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Cozy Crime Mystery Newsletter
November's Picks for Books, TV, and Fun

Hello Cozy Crime Fan!
Welcome to the November edition of our monthly newsletter! With chilly days and cozy evenings upon us, it’s the perfect season to dive into a new mystery, indulge in a festive whodunit, or uncover a forgotten classic.
This month’s newsletter is packed with picks that will keep you entertained all month long, from newly released novels to updates on beloved TV series and movie adaptations making waves in the mystery world.
For book lovers, we’re highlighting some of the latest releases, as well as one or two page-turners you may have missed along the way.
In addition, we’ll fill you in on the best binge-worthy TV shows, so pour yourself something warm, settle in with your favorite blanket, and get ready to explore the best in cozy crime this November.
Happy reading, watching, and sleuthing!
Books
![]() | How to Solve Your Own Murder:A brand new release, How to Solve Your Own Murder, is a brilliantly creative whodunnit that weaves the story of a missing teenage girl in 1967 with the death of her friend more than 50 years later. Frances Adams knows she’s going to be killed, and her vast estate is going to be inherited by whoever solves it. It's time for her great niece Annie to start following the clues! |
![]() | Finlay Donovan is Killing It:Meet Finlay Donovan, a woman whose entire life has been chaos since her husband ran off with their real estate agent. With two small children, no money, the bills piling up, and a deadline for a book past due, things are not looking good…until she is mistaken for a hitman and offered $50K to ‘take care of’ somebody’s husband… |
![]() | A Very English Murder:It’s the 1920s, and Eleanor Swift has returned to the UK after travelling the world. She has also just inherited her late uncle’s estate, and now, as the newly installed Lady Swift, must put her adventurous ways behind her. That is until she witnesses a murder. The problem is nobody believes her, so off she sets to prove them all wrong! |
TV & Movies
![]() | Shakespeare and Hathaway are Finally returning with Season 5!Hurrah for the BBC, who has resurrected Shakespeare and Hathaway for a FIFTH season. It has been nearly three years since Lou, Frank, and Sebastian ran around Stratford-Upon-Avon solving crimes, and we can’t wait to see them back again in 2025. For now, we’ll just have to watch the first four seasons all over again! |
![]() | Professor T - The Brilliant Ben Miller Mystery Solving SeriesProfessor Jasper Tempest is a brilliant but enigmatic criminology lecturer at the University of Cambridge. He is so good, in fact, that he has been asked to help consult the local police with a number of their more tricky cases. But with so many issues of his own, will he be more of a hindrance than a help? |
![]() | Whitstable Pearl is Back with Six New Mysteries to Solve in Season 3Pearl Nolan is not only a successful restaurant owner, but she’s also a dab hand at solving crime in her home town of Whitstable. Of course, it helps that she has DCI Mike McGuire to rely on when things get a little rocky in the beautiful seaside town! |
Take The Quiz
![]() | Take the Midsomer Murders QuizWhether you're a seasoned detective or a curious newcomer, this Midsomer Murders quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge about all things DCI Barnaby, his various side kicks and the murderous hamlets of Midsomer County! |
Blog Updates
Gifts & Goodies
![]() | The Balthazar StoneUnlock the Mystery in The Balthazar Stone, an award-winning escape-room puzzle by The Mystery Agency. Join Elsa Winslow on her quest to Sharktooth Island, where you'll tackle a treasure chest's cryptic clues to break Balthazar's ancient curse. With combination locks, puzzles and plenty of clues, I’ve played this with friends, and it gets a huge thumbs up! |
Author Corner
![]() | Anthony HorowitzAnthony Horowitz is a prolific British author known for his crime and mystery novels. He has written official Sherlock Holmes and James Bond books, created the Susan Ryeland series (including Magpie Murders), and penned the Hawthorne and Horowitz mysteries featuring a fictionalized version of himself. He is a masterful storyteller who has captivated readers with ingenious plots and clever twists in his unforgettable mysteries. |
It’s a wrap…
As we wrap up this month’s Cozy Crime Mystery Newsletter, we hope you’ve found some intriguing new books, shows, and puzzles to add a touch of mystery to your November.
Whether you’re discovering fresh authors or revisiting old favorites, there’s always something special about getting lost in a great mystery.
We’ll be back next month with even more to explore and enjoy in the run-up to Christmas and the Holidays.
Until then, happy sleuthing, and may your next read be delightfully suspenseful!

Thanks for reading! Let’s catch up again next month.
Regards
Agatha Marplewood