A smart, suspenseful Sherlock Holmes–inspired historical mystery, The Locked Room brings Harriet White back into a dangerous game of deduction involving Moriarty, a locked-room crime, and literary legacies that refuse to stay fictional.

Three magical black kittens. Two dead bodies. A cozy mystery told mostly from the kittens’ POV. The Black Cat Detectives is pure paranormal cozy perfection, and I don’t know how I lived without Bippity, Boppity, and Boop. Cat lovers, this one is non-negotiable. 🐈‍⬛✨

A noir-tinged mystery with a wildly inventive premise, That Murder Feeling follows a PI who can literally see emotions blooming around people. While the concept intrigued me, the slow pacing and heavy introspection dulled the suspense. I admired the ambition, but the mystery itself never fully caught fire.

A magical cozy mystery featuring enchanted fortune cookies, high school reunion drama, and a charming Asian main character. Tell-Tale Treats delivers food, magic, and murder with heart.

A Very Novel Murder by Ellie Alexander is a cozy mystery with a bookstore setting, small town secrets, and a newly launched detective agency. While marketed as a series starter, it leans heavily on characters and relationships from a previous series. An engaging mystery with steady pacing, bookish charm, and a case that keeps things interesting, even if it does not fully hook new readers.

Discover why Hot Wings and Homicide by Carmela Dutra is a must-read culinary cozy mystery! Hilarious food truck adventures, clever whodunit, and laugh-out-loud moments in this ARC review. Perfect for Joanne Fluke fans.

📱📖 Read on Kindle (ARC)📃 256 pages⏱ ~3 hours read time🏷️ Publisher: Crooked Lane Books📅 Publishing Date: March 24, 2026🎁 ARC provided by NetGalley Baking Up a Murder is everything you want in a cozy culinary mystery, with its comforting, flavorful energy and just the right amount of bite. Hattie Fox sets her debut in Solvang, a town so vividly described you can practically smell the butter and cinnamon wafting from the bakery.

The Chateau Murder is perfect for the moody chateau vibes and the promise of a classic closed-circle mystery and it absolutely delivers on atmosphere. A dead butler, nervy houseguests, and a stormy French holiday give Zoe Pascal plenty to untangle. I liked this one more than book one, but even with its tighter setup and stronger sense of place, I’m still not fully sold on continuing the series. A solid, readable mystery that feels more like a satisfying detour than a new obsession.

It’s officially 2026, and my TBR is already stacked with irresistible new releases. From laugh-out-loud cozy mysteries and paranormal bookshop shenanigans to twisty thrillers and addictive fantasy series, these are the upcoming 2026 books I’m most excited to scream about. I’ve read several as ARCs, fallen in love with new debuts, and rekindled my obsession with long-running series. Grab your planner and come build your 2026 reading list with me.

Snowstorms, sleigh bells, and a mystery that pulled me in so hard I finished it in two hours. Bells, Bodies & Blizzard is peak cozy, found family, small-town secrets, and festive sleuthing done right. Fran Heap delivers heart, humor, and holiday intrigue in this Willowcroft mystery I already want to binge from the start.

A sharp, witty romance with a wildly original premise, The Naysayers explores what happens when professional pessimists start questioning the system they work for and fall in love along the way. With strong characters, smart worldbuilding, and thoughtful commentary on self doubt and empathy, this ARC read offers a fresh take on workplace romance and emotional growth.

Inspired by book festivals, deep reading, and a quiet refusal to stop creating, this post reflects on six short stories shared over six months. From mystery to whimsy to romance, these tales mark a year of writing through self doubt and choosing creativity anyway.

A cozy roundup of my favorite December reads and the mystery-filled books I can’t wait to read in January. From festive cozy mysteries and winter thrillers to upcoming ARCs and must-read releases, this post celebrates everything I loved about winter reading and what’s coming next.

An atmospheric locked-room mystery with an unconventional sleuthing duo, The Murder at World’s End blends historical intrigue, apocalyptic tension, and cozy chaos. While the premise shines, the execution stumbles in places, making this an interesting, if imperfect, start to the Stockingham & Pike series.

Christmas Day brings a rare stillness. With the rush behind us and time finally slowing, reading feels calmer, cozier, and more meaningful. This is a reflection on holiday reading, comfort books, and why Christmas Day might be the perfect time to get lost in a story.

I do not usually reach for romance, but chocolate, a competition, and an MM Charlie and the Chocolate Factory inspired setup were impossible to resist. One Week to Win the Chocolate Maker surprised me with genuine heart, swoony chemistry, and characters who felt real beneath the indulgence. Sweet, spicy, and perfect as a palate cleanser.

Snowstorms, secrets, and a killer on board—Murder on the Christmas Express delivers a tense, atmospheric holiday thriller perfect for fans of closed-circle mysteries. With a flawed but compelling detective, vivid passengers, and a blizzard trapping everyone in place, this audiobook kept me hooked from start to finish. Just be aware of the heavy trigger warnings before diving in.

Expected a dead body. Got ghosts, midlife magic, and a surprisingly cozy paranormal ride instead. Psychic in Suburbia by K. C. Freeman delivers creepy vibes, sharp humor, and a relatable middle-aged psychic heroine navigating secrets, trauma, and spectral chaos. No murder required.

Hard copy, ebook, or audiobook? This personal reading journey explores Kindle vs Kobo, library ebooks, audiobooks, ARCs, and signed physical books, and why the best reading format is the one that fits your lifestyle.

Late for a blind date and spiraling over a life-changing interview, Tia expects nothing more than awkward conversation and missed texts. What she gets instead is a night of unexpected connection, and a revelation that turns everything on its head.

How is this a debut novel? Voted Most Likely To Murder by Lacey Moone delivers a confident, cozy mystery packed with high school reunion drama, small-town secrets, and a proudly Canadian setting. Warm, witty, and utterly bingeable.

A wedding turns deadly in Of Marriage and Murder by Philippa Nefri Clark, a twisty, character-driven cozy mystery packed with family secrets, small-town drama, and an amateur sleuth who didn’t expect homicide to be part of the ceremony. A clever mystery with a few POV quirks, but plenty of suspense to keep you hooked.

A sun-soaked Caribbean cozy mystery bursting with flavor, community, and charm. The Bush Tea Murder transported me straight to St. Thomas with its vivid setting, warm relationships, and a mystery that unfolds at the perfect island pace. A deliciously immersive read, and one I can’t wait to experience on audio.

A snowed-in wellness retreat, a not-so-wise life coach, and a murder that turns a weekend getaway into a fight for survival. The Cold Case and the Corpse delivers classic cozy mystery vibes with smart sleuthing, strong friendships, and bonus recipes, perfect for winter reading and locked-room mystery fans.

Fast-paced, emotionally charged, and impossible to put down, I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry is a psychological thriller that unravels the ripple effects of one shocking incident through four distinct voices. Legal drama, family secrets, and moral dilemmas collide in this sleepless-page-turner that will stay with you long after the last page.