Last Updated on December 20, 2023 by BiblioLifestyle
Are you searching for the perfect cozy mysteries to get lost in?  Cozy mysteries are a wonderful way to pass the time, as they give all their readers a sense of fun and adventure.  From small-town dramas to stories full of mystery and intrigue, there are enough cozy mystery books out there to keep even the most avid reader content!  To help narrow your list of options, we’ve put together some of our favorite 2023 cozy mysteries that will take you on captivating journeys into worlds full of danger and delight.  So if you’re looking for great books to read, here is a list of the best cozies guaranteed to entertain.
The Best Cozy Mysteries of 2023
- Six Sweets Under by Sarah Fox
- Of Manners and Murder by Anastasia Hastings
- The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
- The Raven Thief by Gigi Pandian
- Murder in Postscript by Mary Winters
- Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge
- Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto
- Nonna Maria and the Case of the Stolen Necklace by Lorenzo Carcaterra
- The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia Gray
- Murder on Mustang Beach by Alicia Bessette
- A Novel Disguise by Samantha Larsen
- Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective by Katie Siegel
- A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales
- Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge by Spencer Quinn
- Rehearsed to Death by Frank Anthony Polito
- Final Cut by Marjorie Mccown
- Take the Honey and Run by Jennie Marts
- Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala
- Murder by Invitation Only by Colleen Cambridge
- Murder in an Italian Village by Michael Falco
- Baking Spirits Bright by Sarah Fox
Of Manners and Murder by Anastasia Hastings
When Violet’s Aunt Adelia decides to abscond with her newest paramour, she leaves behind her role as the most popular Agony Aunt in London, “Miss Hermione,” in Violet’s hands. Â But Violent discovers that when you represent the best-loved Agony Aunt in Britain, both maurading husbands and murder are par for the course.
The Raven Thief by Gigi Pandian
One murder. Four impossibilities. A fake séance hides a very real crime.
In The Raven Thief, where sliding bookcases, trick tables, and hidden reading nooks hide something much more sinister than the Secret Staircase Construction crew ever imagined.
Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge
Set in the City of Light and starring Julia Child’s (fictional) best friend, confidant, and fellow American, this magnifique new historical mystery series combines a fresh perspective on the iconic chef’s years in post-WWII Paris with a delicious mystery and a unique culinary twist.
Nonna Maria and the Case of the Stolen Necklace by Lorenzo Carcaterra
Nonna Maria, “one of the most charming amateur sleuths ever created” (Tess Gerritsen), sets out to clear her goddaughter’s name and uncover the checkered past of an unidentifiable victim in this transporting mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lorenzo Carcaterra.
The Late Mrs. Willoughby by Claudia Gray
The suspenseful sequel to The Murder of Mr. Wickham, which sees Jonathan Darcy and Juliet Tilney reunited, and with another mystery to solve: the dreadful poisoning of the scoundrel Willoughby’s new wife.
The Late Mrs. Willoughby is one of the books in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
Murder on Mustang Beach by Alicia Bessette
When a killer stirs up trouble in the Outer Banks, amateur sleuth and bookseller Callie Padget is on the case, in a new beachside mystery from author Alicia Bessette.
Murder on Mustang Beach is one of the books in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
A Novel Disguise by Samantha Larsen
When Miss Tiffany Woodall assumes the identity of her half-brother after his death, she realizes she isn’t the only one with a secret to hide in this historical series debut, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Sherry Thomas.
A Novel Disguise is one of the books in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective by Katie Siegel
For anyone seeking to satisfy their Harriet the Spy or Encyclopedia Brown nostalgia, this modern, witty debut based on the popular @katiefliesaway TikTok series stars a twentysomething former kid detective who’s coaxed out of retirement for one last case.
Charlotte Illes Is Not a Detective is one of the books in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales
When a wealthy bachelor drops dead at a ball, a young lady takes on the decidedly improper role of detective in this action-packed debut comedy of manners and murder.
A Most Agreeable Murder is one of the books in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
Rehearsed to Death by Frank Anthony Polito
Hart to Hart via HGTV, this fabulous new quozy (queer cozy) mystery series by award-winning author and playwright Frank Anthony Polito’s features a gay couple who solve crimes while renovating houses in suburban Detroit as part of their hit reality show Domestic Partners. Now, their foray into community theater proves a major risk thanks to some deadly improvisation . . .
Rehearsed to Death is one of the books in The 2023 Summer Reading Guide.
Take the Honey and Run by Jennie Marts
When a murder shocks the town in Jennie Marts’ debut cozy mystery, Bailey Briggs, a successful mystery author, finds herself in the midst of a real-life crime. With her beekeeping grandmother as the prime suspect, Bailey must put her fictional detective skills to use and uncover the truth. With the help of her witty best friend, meddling aunts, and The Hive book club members, Bailey is determined to catch the clever culprit and clear her grandmother’s name. Aided by an ominous threat, she won’t back down until justice is served.
Murder and Mamon by Mia P. Manansala
When murder mars the grand opening for Lila Macapagal’s aunties’ new laundromat, she will have to air out all the dirty laundry in Shady Palms to catch a killer…
Murder and Mamon is one of the books in The 2023 Fall Reading Guide.
Murder by Invitation Only by Colleen Cambridge
In this engaging historical mystery, Agatha Christie’s ever-capable housekeeper, Phyllida Bright, not only keeps the celebrated author’s English country home in tip-top shape, she excels as an amateur sleuth. But when a murder-themed game goes awry, can she outfox the guilty party?
Murder by Invitation Only is one of the books in The 2023 Fall Reading Guide.
Murder in an Italian Village by Michael Falco
The first in a transporting new cozy mystery series set in beautiful Positano, Italy, as a widowed B&B owner discovers a body in one of her bedrooms before opening day… Perfect for fans of Mario Giordano and Lorenzo Carcaterra!
Murder in an Italian Village is one of the books in The 2023 Fall Reading Guide.
Baking Spirits Bright by Sarah Fox
In a cute new culinary cozy from USA Today bestselling author Sarah Fox, budding chocolatier Becca Ransom must solve a murder before she meets a sticky end.
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What do you think about these best cozy mysteries of 2023?
Have you read any books from this list? Â What are your favorite cozy mysteries of 2023? Â What books would you add to the list? Â Let’s talk about all things cozy mysteries in the comments below.
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