30 Best Cozy Mysteries for Book Clubs

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Need some comfy and cozy mysteries for October book club? Then you should check out these 30 best recommendations.

If you’re looking for a good mystery that’s not too scary or heart-pounding, cozy mysteries are the best ! They’re funny, lighthearted, and seriously entertaining . Cozy mysteries make for perfect whodunits without the disturbing stuff. I’ve read thrillers that start off with a bang, and they can get pretty intense or even scary. That’s why I love cozy mysteries, especially in October. These comfy reads with small-town sleuths and quirky detectives are some of my absolute favorites. So if your book club is in the mood for amateur sleuths solving murders, check out these 30 best cozy mysteries! Most of them are great cozy mystery audiobooks too.

Best Cozy Mysteries for Book Clubs

A Fatal Chapter by Lorna Barrett

If your book club loves small-town mysteries with quirky characters and unexpected twists, A Fatal Chapter from Lorna Barrett’s Booktown Mystery series is a perfect choice. It follows Tricia Miles, the mystery bookshop owner and amateur sleuth. She is uncovering the death of the local historical society president. From suspense, local charm, to delicious recipes, so much to love about this book.

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A Ghostly Undertaking by Tonya Kappes

A Ghostly Undertaking starts with Emma Lee Raines, a local undertaker as she gains a peculiar “gift” after a plastic Santa bops her on the head. When the town’s beloved gossip queen, claims she was pushed to her death and can’t cross over until her murder is solved, Emma Lee reluctantly steps into the role of amateur detective.

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A Root Awakening by Kate Collins

Abby Knight’s life may seem like it’s all flowers and sunshine, but in A Root Awakening, she’s got more than a few thorns to deal with! Now happily married, Abby and her husband Marco are ready to find their dream home, but they don’t agree on what “dream” means. While exploring a run-down Victorian, they witness a construction worker’s terrifying fall, and with witnesses claiming it was no accident, Abby can’t resist investigating. Marco is hired to find the culprit, and Abby secretly begins her own inquiry into the bizarre family who lives there. This would be fun cozy mystery for any book club.

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A Seamless Murder by Melissa Bourbon

A Seamless Murder, we meet Harlow Jane Cassidy as she uses her sewing skills to help solve a crime. When one of her apron clients is found dead shortly after receiving her custom creation, Harlow realizes her latest project may have led to disaster. Determined to uncover the truth, Harlow goes into the tangled lives of Bliss, Texas, using a mix of sleuthing and a bit of her own magical flair. This is another fun and enchanting cozy mystery.

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All Dressed Up and No Place to Haunt by Rose Pressey

When a film crew stirs up Sugar Creek, Georgia, vintage shop owner Cookie Chanel excited at the chance to provide outfits for the stars. But when the lead actress is found drowned in a vintage dress, Cookie finds herself on the scene of a real-life murder mystery.

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All the President’s Menus by Julie Hyzy

All the President’s Menus finds White House executive chef Olivia Paras facing a political culinary crisis. When one chef on a kitchen tour claims he’s been drugged, and another collapses and dies, it’s clear there’s more than just cooking going on. Olivia suspects the murder might be linked to anti-Saardiscan sentiments. Are the foreign chefs keeping more than their recipes a secret? Once again, Olivia must make sleuthing the special of the day.

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An Early Wake by Sheila Connolly

An Early Wake takes Maura Donovan on a dark twist through her family’s pub in Ireland. To bring in more customers, she revives Sullivan’s Pub’s music nights, hoping to attract legendary musicians and some extra cash. The plan works until a musician is found dead in the pub, turning her dream into a nightmare. Maura finds herself in a tight-knit community full of secrets, and as she starts asking questions, the list of suspects only grows.

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Assault and Pepper by Leslie Budewitz

Assault and Pepper starts with Pepper Reece, Seattle spice shop owner, stepping into her own investigation when a local panhandler turns up dead outside her store. The situation escalates when one of her employees is taken in as the main suspect, and Pepper knows she needs to figure out who really committed the crime.

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As Gouda as Dead by Avery Aames

As Gouda as Dead has Charlotte Bessette, cheese shop owner in small-town Ohio, on a mission to solve a murder just days before her wedding. Alovely local bar owner is found dead on her fiancé’s farm, and the timing couldn’t be worse. Now, refusing to let the murder ruin her wedding plans, Charlotte works to uncover the truth.

