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There are a number of sources you can use to check the sales data for cozy mysteries. One way is to visit a bookstore and get your information by word-of-mouth.
I visited one of my favorite bookstores this weekend to do just that, and came away with more than just good stories.
CatTale’s Books & Gifts cattalesbooks.com is an enjoyable place to cruise and peruse the aisles for top new titles and backlisted beloveds.
High demand COZY MYSTERY titles can vary regionally.
If possible, I like to make stops at local bookstores whenever I travel. In Alexandria, Minnesota, I like Cherry Street Books or Viking Books. Then, there’s Ben Around Books, another outstanding choice.
If I’m in Downtown Brainerd, Minnesota, CatTale’s Books & Gifts is the best place to pop into for books, fun and new friends.
I love CatTale’s Books & Gifts for many reasons, including their creative ideas for incorporating cozy mystery books (and other genres) and movies as a part of our social structure.
Fun CatTale’s Books & Gifts idea: They sell wrapped books and movies, contents unknown, for gift-giving.
A surprise date night, family night, or get-together, it’s all fair game for this type of gift. I’ve had positive experiences with this thoughtful, clever format.
Top 2026 Cozy Mystery Titles (Jan-May 2026)
- Mockingbird Court: A Shady Hollow Mystery by Juneau Black – A new installment in the beloved animal-populated, small-town cozy series.
- A Perilous Plot by Berkley Publishing Group – A fast-paced mystery, highly rated for its charming, small-town setting.
- Murder on the Marlow Belle (The Marlow Murder Club #4) by Robert Thorogood – A popular, lighthearted British mystery with clever, witty scenes.
- Murder on the Page (A Literary Dining Mystery #1) – Features a caterer with literary-themed parties, perfect for bibliophiles.
- Epilogue to a Christmas Murder by Lauren Elliott – A fun holiday-themed mystery packed with suspense and romance.
- A Slay Ride Together with You – Highly anticipated winter-themed cozy with high stakes
- The Haunted Widow (A Lin Coffin Mystery Book 23) – Part of a popular, long-running paranormal series on Amazon.
- A Deadly Vintage (The Bramblecombe Cozy Mysteries Book 1) – New debut series focusing on wine-themed cozy sleuthing.
- Lettuce Turn Over a Dead Leaf (Newfound Lake Cozy Mystery) – A humorous, food-focused mystery, a top trend for 2026.
- Purr-colated Poison (Cozy Purrch Café #1) by Carly Winter – A café-based, pet-themed mystery, high on the new releases list.
- Murder Under the Dogwood (Blue Hollow Cozy Mystery) – A quintessential, small-town, scenic mystery.
- Cinnamon and the Cursed Catmint (Catmint #2) by Lishla Barron – A paranormal mystery with magical, lighthearted elements.
- A Deadly Clue (Hunter and Clewe Book 3) by Victoria Gilbert – A highly anticipated, traditional, bookish cozy.
- The Widows’ Guide to Foul Play (The Widows’ Detective Club Book 5) – A charmingly engaging, amateur sleuth mystery.
- Swiped Right into Murder (Paranormal Realtor Book 7) – A clean, paranormal cozy mystery with a modern twist.
- Nine Lives and a Deadly Secret (A Nine Lives Mystery Book 1) – New, fast-paced, pet-centric mystery.
- A Lyrical Woman (Tabitha & Wolf #14) by Glenn J. Hill – Another installment in a successful mystery series.
- Jammed with Secrets (Festival Mystery Book 1) by Selina Hill – A promising new series debut, perfect for foodie fans.
- The Steep Secret: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery (Eerie Estes Mysteries) – A new paranormal cozy set in an antique-focused town.
- Confections and Clues (The Pupcake Mystery Series) – A “Tiny Dog” cozy mystery focused on baking and friendship.
Great Cozy Mystery Suggestions 🙂 I am looking forward to hearing what comes next:)
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