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[Penny]

Has anyone read Cooking Up Murder by Miranda Bliss. I just started it and am about 1/4 of the way in but absolutely love it. It's just pure fun!

[Ramla Zareen]

Nell wrote: "Kerri wrote: "Hi, I'm Kerri. I'm 27 and I live in Iowa. I love cozy mysteries and was happy to find this group a few weeks ago! My first cozy mystery series was the Hannah Swensen mysteries a few y..."

Hi Nell,

I am glad that you liked White House Chef Series ...!

The interesting thing is that I hesitated to read them till a long time ...simple because I didn't think that a 'White House' setting would be very cozy...! However, I happened to read "Hail To The Chef", and loved it so much that immediately added Julie Hyzy to my favourites authors list ...and then rapidly read all the books in the series, one after the other till "Affairs Of Steak", which was her latest at the time.

And now I recommend this series to every reader I come across...! Lolz :-) Haven't read her Manor House series though, but looking forward to them...!

[Ramla Zareen]

Penny wrote: "Has anyone read Cooking Up Murder by Miranda Bliss. I just started it and am about 1/4 of the way in but absolutely love it. It's just pure fun!"

Actually, this series is already in my ever growing 'books-to-read' list...! Or maybe I should say TBR list...? I have only recently joined Goodreads, and this is a new term for me, that I have first encountered here...but I think it means 'to-be-read'...? Lolz :-) Please excuse my ignorance...from now on I'll be using this, much easier and fun...! Anyway, glad to know you are finding the book enjoyable... I am also looking forward to them...!

[Nell]

Lauren wrote: "Hi everyone,
I'm Lauren and I read many different genres but mysteries and thrillers have always been my mainstay.

I'm not really sure, but I think I've been reading cozies for years without r..."


Welcome Lauren

I think of Mary Higgins Clark's novels as more suspense than cozy mystery but definitions vary. The shorthand version is in the tradition of Agatha Christie. Here's a link to a group discussion trying to define what a cozy is.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Lauren]

Thanks Nell. I'll check it out.

[jaxnsmom]

Welcome Penny and Lauren! Feel free to ask any questions, someone will probably be able to help you. I think a lot of us were reading cozy mysteries before the term existed. We just knew we liked that type of book. I've added too many cozies to my tbr to ever get around to, but at least I'll always have options :)

[jaxnsmom]

Ramla - yes, tbr means to-be-read. I learned the term when I joined GR too. In another group I'm in, we set up a dictionary topic partly to explain any slang being used.

[Ramla Zareen]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Ramla - yes, tbr means to-be-read. I learned the term when I joined GR too. In another group I'm in, we set up a dictionary topic partly to explain any slang being used."

Ok :-) Thanks...!

[Lauren]

jaxnsmom wrote: "Welcome Penny and Lauren! Feel free to ask any questions, someone will probably be able to help you. I think a lot of us were reading cozy mysteries before the term existed. We just knew we like..."

Thanks Jaxnsmom. I know exactly what you mean. I've been adding them like crazy. I'm like a kid in a candy store, lol!

[jaxnsmom]

Lauren wrote: "jaxnsmom wrote: "Welcome Penny and Lauren! Feel free to ask any questions, someone will probably be able to help you. I think a lot of us were reading cozy mysteries before the term existed. We ..."

At least this candy is good for you!

[Susan W]

Hello,

I've been lurking here for quite awhile - Goodreads forums confuse me (the set up) so I hope this shows up in the correct place!

I'm a fanatical cozy reader and some of my favorites characters are Agatha Raisin, Jessica Fletcher (fan of the TV show and then the books), Jaine Austen (Laura Levine), Mira James (Jessica Lourey, Murder by the Month), and so many newer characters as well.

Hopefully I'll begin to feel comfortable posting on here soon.

[Nell]

Susan W wrote: "Hello,

I've been lurking here for quite awhile - Goodreads forums confuse me (the set up) so I hope this shows up in the correct place!

I'm a fanatical cozy reader and some of my favorites chara..."

Welcome to the group Susan and your emergence from 'lurking'. Posting is easy and mistakes can be fixed. If you have a question about how to do something here just ask. Members are very helpful.

Looking forward to reading your comments.

[jaxnsmom]

Hi Susan, it's good to see you come out of lurkdom :~) Don't worry about any mistakes, we've all made them, and like Nell said, there's always someone willing to help.

I haven't read any of the Jessica Fletcher books, but a while back my cable provider added a Hallmark channel that shows Murder She Wrote. It's been nice seeing the old episodes again.

[Penny]

I watch the reruns of Murder She Wrote all the time. They don't seem to get old.

[Lauren]

Welcome Susan. I love Murder She Wrote. One of my absolute favorite TV shows. Watching reruns these days.

[Beth]

Welcome to the group, Susan, Lauren, Penny, Kerri, and any other new members that I've missed since last checking this thread!

[Susan W]

Penny wrote: "I watch the reruns of Murder She Wrote all the time. They don't seem to get old."

