Cozy Mystery Series - First Book of a Series

For cozy mystery lovers. FIRST in the series only, so we can get as many on here as possible.

In case you are confused about what makes a mystery a "cozy", here is a hint from cozy-mystery.com. "*** Cozy mysteries are considered “gentle” books… no graphic violence, no profanity, and no explicit sex. Most often, the crime takes place “off stage” and death is usually very quick. Prolonged torture is not a staple in cozy mysteries! The victim is usually a character who had terrible vices or who treated others very badly. Dare I say…. the victim “deserved to die?” And, there are usually connections between the victims (if indeed there are multiple victims… which usually, in a cozy mystery, there are!), even though the reader is not aware of the obvious connections until the amateur sleuth solves the crimes.'

In case you are confused about what makes a series, it means MORE THAN ONE. A lone book with a sequel planned also counts.

In case you are confused about first, that means only the FIRST book in the series. NO OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES SHOULD BE ADDED.

flag

All Votes Add Books To This List

1	The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #1) by Alexander McCall Smith (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 273,870 ratings score: 36,066, and 367 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Crocodile on the Sandbank (Amelia Peabody #1) by Elizabeth Peters really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 78,136 ratings score: 31,800, and 325 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot, #1) by Agatha Christie really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 490,256 ratings score: 28,064, and 289 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #1) by Joanne Fluke (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 70,095 ratings score: 24,674, and 252 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Flavia de Luce, #1) by Alan Bradley (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 177,065 ratings score: 21,812, and 224 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Cat Who Could Read Backwards (Cat Who..., #1) by Lilian Jackson Braun 3.87 avg rating — 33,185 ratings score: 20,324, and 210 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Still Life (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #1) by Louise Penny (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 277,151 ratings score: 20,248, and 209 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Murder at the Vicarage (Miss Marple, #1) by Agatha Christie 4.04 avg rating — 206,904 ratings score: 17,904, and 189 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Catering to Nobody (A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery, #1) by Diane Mott Davidson (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 22,422 ratings score: 17,684, and 184 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (Mrs. Pollifax, #1) by Dorothy Gilman 4.16 avg rating — 30,462 ratings score: 16,487, and 170 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #1) by Carolyn Keene 3.98 avg rating — 82,877 ratings score: 15,708, and 164 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Quiche of Death (Agatha Raisin, #1) by M.C. Beaton 3.72 avg rating — 43,776 ratings score: 13,991, and 149 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Her Royal Spyness (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #1) by Rhys Bowen (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 40,331 ratings score: 12,779, and 136 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs, #1) by Jacqueline Winspear (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 121,293 ratings score: 12,473, and 133 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Murder with Peacocks (Meg Langslow, #1) by Donna Andrews (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 13,599 ratings score: 11,492, and 120 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Whose Body? (Lord Peter Wimsey, #1) by Dorothy L. Sayers 3.83 avg rating — 60,259 ratings score: 11,404, and 121 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	A Morbid Taste for Bones (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #1) by Ellis Peters 3.96 avg rating — 43,814 ratings score: 11,403, and 119 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Death of a Gossip (Hamish Macbeth, #1) by M.C. Beaton 3.65 avg rating — 20,752 ratings score: 11,247, and 121 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Secret Adversary (Tommy and Tuppence Mysteries, #1) by Agatha Christie 3.85 avg rating — 69,444 ratings score: 11,108, and 118 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Beekeeper's Apprentice (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, #1) by Laurie R. King (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 86,846 ratings score: 11,053, and 118 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	On What Grounds (Coffeehouse Mystery, #1) by Cleo Coyle (Goodreads Author) 3.66 avg rating — 19,666 ratings score: 10,350, and 110 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Aunt Dimity's Death (Aunt Dimity Mystery, #1) by Nancy Atherton 3.96 avg rating — 15,041 ratings score: 9,670, and 104 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden, #1) by Charlaine Harris (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 36,998 ratings score: 9,475, and 100 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Death by Darjeeling (A Tea Shop Mystery, #1) by Laura Childs 3.74 avg rating — 12,463 ratings score: 9,265, and 99 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Death on Demand (Death on Demand, #1) by Carolyn G. Hart (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 8,944 ratings score: 8,770, and 94 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next, #1) by Jasper Fforde (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 136,418 ratings score: 8,427, and 89 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Cocaine Blues (Phryne Fisher, #1) by Kerry Greenwood 3.84 avg rating — 28,705 ratings score: 7,756, and 84 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Murder on a Girls' Night Out (Southern Sisters, #1) by Anne George 4.03 avg rating — 7,475 ratings score: 7,595, and 82 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Man With a Load of Mischief (Richard Jury, #1) by Martha Grimes (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 19,529 ratings score: 7,312, and 78 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Thyme of Death (China Bayles, #1) by