Recs if you like The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year...

Romance books to read for the aesthetic (usually cartoon covers because I’m trash for character art)

stuck on an island, snowed in, on a boat, aboard a moving train... this list is crime fiction -mostly murder mysteries- in which the characters are stuck in an isolated location and cut off from the outside.

disclaimer: i haven't read all of these so lmk if a book doesn't fit, and feel free to leave suggestions in the comments!

Books to read when you want to solve murders without leaving the couch ~ a snug stack of cozy mysteries! ✨️☕️🕵‍♀️

Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!

This includes book that have either mystery or thrillers as a primary or secondary genre. If you have recommendations to add please comment and I'll happily add them 💕

Holiday-themed murder mystery books to add some chaos and crime to the season!

From mistletoe moments to midnight kisses, these romances capture the magic of the season across all kinds of celebrations. Curl up with a cozy drink and fall in love with the holidays.

these book titles are all recognizable song lyrics! (though some have adjusted a word or two)

as always, suggestions are welcome!

No, I haven't read all 50 books, but after reading dozens of popular but disappointing Christmas romances, I did my research. I'm sharing them here! They're well-rated on most sites, even if some don’t have their ratings on PB yet. I hope you make some new discoveries! 🎄 There's something for everyone. 🎁

books that were better on audio

basically every memoir is also going to be better on audio, especially if the author narrates it, but I have a separate list for those

this has become one of my fav types of read, would love recs

Cute, cozy and festive for the nice. Spicy with a side of creative use of fairy lights for the naughty. Regardless if you want some ho-ho-wholesome or ho-ho-horny or a little bit of both, there is a holiday read for you.

Winter holiday themed books that feature in at least one quest for your December Questing! Let me know if I missed any!

cozy murder mysteries

Cozy Winter Mysteries!

Books that spice up the story with a little mischief

The stakes are high and the tension even higher. The romance is unavoidable. This list has a focus where the two MCs are forced to be rivals. M/F romance with a variety of spice levels including YA and closed door so there should be a bit for everyone.

Thanks to the Pagebound Club for helping me compile a list. I haven’t read all these but I absolutely am going to work my way through. Let me know if you have any additional recs to add.

books about actors, artists, dancers, musicians, writers, and other creatives

Because the most wonderful time of the year means curling up with a good mystery

Most of these will be murder mysteries surrounding the Christmas season, but some are also winter-themed and/or less gruesome mysteries.

Zachary Webber also known as Jacob Morgan is the audiobook world ~