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[Maggie]

Hi! I'm new to this group. I read and write cozy mysteries and look forward to becoming better acquainted with you. I am a Goodreads author, but be forewarned, I also write romantic suspense. My books are all blends of romance and mystery, no matter what the genre.

[Rebecca]

Hi, I'm Rebecca. I joined this group a few weeks ago and think I failed to stop in and introduce myself. I'm a big fan of cozies, a sometimes-employee of the library (where I get to see lots of them, and use the patrons as a sort of Goodreads-recommendation service--gee, she's checking out this author I love and this other one I don't know. Maybe I should try him!).

I have two books out, for 4th graders and their grandparents, but I'm currently in final edits on my first mystery (a cozy, of course!).

[Donna]

Hi, My name is Donna and I joined this group recently. I live in Waterloo, Iowa and am a great lover of books. I read all types of books. I seem to buy quite a few too (as my husband often comments); it's my one vice.
Good to be on this site with all of you.
Donna

[Charlene]

I've joined this group today and I see there is a lot of activity on the different threads, if that is the right term.

I'm from Ohio, having lived here all my life, except for two years of graduate school in Detroit, and five years in Northeast[ern] England.

[Wendy]

I'm Wendy and live in Candler, NC -- nothing much to speak of, but I do all my socializing, if it can be called that, in Asheville. I love mysteries, and have a good idea of what is considered a cozy, but I admit while some are humorous some of them are just a bit too cutesy for me. But I am a sucker for cat mysteries. ;)

[❂ Murder by Death]

Welcome to all the new readers!

Briansgirl - any chance we can start a new intro thread? This one is starting to act oddly re; updating flags. etc.

[Mihir]

Hello,

Mihir here from NYC ... grew up with Enid Blyton's five finf outers being my favourtie... read hardy boys, to da vinci... looking forward to this group...

[K.T.]

Hi, I'm Katie from Hamilton in New Zealand. I began by reading everything that Enid Blyton ever wrote and as an adult am addicted to Earlene Fowler and similar mystery writers that I can get my hands on. I like the feel-good kind of novel and am not into gory, overly explicit or paranormal books. I am looking forward to expanding my bookshelf as I hear other people's experiences of great books and serials.

[A.C.]

Hello all!

I'm new to GoodReads, but already loving it! I'm a writer of YA fiction, and as a reader I have a particular interest in YA mystery fiction.

If you've got recommendations, send them along!

Thanks,
AC

[Aganita]

My name is Nita, and my favorite author in this category is Louise Penny. I have just finished her most recent book featuring Chief Inspector Gamache, How the Light Gets In. I live in Seattle, WA.

[Anita]

Anita, in Alberta Canada. Joined Good Reads a few months ago after a recommendation by a friend. Mysteries are my favourite.

[Anton]

Hello all, thanks for having me. My name is Anton Troia, independent author of paranormal horror mysteries and science fiction. I just love reading and writing suspenseful stories!

[Anita]

Aganita wrote: "My name is Nita, and my favorite author in this category is Louise Penny. I have just finished her most recent book featuring Chief Inspector Gamache, How the Light Gets In. I live in Seattle, WA."

Nita I am on book #5 of Louise Penny's series. I love the series.

[M.K.]

Hi All,
I am a self-professed mystery addict, weened on the Hardy Boys and Agatha Christie. No better genre to my mind. When I'm not reading, I watch mysteries and by now I've completely exhausted every offering on netflix. Hard to say who my favorite detective is, but I lean towards Kurt Wallander, and I drive a Saab.

[Misty]

Hi! This is my first day on Goodreads, and I just joined your group. I'm confused about how to get started. I'm looking for new authors to read, and I'm interested in discussing what I've read. How do I do this? I'm from the San Francisco Bay area. Thanks, Misty

[Heather L , Cozy Mysteries Moderator]

Welcome to all the newbies!

Misty: A good way to find new-to-you cozy authors is to check out the Featured Author section of this group. You might also browse the group bookshelf (link in upper right of sidebar).

[Rawa]

Konichiwa! I am new here it will be nice to meet some of you so let's get along

[R.V.]

Hi,

I've joined this group because my reading tastes have cycled back to the cozy mystery. They're really great reads after a stress day at work.

I searched for mysteries with horses (love them)and found Kit Ehrman(Steve Cline Mysteries) and got hooked all over again. Steve is a young barn manager at horse farms in Maryland.

Since I've read them all, I'm in a hunt for another series.

[Jessica]

I joined this group because I love a good mystery that I can curl up with a cup of tea and relax after a long day at school.