Susan Wittig Albert (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 9,118 ratings score: 7,054, and 76 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye (Psychic Eye Mystery, #1) by Victoria Laurie (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 14,816 ratings score: 6,874, and 73 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Borrower of the Night (Vicky Bliss, #1) by Elizabeth Peters 3.75 avg rating — 7,845 ratings score: 6,821, and 73 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Murder is Binding (Booktown Mystery #1) by Lorna Barrett (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 14,071 ratings score: 6,692, and 74 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Wicked Appetite (Lizzy & Diesel, #1) by Janet Evanovich (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 62,115 ratings score: 6,691, and 73 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Spellman Files (The Spellmans, #1) by Lisa Lutz (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 37,429 ratings score: 6,621, and 70 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard, #1) by Charlaine Harris (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 28,513 ratings score: 6,540, and 69 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Wish You Were Here (Mrs. Murphy, #1) by Rita Mae Brown 3.83 avg rating — 12,242 ratings score: 6,357, and 69 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Face of a Stranger (William Monk, #1) by Anne Perry 4.03 avg rating — 19,174 ratings score: 5,969, and 65 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Books Can Be Deceiving (Library Lover's Mystery, #1) by Jenn McKinlay 3.84 avg rating — 12,439 ratings score: 5,667, and 64 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Homicide in Hardcover (Bibliophile Mystery, #1) by Kate Carlisle (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 12,262 ratings score: 5,605, and 63 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Thin Woman (Ellie Haskell Mystery, #1) by Dorothy Cannell 4.02 avg rating — 7,054 ratings score: 5,484, and 60 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Dog on It (A Chet and Bernie Mystery, #1) by Spencer Quinn (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 25,381 ratings score: 5,218, and 55 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Deal Breaker (Myron Bolitar, #1) by Harlan Coben (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 75,871 ratings score: 4,958, and 53 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Sunday Philosophy Club (Isabel Dalhousie, #1) by Alexander McCall Smith (Goodreads Author) 3.36 avg rating — 25,671 ratings score: 4,550, and 49 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Murphy's Law (Molly Murphy Mysteries, #1) by Rhys Bowen (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 18,849 ratings score: 4,534, and 50 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The Ghost and Mrs. McClure (Haunted Bookshop Mystery, #1) by Alice Kimberly (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 7,338 ratings score: 4,491, and 50 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	What's a Ghoul to Do? (Ghost Hunter Mystery, #1) by Victoria Laurie (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 8,783 ratings score: 4,406, and 49 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	The Trouble With Magic (A Bewitching Mystery #1) by Madelyn Alt 3.70 avg rating — 7,440 ratings score: 4,356, and 48 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Size 12 Is Not Fat (Heather Wells, #1) by Meg Cabot (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 91,217 ratings score: 4,327, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Fool's Puzzle (Benni Harper, #1) by Earlene Fowler 3.97 avg rating — 5,487 ratings score: 4,260, and 47 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Them Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney, #1) by Carolyn Haines (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 6,263 ratings score: 4,182, and 45 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Silent in the Grave (Lady Julia Grey, #1) by Deanna Raybourn (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 27,296 ratings score: 4,061, and 44 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Knit One, Kill Two (A Knitting Mystery, #1) by Maggie Sefton (Goodreads Author) 3.58 avg rating — 8,289 ratings score: 3,880, and 43 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Murder on Astor Place (Gaslight Mystery, #1) by Victoria Thompson 3.91 avg rating — 15,517 ratings score: 3,858, and 43 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	This Pen for Hire (A Jaine Austen Mystery, #1) by Laura Levine (Goodreads Author) 3.70 avg rating — 5,864 ratings score: 3,837, and 42 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Metro Girl (Alex Barnaby, #1) by Janet Evanovich (Goodreads Author) 3.70 avg rating — 37,258 ratings score: 3,819, and 43 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Death at Bishop's Keep (Kathryn Ardleigh, #1) by Robin Paige 3.83 avg rating — 5,100 ratings score: 3,796, and 42 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Chocolate Cat Caper (A Chocoholic Mystery, #1) by JoAnna Carl 3.74 avg rating — 4,393 ratings score: 3,764, and 41 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Lowcountry Boil (A Liz Talbot Mystery, #1) by Susan M. Boyer (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7,958 ratings score: 3,754, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Cover Her Face (Adam Dalgliesh, #1) by P.D. James 3.91 avg rating — 41,385 ratings score: 3,754, and 41 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Sprinkle with Murder (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #1) by Jenn McKinlay 3.86 avg rating — 11,476 ratings score: 3,750, and 42 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Fer-de-Lance (Nero Wolfe, #1) by Rex Stout 3.97 avg rating — 16,365 ratings score: 3,729, and 42 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	The Secret of the Mansion (Trixie Belden, #1) by Julie Campbell 4.15 avg rating — 10,080 ratings score: 3,674, and 41 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	The Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries (Mrs. Jeffries, #1) by Emily Brightwell 3.66 avg rating — 6,023 ratings score: 3,638, and 41 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Secondhand Spirits (Witchcraft Mystery, #1) by Juliet Blackwell (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 12,474 ratings score: 3,607, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Witch