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Hello from the southwest! I have been a fan of mystery books since I was a kid. I discovered Mary Higgins Clark in middle school and that sent me down the path of reading mysteries and thrillers. Recently I have noticed the trend in the thriller category to lean more to true crime(ish) stories and they seem to be getting more and more graphic, and have no "mystery" component at all. I want to get away from that and that's how I discovered cozy mysteries! I don't have many bookish friends so I am hoping to get recommendations and engage with others :) I also enjoy sci-fi and fantasy books.

Welcome Elle, you've come to the right place.

hi! I'm sara! from southwest va! love thriller, historical fiction (especially ww2) love feel good books! I just love reading, I love everything about a book and they way it feels in your hand! thanks for having me!

Hi!

I'm a British reader and writer of cosy (or cozy if you prefer) crime novels.

I read a wide range in this genre from the classics such as Agatha Christie, through contemporary such as Richard Osman to futuristic such as JD Robb.

Hi, I am Nylah and This is my first club on Goodreads! I absolutely love to read and always try to write a book but never end up finishing it. I live in Texas and I am eager to discuss some books! My favorite types of books are mystery, fantasy, sci-fi, and more. I am 11 yrs old.

I was not a big fan of mysteries until recently, I love more of the fantasy aspect. Then a friend gave me a suggestion to read a few books and have a terrible love of this genre. If only there were more hours in the day to fulfill my growing desires to read all these genres ;D

Jessica wrote: "If only there were more hours in the day to fulfill my growing desires to read all these genres ;D"

The eternal problem of the bibliophile! 🫤

Heather L wrote: "Jessica wrote: "If only there were more hours in the day to fulfill my growing desires to read all these genres ;D"

The eternal problem of the bibliophile! 🫤"

Absolutely! I have missed out so much while in nursing school - I have so much to make up for. The issue, where do I start?! Any good suggestions? Right now I am in a historical London mystery mood for some odd reason ;)

Jessica, Cass Green's In A Cottage in the Wood is really good, even though it's not Historical, it's in London and a spooky mystery, no gore.

Hi Everyone! I'm an avid mystery reader and have typically enjoyed historical settings, but I've recently read several current day setting mysteries and liked them. I come from a small, rural farm community and so I really enjoy small town settings. I'm a romantic at heart so I read both pure cozy mystery and those with romance. I just love to read and sometimes finish a book in a week while working full time. I'm looking forward to being part of this group. I live in Ohio and see we have other mystery readers from my state.
Lori

Hi. I'm a new member and I'm excited to be here. I live in a small rural town east of Seattle, and like everyone else here I am an avid reader. There's hardly a fiction genre out there that I don't like. In the 70s I became enthralled with the works of Daphne du Maurier, the Bronte Sisters, Victoria Holt, and all the other classic writers of romantic suspense. I always thought I'd like to write a book like that. Then I discovered cozy mysteries and fell in love again. When I started writing, I thought, Why not combine the two? So that's what I've tried to do in my first novel, book one in a new series, Siblings and Secrets; A Brenna Wickham Haunted Mystery. It's sort of a cozy romantic suspense story, and it's live now on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL3TM8LV

Hi! Salina here, I am from Canada.
I love reading, over the last two years I've really gotten back into it. I host a book review podcast with my mother-in-law on Spotify called Page Turners. I work really hard on being an active member on Goodreads, I keep notes on the books I read and keep up with my reading challenge. I mostly read e-books now, and I love reviewing books for indie or starting out authors.

We love to read anything and everything as long as it keeps our interest. But I do love a good mystery that keeps you guessing throughout the whole thing!

I also maintain a booktok (@pageturnerspod) and bookstagram (@dedicated.reader).

Hi, I'm Haddy and I love any mystery and romance! It's so good to be in this group! Also Im a very strong Christian

Hi all, I'm Batman...

By day, I'm a mild-mannered business professional, balancing the demands of work and family. But by night, I transform into a caped crusader of the written word, fighting the forces of mediocrity and boredom with my trusty pen.

I'm not quite Batman, of course. I don't have a butler or a Batmobile, and I'm not very good at fighting crime. But I do have a passion for storytelling, and I use my writing skills to create worlds and characters that will transport readers on adventures they'll never forget.

This year I took on the project of writing my first novel. It is a cozy mystery. I had never actually heard of this great genre before writing my book. Keen to hear more recommendations and join discussions in this group.