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Borrowed Crime by Laurie Cass

Borrowed Crime sends bookmobile librarian Minnie Hamilton on a hunt for answers when one of her volunteers dies during a route stop. If your book club loves a cozy mystery set in a small-town library and a curious cat, check this one.

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Buy a Whisker by Sofie Ryan

Buy a Whisker finds Sarah Grayson, owner of the Second Chance shop, reluctantly returning to her sleuthing ways when a local baker is murdered. The small coastal town of North Harbor, Maine, is buzzing with gossip, and suspicion points to someone trying to push a controversial development project. Sarah, with the help of her savvy rescue cat, Elvis, starts piecing together the clues to figure out who wanted the baker gone. .

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Demise in Denim by Duffy Brown

Demise in Denim gets Reagan Summerside, Savannah consignment shop owner, mixed up in a murder when local lawyer Walker Boone is framed. When a body is found in her bathtub, Reagan’s life takes an unexpected turn as she reluctantly agrees to help Walker. This cozy mystery is filled with Southern sass, humor, and plenty of plot twists that are sure to keep you guessing.

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Double Fudge Brownie Murder by Joanne Fluke

Double Fudge Brownie Murder follows baker Hannah Swensen as she finds herself the prime suspect in the murder of a judge. Already under pressure from an upcoming trial related to a tragic accident, Hannah stumbles upon the judge’s body, murdered in a most unusual way. Now Hannah is juggling baking treats, clearing her name, and catching the real killer. 

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Drape Expectations by Karen Rose Smith

Drape Expectations leads home stager Caprice De Luca into a whirlwind of trouble when her rock star client’s girlfriend is found murdered. The Southern belle with a dark side had secrets of her own, and Caprice finds herself entangled in a mystery full of twists.

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For Whom the Bluebell Tolls by Beverly Allen

For Whom the Bluebell Tolls thrusts florist Audrey Bloom into the middle of a reality TV scandal when one of the show’s hosts is found dead. Audrey’s bouquet creations for a bridal show catch the attention of a bride-to-be, but things go awry when a murder points to Audrey’s ex-boyfriend.

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Fry Another Day by J.J. Cook

Fry Another Day sends Zoe Chase, Southern food truck chef, on a wild race across the Southeast in a televised food truck competition. But the stakes get deadly when a fellow contestant is found murdered, and Zoe’s friend becomes the main suspect. Zoe’s got her loyal attorney and a sassy cat named Crème Brûlée by her side as she serves up dishes and solves the case.

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Ladle to the Grave by Connie Archer

Ladle to the Grave stirs up trouble for Lucky Jamieson, owner of a Vermont soup shop, when her grandfather is accused of poisoning someone at a springtime celebration. As the body count rises, Lucky finds herself juggling her busy soup shop, family troubles, and the hunt for a killer.

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Lowcountry Boneyard by Susan M. Boyer

Lowcountry Boneyard follows private investigator Liz Talbot as she searches for a missing heiress in Charleston. When Kent Heyward vanishes, Liz digs deep into family secrets, eccentric relatives, and mysterious spirits to get to the truth.

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Magic and Macaroons by Bailey Cates

Magic and Macaroons combines baking and witchcraft as magical baker Katie Lightfoot hunts for a killer with a taste for the supernatural. When a stranger dies in her Savannah bakery, Katie’s investigation leads her to a world of voodoo queens and missing talismans.

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Malice at the Palace by Rhys Bowen

Malice at the Palace follows Lady Georgiana Rannoch as she gets through royal duties—and murder—at Kensington Palace. Tasked by the Queen to accompany Princess Marina of Greece as she prepares to wed Prince George, Georgie’s job is to help Marina settle in, but things get complicated when Georgie stumbles upon the body of a young woman rumored to be one of George’s mistresses. If you love British cozy mystery with a bit of a splash of romance, grab this one.

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Musseled Out by Barbara Ross

In Musseled Out by Barbara, Rossulia Snowden races to clear her brother-in-law Sonny’s name after he’s accused of killing David Thwing, the “Mussel King,” in the seaside town of Busman’s Harbor, Maine. As summer ending and the town’s secrets unraveling, Julia’s determined to find the real killer. It’s a small-town whodunit packed with family ties, and mouth-watering Maine clambake recipes, a perfect pick for book clubs!

