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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!

Oh, to be buried in a good book!

Join me on a cozy tour of the United States and beyond! Cozy mysteries are low stakes, high enjoyment, and an excellent palate cleanser. And reading a cozy mystery about surroundings you recognize or would like to explore just adds to the fun! This list features cozy mystery, first-in-series books set in Michigan!

Books related to the culinary arts and amateur baking - all genres, mixed audience

murder mysteries, mostly "cozy", some come with recipes, and some are food-centered

Food-related books across genres (only including first book of series if all food related)

Books that are set during Winter or around Christmas

Mystery/ action stories with levity

a list for cozy mystery lovers. *all books featured on this list are ones that i have personally read! (please do recommend your favorite cozy series to me!)

Will contain amateur female detectives with quirky pets and a restaurant/bakery