Hello everyone,
When I was a kid in school, I got into trouble defacing a dictionary. I hollowed it out to make room for a mystery book that I could read while pretending to be doing homework. Yes, bad. I also got in trouble for reading by flashlight underneath the covers at night, but you remember that one story you couldn’t put down until you read the end.
My name is Thomas but friends call me Tommy. I was an Air Force brat who lived in England Savannah and Orlando Florida before the mouse made it famous. I was born in Atlanta and being from the South, I suppose I should be thankful I wasn’t called Jim-Bob or John-Boy. Well, since I also am an author John-Boy might not be so bad.
I read everything. On long road trips, I used to read the Burma Save signs but now it’s mostly action fiction, mystery, and the occasional cozy. I just finished reading one called the Cannibal Caper which was pretty good.
I am retired now and living in the North Georgia mountains. I am a former Marine and a former police officer, and my last job was doing computer stuff at a company called Satair, which made Aircraft parts. Not a bad job as I got to travel to Denmark and France. I now write books and enjoy my grandchildren.
. I try to write grown-up mysteries without using a lot of profanity. The people I attend church with read my books, and I don’t want to be called to a counseling session by my Pastor and the church Deacons.
J. Thomas Witcher

Hello! I’m Ava. I’ve recently joined the e-reader community and I’ve been looking for a book club. I searched for hours trying to find the perfect book club, but they were either inactive, or just missing something. As soon as I saw that this group was called Cozy Mysteries I clicked the button to join. I look forward to meeting you all, as hard as that may be with all 18,912 of you, I will try my best.

All the best,

Ava ❤️

Hello, I'm Sophie. I'm an avid reader who loves cozy mysteries. My favorite cozy series are anything by Agatha Christie, Library Lover's Mystery Series and the Hat Shop Mystery series by Jenn McKinlay, Booktown Mystery Series by Lorna Barrett, and the Book Collector Mystery Series by Victoria Abbott.

Hello! =^.^=
My name is Megan and I just joined the group! I live in Las Vegas, NV and work as a Veterinary Technician at a shelter. I have 3 cats & enjoy reading cozy mysteries, horror, and thriller/suspense. A few series I have read and really enjoyed include;
Nicole Ellis - Jill Andrews Cozy Mystery
Cate Conte - Cat Cafe Mystery
Vivien Chien - A Noodle Shop Mystery
I am hoping to get some good book recommendations and make some friends! Please feel free to add me if you’d like. :)

Hi, I’m Julia! I am pretty new to good reads so I am looking for more friends if anyone is interested. I am always open to recommendations for any kind of books! My favorite genre is actually fantasy but mystery/thrillers is where my love for reading really began. Currently, my favorite mystery/thriller author is Lisa Jewell! But my favorite book series of all time is Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas ❤️‍🔥

Hello all. My dear and only granddaughter soon will be off to college. She adores mysteries, especially sleuthing sorts of things. And of course all things Jane Austen!

I want to send her some "cozy mysteries" for light reading -- specifically, cozy mysteries featuring female college students.

Not being very familiar with the genre myself, so far the only such mysteries I've found with a college setting feature protagonists who are professors.

Please can you recommend cozy mysteries in which the protagonists are college students?

Thank you so much for your time and helpfulness.

Wishing you all a wonderful 2024.

to Never2ManyBooks
from Avery

my friend loves reading mysteries and she has better recommendations then i would with that and she recommends
- the secret history by donna tartt
- ninth house by leigh bardugo
hope this helps!
- avery

Happy Holidays to all !

I read a bit of everything :) I go through stages with certain generes, but cozy mysteries finally made it to my TBR list a couple of years agao. To say that was an a great addition would be an understatement! Maddie Day and Fiona Grace have topped my list at he moment. I have added a few new ones to give a try in the new year.

Happy Reading !

Hi, Avery. Thank you so much! I will add these books to my shopping list!

Best wishes for a wonderful year ahead!

Avery wrote: "to Never2ManyBooks
from Avery

my friend loves reading mysteries and she has better recommendations then i would with that and she recommends
- the secret history by donna tartt
- ninth house by le..."

Thank you so much, Karin! I'll add these two authors to my list also.
Best wishes for a wonderful new year!


Karin wrote: "Happy Holidays to all !
I read a bit of everything :) I go through stages with certain generes, but cozy mysteries finally made it to my TBR list a couple of years agao. To say that was an a grea..."

Hello! My name is Kristin and there are few things I enjoy more than perusing the Cozy Mysteries section of any book store and being impressed every time of the amazing pun titles! I swap cozy mysteries with my Grandmother a ton and we love chatting about them and giving each other recommendations! I'm looking to broaden my community here on GoodReads and look forward to getting some recommendations from all of you!

