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Today we are sharing some very cozy mysteries for fall.
Curling up with a cozy mystery on a crispy, mystical autumn day is the best! I can just smell the pumpkin spice candle burning, hear the leaves falling gently to the ground and see the magical glow of the setting sun casting rays on the garden.
Personally, I like reading very easy, light reads this time of year. Something that requires very little brain power, but is fun too! I shared a fun reading list during the summer, so I wanted to share another one for fall. These are some books I have read over the last few falls that really encapsulates the spirit of this time of year. Reading books about the season I am in at the time is my favorite way to read.
Check out these books perfect Cozy Mysteries for Fall 🙂 Make sure you follow us on instagram for more recommendations!
6 Cozy Mysteries For Fall
Witches’ Bane by Susan Wittig Albert
“The second China Bayles mystery. Herb shop owner China is shocked when Halloween hijinks take a gruesome turn in Pecan Springs, ending in a brutal murder.”
This book is fun and you don’t have to read the first one to enjoy it. Perfect setting for autumn
Wicked Autumn: A Max Tudor Novel by G.M Malliet
“In WICKED AUTUMN, G.M. Malliet serves up an irresistible English village–deliciously skewered–a flawed but likeable protagonist, and a brilliantly modern version of the traditional drawing room mystery. One of The Boston Globe‘s Best Mysteries of 2011″
I enjoyed this cozy, autumn English mystery. A very fun, light read!
The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice (Classic Reprint) by Wilkie Collins
If you love old English classics, this is worth the read! The story begins in London, but later moves to the modern Venice of 1860. The dark, wet waterways and aging palaces provide an ideal setting for a mysterious death and a possibly related disappearance…
Trick Or Treat Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery) by Leslie Meier
“It’s October in Maine, and everyone in Tinker’s Cove is preparing for the annual Halloween festival. While Lucy Stone is whipping up orange-frosted cupcakes, recycling tutus for her daughters’ Halloween costumes, helping her son with his pre-teen rebellion, and breast-feeding her brand-new bay, an arsonist is loose in Tinker’s Cove. When the latest fire claims the life of the owner of the town’s oldest house, arson turns into murder. . .”
This is such an easy read, but a fun murder mystery too. I have read many Lucy Stone mysteries, and they are always entertaining!
The Pumpkin Muffin Murder by Livia J. Washburn
“It’s Thanksgiving in Weatherford, Texas, and Phyllis is taking her grandson, Bobby, to the first annual Harvest Festival with hopes of winning the baking contest now that her friendly competitor, Carolyn, is judging and not competing. But when a decorative scarecrow turns out to be a dead body in disguise, Phyllis must dish out some justice…”
I read this book initially because it is from a local author and I was pleasantly surprised how much fun it was to read! It is perfect for a fun, light autumn read.
Murder on Astor Place (Gaslight Mystery) by Victoria Thompson
“As a midwife in turn-of-the-century New York, Sarah Brandt has seen pain and joy. Now she will work for something more–a search for justice–in a case of murder involving one of New York’s richest families.”
I am a total sucker for anything in the Victorian Era and this was a great mix of mystery and turn-of-the-century elegance!
Other Book Lists
Be sure to check out all of our great book lists from over the years here.
These books are perfect to read with one of these delicious autumn teas! For more Fall inspiration check out our Fall To Do List too! What is on your fall reading list?
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These sound awesome! I will definitely check them out.
Thanks Christine! They were all really fun, easy reads 🙂
Tis the season for cozy mysteries! I’ve read the Pumpkin Muffin Murder book by Livia Washburn – good one! Have you read the other ones in this series, Fresh Baked Mysteries? All of them are so good – they take place in Texas, and have recipes! I tried to get into Leslie Meier’s books (the Lucy Stone ones) but couldn’t… maybe I’ll give it another try.
Some of the series that I’m reading are: Do It Yourself Mystery series by Jennie Bentley; Library Lovers series by Jenn McKinlay; Black Sheep Mystery series by Anne Canadeo; Donut Shop series by Jessica Beck; Classic Diner series by Jessica Beck; Embroidery series by Amanda Lee; Booktown series by Lorna Barrett; Knitting Mysteries series by Maggie Sefton; and Hannnah Swenson series by Joanne Fluke. Most are about DIY, crafts, and FOOD.
Happy Reading!
I have read a few of the Fresh Baked Mysteries, they are always a fun read! I actually don’t like the more recent lucy stone’s, I found them to be boring. But I enjoy the earlier ones! This one is actually the second book in the series. I will definitely have to check out those other mysteries you mentioned. Thanks!! Have a wonderful day!
Ooh, great idea on mystery reads these next few weeks! Perfect for the season 🙂 I haven’t heard of any of these before but definitely adding The Pumpkin Muffin Murder to my ‘must read’ list!
I think you will definitely enjoy it! 🙂
It is warming up here as we are now in spring and it is either warm or cold I like these seasons the in between seasons when it isn’t too hot or too cold.
I feel the same way!
Oohh! I love a good mystery! I have read the whole China Bayles series and love them! I can’t wait to try out some of these others too!
I love the China Bayles series too! You definitely enjoy some of these others 🙂
How fun! I recently reviewed a Wilkie Collins book too! The Woman in White – have you read that one? Downloaded the Haunted Hotel and looking forward to checking it out! 🙂
Found you via Charm of Home link-up.
I have read it! I love how haunting and eerie, yet intelligent his writing is! I hope enjoy it 🙂
I love a good book round-up! Thanks for sharing!
Tif
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Me too! It’s always fun to find something new 🙂
What great sounding books for the Fall season. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty
Thanks Vickie!
Awesome! New books to add to my reading list. I’m doing my best to read more books this year, not going so hot so far, but I keep trying 😉
I have been trying to read more this year too…so far so good. I like to keep things light and easy this time of year! 🙂
Hey Alexis,
This is a great book list and the leaf pics are gorgeous too. Thanks for joining us on Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday!
Shellie
Thanks Shellie!!
Thanks for the suggestions! I love cozy mysteries, but I have read a plethora of pretty stinky ones recently. It seems that with kindle comes a lot of self publishers who like to write, though it’s perhaps not their forte, lol. I’ll check these out. ~ ct
I know exactly what you mean! I have read some pretty bad ones!
They all sound like nice, simple good reads for a curl up in your sweats kinda evening. Have you read the Mitford series by Jan Karon? I’ve collected them from here and there (mostly Goodwill) and plan to read them all during this fall/winter….
I haven’t read that series. You will have to tell me how it is! I am always on the lookout for a good new mystery series 🙂
These all look so good! If only my kids gave me time to read…maybe in another couple of years 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing at Share The Wealth Sunday!
xoxo
Lisa
Thanks Lisa, reading definitely takes a back burner with little ones lol!!
I love reading but I’m not a fan of the dark novels or murder mysteries so I tend to avoid this genre these days.
Great pics though.
I dislike those types too! These are all fun, easy reads. I like to keep things light 😉