Recs if you like Murder Uncorked (Cece Barton Mystery, #1)...

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!

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 California!

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

Cozy Reads and More for Tropical and Desert Summer Climate ⛱️🕵🏻‍♀️📚🏖️👙🏕️🚙

List of books I have read for 2026 (so far)