Hi Never2ManyBooks,

Not sure if you'll see this, but The Secret History by Donna Tartt is most definitely NOT a cosy mystery and deals with some quite heavy topics, so I'm not sure it will meet the criteria for what your granddaughter's interested in.

I'm not sure about cosy mysteries with protagonists as college students, but hopefully, others in the group might be able to recommend titles.

All the best to your granddaughter, and I wish her the best heading off to college.

Hi! I love reading and my favorite genres are cozy mysteries, clean romance, and middle grade. The last cozy mystery I read was Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys by Liz Ireland. She is one of my favorites. I especially enjoy Kindle ones that I can stream through my Alexa app and listen to in the car during my commute. I have read all the Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries by AR Winters and am working my way through the Library Witch Mysteries by Elle Adams. I have also read some of the Murder Most Unladylike series by Robin Stevens alongside my ten-year-old daughter! I have added them to the bookshelf for others to check out. I am looking forward to finding even more good mysteries to read this year.

Hello! I just got involved with Goodreads, and this is my first group to join. I enjoy reading all kinds of books, but cozy mysteries are my favorite. I got started back when Joanne Fluke had just begun writing the Hannah Swenson series. Since then, I've read countless stories. Currently, I'm reading two books, Gladwynn Grant Takes Center Stage and Arsenic and Apple Pie. I'm hoping to discover some other series here.

hi im mel im 38 years ok from the uk i am very new to this site i have strggled for a long time finding a specific genre that i love i enjoy watching jessica flecture columno etc so i though i would give cozy mysteries a go and im in love they are a perfect fit for me i have also dabbled in fantasy but sometimes find them a little bulky and challenging

Howdy y'all,
I'm Jules, 52, currently in Utah, but I grew up military, so I've lived all over the U.S. (alas, never overseas). I'm a lifelong reader and writer with wide-ranging tastes, but mysteries are a new passion. I've watched them forever, and enjoyed reading them as plots in other genres. It's just been recently that I thought to try them as a genre unto themselves.

I knew from my viewing preferences that cozies would be the best fit, and they're not disappointing so far. My one complaint would be the overlap with romance, a genre I could do with far less of as an ace individual. Granted, I know a lot of the overlap is due to my fondness for a supernatural element.

I would love recommendations for supernatural cozies without a romance element. I need to investigate the group's conversations to see if there's one focused on requesting recs.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to exploring cozies more and getting to know everyone!

Hi, I'm Zoe - I work in IT for the NHS (National Health Service for those not in the UK) I'm an avid reader and also a crafter. I love Cozy mysteries, and fantasy, as well as crime and mystery, and when they all combine I'm hooked.

Hi! My name is Jennifer. I'm 61 and live in Indiana. I read a variety of genres. I am currently working my way through the Bridgerton series (I've watched the series, so decided I needed to read the books. Lol) I do have a few mysteries I've borrowed from my niece, but I don't believe the actually are considered "cozy". I will definitely have to pick up some cozy mysteries.
Other than reading, I also enjoy watching football & basketball; gardening (flowers, not veggies)- and I'm a Master Gardener intern; love the ocean & sea turtles (so any cozy mysteries that take place in a seaside town would be great!); trying to get back into doing watercolor painting and have been doing some air dry clay; want to learn macrame; and enjoy traveling when I can.
I work as an administrative secretary at a local university and love it.

Heather L wrote: "Welcome to the Cozy Mysteries group!

This is the place to introduce yourself and meet other newcomers. Please be sure to acquaint yourself with our group rules and -- if you are an author or publ..."

I am Dawn from Nebraska. I enjoy reading as it gives me an escape into a different world or realm. I have read mysteries of all kinds for some time. Thanks for letting me join. Happy Reading!

Hi I’m Natalie from Western New York and I love to read especially cozy mysteries. My favorites are Laura Childs, Joanne Fluke, Ellie Alexander, Julie Chien and Kate Carlisle and several others too many to mention. I look forward to finding new cozy mysteries and participating in the exciting challenges here!

Hey I'm from Chicago. Been a long time cozy mystery reader. l love Cleo Coyle, Lillian Jackson Braun, Charlie Harris, Trixie Silverdale to name a few. I love sewing, baking and star gazing.

Hi, Try Nancy Warren's Vampire books club, Vampire knitting Club, Great witches baking show, etc.

Hi, I'm live in Michigan and I'm new to Goodreads. This is the first group I have joined. Being a cat lover, I am a fan of Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Brown, Cat Cafe Mysteries, Bookmobile Mysteries, and others where the cat or cats help to solve the crime. I also enjoy reading Murder, She Wrote mysteries as well as Agatha Christie. This past month, my first book was published. And though it is not a mystery someday I hope to write one. I'm happy to be here. Looking forward to making friends on here.

