Best Fall Cozy Books for the Mystery Lover
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One of the best activities of fall, in my opinion, is snuggling up with a blanket, a snack, a warm drink, and reading as many cozy books as possible!
Even better if they are fall themed cozy books! And even even better, is if they are mysteries!
I am a huge fan of cozy mysteries, and if you haven’t been around here yet, I even have a cozy mystery cooking club with my gal Linda from Sip + Sanity.
I’ve been reading cozy mysteries since college…once I read my first one, I was totally hooked and have been reading them ever since!
The cozy vibes, lovely descriptions, oftentimes food, friends, family, and a little bit of mystery are what draw me to this genre of books. It just feels like coming home, and hanging out with old friends when you find a cozy mystery series you really love!
But before I wax and wane too much on my love of cozy mysteries- cause I can definitely get carried away- let’s get to the point of this post…
I wanted to share the best cozy mystery books to read in the fall! So you can also grab some cozy books, curl up, and feel all the fall vibes.
If you like the sound of that, read on below to see the list!
Best Fall Cozy Books for the Mystery Lover
This is a Hannah Swensen mystery and it’s the first cozy mystery series I have ever read! It’s the one that started it all for me. Chocolate Chip Cookie murder is fall themed, and it’s the first book in the series.
You can find the full description here.
This is the first book in the Goldy Shulz mystery series. This is another older cozy mystery series, and one of the first I read. Also one of my favorite! Features Goldy, owner of a catering service who gets wrapped up in murder. This first book is fall themed of course!
You can find the full description here.
This one is, as you may have guessed, a Halloween themed cozy mystery! It’s the third one of the Lucy Stone mystery series. I love this series and it is another old favorite! There are a lot of books in this one- and some other fall ones in the series are: Turkey Day Murder, Wicked Witch Murder, Candy Corn Murder, Turkey Trot Murder, and Haunted House Murder.
You can find the full description here.
Okay, now this is my absolute FAVORITE cozy mystery series that I have read. From the moment I read this book, which is Thanksgiving themed and the first book in the Domestic Diva mystery series, I was hooked. Highly recommend! The other fall (Halloween) themed book in the series is The Diva Haunts the House.
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This series is great for a book lover- as it features the director of a library in a quaint little coastal town. I adore this series as well (feel like I’m saying that a lot haha!) and it gives all the cozy feels. This one is the first in the Library Lover’s mystery series, and is set in the fall. Two other fall themed books in this series are: Read It and Weep and Death in the Stacks.
You can find the full description here.
This is book 2 of the Fresh-Baked Mystery Series, which has several fall themed mysteries in it! I love this series, for the amazing characters (a group of retired school teachers), setting, delicious recipe descriptions, and cozy feels. The other fall themed books in this series are: The Pumpkin Muffin Murder, Trick or Deadly Treat, and Death Bakes a Pecan Pie.
You can find the full description here.
This fall mystery is the second in the Gray Whale Inn mystery series. If you want a cozy setting, I’m not sure you’ll find a better one than this! Set on a remote island, this mystery centers around an Inn and an amazing cast of characters and delicious food. There is a second fall themed book in the series, the tenth one: Anchored Inn.
You can find the full description here.
Written by the same author as the Gray Whale Inn mystery series (above), this is another amazingly cozy mystery series. Set on a farm in Texas, this series has a couple fall themed mysteries. Deadly Brew is the third book in the series, and is Halloween themed. You’ll love the food and characters in this one too! The other fall themed book in this series is Wicked Harvest.
You can find the full description here.
On my To Be Read (TBR) list:
These books are the cozy mysteries that I have not yet read, but are on my cozy books for fall TBR list!
Okay, so I actually did read this one already, but it was soooo long ago! The only thing I really remember was that I really liked the series and the setting. So I want to get back into this one. This book is set in the fall and it is the first of the Coffee House mysteries.
You can find the full description here.
This is book 4 of the All-Day Breakfast Café mystery series. I have not read this one yet, but I have read the first three books. This is one of my favorite cozy series as well! I love the All-Day Breakfast Café and the characters are awesome. It is set in Florida, but is fall themed…and there’s pumpkin waffles! We are currently reading the first of this series in the Cozy Mystery Cooking Club!
You can find the full description here.
A book series about muffins?! You know I need to read this one! Muffins are one of my favorite things to bake and eat. This cozy mystery set in the fall is the first in the Merry Muffin mystery series. The setting sounds amazing, and the characters sound fun. Added to my TBR!
You can find the full description here.
