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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

By Ginger Bolton | August 26, 2025

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

By Ginger Bolton | December 9, 2024

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

Have A Sweet And Cozy Summer With These Delectable Mysteries

"Whipping up goodies seems to help some cozy sleuths solve crimes."

By Ginger Bolton | May 27, 2021

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