I am looking forward to all the suggestions that everyone has.

[WyoLady 93]

I have been a member of GR for quite a while, but decided I needed to start participating. I have a variety of reading interests but love a "cozy mystery" often between books that are bit challenging and I need something light and fun. I just finished readying "Sew Deadly" by Elizabeth Lynn Casey. Have read several in the Aurora Teagarden series by Charlaine Harris. Wonderful character.

I hope this group is still active as I see many of these intros posted go back a bit.

[Deborah]

M.K. wrote: "Hi All,
I am a self-professed mystery addict, weened on the Hardy Boys and Agatha Christie. No better genre to my mind. When I'm not reading, I watch mysteries and by now I've completely exhausted ..."

Hello! I liked the Hardy Boys too! Along with Nancy Drew, of course..have you read the Martha Grimes Richard Jury series?

[Leslie]

R.V. wrote: "Hi,

I've joined this group because my reading tastes have cycled back to the cozy mystery. They're really great reads after a stress day at work.

I searched for mysteries with horses (love them)..."

@R.V. - have you tried Dick Francis? His books are mostly related to horse racing (specifically steeplechase) as he himself was a jockey who started writing as a second career after retiring from racing.

[Odee]

Hello! I've just discovered cozys!!!! I know! I know! I've been living under a rock!
My name is Odie and am almost finished with "Thistle & Twigg" by Mary Saums. An absolutely delightful little book! I ordered it's follow up from the river *wink* (not sure if we are allowed to say other sites) and it is supposed to arrive today and I'm so excited!

I spent a part of the day yesterday making a reading list which includes firsts of many series and ordered a few firsts from D.M.Davidson, the Peggy Lee garden, Odelia Grey and Maddie Hunter and S. Hill! We shall see how those go once they get here!

I'm so excited to find a forums site! I'm so looking forward to chatting and hopefully getting to know you folks a bit!

*waves*

[Misty]

Hi, I joined the group yesterday. Have any of you read Philip Craig's Martha Vineyard books. He is an incredible author. Misty

[Rebecca]

Hi Odee, hi Misty!

I think it's okay to say whatever we want here. Anyway, Amazon now own GR, so they certainly don't object to that!

Misty, I love Craig's books, though I sometimes want to smack him for saying "delish" all the time :)

[Jane]

Hello, everyone! I am new to Goodreads and new to groups, so I hope this is the right place to introduce myself. My name is Jane, and I am a retired media specialist. I'm reading The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde. Not your typical cozy, but a lot of fun!

[Jean]

Hi all. Love mysteries and read them as often as I can around my writing schedule--cause I write 'em as well. Just finished reading a suspense, A Cry from the Dark by Robert Barnard. A fascinating double mystery, filled with extremely well-handled flashbacks. But I do have a question. How do you feel about the protagonist holding back a key piece of information from the reader--one that will solve the mystery--and then revealing it on the last couple of pages? This is not an unreliable narrator, just a secretive one. Would really love to hear your answer.

[Nicole]

I've belonged to Goodreads for several years; however, this is the first group I've joined.

I grew up with Trixie Belden (not Nancy Drew) and have been reading mysteries ever since.

I gravitate to series instead of stand-alone books. Although, I've been known to venture outside the world of cozy mysteries to pick up a bestseller or biography.

I live in Florida where it's hot for so long that it's best to stay inside with a good book.

[☯Emily]

Nicole wrote: "I've belonged to Goodreads for several years; however, this is the first group I've joined.

I grew up with Trixie Belden (not Nancy Drew) and have been reading mysteries ever since.

I gravitate t..."

I read both Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew, but I preferred Trixie. I still have one of her books published in the 60's. (Yes, I am that old!)

[Kai Hunter]

Hello Everyone! It's nice to meet you. My name is Karen but most everyone calls me Kai. I live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with my husband, son and two cats. I love serial mysteries. My favorites (and not so guilty pleasures) involve cats or holidays, especially Christmas. I'm currently going through the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries by Miranda James, Magical Bakery Mysteries by Bailey Cates and the Candy Holliday Mysteries by B.B. Haywood. The actual book I'm reading at the moment is The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (a/k/a J.K. Rowling) it's not part of a series (yet) but I had to give it go. So far it's pretty good. I'm always looking for recommendations and friends so I'd love to hear from you.
Kai

[Elsa]

Hello!

I just stumbled across this incredible website and I'm still overwhelmed by all the awesomeness.

Can't wait to lurk around the group and discover great books. :)

[Dylan]

I'm an avid reader in California who is now making time for his interest in mystery novels. Glad to be here!

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