Mrs. Murphy Mysteries
Rita Mae Brown
Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, this series features postmistress Mary Minor “Harry” Harristeen and her animal friends Mrs. Murphy, a tiger cat, and Tee Tucker, a Welsh Corgi. The animals do as much detecting as the humans in these contemporary village mysteries.
Wish You Were Here
Rest in Pieces
Murder at Monticello

Constable Evans Mysteries
Rhys Bowen
When former big city police officer Evan Evans takes a job as constable in the small town of Llanfair in the mountains of Wales, he expects a quiet, peaceful life. Unfortunately, the people he encounters there have other ideas! A charming village mystery series.
Evans Above
Evanly Choirs
Evan’s Gate

Tea Shop Mysteries
Laura Childs
Theodosia Browning is the proprietor of the Indigo Tea Shop in Charleston, South Carolina. When she’s not preparing special blends or catering events, she manages to solve quite a few crimes. Each book contains interesting facts about tea, a few recipes, and information about Charleston.
Death by Darjeeling
Shades of Earl Grey
The Jasmine Moon Murder

Grace and Favor Mysteries
Jill Churchill
The Crash of ’29 leaves siblings Robert and Lily penniless until a bequest from their great-uncle Horatio takes them from Manhattan to the Hudson Valley. Though it puts a roof over their heads, the bequest comes with strings, and the village of Voorburg is not as idyllic as it appears.
Anything Goes
Someone to Watch Over Me
Love For Sale

Coffeehouse Mysteries
Cleo Coyle
Something is always brewing at the Village Blend Coffeehouse, but sometimes Mocha Lattes lead to murder! Manager Claire Cosi is always busy juggling customers, coffee and crime in this contemporary series set in New York City’s Greenwich Village. The books include coffee trivia and recipes, so you can recreate some Village Blend specialties at home.
On What Grounds
Through the Grinder
Latte Trouble

Goldy Schulz Catering Mysteries
Diane Mott Davidson
Murder is often on the menu for Colorado caterer Goldy Schulz. A former victim of spousal abuse, Goldy has built a new life and business for herself and her son. Cooking and curiosity lead to detecting and danger in these fast paced stories. Recipes from Goldy’s menus are included.
The Cereal Murders
Killer Pancake
Tough Cookie

Death on Demand Mysteries
Carolyn Hart
Annie Laurence Darling always has the most popular murder mysteries at her bookstore “Death on Demand.” When her neighbors and customers create a few crime stories of their own, Annie uses her vast knowledge of fictional crime to help her solve these local mysteries. Set in South Carolina’s Low Country, this is a great series for book lovers.
Death on Demand
Something Wicked
Southern Ghost

Gaslight Mysteries
Victoria Thompson
Sarah Brandt left her privileged uptown lifestyle to become a midwife in turn-of-the- century New York. Serving those who dwell in the crime ridden tenements of the city allows Sarah to employ both her compassion and her curiosity. The adventures of this likeable amateur sleuth offer a vivid, realistic look at early 20th century city life.
Murder on Astor Place
Murder on St. Mark’s Place
Murder on Gramercy Park

The cozy mystery has its origins in the age of the classic British mystery, when Agatha Christie popularized the village or country house murder. Miss Jane Marple is perhaps the best known of all cozy sleuths, but many clever amateur detectives have followed in her footsteps. No longer the sole domain of the village spinster, more contemporary cozy detectives include shop owners, writers, caterers, minister’s wives, and retired professionals. Although settings and time periods vary, cozy mysteries have the following traits in common:

• A serious crime is the basis of the story, but the emphasis is on solving the mystery and not on the gory details of the crime.
  
• Suspects and victims know each other and are often part of a community or a group that shares a common interest.
  
• The suspects all have a reason and an opportunity to commit the crime.
  

Whether you prefer village or city, contemporary or historical, there are cozies to suit. So settle into a comfortable chair and sample a mystery from the library’s collection.