9 Cozy Mysteries You Should Read If You Think You Don't Like Cozies

Cozies: They're not just for your grandma

You think you may know what a cozy mystery is...

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Sure there isn't any sex, drugs, cussing or violence...

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But there is still a murder and some really great characters and setting.

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And the puns in the titles will bring a smile to your face

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So grab these 'Cozies' and discover why this genre needs to be on your radar

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1. AND THEN THERE WERE NONE by Agatha Christie

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Christie is the queen of traditional mystery, so if you're going to give cozies a try, it may be best to start at the beginning.

2. Ghost Hunter Mysteries

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This may be our favorite punny title, but it's not the only reason we love it. These ghouls have a lot of secrets their hiding. MJ is only one person that can solve murders with a little paranormal intervention.

3. Eizabeth Parker Mysteries

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Booklist sums it up perfectly: "With echoes of Jane Austen’s characters sure to delight readers, Kiely’s first novel offers up a satisfying mystery and a charming heroine."

4. Cupcake Bakery Mystery

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We all love cupcakes! This cozy mystery takes some of the sweet out of bakery and adds a dash of intrigue and some good ol' fashioned framing for murder.

5. Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt Series

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Jaya Jones could be the sister of Indiana Jones. She's intelligent, witty and up for adventure that seems to find her even when she's not looking for it.

6. Heather Wells Mysteries

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You probably know Meg Cabot from the Princess Diaries, but she also has a cozy "plus size" mystery. Let's hear it for women with curves!

7. The White House Chef Mysteries

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White House chef Olivia Paras is quite the amateur sleuth. Working in the most important kitchen in the world is no easy task, but neither is solving the latest murder.

8. Dog Walker Mysteries

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We all talk to our dogs from time to time but hopefully they aren't really talking back to you. That is unless you are NYC dogwalker Ellie Engleman. She learns her pooches have seen plenty and are eager to dish on a client's death.

9. Headlines in Heels Mysteries

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Even in heels, Nichelle kicks butt as a crime reporter and even with her life on the line, she will stop it nothing to get the front page story.