This is the first book in the Literary Pub mysteries and the setting sounds like it could not be more perfect for fall! A small town in Vermont, a bookish pub, an Autumn Festival, and a little bit of murder! This series sounds like a lot of fun and I look forward to checking it out!
You can find the full description here.
Just the cover alone of this one is enough to make me want to read it! How cozy does it look?! This is the second book in the newer cozy mystery series, Colorado Wine mysteries. Aside from the perfect fall cover, this cozy mystery sounds intriguing! Added for sure!
You can find the full description here.
This is an older series, and it’s hard to find info on it- but I read that it was a fall themed mystery and it sounds super cozy! Taking place in a small New England town, this series has three books, and if I’m not mistaken, I think they all take place during the fall! Very cool!
You can find the full description here.
This one is not even out yet but I already have my eye on it! This will be the first book in the Evenfall Witches B&B mysteries. Since it has not been released, I can’t say for sure whether it’s set in the fall. But! The setting sounds cozy, the plot is promising, and the fact that it has witches, magic, and of course, a murder, leads me to believe it will be a good one for reading around Halloween!
You can find the full description here.
What cozy books for fall will you enjoy? Do you like cozy mysteries too? Let me know some of your favorites!
xoxo
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I really need to read Trick or Treat Murder. I love a cute mystery, and since it’s October, I figure it might be perfect for this month. Thanks for the recs! My TBR is about to explode, but I don’t care. I still need more.
I love the Lucy Stone mysteries, especially the holiday-themed ones like Trick or Treat murder! That one is so perfect for a cute Halloween read. I’m the same with my TBR- must have more…more! Lol hope you enjoy the book!
I love a good cozy mystery and especially like them in the Fall! I love the ones set in small towns, and involving food. I’m pinning this list for future reference!
Glad you enjoyed! I love cozy mysteries too and there’s something about fall themed ones that just seem extra cozy!
Fab selection! I hadn’t heard a lot of a lot of these but I’ve added Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder and Trick Or Treat Murder to tbr. Thank you so much for sharing some great recommendations x
Glad you found some that peaked your interest! I love cozy mysteries so I’m always happy to share my favorites!
This is just the blog post I needed! I’m building my Autumn/Halloween reading list. I’ve already started Dracula since I want to read at least one classic novel per month, but I’m really starting to enjoy mysteries, and cozy mysteries do have such a pleasant environment to them. Have you read the Lady Hardcastle mysteries? They’re cozies and historical fiction, which is perfect because I love mysteries and Downton Abbey! It’s my new favorite series.
I haven’t read that one! I’ll need to add it to my list. I am a fan of historical fiction too!
I recently discovered cozy mysteries and they’re amazing. I love the detail and descriptions these books provide. The last one I read was Chapter and Curse by Elizabeth Penney, and the descriptions of the coffee shop made me feel as if I were there! Thanks for this wonderful list of ideas. I need to check out Deadly Brew, Trick Or Treat Murder, and Dead and Berried.
Ooh I haven’t read that one by Elizabeth Penney! Sounds amazing though, I’ll have to check it out.
Lots of titles here for lovers of mystery reads!
Yes! Hopefully something for anyone who enjoys cozy mystery reads to check out!
Ooh, this looks like a great list! I am not a reader at all but I have a feeling I will be when I’m older and more settled LOL I have way too much energy right now that I often skip pages in books and try and find the good parts. Hope you enjoy these, Sarah xx
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haha I understand that! I’ve always been a reader so it’s something I turn to for relaxation. Otherwise I am always on the go or trying to do something too!
Love this list! I’ve read a handful of these, but there are so many that weren’t even on my radar!!! Gah…the TBR list groweth.
Haha the TBR list will never end! So many good ones out there.
Such great recommendations! I love the classic designs on the covers. Thanks for sharing your favorites Sarah! x
I love the covers on cozy mysteries! They are always so cute and lovely. A good way to start a cozy book!
Oo, I love a good mystery in Fall! There’s a few here that I’ll be adding to my TBR, including In the Company of Witches – it sounds great! x
That seems to be a really popular one! It sounds so good, I can’t wait to check it out too.
I love a cozy mystery especially in Fall so thank you for all the great suggestions! In the Company of Witches definitely looks like something I’d like to read.
That one looks super interesting doesn’t it? I couldn’t find if it’s set in the fall time or not, since it’s not out till October but I just think the plot sounds perfect for the time of year anyways!
Great list, I might try out “in the company of witches” since i live in MA and witches are a thing
That one looks so cool!