Cozy Mysteries discussion

Hello:
I'm really not that familiar with cozy mysteries. Could anyone please suggest some good cozy mysteries for me? Thank you for your consideration. Judy

There are a lot of good series- those are the flower shop mysteries, and I really enjoy them then there are Elaine Viets she has two series that I like the Dead End Job Mysteries and the Jody Marcus Mystery Shopper Mysteries

Thank you Anne. Merry Christmas.

Hi Judy,

Welcome to the group. A good way to find new books is to check out the group bookshelf (top right sidebar), as well as the discussions in the "Cozy Corner" section, where we talk about what we're all reading. Just start browsing and have fun!

Thank you Heather. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you as well!

Merry Christmas! You might want to take a virtual vacation in Hawaii with our mysteries: Murder... they Wrote and Murder in Paradise.

I enjoy books by Donna Andrews. Her series about Meg Lanslow and her family are hilarious.

I love Meg and her eccentric family, too. Those books are a lot of fun. and are also good new series. One has two books, and the other has three (so far).

You might get a kick out of Cindy Sample's books set in California's Wine Country, or if you want to visit Santa Cruz, California, take a look at my books.
Nancy Lynn Jarvis

Some favorites of mine are Susan Wittig Albert's China Bayles series, Earlene Fowler's Benni Harper series and Krista Davis' Diva series.

You can never go wrong with anything by M.C. Beaton.

Judy, I'm not good at the graphics but have you read the "Booktown Mysteries" by Lorna Barrett or the "Victorian Square Mysteries" by Lorraine Bartlett, or "The Lucy Valentine Mysteries" by Heather Webber, or "A Magical Cats Mystery" by Sofie Kelly, or "A Haunted Guesthouse Mystery" by E.J. Copperman, or "A Cat in the Stacks Mystery" by Miranda James, or "Books by the Bay Mysteries" by Ellery Adams, or "Cats in Trouble" mysteries by Leann Sweeney....I know so many and that is a tip of the mountain of TBR in my house. Merry Holidays and lovely to meet you.

Jeannie

Concerning Jeannie's last post (I'm bored, and I'll use the suggestions also - thanks!):
Lorna Barrett
Lorraine Bartlett
Heather Webber
Sofie Kelly
E.J. Copperman is Jeffrey Cohen
Miranda James
Ellery Adams
Leann Sweeney

Welcome to you also, Nettie! These are fine authors as I know you know.

Love, Jeannie

Try the cupcake mysteries by Jenn McKinlay

I second the cupcake mysteries, I love that series!

I'm enjoying that series as well!

Hi Everyone:
Thank you for your suggestions. I'm still open to more suggestions. Have a Happy Holiday everyone. Sincerely, Judy

I'm a huge fan of anything by M.C. Beaton (her two series with Hamish MacBeth and Agatha Raisin are hilarious, and give a wonderful glimpse of Scottish/British life).
If you want to try something a bit older, the Mrs. Pollifax books by Dorothy Gilman are really fantastic.
And of course, the incomparable Agatha Christie!

Laura Childs is good (tea shop) and Anne Canadeo (knitting) and so is Diane Mott Davidson (catering). If you are into natural remedies try my new book Death Drops: A Natural Remedies Mystery out Feb. 21. Happy Reading! Chrystle

I recommend The Cat Who series by Lillian Jackson Braun. I've read almost all of them, and although the earlier ones are the best, they're all easy reads about Jim Qwilleran and his two siamese cats.

Chrystle wrote: "Laura Childs is good (tea shop) and Anne Canadeo (knitting) and so is Diane Mott Davidson (catering). If you are into natural remedies try my new book Death Drops: A Natural Remedies Mystery out Fe..."

Chrystle, would you mind to remember this when the post about February releases is created?

I like Carol Higgins Clark and Mary Higgins Clark. I also found that I enjoy reading Joanne Fluke.

Marisa wrote: "Chrystle wrote: "Laura Childs is good (tea shop) and Anne Canadeo (knitting) and so is Diane Mott Davidson (catering). If you are into natural remedies try my new book Death Drops: A Natural Remedi..."

Will do! Thanks for your interest! Chrystle www.chrystlefiedler.com

If you like paranormal type mysteries I recommend the Ghost Hunter Mystery series by author Victoria Laurie - the first one is What's a Ghoul to Do?

very funny, a bit of romance and spooky mysteries :)

Sally906 wrote: "If you like paranormal type mysteries I recommend the Ghost Hunter Mystery series by author Victoria Laurie - the first one is [book:What's a..."

I like her Abby Cooper series, except for the last one. I liked the first Ghost Hunter series, but not the others, so have given up that series.

I really like the stephanie bond series and also the cat books by lillian jackson braun.

Yes, I agree, the Lillian Jackson Braun books are great! Try to read them in order so you'll get a better feel for the characters.

I'm going to recommend a publisher, mine, that puts out a whole slew of excellent cozy mysteries written by a great contingent of authors. You can't go wrong with a Midnight Ink book. They have published a few thrillers, but most of their mysteries are cozies or soft-boiled. Here's a link to the website:

http://www.midnightinkbooks.com/

Beth wrote: "I'm going to recommend a publisher, mine, that puts out a whole slew of excellent cozy mysteries written by a great contingent of authors. You can't go wrong with a Midnight Ink book. They have pub..."

Totally agree, Beth! I read a lot of Midnight Ink books and all have been good!

Thanks, Melodie! It's always good to get a recommendation from an unbiased source. :)