British Cozy Mysteries: 7 Series Worth Starting
Seven British cozy mystery series worth starting, from a Cotswolds village to the Scottish Highlands, with book counts and where to begin each one.
Reading Lists
Themed cozy mystery reading lists: cats, bakeries, bookshops, witches, holidays and more.
Cozy Mystery Gift Guide 2026: 18 Gifts for Cozy Mystery Lovers
A cozy mystery gift guide for 2026: 18 gifts for cozy mystery lovers, from the right first book to tea, book sleeves and reading lights.
Cozy Mysteries for Beginners: 10 Best Series to Start With (Book 1 for Each)
New to cozy mysteries? Here are 10 beginner-friendly series, from Miss Marple to the Thursday Murder Club and Hannah Swensen, with the first book to read for each and tips for picking your first cozy.
Cozy Mysteries with Dogs: 8 Series Dog Lovers Will Adore (With Book 1 for Each)
Eight cozy mystery series with dogs, from Chet and Bernie to the Paws & Claws Mysteries, with the first book of each, the dog you will meet and who each series suits best.
Cozy Mysteries with Recipes: 10 Series That Cook Along With You (Book 1 for Each)
Cozy mysteries with recipes included: 10 series, from Hannah Swensen and Goldy Schulz to the White House Chef and Cheese Shop mysteries, with the first book for each.
Bakery Cozy Mysteries: 9 Sweet Series to Start (With Book 1 for Each)
Nine bakery cozy mystery series, from Hannah Swensen to the Magical Bakery Mysteries, with the first book of each, the setting and who each series suits best.
10 Witch Cozy Mystery Series to Read This Fall
Ten witch cozy mystery series (paranormal cozies) with the first book of each — from Salem psychics to Savannah bakery witches. Magic, cats, no gore.
Best Cozy Mystery Series Set in Bookshops and Libraries
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The Teacup Sleuth earns from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you. There’s something extra satisfying about a mystery set among the shelves — where the amateur sleuth already has a head start, because she’s spent her whole life around clues in the form … Read more
Best Cozy Mystery Series with Cats
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The Teacup Sleuth earns from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you. If your ideal cozy mystery comes with a feline sidekick who’s smarter than half the suspects, you’re in good company. Cats have been “solving” crimes in cozy fiction for decades — sniffing … Read more
12 Thanksgiving Cozy Mysteries to Read This Holiday Season
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, The Teacup Sleuth earns from qualifying purchases — at no extra cost to you. Nothing says “gratitude and grudges at the same table” quite like a Thanksgiving cozy mystery. Small-town parades, turkey farms, family feasts gone wrong — the holiday gives cozy authors plenty to work … Read more