Recs if you like It's Elementary...

this is your reminder to read books by Black authors all month, all year, every year— not just during Black History Month. it’s crucially important to be able to diversify your reading and your bookshelves. expand your mind, your perspectives, your knowledge, and your taste. if you don’t know where to start, here are some recommendations!

Big vibes and big hair cover art books. (It's not a f*ckin 'cloud bob' Vogue).

I love finding mysteries that have cutesy names or are so nice and cozy you can just jump in. So I thought I'd add a little small town/cozy character mysteries so they are easy to find

The starters for cozy mystery series with fun and unique themes, amateur sleuths with niche-specific jobs and hobbies, adorable animal companions (or supernatural beings), small towns with close-knit communities, may or may not include tasty recipes, and generally just some fun romp mysteries!

A few lovely books written by Black women spanning every genre!

cozy murder mysteries

Mysteries & thrillers for when the world is too chaotic for darker mysteries or tense thrillers but you don’t want traditionally “cozy” mysteries but still want an entertaining mystery that will keep you engaged.

When you just need to read about badass women, no matter the genre. These stories feature the diverse beauty and strength of women. These women show that you don't have to have it all together to be a badass.