Ep 503: Which cozy mysteries are right for me?

What Should I Read Next?

Anne Bogel

Books, Arts, Leisure

4.8 • 5.1K Ratings

🗓️ 18 November 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Breaking into a new genre can feel intimidating. Today Anne is talking with a reader who is keen to explore cozy mysteries, but isn't sure where to begin. Amber Richcreek lives in Bellingham, Washington with her family, where she’s a pre-k teacher and enjoys baking and photography in her spare time. She’s also a lifelong reader and a fan of emotional, character-driven contemporary fiction. Lately Amber’s been intrigued by the cozy mystery genre, but when she turns to the internet for tips on where to start, she’s quickly overwhelmed. Amber would love to get acquainted with this genre and better understand how to navigate it as a new reader in this space, and Anne is here to help. We also know that many readers are drawn to cozy titles this time of year, so it feels like a great time to explore the various subgenres of cozy mystery. Find the titles mentioned today and leave your recommendations for Amber on our show notes page at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/503. Our shop is full of both new and returning favorites right now. Our much-loved tote bag makes a great gift—or gift-wrapping—for your favorite reader. Plus we have our new collection of Leuchtturm 1917 embossed journals in custom colors selected by our team along with t-shirts and stickers, signed copies of Anne's books, buttons and pencils, and more. Check it all out at modernmrsdarcy.com/shop and if you’re ordering for holiday delivery, please place your order as early as you can. There's still time to call and share your stories for our upcoming episode. To tell us about a favorite title you discovered thanks to What Should I Read Next, please call us by November 23 at 502-627-0663 and leave us a short voicemail. Please call from a quiet place so we can hear everything you have to say and our listeners can hear you well on the show. We can't wait to listen to your messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	do people get nervous before they share their dance?
0:02.8	Oh, absolutely.
0:04.1	Absolutely.
0:04.7	Because you're ready to talk about it.
0:05.9	And then I think internally it's like, oh, but, but am I?
0:11.3	Yeah.
0:11.6	Are you, Amber?
0:12.6	I'm ready.
0:13.5	I'm ready.
0:13.7	This is a safe space.
0:19.4	Hey readers, I'm Ann Bogle. and this is What Should I Read Next?
0:24.7	Welcome to the show that's dedicated to answering the question that plagues every reader.
0:29.6	What should I read next? We don't get bossy on this show. What we will do here is give you
0:35.2	the information you need to choose your next read.
0:38.1	Every week we'll talk all things books and reading, and today we're doing a little literary
0:42.2	matchmaking with one guest.
0:50.8	Readers, our shop is full of both new and returning favorites right now. Our much-loved tote bag is perfect
0:57.1	for trips to the library or anywhere you want to take your books and it makes a great gift
1:01.5	or a gift wrapping for your favorite reader. Our new collection of Leuchterm 1917 embossed journals
1:08.4	with the beautiful copper ampersand on them is available in custom colors
1:12.9	selected by our team. It's been a big hit this fall. Pair one with a book or just wrap it up on
1:18.0	its own and it's a ready gift for nearly anyone. We've got a whole lot more besides t-shirts and
	...

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