No, they don't get old! For me it's like watching "I Love Lucy." I think I have all the dialogue memorized at this point in my life, but it's still funny!

[Susan W]

And thank you for welcome as well! I look forward to learning more about how this all works here!

[Karen]

Rebecca wrote: "this is a dangerous place. My TBR list has grown so long I'm going to need 9 lives to get through it..."

I'd laugh, but my lists have grown, too. Isn't it great!

[Valerie]

Hi! I'm Valerie and I'm a librarian (though I work as a circulation clerk at the moment) in Michigan. I've been a voracious reader the majority of my life, and read a wide variety of genres, but I've only really gotten into cozies in the last 4 or 5 years. I find that I mostly enjoy series that are focused on the food industry (or the book industry, tho' there are some series I like that fall outside of that. I don't mind the paranormal as long as they're not too "dark" and as long as there are no vampires or zombies.

I'm actually surprised I haven't gotten into cozies sooner since my choice of tv shows is usually some sort of crime drama/police procedural show. My favorites include NCIS, CSI: NY, and Forensic Files.

Outside of reading, I enjoy writing letters to the children I sponsor through Compassion International, playing with my adorable niece (she's currently 2), taking nature walks & nature photography, and playing in my water garden (which isn't quite thawed out yet this spring, so no playing yet).

I've been a member of Goodreads for several years, but in the last few weeks/months, I've been trying to be more active within discussion groups and other social aspects of the site. I find that I go in "spurts" with that. I'll be active for a while and then quiet for a while and then active again.

I'm looking forward to getting to know the group through the various discussions. :)

[Nell]

Valerie wrote: "Hi! I'm Valerie and I'm a librarian (though I work as a circulation clerk at the moment) in Michigan. I've been a voracious reader the majority of my life, and read a wide variety of genres, but I'..."

Welcome Valerie.

You can find cozy mysteries by theme here: www.cozy-mystery.com

Have you read Jenn McKinlay's Library Lovers series? It starts with Books Can Be Deceiving

[Ramla Zareen]

Valerie wrote: "I find that I mostly enjoy series that are focused on the food industry (or the book industry, tho' there are some series I like that fall outside of that..."

Hi Valerie, though I am usually quite flexible about the themes ...but I must admit that I do especially enjoy food and books based series...!

The website that Nell has suggested is great if you want to search by themes :-)

I would also recommend Death on Demand (Book store) Series by Carolyn G. Hart. The books are well written with finely plotted mysteries. There is humour and romance (without love-triangle) too. There is a little profanity but not so much as to spoil the pleasant ambience.

First Books

If you don't mind love-triangles then Cupcake Bakery Mystery Series by Jenn McKinlay is also good.

First books:

[Terri]

Ramla Zareen wrote: "Valerie wrote: "I find that I mostly enjoy series that are focused on the food industry (or the book industry, tho' there are some series I like that fall outside of that..."

Hi Valerie, though I ..."

The fudge shop mysteries by Christine DeSmet are also good.

[jaxnsmom]

Welcome Valerie! I always wanted to work in a library, but knew I wouldn't get any work done :)

I've found a bunch a British series through PBS and my library that I've gotten hooked on. One of my favorites is Pie in the Sky, which mixes mystery and food.

I hope to see you around here during your active spurts :)

[Brian]

Hi! I'm Brian. I am married, and have two teenage step daughters.I work in service at a local car dealership here in Central Texas but am originally from West Virginia.I absolutely love to read! I enjoy mostly murder mysteries,thrillers, historical fiction and horror.However I have recently found the joy of cozy mysteries and love them! Sometimes I just need something a little lighter to read, something that will put a smile on my face and not make my head hurt lol.

[Nell]

Welcome Brian. You will find plenty of light cozy mystery reads here.

[jaxnsmom]

Hi Brian. Where in WV are you from? I live in Charleston. I see we have a lot of books in common, and I'll be adding some of your others to my tbr shelf. Cozies are the perfect light read, you can take them as seriously as you want, and always find a theme that appeals to you.

[Brian]

I'm also from Charleston! Lived there 36 years.Small world lol.

[Becky]

HI Brian & Jaxnsmom. I was born & raised in Parkersburg. Have family in Charleston & St Albans

[Brian]

Bunch of WV folks on here love it!!

[Cinged]

Hello! my name is Cinged, and I am new to mystery books. I am about to read Skewed, and then look to see what else is in this group's recommendations. I am a sta at home mom to two very young children, have a new kindle, and have been a super reader as of the last couple weeks, yay! I am excited to see what books are out there to be explored!

[jaxnsmom]

Hi Cinged, welcome to the group! We can help you find a lot of cozies to enjoy.

[Ramla Zareen]

Welcome ...to all the new members that have introduced themselves since the last time I checked ...and also to those whom I missed between my various entries in the discussion thread :-)

[Mary]

Hi. My name is Mary and I'm in central California! I love any kind of mystery, suspense, murder and mayhem!! I am the type who will panic if I'm getting down to the last third of a book and don't have another lined up ready to go!! Lol. Hubby says it's a sickness!! I call it a necessity of life!