Way to Murder (Ophelia & Abby, #1) by Shirley Damsgaard (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 4,490 ratings score: 3,597, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Evans Above (Constable Evans, #1) by Rhys Bowen (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 7,922 ratings score: 3,597, and 41 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	The Dog Sitter Detective (The Dog Sitter Detective, #1) by Antony Johnston (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 798 ratings score: 3,591, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	And Only to Deceive (Lady Emily, #1) by Tasha Alexander (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 21,421 ratings score: 3,526, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	Rest You Merry (Peter Shandy, #1) by Charlotte MacLeod 3.97 avg rating — 3,469 ratings score: 3,516, and 39 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor (Jane Austen Mysteries, #1) by Stephanie Barron 3.70 avg rating — 7,429 ratings score: 3,477, and 38 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Death at Wentwater Court (Daisy Dalrymple, #1) by Carola Dunn 3.71 avg rating — 11,828 ratings score: 3,444, and 40 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	44 Scotland Street (44 Scotland Street, #1) by Alexander McCall Smith (Goodreads Author) 3.61 avg rating — 27,405 ratings score: 3,428, and 37 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
73	How to Murder a Millionaire (Blackbird Sisters Mystery, #1) by Nancy Martin (Goodreads Author) 3.84 avg rating — 5,131 ratings score: 3,428, and 38 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
75	Brownies and Broomsticks (A Magical Bakery Mystery, #1) by Bailey Cates 3.79 avg rating — 11,825 ratings score: 3,223, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
76	Murder on the Rocks (Gray Whale Inn Mystery, #1) by Karen MacInerney (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 6,034 ratings score: 3,175, and 36 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
77	Grime and Punishment (Jane Jeffry, #1) by Jill Churchill 3.83 avg rating — 3,030 ratings score: 3,123, and 35 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
78	Murder of a Small-Town Honey (A Scumble River Mystery, #1) by Denise Swanson (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 3,462 ratings score: 3,073, and 35 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
79	A Killer Plot (A Books by the Bay Mystery, #1) by Ellery Adams (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 6,612 ratings score: 2,952, and 33 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
80	Mum's the Word (A Flower Shop Mystery, #1) by Kate Collins (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 6,050 ratings score: 2,894, and 33 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
81	State of the Onion (A White House Chef Mystery, #1) by Julie Hyzy (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 4,987 ratings score: 2,882, and 33 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
82	It Takes a Witch (A Wishcraft Mystery, #1) by Heather Blake (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 7,861 ratings score: 2,846, and 32 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
83	A Is for Alibi (Kinsey Millhone #1) by Sue Grafton 3.86 avg rating — 190,608 ratings score: 2,815, and 32 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
84	Burglars Can't Be Choosers (Bernie Rhodenbarr, #1) by Lawrence Block (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 7,385 ratings score: 2,789, and 30 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
85	Keepsake Crimes (A Scrapbooking Mystery, #1) by Laura Childs 3.68 avg rating — 3,297 ratings score: 2,690, and 31 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
86	Malice in Maggody (Arly Hanks, #1) by Joan Hess 3.81 avg rating — 3,615 ratings score: 2,634, and 31 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
87	Murder Past Due (Cat in the Stacks #1) by Miranda James 3.80 avg rating — 11,646 ratings score: 2,622, and 31 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
88	Gin & Daggers (Murder, She Wrote, #1) by Jessica Fletcher 3.91 avg rating — 2,934 ratings score: 2,597, and 29 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
89	Academic Curveball (Braxton Campus Mysteries #1) by James J. Cudney (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 1,166 ratings score: 2,595, and 26 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
90	One Bad Apple (Orchard, #1) by Sheila Connolly 3.84 avg rating — 4,576 ratings score: 2,400, and 28 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
91	The Body In The Transept (Dorothy Martin, #1) by Jeanne M. Dams 3.96 avg rating — 4,615 ratings score: 2,278, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
92	Just Desserts (A Savannah Reid Mystery, #1) by G.A. McKevett (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 3,242 ratings score: 2,266, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
93	The Novice's Tale (Sister Frevisse, #1) by Margaret Frazer 3.89 avg rating — 4,219 ratings score: 2,262, and 25 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
94	Miss Zukas and the Library Murders (Miss Zukas, #1) by Jo Dereske (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 1,600 ratings score: 2,184, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
95	Sex, Murder and a Double Latte (Sophie Katz Murder Mystery, #1) by Kyra Davis (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 8,388 ratings score: 2,165, and 24 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
96	Candy Apple Dead (A Candy Shop Mystery, #1) by Sammi Carter 3.70 avg rating — 1,697 ratings score: 2,161, and 25 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
97	The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (A Domestic Diva Mystery, #1) by Krista Davis (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 8,391 ratings score: 2,153, and 24 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
98	The Case of the Gilded Fly (Gervase Fen, #1) by Edmund Crispin 3.51 avg rating — 3,534 ratings score: 2,144, and 24 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
99	Glazed Murder (Donut Shop Mystery, #1) by Jessica Beck 3.67 avg rating — 4,631 ratings score: 2,098, and 24 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
100	Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter (A Dixie Hemingway Mystery, #1) by Blaize Clement 3.87 avg rating — 2,995 ratings score: 1,998, and 22 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

← Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Next →

1,121 books · 2,445 voters · list created August 24th, 2008 by Cindy (votes) .

Tags: cozies, cozy, mystery, series

838 likes · Like

Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes.

People Who Voted On This List (2445)

Cindy 10622 books
158 friends

Luann 4895 books
176 friends

Sarah 1197 books
22 friends

Carrie 3524 books
136 friends

Meghan 2303 books
33 friends

Beth 1762 books
3593 friends

Sarah-Louise 212 books
12 friends

jacky 9098 books
132 friends

More voters…

Post a comment »
Comments Showing 1-50 of 73 (73 new)

date

newest »

message 1: by Cindy (new)

Oct 27, 2008 10:51PM

I don't think I would call Harlan Coben a cozy writer.

reply | flag

message 2: by Beth (new)

Nov 14, 2008 02:52PM

Is everyone who voted on this list a member of the "Cozy Mysteries" group? I recommend it!

reply | flag

message 3: by [deleted user] (new)

Mar 22, 2009 08:46PM

reply | flag

message 4: by Marijn (new)

May 24, 2009 12:49PM

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

reply | flag

message 5: by Marijn (new)

May 24, 2009 12:50PM

This is a serious cozy mystery!

reply | flag

message 6: by Pjnorton75 (new)

Jun 13, 2009 09:20AM

There are a lot of books on here that are more just mystery, not a cozy.

reply | flag

message 7: by Lynda (new)

Jun 13, 2009 09:26AM

Is Sherlock Holmes a cozy?

reply | flag

message 8: by Pjnorton75 (new)

Jun 13, 2009 06:11PM

No it isn't! It's considered Classics or British mystery.

reply | flag

message 9: by Judy (new)

Dec 23, 2009 03:53PM

Margaret Maron One Coffee With Baby Doll Games Last Lessons of Summer Southern Discomfort Winter's Child Uncommon Clay Death in Blue Folders Storm Track Killer Market

reply | flag

message 10: by Christine (new)

