Cozy mysteries are tons of fun. They’re suspenseful, but at their core these books are just pure fun. Thrills and violence are replaced with humor and wit (and often a great pun or two). We’ve pulled together some of the best cozy mysteries released in 2015. Happy reading, sleuths! If you’re ready for another batch of finger licking mysteries check out similar posts like Miss Marple, Denise Grover Swank, Wannabe Sleuths, Female Sleuths, Culinary Twists, More Cozy Mysteries, Cozy Beach Reads, and Pool-side Reads!
Cozy Mysteries: 2015 New Books to Read
A Pain in the Tuchis
Mark Reutlinger
Release Date: November 17, 2015
A Pain in the Tuchis features a plucky heroine sleuth – who just happens to be a very old (and very hilarious). Mrs. Rose Kaplan and her dear friend Ida are investigating the death of Vera Gold – who kicked the bucket at the Julius and Rebecca Cohen Home for Jewish Seniors.
Chalk Lines & Lipstick
Ophelia London
Release Day: August 9, 2015
Ophelia London’s new mystery series about a New York fashion writer who loses her job and moves back to small-town California is absolutely hilarious. The protagonist is delightful, and will appeal to Stephanie Plum fans.
Crowned and Moldering
Kate Carlisle
Release Date: November 3, 2015
Crowned and Moldering is Kate Carlise’s new release in the Fixer-Upper series. If you’re a cozy mystery reader who loves a good HGTV marathon, this is the book for you.
A Gala Event
Sheila Connolly
Release Date: October 6, 2015
A Gala Event is an orchard mystery set during the off-season. Orchard owner Meg is planning her wedding, but there’s trouble afoot.
Florist Grump
Kate Collins
Release Date: October 27, 2015
Florist Grump is, you guessed it, a cozy mystery that is set in a flower shop. The protaginist Abby Knight has been grumpy as of late, and things just get worse when someone turns up dead. This book is full of witty dialogue and excellent suspense.
A Likely Story
Jenn McKinlay
Release Date: November 3, 2015
Jenn McKinlay’s bestselling Library Lover’s Mystery series is back with another installment, starring library director Lindsey Norris. Lindsey runs a library on an island, and one of her dear friends has just turned up dead.
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