🍰 Tara (Crystal Tea Knits) 🍰
First Cozy Mystery Read: Wish You Were Here by Rita May Brown
Favorite Cozy Mystery Novel: Domestic Diva series by Krista Davis and the Tea Shop Mysteries by Laura Childs
I love that they’re an escape from reality. So many of the settings feel like mini vacations, especially in this last year of quarantine life. I enjoy all the quirky characters and I love going through the clues as I try to solve the mystery!
– Tara
Go-To Cozy Mystery Authors: Krista Davis, Laura Childs, and Lucy Burdette
If you were to recommend a cozy mystery to a new reader, which book would you recommend? Tea Shop Mysteries by Laura Childs
🌺 Rachael Benedict 🌺
First Cozy Mystery Read: Does Nancy Drew count as a cozy? She’s the one who began my love of mysteries. I think my first official cozy was one of Lorna Barrett’s books.
Favorite Cozy Mystery Novel: A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison. Followed closely by The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis.
I love that they’re an escape from reality. So many of the settings feel like mini vacations, especially in this last year of quarantine life. I enjoy all the quirky characters and I love going through the clues as I try to solve the mystery!
– Rachel
Go-To Cozy Mystery Author: Krista Davis
🌿 Ben (Botanyandbooks) 🌿
Colleen was the guest host for our livestream book club discussion of
Death Bee Comes Her by Nancy Coco!
Favorite Cozy Mystery Novel: The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams
Go-To Cozy Mystery Authors: Ellery Adams & Amanda Flower
If you were to recommend a cozy mystery to a new reader, which book would you recommend?: Killer Chardonnay by Kate Lansing
Ben was also the guest host for our livestream book club discussion of Killer Chardonnay and The Diva Runs out of Thyme
What do you enjoy most about cozy mysteries? The cute cozy towns, the wonderful cast of characters, and the mystery!
– BEN
💥 ML Erdahl 💥
First Cozy Mystery Read: A Catered Halloween by Isis Crawford
Favorite Cozy Mystery Novel: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Go-To Cozy Mystery Author: Mary Daheim
If you were to recommend a cozy mystery to a new reader, which book would you recommend? Murder in an Irish Village by Carlene O’Conner
What do you enjoy most about cozy mysteries? The vibe on solving a mystery, but without the messier aspects of other mystery genres. This is an amazing positive community. I’m happy to be join in the fun!
– ML
🍃 Marta Ferguson 🍃
First Cozy Mystery Read: This Pen for Hire by Laura Levine
Favorite Cozy Mystery Novel: Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon
Go-To Cozy Mystery Author: Miranda James
If you were to recommend a cozy mystery to a new reader, which book would you recommend? Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
What do you enjoy most about cozy mysteries? Smart sleuthers and good puzzles!
I’m so glad I found the Cozy Mystery Book Club! Honestly, I wouldn’t have gone looking for an online book club if it hadn’t been for the Pandemic. But I’m so glad I did!
🌷 VICTORIA H. 🌷
First Cozy Mystery Read: Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson
Favorite Cozy Mystery Novel: The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis
Go-To Cozy Mystery Author: Alexia Gordon
If you were to recommend a cozy mystery to a new reader, which book would you recommend? Pint of No Return By Dana Mentink
What do you enjoy most about cozy mysteries? The cozy community and watching our sleuth & her relationships grow as the series progresses
💐 Shaylee Mann 💐
First Cozy Mystery Read: Wicked Witch Murder by Leslie Meier
Go-To Cozy Mystery Author: Ellie Alexander
Favorite Cozy Mystery Novel: Any of The Bakeshop Mysteries by Ellie Alexander Titles
What do you enjoy most about cozy mysteries? The small atmosphere and unique hobbies.
Three authors I would recommend to anyone new to Cozies are Ellie Alexander, Joanne Fluke, and Amanda Flower!
– Shaylee
🍂 KRYSTI 🍂
First Cozy Mystery Read: Killer Chardonnay by Kate Lansing
Favorite Cozy Mystery Novel: Death on Tap by Ellie Alexander
Go-To Cozy Mystery Author: Ellie Alexander
What do you enjoy most about cozy mysteries? The cozy vibes, quirky characters, charming setting, just everything!
💌 Stephanie Penney 💌
First Cozy Mystery Read: Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams
Go-To Cozy Mystery Author: Ellery Adams
If you were to recommend a cozy mystery to a new reader, which book would you recommend? Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
What do you enjoy most about cozy mysteries? The mystery, fun, and clean nature.
