There are a lot of mystery novels out there, and with the popularity of programs like ‘Sherlock’ on TV, it’s not hard to see why they’re so popular. In this post, we will be looking at what cozies are specially, why they’re considered different from other mysteries types and why, exactly, they are so popular. What is a cozy mystery? A cozy mystery is a type of crime fiction in which the focus is on the Read more
Category: Mystery Subgenres
Exploration of subgenres like cozy mysteries, police procedurals, and historical mysteries.
The Golden Age of Mystery & Why the Genre Still Resonates Today
Mystery has been one of the most popular, dynamic, and influential genres since the earliest days of novel writing. The mystery genre is expansive, covering books with murder, theft, extortion, blackmail, and a host of other crimes as their central focus. The Golden Age of Mystery refers to the period between 1920 and 1940 in which many new authors emerged as well as a number of classic titles were written. The Golden Age of Mystery Read more
Miss Marple, Nancy Drew, and the Rise of Amateur Female Sleuths
When it comes to mystery novels, the bookshelves are often dominated by male protagonists. But over the years, detective fiction has seen an increase in female detectives and amateur sleuths. From Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple to Carolyn Keene’s Nancy Drew, here’s a summary of female sleuths’ history and evolution. Definition of Amateur Female Sleuth An amateur female sleuth is typically a woman who is not a professional detective but who solves crimes or mysteries as Read more
5 Carefree Cozy Mysteries that Remind Me of Summer
Top 5 books that remind you of a season I will be needing some summery suggestions in the midst of our winter here. (Consider it my birthday present!!) – From Meeghan Reads I can do summer and with all cozy mysteries. Just think of it as me redeeming myself for my non-summery 20 days of Summer post. I like to do a little nod to Carla’s post where every single book has summer in the Read more