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Hi, my name is Susan Parry - I'm pleased to join the group as a reader (but I am also an author). I live in the UK and enjoy most crime provided it isn't violent. I'm interested in what cosy (or should I say cozy) crime novels are enjoyed by readers across the pond in the USA.
Hi all! I'm Sandra (Sandy) Balzo and both a reader and writer of cozies (Maggy Thorsen Coffee Mysteries). I love Janet Evanovich, especially the early ones, Diane Mott Davidson, Nancy Pickard, Valerie Wolzheim, Charlaine Harris (especially the Shakespeare series), etc, etc. Originally from Wisconsin, I now live in South FL.
Hi. I'm a writer. I love anything written by Jane Austen or Agatha Christie. My writing is heavily influenced by these two great writers. My first book, MOCHA, MOONLIGHT, AND MURDER was just released on April 14th.
Hi. You should consider making it so we see the newest introductions first. As it is right now, you have to scroll through 3 years worth of people to see new group members.
Maryann wrote: "Hi. You should consider making it so we see the newest introductions first. As it is right now, you have to scroll through 3 years worth of people to see new group members."Hi, Maryann. You can sort them so the newest ones show on top for any thread. Right above the first post on a page you can click on the arrow by date and have it sorted the other way.
Oops. Sorry about that--trying to use the iPhone app and messed up. Anyway, hi Maryann! I'm on the ease coast--Fort Lauderdale.
Hi everyone! I'm Blossom, in California. This sounds like a fun group. Thanks for having me!
Blossom wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Blossom, in California. This sounds like a fun group. Thanks for having me!"Hi Blossom!Welcome. I'm Lisa and live in the Chicago area. I think you will like the group.
Hi AllI'm also a writer. Like a lot of people, I grew up on Nancy Drew then Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. I like all kinds of mysteries, but my favorites in the cozy column are Cleo Coyle, Sheila Connolly, and Katherine Hall Page.
The first book in my new series, Clammed Up, a Maine Clambake Mystery about a young venture capitalist who returns to Maine to rescue her family's failing clambake business will be released in September.
Greetings, Barbara. I also grew up on Nancy, and also Cherry Ames, then Christie and Sayers. but you are introducing three new authors I haven't even touched on yet. thanks for that.
Barbara wrote: "Hi AllI'm also a writer. Like a lot of people, I grew up on Nancy Drew then Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers. I like all kinds of mysteries, but my favorites in the cozy column are Cleo Coyl..."
I have your book on pre-order. Looks like fun!
Hi everyone! Not new to Goodreads but new to participating in groups. I live in Parsons Kansas which is a small town in the SE corner and, probably like most people in this group, reading has always been my passion. And specifically, cozy mysteries! My older sister introduced me to many of my favorites so it's fun to discuss them with her but it will be fun to discuss them with a wider audience. Having just finished homeschooling my two kids, I'm looking forward to having more time to read again.
Hi Barbara. My favorite authors are Jane Austen and, like you--Agatha Christie. I've read (or will read) all of her Hercule Poirot. They're might favorite. I'm a writer too, and these two authors are my inspirations.
Hi Randee. I'm kind of new to groups too. Thinking it might be fun to talk to other people who like the same kinds of books I do.
Maryann wrote: "Hi Randee. I'm kind of new to groups too. Thinking it might be fun to talk to other people who like the same kinds of books I do."Maryann, it often is! varied interests here, varied comments. you should find good interactions.
Hello everyone. I belong to several groups on Goodreads and really enjoy chatting with people about books and other things. I live on a small ranch in California in the middle of nowhere (it takes an hour to get to the nearest mortar and brick bookstore). I spend most of my time reading, quilting and playing with my dogs, cats, and horses. I am retired so my time is my own.
Welcome Dee. I'm MaryAnn. I'm semi-retired. Guess it depends on how you look at it. I don't work outside of the home. I'm a writer. I live in Tampa FL with my hubby, two kids, two dogs,and a cat. :)Who is your favorite author?