[Ramla Zareen]

Mary wrote: "Hi. My name is Mary and I'm in central California! I love any kind of mystery, suspense, murder and mayhem!! I am the type who will panic if I'm getting down to the last third of a book and don't..."

Welcome Mary ...you sound very much like me :-) I never buy a single book ...as I always like to keep at least two books as a backup for when I finish the first one...! Lolz :-) Like you, reading is an essential part of my life ...though I must also mention that your husband's sentiment sounds similar to mine too...! :-)

[jaxnsmom]

Hi Mary, welcome to the group! I usually don't have a problem with having another book ready. But I do start panicking when I'm near the end of a book I love - I really don't want it to end - or if it's the latest in a series and I know I'll have to wait for the next one :)

[Starr]

Hi my name is Starr. I live in Northeast Pennsylvania. I am a mom of 4. I homeschool the two youngest. I Crochet, knit on looms, and work with plastic canvas but Reading cozy mysteries is my favorite hobby. I am about to start a new author for me, "Shirley Damsgaard".

[Ramla Zareen]

jaxnsmom wrote: "But I do start panicking when I'm near the end of a book I love - I really don't want it to end - or if it's the latest in a series and I know I'll have to wait for the next one :) "

Me too...! :-) That's why I have developed a habit of always keeping the last few books in my favourite series in reserve ...to be read later as a special treat ...but not until some new books are added in that series...! :-)

[Ramla Zareen]

Starr wrote: "Hi my name is Starr. I live in Northeast Pennsylvania. I am a mom of 4. I homeschool the two youngest. I Crochet, knit on looms, and work with plastic canvas but Reading cozy mysteries is my favori..."

Welcome Starr :-)

[Nell]

Welcome Mary, Starr and Cinged.

Each month the group features two cozy mystery series selected by a group member. You will find lots of book recommendations here.

[Beth]

Welcome to the group, Valerie, Brian, Cinged, Mary, and Starr! If any of you besides Valerie are looking for mystery series based on the job of the protagonist (eg caterer or librarian), historical period or other topics, I recommend the following website:
http://stopyourekillingme.com/

Also, Mary, you sound a lot like me. I have to have at least 3-4 books on my TBR pile on my nightstand, so I have a variety to choose from for reading next, or I start to panic, too. ;-)

And Starr, there's nothing I like better than finding a new-to-me author and realizing that there's a whole series of books by him/her waiting for me to savor.

[jaxnsmom]

Welcome Starr! I hope you'll find more new-to-you authors here. Do you have any favorite themes?

[Starr]

Hi Jaxnsmom. My favorite themes are cozy mysteries that take place at an Inn, Bed n Breakfast, and during a snowstorm. I really liked Heather Horrocks "Who-dun-him Inn."

[Kristy]

Hi, my name is Kristy and I live in Maine (where it is currently doing this weird snow-rain thing). I'm so excited to find this group! My favorite cozy mysteries have a paranormal/supernatural element or are set in an isolated area, like a manor house or castle (if only I could find a paranormal cozy set at a secluded manor house...). Recently, I've been trying to branch out and I discovered the Bibliophile mysteries and the Haley Randolph mysteries.

[Ramla Zareen]

Kristy wrote: "Hi, my name is Kristy and I live in Maine (where it is currently doing this weird snow-rain thing). I'm so excited to find this group! My favorite cozy mysteries have a paranormal/supernatural elem..."

Welcome Kristy :-)

[Jennifer]

hello, im somewhat new to cozy mysteries but i have a lot of em on my tbr list. a good friend of mine introduced them to me. in general i read novels/novellas of almost any genre as long as it interests me so to speak. ive only read 2 cozy mysteries so far and they are Candy Apple Dead and Chocolate Dipped Death

[Ramla Zareen]

Amaya wrote: "hello, im somewhat new to cozy mysteries but i have a lot of em on my tbr list. a good friend of mine introduced them to me. in general i read novels/novellas of almost any genre as long as it inte..."

Welcome Amaya :-) I am sure that your TBR list will be much longer quite soon :-) You can especially get some good recommendations by visiting the following discussion threads of this group:

Who are your favorite cozy mystery authors?

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

What are your favorite cozy mystery series?

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Well, looking forward to interacting with you in the discussions :-) Happy reading...!

[Jennifer]

Ramla Zareen wrote: "Amaya wrote: "hello, im somewhat new to cozy mysteries but i have a lot of em on my tbr list. a good friend of mine introduced them to me. in general i read novels/novellas of almost any genre as l..."

LOL my tbr list is already beyond ridiculously long but most likely. thanks for the links!

[Ramla Zareen]

Amaya wrote: "thanks for the links!"

you are welcome :-)

[jaxnsmom]

Welcome Amaya. Ramla's right - even if you have a lot of cozies on your tbr, you'll find more to add. I hope you'll join in some of the discussions.