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In this episode, Laura chats with Larissa from Kensington Books about the world of cozy mysteries, perfect for mystery lovers and romance readers. They dive into upcoming fall 2024 releases, cozy mysteries for every type of reader, and even discuss how romance authors are crossing over into mystery writing. Larissa shares exciting new releases, from Halloween-themed mysteries to historical and urban cozy settings.

Key Takeaways:

• Cozy mysteries can be a great way for romance readers to explore mystery genres without the gory elements of thrillers.
• Kensington Books will publish a wide variety of cozy mysteries this fall, including holiday-themed books and historical cozy mysteries.
• Romance authors such as Vanessa Kelly are now delving into writing cozy mysteries, bringing new life to this genre.

Books Mentioned in This Episode:

1. Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop by Emmeline Duncan https://amzn.to/4eztqPi
2. Fresh Brewed Murder by Emmeline Duncan (Ground Rules Mystery Series) https://amzn.to/4deMJMD
3. Murder in Italian Café by Michael Falco (Bria Barlucci Series) https://amzn.to/3ZwgAgf
4. Murder at a Scottish Christmas by Tracy Hall https://amzn.to/3BhSUCn
5. Mrs. Claus and the Nightmare Before New Year’s Eve by Liz Ireland https://amzn.to/4eeJzK5
6. Death of a Gingerbread Man by Lee Hollishttps://amzn.to/3ZuWSld
7. Silent Nights Are Murder by Libby Klein https://amzn.to/3ZwgTHV
8. Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly (Emma Knightley Mysteries) https://amzn.to/47AvNz4.
9. The Little Lost Library by Ellery Adams (Secret, Book, and Scone Society Mystery) https://amzn.to/3MWgUxu
10. Murder on the Page by Daryl Wood Gerber (Literary Dining Mystery) https://amzn.to/4gBkVVv
11. Knife Skills for Beginners by Orlando Murrin https://amzn.to/3TFhW4y

Get in Touch with Kensington Books:

• Visit kensingtonbooks.com for more on the latest mystery and cozy titles.
• For cozy mystery lovers, check out kensingtoncozies.com and access the 2024 Cozy Mystery booklet.

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