Hi Mary Ann. I read my way through all the M.C. Beaton Agatha Raisin series, but the last few feel like she was just phoning them in, so I may be done with her. I liked the first few Aunt Dimity books, but then got sidetracked. I guess I like whomever I am reading at the moment. Cozies are what I read between serious reads, and right now I am reading a couple of books for review, so will be ready for something lighter when I finish.
This is where I'm tempted to promote my own book, but I won't. :)I've never read M.C. Beaton, now I'm wondering if I've been missing out. I don't have a lot of time, so when I read--it's usually Agatha Christie. I know, I'm hopelessly predicable. If I'm not reading her, I'm re-reading Jane. What can I say, I have may favorites. Now and then I'll read some nonfiction. Read a really interesting book recently on how habits are formed. Anyhoo, gotta run--time to make dinner. :)
Hello all- I'm American born from Vermont but have been living in the UK- Scotland for the last 16 years.Cozy mysteries are my favorite and have been finding good ideas on what to read next from a cozy mystery thread on Amazon and from the site cozy mysteries.com
I have an 18 year old son that decided to go to university in America last Autumn and for the last year have tried to lose myself in mysteries and it seems to be working. He's home for the summer so I'm a happy mom but still reading as much as ever.
I love the Agatha Raisin Series. Although I was on the fence with the first one but grew to love them and Aggie. I enjoy sitting in the garden with a cocktail on a sunny summers day and Aggie's latest antics. I'm currently reading 'Death of an old Git' the first in a series by Andrea Frazer and love it.
Although they're not cozy mysteries I really enjoy the Inspector Brunetti Series by Donna Leon. They are set in Venice and I love they way they are written.
Look forward to chatting and see what everyone is reading.
Thanks Jac, Actually I have never read Ian Rankin, but after seeing a tv documentary about him will start. I'm just 20 minutes from Stiring and can see the castle (just barely) from my house. I knew I should have gone to the Bloody Scotland event! Hopefully there will be one this year? Also want to check out the Edinburgh International Book Festival this year too, it looks amazing. Look forward to reading your series.
Interesting that readers of cosy crime also read Ian Rankin. I enjoy his books but find Agatha Raisin a little too cosy! I am often tempted to tell readers that my books lie somewhere between the two (although I also say that my books lie between Sara Paretsky and James Patterson but that's just the way they are on the shelves in bookstores and libraries - hah ha).
I've been traveling for the past three weeks and am waaay behind on welcoming new members, so here goes. Welcome to this crazy, cozy, convivial, and comfortable group, Gina, MaryAnn, Susan, Christine, Stacey, Victoria, Carolyn, Robert, Lynn, Brie, Sandy, Blossom, Barbara, Randee, Dee, and Victoria! I hope you enjoy discussing mystery books here with us.
Susan wrote: "Interesting that readers of cosy crime also read Ian Rankin. I enjoy his books but find Agatha Raisin a little too cosy! I am often tempted to tell readers that my books lie somewhere between the t..."Susan, I Have to read something you've done becaus that's what I say about my books, not TOO cozy...
not as in depth as Dorothy Sayers, though, either, for
example.
Also, I am one of those people rather fascinated by British history, British people, countryside. Happily, about 9 years ago I was able to spend two weeks in Britain, getting to see a bit of Wales, Scotland, London, English countryside. It was a great trip, but as you might expect, was just a taste, really.
Hi Beth, thanks for the welcome. I'm enjoying learning more about what constitutes cosy crime - and beginning to feel that it is not detrimental to say that that a book is cosy crime!
MaryJo wrote: "Susan wrote: "Interesting that readers of cosy crime also read Ian Rankin. I enjoy his books but find Agatha Raisin a little too cosy! I am often tempted to tell readers that my books lie somewhere..."Did you visit the Yorkshire Dales - they are beautiful!
Susan wrote: "MaryJo wrote: "Susan wrote: "Interesting that readers of cosy crime also read Ian Rankin. I enjoy his books but find Agatha Raisin a little too cosy! I am often tempted to tell readers that my book..."I cannot say for sure.... there were So many beautiful spots, even in early Nov. I need to bring out all those pictures! but we did spend 3 days in York, and that was a fascinating time, the city and surrounding area.
