Looking for cozy mysteries to enjoy during cool autumn days? Check out this list of 6 novels on our Sweater Weather Cozy Mysteries book list.
Reading cozy mysteries on cold fall days is delightful. The gentle suspense and charming settings match the season’s mood.
The crisp air and changing leaves evoke nostalgia. Cozy mysteries, with their small-town charm and quirky characters, are the perfect escape. Their nonviolent plot twists add to the appeal.
The genre’s focus on community, amateur sleuths, and humor creates a warm, cozy feeling. It’s like a snug blanket or a cup of hot tea.
Reading a cozy mystery is like settling into a familiar story. It makes the chill outside feel less daunting and the time indoors more enjoyable.
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* The Goodreads ratings are as of this writing.
Book #1
The Spook in The Stacks by Eva Gates
Lighthouse Mystery Book #4
Quote from the book’s description:
“Meanwhile, very strange things are happening at the library—haunted horses are materializing in the marsh, the lights seem to have an eerie life of their own, and the tiny crew of a model ship appears to move around when no one is watching.”
This book has a 3.89 rating on Goodreads.
Book #2
The Diva Haunts the House by Krista Davis
A Domestic Diva Mystery Book #5
This book has a 4.05 rating on Goodreads.
Here’s a quote from the books description:
“The cause of death is not immediately apparent, but the victim does have two puncture wounds on his neck. While Sophie’s boyfriend, homicide detective Wolf, investigates, rumors start flying faster than witches on broomsticks. Could the killer be a real vampire—the same one rumored to have lived in Sophie’s haunted house back when it was a boardinghouse?”
Book #3
The Cider Shop Rules by Julie Anne Lindsey
A Cider Shop Mystery Book #3
Here’s a quote from the book’s description:
“The Fall Festival is in full swing. Civil War reenactors from three counties are partaking in Blossom Valley’s tribute to John Brown. Blue Ridge Mountain foliage is in full bloom. And best of all is Jacob Potter’s pumpkin farm where his hay rides, piglet races, pumpkin picking and corn maze are time-honored draws for locals and tourists alike. That’s why it’s such a shock when Mr. Potter is found dead, hidden under a tarp in the back of Winnie’s pickup truck.”
Book #4
On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle
Coffeehouse Mystery Book #1
This book has a 6.38 rating on Goodreads.
Here’s a quote from the book’s description:
“Clare arrives at work to discover the assistant manager dead in the back of the store, coffee grounds strewn everywhere. Two detectives investigate. But when they find no sign of forced entry or foul play, they deem it an accident. Still, Clare is not convinced. And after the police leave, Clare can’t help wondering…If this was an act of murder, is she in danger?”
Book #5
Trotting into Trouble by Amber Camp
A Horse Rescue Mystery Book #2
This book has a 4.21 rating on Goodreads
Here’s a quote from the book’s description:
“An investigation goes from an easy trot to a full-on gallop into danger in the second Horse Rescue mystery, perfect for fans of Amanda Flower and Mollie Cox Bryan.”
Book #6
Pumpkin Roll by Josi S. Kilpack
A Culinary Mystery Book #6
This book as a 3.87 rating on Goodreads
Here’s quote from the book’s description:
“Sadie Hoffmiller believes in her abilities as a cook and as a detective. She believes in the beauty of a perfectly baked pumpkin roll. She does not, however, believe in ghosts.”
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I hope you’ve enjoyed this Sweater Weather Cozy Mysteries book list.
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Best,
Anita