Feb 07, 2010 06:04PM

Edmund Crispin's books are also not remotely cozy, brillinat though they are!

reply | flag

message 11: by Angel (new)

Apr 17, 2010 06:06PM

reply | flag

message 12: by The Book Whisperer (aka Boof) (new)

Jun 04, 2010 03:06AM

How is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime a cozy mystery? A) It's not a series and B) It's not a mystery.

reply | flag

message 13: by Jeffrey (new)

Jun 06, 2010 12:35PM

Neither is mine and I added it by mistake

reply | flag

message 14: by Ana (new)

Oct 09, 2010 07:48PM

LOL, yes, that man is the anti-cozy!

reply | flag

message 15: by Ana (new)

Oct 09, 2010 07:50PM

Aww, they´re not? Someone reccomended them to me because I´m done with Agatha Christie and Ngaio Marsh, so I thought they were cozies :(

reply | flag

message 16: by Cindy (new)

Dec 23, 2010 06:10PM

Also, please just put the first in the series! There are a lot on here that are repeats.

reply | flag

message 17: by Betsy (new)

Jan 27, 2011 09:25PM

I don't see Doss on here. His books -The Shaman Laughs ect are alot of fun-alot like Hillerman (the West,Native American religious beliefs) but incredibly funny. I'm not sure which was first in the series,but I'd reccommend it to anyone. Hillerman is gone now,and I'm sorry to say that Doss is getting up there in years too.

reply | flag

message 18: by Almeta (new)

Dec 29, 2011 05:45PM

Boof wrote: "How is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime a cozy mystery? A) It's not a series and B) It's not a mystery."

I have the same question.

This book doesn't belong here.

reply | flag

message 19: by Almeta (new)

Dec 29, 2011 05:58PM

I don't think Three Bags Full is part of a series.

reply | flag

message 20: by Abbey (new)

Jan 25, 2012 03:18PM

Thanks, Cindy, for starting this list, it's always nice to look over others' lists to see if there's a series I've missed. But geezluh-weeze, don't folks READ INSTRUCTIONS???!!!

*Most* of the books listed here are NOT #1 in series, plus many aren't even IN a series, and lots are definitely not cosy mysteries (i.e., "Dune" and "Robots of Dawn"???) Yes, they have mysterious elements, but "cosy series"...?! I don't think so; both are classic SciFi. And it looks as though somebody has added in every title that Evanovich has ever published, including all stand-alones, novellettes and collections, and EVERY book in every series. And pretty nearly "ditto" for Alexander McCall Smith, Sara Paretsky's VI series, Meg Cabot, Rhys Bowen, and several others. That's inexcusable, especially since most book listings give the number of a book in a series along with the title.

If you cleared out all the books here that don't meet the list criteria (First book in a cozy/cosy series) you'll wind up with at most 200 books in the list so far.

I agree with a previous poster that Harlan Coben is not cosy or cozy, however you spell it; neither are Kathy Reichs, Carl Hiasen, Don Winslow (much too dark), Harlan Ellison, Isaac Asimov (SciFi/Fantasy, yes Asimov did write cosy mysteries but none are listed here), Helen MacInnes (spy thrillers).

BTW, can someone tell me how "An Oral History of the Zombie Wars" qualifies as "cozy"??? And, no, Sherlock Holmes is NOT "cozy", nor is Edmund Crispin nor most writers prior to 1960. They are "traditional". Similar, not the same as "cosy" or "cozy" as defined these days, including whoops - almost forgot - Agatha Christie!!. Most current cozy authors may be trying to work in a style similar to hers, but Christie's books were, many of them, quite shocking and with new stylistic twists in their day, also many of them are surprisingly dark as well, just below the surface. IMO that's not "cozy".

reply | flag

message 21: by Cindy (new)

Jan 25, 2012 11:34PM

Right, so I deleted a bunch, but I'm not even close to done. Just a warning, follow the instructions or your votes will be deleted.

reply | flag

message 22: by Abbey (new)

Jan 26, 2012 05:57AM

Cindy wrote: "Right, so I deleted a bunch, but I'm not even close to done. Just a warning, follow the instructions or your votes will be deleted."