Hello! My name is Sara and I live in Florida. I enjoy reading Jenn McKinlay, Penny Warner, Karen Olson and Diana Killian.
Hi, my name is Peggy I love reading Cozy Mysteries. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Does anyone agree that American cozy crime is different to UK cosy crime (apart from the spelling!).
Hello - I'm an avid cozy mystery reader, and I especially like food mysteries. I wrote about a few food mystery series in this article: http://blog.bookish.com/murder-on-the... and am always looking for new authors and series to devour.
Susan wrote: "Does anyone agree that American cozy crime is different to UK cosy crime (apart from the spelling!)."I do find UK authors distinctly different than US authors, the same way Australian authors are different, and all are different from Boris Akunin (the only Russian author I read). There differences are subtle, but there is a different feel to the different regions. All the books are mysteries, and all are cozies (though Akunin can run toward Thriller in my opinion), but there are differences in the way the stories are crafted and told. I like being able to experience the world through cozies.
Welcome to the group, Sara, Peggy, and Rachel! You find lots of good mystery reading suggestions here.
Hello, Everyone! My name is Pat, and I live in Virginia Beach, VA. I just happened upon this particular Group and think it sounds about like the best ever! Okay, there are many great groups here with Goodreads, but this one really catches my eye. I really enjoy this particular subject very much. Sort of like Comfort Foods- I think there are Comfort Books. So this sounds like a great source for more books to add to the list! The Tea Shop Mysteries, by Laura Childs, who also writes the Cackleberry Club Mysteries.Before someone told me about Goodreads, truthfully, I had no idea there were so many terrific writers and books! I haven't maneuvered my way through all of the nooks and crannies of Goodreads but, but I am working on it! What fun to have some of the mysteries have recipes too...Double bonus! A good book with a cup of Tea...Life is very good!
Susan wrote: "Does anyone agree that American cozy crime is different to UK cosy crime (apart from the spelling!)."The only British cozy author that is more modern, that I have read recently [and you know I want to read yours] is Kate Kingsbury. Otherwise I love the mid-twentieth century British mystery writers, who are considered cozy by most standards.... Christie, Sayers, Tey, for example. They are my heros and role models for my own writing, I love their character development.
Most contemporary "cozy" authors write a quicker read,I find, altho not all do.
Hi! :) I joined this group because I love The Hardy Boys and while I was looking at the page for Franklin W. Dixon, I saw under "Topics Mentioning This Author" - this group was named. So I clicked to see more and this group looks cool! :D I love to read - a lot!, write stories, listen to music, sports, research, have fun, hang out with friends, learn good things that actually help in life! :) And more! :D
MaryJo wrote: "Susan wrote: "Does anyone agree that American cozy crime is different to UK cosy crime (apart from the spelling!)."The only British cozy author that is more modern, that I have read recently [and..."
I agree, most of the crime fiction from fifty years ago would now be considered cosy crime.
I am the current President of Twin Cities Sisters in Crime, or TC SinC. I read a lot of mysteries, especially cozies. I've written a screenplay called Come and Get Your Love, a Native American mystery. Other interests are cookbooks, politics, Eastern Orthodoxy, and biographies.
Hi, my name is Mandy, from Birmingham England. I have always loved traditional mysteries and stumbled upon the cosy mysteries a couple of years ago. Laura Childs is one of my favourites, inspiring a visit to Charleston and New Orleans during my last trip to America!
Hello Fellow Mystery Readers,My name is Karen and I'm a Goodreads author who loves cozy mysteries, especially the British ones. I am currently re-reading the entire Agatha Raisin series by M. C. Beaton. She is one of my favorite authors. Also love her Hamish series. So glad I found this site as I'm always up for recommendations on good cozy mysteries.
Hello there! My name is Annie. My first start with cozy mysteries is Agatha Christie's Miss Marple novels. Then I bought Mary Daheim's Bed and Breakfast series, and from then on, I have looked for more titles.
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Hi, Christine,
I love cozy mysteries too.