Do you like cozy mysteries?

 

If you don’t know what they are, I’ll give you a brief definition. Cozy mysteries, sometimes called cozies, are a subgenre of crime fiction where the crime and/or violence take place “off stage.” The detective is typically an amateur sleuth, and the stories are usually set in a small, close-knit community. Cozies almost always have a theme, often hobbies or pets. These books are usually a part of a long series. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, keep reading to find out what new cozies are coming to the library!

 

Death by Bubble Tea by Jennifer J. Chow, coming out July 5^th, is the first installment of the LA Night Market series. This story follows characters Yale and Celine as they run a food stall together. After one of their customers is murdered and people begin to suspect their bubble tea, the duo must work together to find the real killer.

 

A Killing in Costumes by Zac Bissonnette, coming out August 9^th, is the first installment of the Hollywood Treasures series. This book features former costars turned business partners Jay and Cindy who run a Hollywood antiques shop. When facing competition to buy a collection of vintage costumes and their competitor turns up dead, the two must prove their innocence to save their business.

 

Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns will be coming out on August 30^th and is the first of the Baker Street Mysteries series. After Maddy’s fiancé leaves her at the alter and she receives a surprising inheritance, she moves to her late aunt’s home to run the bakery that has been left to her. When the mayor of Maddy’s new town is found murdered with evidence leading to her, she must investigate and clear her name.

 

Photo Finished by Christen Brecher will be coming out on October 25^th and is the first book in the Snapshot of NYC series. To get enough money saved to follow her dream of becoming a professional photographer, Liv works at her grandparent’s key shop. When she is invited to photograph at a glamourous event, she feels like her career is taking off, but by the end of the night, a billionaire has been found dead. Liz uses her eye for detail to solve the case.

 

Vinyl Resting Place by Olivia Blacke, releasing December 27^th, is the first in the Record Shop Mysteries series. Juni runs a record and coffee shop with her sisters. When a killer strikes near their shop and their uncle is accused of the crime, the sisters work together to catch the culprit.