Hi Cindy:
Whew!! Thought you were going to *banish* me for chutzpah!! (grin) Like many others, I adore lists, and cosy-style mysteries are some of my favorites, although the majority of my reading is of older and/or classic mysteries, especially by female authors. Actually, I thought your original instructions QUITE clear! Sorry to rant on so, but I guess I'm still filled with a quality taught very heavily in my youth: "neatness counts!" (grin) and this style of mystery often gets a bad rap for its sweetness'n'light - I'm all in favor of presenting a better face for use cosy mystery lovers to the world at large, that dark and unpredictable place, that mostly doesn't intrude on my favorite series' settings, well, maybe a little bit in the BEST ones. Speaking of which, what, no Shirley Rousseau Murphy!!!!! eeek. (off now, to add her first, CAT ON THE EDGE 1996 - while CATSWOLD PORTAL was published first - 1992 - and *is* a prequel of sorts, it only sets up the fantasy world, it's not actually the first "Joe Grey" mystery novel).

Again, many thanks for all your hard work re. cosies, it's very much appreciated!

reply | flag

message 23: by Leah (new)

Feb 29, 2012 11:09PM

Hey Cindy, I don't know if anyone mentioned it, I must confess I did not read all the comments, but in case they didn't J.D. Robb's "In Death" series is not a 'cozy' mystery series, it's fantastic beyond a doubt, but it can also be very graphic, crude, and highly sexual as well. It is more of a police procedural as the lead character and a majority of other characters are cops, and it is mostly about their cases. It's kind of a cozy police procedural, but still to put it on this list is highly misleading. I know several other cozy mystery fans who would be offended by much of the content in the "In Death" series.

Thanks for putting together this list!

reply | flag

message 24: by Cindy (new)

Mar 01, 2012 10:06PM

Thanks for the comment. I will remove it.

reply | flag

message 25: by Cindy (new)

Aug 31, 2012 10:22PM

Removed more books for being later in a series. Only the FIRST book in the series is eligible for this list.

reply | flag

message 26: by Nora (new)

Nov 20, 2012 05:53AM

I want to add most of these books to my "To Read" "First Book in Cozy Mystery Series" shelf. Can anyone tell me how to bookmark this list within Goodreads? Or add them all at once? Thx!

reply | flag

message 27: by Jenny from Ukraine (new)

Nov 24, 2012 03:13AM

I've removed Unnatural Habits (Phryne Fisher #19).

reply | flag

message 28: by Landslide (new)

Mar 20, 2013 03:39AM

I removed a bunch of books that were either not the first in a series, not in a series or not even a cozy mystery. However the list still needs a more careful look cause I think there must be still a lot of books that don't belong but are not so obvious.

reply | flag

message 29: by [deleted user] (new)

Mar 26, 2013 07:25AM

I would not call The Big Sleep cozy (currently 176), unless I am confused about the definition of the genre.

reply | flag

message 30: by Cindy (new)

Mar 26, 2013 12:20PM

Thanks, removed it.

reply | flag

message 31: by Dana (new)

Apr 14, 2013 07:39PM

Please read

MURDER BY THE OLD MAINE STREAM by Bernadine Fagan

.. it is a wonderful cozy. One of my favorites.

reply | flag

message 32: by Landslide (new)

Apr 27, 2013 03:55PM

I deleted a few more that weren't part of a series.

reply | flag

message 33: by Cindy (new)

Mar 04, 2014 09:13PM

Removed Cutting Right to the Chase as it's NOT A PART OF A SERIES.

reply | flag

message 34: by Cindy (new)

Mar 04, 2014 09:15PM

Removed Tax Cut because it's NOT THE FIRST BOOK in a series.

reply | flag

message 35: by Cindy (new)

Mar 04, 2014 09:22PM

Removed two by Colette Sinclaire as BEING NONFICTION.

reply | flag

message 36: by Beth (new)

Mar 28, 2014 05:04AM

Ana wrote: "Aww, they´re not? Someone reccomended them to me because I´m done with Agatha Christie and Ngaio Marsh, so I thought they were cozies :("

I can highly recommend Louise Penny's first book, Still Life, for fans of Agatha Christie.

reply | flag

message 37: by Dawn (new)

