Comforting murder mystery books are the ones where somebody dies but nobody suffers. Here's what makes a cozy mystery comforting, and which ones I'd press into your hands.

Escapist mystery books let you solve a murder from the sofa, with no gore and no nightmares. Here are the cozy mystery books I recommend.

The cozy mystery books that make you laugh out loud are the ones where the detective is a bit of a liability. My own Bob and Shirley series, M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin books, Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum novels and Faith Martin's Hillary Greene mysteries all do it, and every one of them is in Kindle Unlimited. If you want murder mystery books that make you snort tea onto your screen, start with those four. Why some cozy mystery books are funnier than others The funny one

A good first cozy mystery is short, funny and set somewhere gentle. Here's exactly where to start, including my own Bob and Shirley books.

If you're wondering what cozy mystery series to start, here's my answer: start with one where the worst thing that happens to you is wanting a cup of tea and a biscuit halfway through. That's the whole joy of cozy mystery books. A gentle village, a nosy amateur sleuth, a body that turns up somewhere polite (the vicarage garden, the WI bake sale), and absolutely nobody getting chased through a car park by a man with a chainsaw. I get asked this question SO often by readers who

Every Suzy K Quinn book in order, with blurbs: the Bob and Shirley cozy mystery series, the Puzzlories murder mystery puzzle books, and her book club fiction.

Light, funny books that aren't too dark: why cozy mystery books are the answer, plus Bob and Shirley, M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Janet Evanovich.

I get asked this a lot, and I understand why. Finishing a series you love leaves a bit of a hole. The good news is that British cozy mystery is having a lovely moment, and there is plenty to move on to. Here are the ones I'd actually hand to a friend. 1. The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood If you want the closest thing to Osman, start here. Judith Potts is seventy-seven, swims in the Thames with no clothes on, and sets crossword puzzles for a living. She hears a gunsho

The best cozy mystery books with amateur detectives, from nosy villagers to pub landlords Bob and Shirley. All free on Kindle Unlimited.

Love cozy mystery books with food, baking and village shops? Here are my favourite murder mystery books that mix crime with cake. Suzy K Quinn.

Looking for cozy mystery books with eccentric characters? Meet Bob and Shirley, plus M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman and more, free on Kindle Unlimited.

If you love cozy mysteries with older protagonists, you're in very, very good company. Some of the best murder mystery books out there star sleuths who are sixty, seventy, even eighty-plus, and honestly, I think they solve crimes better than characters half their age. They've got life experience, they've got nosy neighbours who tell them everything, and nobody suspects a lady with a knitting bag. I'm Suzy K Quinn, and I write cozy mystery books myself (more on that in a minut

The best cozy mystery books don't give you just one sleuth - they give you two. Or a whole group. Here are my favourite detective duos and teams, including my own Bob and Shirley.

Looking for cozy mystery books with brilliant female leads? Suzy K Quinn shares her favourite picks, plus her own Bob and Shirley series, free on Kindle Unlimited.

Love Janet Evanovich? Here are the funniest cozy mystery books to read next, including Kindle Unlimited books like Bob and Shirley, Richard Osman, and M.C. Beaton.

Light, feel-good murder mystery books are cozy mystery books - warm, funny, and gentle enough to read before bed without hiding under the duvet afterwards. Think charming villages, brilliant amateur sleuths, baffling crimes, and a very satisfying ending. All the fun of a whodunnit, none of the nightmares. What Makes a Murder Mystery Book Feel-Good? The best light murder mystery books share a few things. The setting is warm and inviting - a cosy English village, a quirky small

If you love Richard Osman, you're already a fan of witty, British cozy mystery books. Here are the best murder mystery books to read next - many free on Kindle Unlimited.

If you're looking for good British cozy mystery series, you have come to exactly the right place. Britain is practically the world capital of cosy crime - we've been bumping people off in village halls and country houses for centuries, and we are SO good at it. The best British cozy mystery series combine sharp wit, loveable characters, and a setting so gloriously cosy you want to move there. Even if people do keep getting murdered. Bob and Shirley: A British Pub Cozy Mystery

Love a village setting with nosy neighbours and a cosy pub? Discover the best cozy mystery books set in small communities - from my own Bob and Shirley series to M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman and Faith Martin.

If you’re anything like me, there’s something wonderfully comforting about curling up with a mystery that’s light on the darkness but heavy on the charm. Feel-good mystery books have this brilliant way of keeping you hooked with a puzzle to solve, while also wrapping you in warmth and a sense of community. Perfect for those cosy evenings with a cuppa or a weekend escape on your Kindle, these stories are just the ticket when you want intrigue without the gloom. Today, I’m SO e