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    Salad Days and Sleuthing: Five Cozy Stories Shaped by Youth, Innocence, and Vulnerability

    Salad Days and Sleuthing: Five Cozy Stories Shaped by Youth, Innocence, and Vulnerability

    Ginger Bolton Recommends Mysteries by Amanda Flower, Lynn Cahoon, Uzma Jalaluddin, and Others

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    Why Are There So Many Characters Named Hannah in Mystery Novels?

    Why Are There So Many Characters Named Hannah in Mystery Novels?

    Ginger Bolton considers the art of choosing a character's name

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    It’s a Festival—What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

    It’s a Festival—What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

    5 cozy mysteries set at summer fairs and festivals

    By Ginger Bolton | February 22, 2024

    Cozies that Bloom in the Spring

    Cozies that Bloom in the Spring

    A look at six flower-themed cozy mysteries and the arrangements they inspire.

    By Ginger Bolton | April 26, 2023

    Have Yourself a Cozy Christmas With These Delectable Mysteries

    Have Yourself a Cozy Christmas With These Delectable Mysteries

    Holiday cheer, festive foods, and a few not-particularly-upsetting murders...

    By Ginger Bolton | December 6, 2021

    Have A Sweet And Cozy Summer With These Delectable Mysteries

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    By Ginger Bolton | May 27, 2021

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