Jun 19, 2014 10:46PM

There is a series of books by Peggy Webb called the Southern Cousins Mystery Series. In the series the main character has a dog named Elvis that helps solve the crimes. The first in the series is called Elvis and the Deeply Departed !!! I bought another at the store in Tupelo, MS where she invited an Elvis impersonator and had cake and soda for everyone while she signed. I had my picture taken with the Elvis impersonator !!! The next book I bought was for a friend who used to love the Grateful Dead and it was called Elvis and the Grateful Dead!!! The dog named Elvis in the stories has an Elvis complex! He solves crimes but thinks he is Elvis ! It is funny but a good mystery. Y'all might consider this collection.

reply | flag

message 38: by Lori (new)

Jul 04, 2014 02:00PM

Is anyone still monitoring this list? I see a lot of books that do not qualify. I looked at some of the comments and I think it might help if you put in the instructions 'no pre-1960 series'. (potential issue for the few starting pre-1960 and continuing on).

Here's what I saw on the first page:
Traditional
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
The Secret Adversary
Murder at the Vicarage
A Study in Scarlet
Whose Body?
Fer-de-Lance
The Case of the Gilded Fly

Violent/Dark
The Blessing Way
Desert Heat
Indemnity Only

Not sure if these are 'cozy' (too much violence?)
A is for Alibi
A Morbid Taste for Bones
The Beekeeper's Apprentice

If no one is maintaining the list I could do it if you can give me editing power.

It's a good list and much smaller than similar lists. I like mysteries in general, but I'm keeping my eye open for cozy ones because I can read them in bed and not have my heart pounding.

reply | flag

message 39: by Maureen (new)

May 06, 2015 06:07PM

While I loved Sookie Stackhouse, isn't there too much sex to be considered a cozy mystery?

reply | flag

message 40: by Holly (new)

May 07, 2015 10:10AM

Maureen wrote: "While I loved Sookie Stackhouse, isn't there too much sex to be considered a cozy mystery?"

Sookie Stackhouse books are "Paranormal" not cozy.

reply | flag

message 41: by Michelle (new)

May 07, 2015 02:36PM

Thanks for the list. Though a lot of the books mentioned are not the first in a series, I picked up on a lot of new authors to try.

reply | flag

message 42: by Michelle (new)

May 07, 2015 03:42PM

Is Gwyneth Williams your pen name? I will look for it.

reply | flag

message 43: by Michelle (new)

May 07, 2015 11:54PM

Your pseudonym is safe with me.

reply | flag

message 44: by Lori (last edited May 10, 2015 03:09PM) (new)

May 09, 2015 02:32PM

A lot of mysteries are two or more types. Although Miss Marple is the quintessential cozy detective, Christie is usually classed as Golden Age. So I guess Sookie could be both. I know there's a lot of cozy/foodie mysteries.

On the other hand, I really don't think Kinsey Millhone is cozy at all. She's a PI and her stuff is hardboiled or action. Any book that has the detective regularly beat up is by (my)definition categorically not cozy.

reply | flag

message 45: by Mair (new)

May 09, 2015 03:01PM

I'm not sure I properly understood Lori's first sentence but she is certainly correct in the distinctions she makes. I am a total and utter fan of Sue Grafton but cozy she ain't!

reply | flag

message 46: by Lori (new)

May 10, 2015 03:11PM

Sorry about that, didn't preview. :( Post is fixed. :)

reply | flag

message 47: by Rose (new)

Aug 31, 2015 04:48PM

One for the Money is not cozy and it is top of the list!! :(

reply | flag

message 48: by Michelle (new)

Aug 31, 2015 07:31PM

If you like quiet, English type cozies try Kerry Greenwood's delightful Phryne Fisher delightful female detective unlike any other I have ever read. "Cocaine Blues" is the first. The series takes place in Australia starting in 1928. Read in sequence.

reply | flag

message 49: by Debra (new)

Sep 26, 2015 12:05PM

Cozy mysteries, also referred to simply as "cozies", are a subgenre of crime fiction in which sex and violence are downplayed or treated humorously, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially intimate community. The term was first coined in the late 20th century when various writers produced work in an attempt to re-create the Golden Age of Detective Fiction.[1]

reply | flag

message 50: by Beverly (new)

May 01, 2017 06:41PM

Lori wrote: "Is anyone still monitoring this list? I see a lot of books that do not qualify. I looked at some of the comments and I think it might help if you put in the instructions 'no pre-1960 series'. (pote..."

I agree with your list; especially Blessing Way which is a Navajo police procedural rather than a cozy.

reply | flag

« previous 1 2 next »