanley, the crafternooner, and Captain Sully, she learns the subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) art of sleuthing.

Miranda James’ Cat in the Stacks Mysteries (Some available in Library & some on Overdrive/Libby)

Librarian, Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel live in Athena, Mississippi.  James pulls the reader in with charm, wit, and a particularly adorable kitty cat.  Also available between the Library & Overdrive/Libby, James’ series Southern Ladies Mysteries.

For those who like a little magic with their mystery:

Heather Blake’s Magic Potion Mysteries (Available on Overdrive/Libby)

Here we join Carly Bell Hartwell, owner of Little Shop of Potions, on her adventures in Hitchingpost, Alabama.  Blake grabs her readers attention with blundering mishaps and often, outlandish characters. 

Sofie Ryan’s Second Chance Cat Mysteries (Available on Overdrive/Libby)

In her hometown of North Harbor, Maine, Sarah Grayson has opened a re-purpose shop, Second Chances.  With a little help from her friends, Charlotte’s Angels and her cat, Elvis, she embarks on a murder solving odyssey.  The question is, “What is it about that cat?”

Carol Perry’s Witch City Mysteries (Available on Overdrive/Libby)

After her husband’s death, Lee Barrett moves back home to Salem, Massachusetts to live with her Aunt Ibby.  Through fateful circumstances she learns of her suppressed psychic ability. 

These are only a few of the quaint and charming books in our onsite and online cozy mystery selections.  Stop in the library and ask for Christian for more info.

*ALL BOOK COVER PHOTOS PROCURED FROM AUTHORS’ WEBSITES