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No Ghouls Allowed by Victoria Laurie

No Ghouls Allowed follows ghost hunter M.J. Holliday, who finds herself investigating spooky happenings in an antebellum mansion in Georgia. Visiting her father in Valdosta with her boyfriend Heath and best friend Gilley, M.J. discovers he’s happily engaged to Christine Bigelow who owns a mansion plagued by mysterious accidents. When mysteries things occur M.J. digs into the mansion’s eerie past only to realize that she’s up against some very angry spirits.

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Some Like It Witchy by Heather Blake

Some Like It Witchy is the story of Wishcrafter Darcy Merriweather, who can make wishes come true but can’t escape trouble when it strikes in the Enchanted Village. When the long-abandoned Tavistock house finally goes up for sale, Darcy’s friend Cherise hopes to buy it. However, Darcy’s magical instincts warn her of danger, and her fears are confirmed when they find real estate agent Raina Gallagher dead inside the house, clutching a mysterious gemstone. A hint of magic and a dash of suspense, this cozy mystery is perfect for your book clubs who love paranormal sleuthing.

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Spellcasting in Silk by Juliet Blackwell

Spellcasting in Silk centers around Lily Ivory, a vintage boutique owner and talented witch, who finds herself once again drawn into a magical mystery. With her shop thriving thanks to San Francisco’s Summer of Love Festival, Lily hopes for a peaceful summer. But when a woman’s apparent suicide off the Golden Gate Bridge is linked to a shady botanica, the SFPD asks Lily to investigate. Soon Lily uncovers a powerful magic that could change everything.

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The Deep End by Julie Mulhern

The Deep End follows Ellison Russell, a wealthy housewife in 1970s Kansas City whose life takes a dark turn when she discovers her husband’s mistress floating dead in the country club pool. As Ellison becomes the prime suspect, she finds herself pulled into a world of secrets, scandals, and lies

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The Readaholics and the Falcon Fiasco by Laura DiSilverio

The Readaholics is all about Amy-Faye Johnson, an event planner with a serious passion for mystery novels. When her friend Ivy, who’s also a member of her book club, suddenly dies under some super suspicious circumstances, Amy-Faye isn’t about to just sit back. Nope, she’s ready to channel her inner detective, just like the ones from her favorite mysteries and solve the case herself.

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This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle

This Old Homicide centres around contractor Shannon Hammer who is juggling friendships with two handsome men. When her elderly neighbor, Jesse, is found dead in his ransacked home, Shannon suspects foul play. Rumors swirl about a priceless necklace from a shipwreck, but everyone knows Jesse loved to spin tall tales. As the death is ruled a homicide and suspects start emerging, Shannon realizes she must uncover the truth.

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Twisted Threads by Lea Wait

Angie Curtis returns to her hometown of Harbor Haven, , after a decade away, answering a call from her grandmother, Charlotte. Angie’s mother, missing for years, has been found—now a tragic murder mystery rather than a disappearance. Reuniting with Charlotte and her needlepoint group, the Mainely Needlepointers, brings some comfort, but trouble brews when one of their business associates is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Now, with both Angie and Charlotte under suspicion, Angie must stitch together clues that might connect this new murder to her mother’s unsolved case. Twisted Threads is a small-town cozy mystery that combines family secrets, murder, and the bonds that bring us home.

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A Peach of a Murder by Livia J. Washburn

A Peach of a Murder follows a Retired schoolteacher Phyllis Newsom who is ready to do whatever it takes to win the Peach Festival baking contest. However, when a local troublemaker is found dead in a garage and a judge mysteriously dies after tasting her Spicy Peach Cobbler, Phyllis finds herself the prime suspect. Now, with her reputation and freedom on the line, she must unravel the truth behind the murders before someone else gets cooked!

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In Hot Water by J.J. Cook

In Hot Water we have Fire Chief Stella Griffin who has her hands full; an irate local is threatening to demolish her cabin, and a suspicious fire at Sweet Pepper Lake leaves a former state representative dead. Teaming up with an arson investigator, Stella goes into the mystery to catch the culprit before they cause more trouble again.

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Sprinkles and Sea Serpents by Danielle Garrett

Sprinkles and Sea Serpents is set in Winterspell Lake, a town where magic reigns and humans are forbidden. Now Rosella is in her hometown helping out at her parents’ magical bakery, the Sugar Shack. When rumors of a deadly sea serpent surface, she can’t resist investigating, but what she uncovers is darker than she ever imagined.

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