Hihi! I love a mystery, my boyfriend and I try and guess the end before we get there. Honestly I read my first mystery book when I was like ten (The Mangle Street Murders, incredible, loved the lead) anyway I have no clue how this works!

But I hope you enjoy this as much as i do :D

Louie wrote: "Hihi! I love a mystery, my boyfriend and I try and guess the end before we get there. Honestly I read my first mystery book when I was like ten (The Mangle Street Murders, incredible, loved the lea..."

Hi, I'm not sure how this works either but I think somehow, we'll both find out. I didn't read many mysteries when I was younger but have as I've gotten older. In fact, that's what I mainly read now, though I do take time to read a bit of the classics (Dickens, Verne, Wells, etc.).

Melanie wrote: "hi im mel im 38 years ok from the uk i am very new to this site i have strggled for a long time finding a specific genre that i love i enjoy watching jessica flecture columno etc so i though i woul..."

I love reading (and watching) Jessica Fletcher books and Columbo too. In fact, I'm currently reading Jessica's "Murder in Season).

Hi,
I love reading mysteries-it all started with Nancy Drew when I was young. After a reading hiatus when I was raising and homeschooling my kids, I discovered cozy mysteries and have read through many series. Looking forward to learning about new ones and having a place to discuss them!

Hi, my name is Holly! I just recently picked up a few novels after a brief reading hiatus of only a few years lol. I find myself increasingly intrigued with horror/mystery/thriller novels as of late so I am deeply interested in seeing what else is out there. As well as finding like-minded folks to discuss our favorite books/scenes/interactions with!

Hope to chat with y'all soon :)

Hi! I just joined this group and I'm looking forward to maybe getting some great mystery books ideas (and sharing a few of my own.) I'm also in for the curling up with a cat (or 3) or attempting to keep my book intact when I'm hanging out with my furry chinchilla (he likes to eat book pages..)

Hellooo, I'm Annalisa and I have a few cats and a dog, I live on a farm in Australia and I enjoy reading whenever I have the time. I'm going to be finishing up the Harry Potter series soon, then I'm hoping to get some great recommendations from this group. Also hoping to make some bookish friends, I don't have any friends that like to read at the moment, so happy to hear from anyone :)

Hi, I am Beth, we live in Oregon on our farm, with our cats, no longer run cattle, horses or chickens, we planted timber on our farm the past 7 years instead and pulled most of our fencing down.

We are big readers. The Potter books are great fun to read, how fun for you to read them now, we anxiously waited for each one to be released over the years and have read the series several times.

What other types of books do you like? we are voracious readers. I am trying to encourage my husband to stop buying books and check them out at the library but that hasn't worked so far.
Beth

Hi! My name is Vicky and I am pretty new to the group, so thought I would introduce myself. Although these days I read across a range of genres cozy has a special place in my heart as I grew up reading the Famous Five and Secret Seven books. I recently binged my way through a bunch of the Jo Nesbo 'Harry Hole' books, which are not cozy at all, but definitely a little addictive. Always looking for suggestions for future reads...

Hi! I'm Kim from the Philippines, and I'm a total book dragon with a cozy squad of nine furry cats. After rediscovering my love for reading last year, I've been on a whirlwind adventure through all sorts of genres. From thrilling mysteries to heartwarming romances and everything in between, I'm always eager to explore new genres. I'm still getting the hang of all the bookish jargon, but hey, every page brings new knowledge, right?

Anyway, I'm here to connect with fellow book lovers on Goodreads and in this group because bookish friends make the best friends! So, let's chat about our latest reads, exchange recommendations, and forge new bookish friendships together!

Hello everyone!

I've been an amateur sleuth via reading cozies and mysteries since I could read. Always convinced I could solve the crime early, imagine my surprise when Nancy Drew, Miss Marple, and Holmes tricked me with their ingenuity. These days, I love to mix it up between cozies, hard-boiled crime, thrillers, and literary.
Great to be here!

Hi everyone! This is my first group on goodreads! My name is Priscilla, I’m a casual reader who started reading last year. I would love to make more friends on goodreads so feel free to friend me and we can talk! My favorite books are the selection series & acotar. romantasy is my fav genre 🌷. Some other hobbies I have are crocheting, painting and drawing.

Hello everyone! Been a long time user of goodreads but I never much interacted with groups until now. I am 44, located in a forest in the PNW and I recently got back into reading again. I joined to find some mystery recommendations although I kind of jump around genres I am mostly reading fantasy and mangas.

Feel free to send a friend request - I am always looking to see what kind of books other folks like to read. ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