COZY MYSTERIES

 

March in Wisconsin means you never know what you are going to get.  You'll have sun one day, rain the next, and snow the next!  A nice cozy mystery is a great way to occupy your time and cheer yourself up from the gloomy, unpredictable weather outside.

What exactly is a cozy mystery?  A cozy mystery usually has an amateur woman sleuth.  She is a intuitive and bright person who ususally lives in a small town.  Many cozy mysteries are being written as parts of a series.  They are often considered to be more gentle than your average mystery leaving out the graphic violence and profanity that may be found in other books. 

One of my favorite cozy mystery series is the Hannah Swensen series by Joanne Fluke.  I just finished reading the latest entry: Blackberry Pie Murder.  This one was a little different from her previous books, and I am interested to see what she does with the next one.  These are fun, quick reads containing lovable characters, delicious recipes, and, of course, a mystery.

Interested in trying out some other cozies?  Try one of the books listed below:

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie
Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen
The Trouble with Magic by Madelyn Alt
Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle
Eggs in Purgatory by Laura Childs
The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis
Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
Steamed by Jessica Conant-Park

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