COZY MYSTERIES BOOK HAUL!!

[@Soniawithani]

The cottage takes series is one of my favorites! I just read the fifth book , the Tale of Hawthorne House. They are so atmospheric and I love the animal point of view. You made a great haul!

[@wanderingwithstacy]

I have the 1st cottage tales book! What a great find! I've read a few of the sherlock bookshop mysteries, they're great! I just read book 3 of the agatha raisin books, the potted gardener. I haven't read the 1st 2 books yet. I really liked the main character. She's fiesty😊

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I like feisty characters lol, so I'll probably enjoy that. Can't wait to get started with that cottage tales series, too!

[@paperbacksandponytails]

I'm really new to cozy mysteries. I'm currently reading a cozy mystery series called Mission Inn-Possible, and I'm enjoying it.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Same- I've just recently fallen in love with cozies, but so glad I've started.

[@karendtm2]

The Postern of Fate is the last book in the Tommy and Tuppence series. The first is The Secret Adversary. It's a public domain book, so it's easy to find in places like Gutenberg. Enjoy the series.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I've read The Secret Adversary and loved it! I didn't realize they were on project Gutenberg- that's awesome! Thanks for letting me know!

[@debbielee7940]

Great cozy book haul! I just picked up The Tale of Hilltop Farm, too. It's on my nightstand and looks like a cute read. My favorite cozy mystery author is Krista Davis. My favorite series of hers is the Domestic Diva series. Her mysteries are a little more layered like Agatha Christie, plus super fun characters.🤗

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Oh, I love that title, Domestic Divas!! Sounds like a soap opera! 😂I'll be on the lookout- thanks!

[@BJPDesigns]

Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors. I especially like the Hercule Poirot stories. But I confess, I barely knew anything about her life. I’ve been listening to Lucy Worsley’s book, Agatha Christie: An Elusive Woman, and my oh my, I am surprised to learn so much about her. What an adventurous life she had! I will also check out the autobiography of Agatha Christie’s too.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Yes! I want to read that! I don't know anything about her life, either, so I'm definitely curious.

[@janetsmith8566]

It’s great.

[@FaeryLaume]

I'm currently working my way through a very short cozy series by Carola Dunn. It's her Cornish Mysteries series set in the 1960's and has only four books. I don't think she's going to write any more in the series but I enjoy the characters so much I'm going to read the ones she did write. She also writes the very popular (and very long, 23 novels and still going) Daisy Dalrymple mysteries, set in the 1920's. I read the first in that series and enjoyed it too, and have been picking up more books in the series when I find them.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I've read the first in the Daisy Dalrymple this past winter and loved it. I didn't know about the other series!

[@annas.7725]

The Autobiography is excellent! I read, then reread it, some years ago. I've been a fan since high school, I am now 61. 💕

[@janetsmith8566]

I could have written this message! Same age, too! 💕💕

[@annas.7725]

@@janetsmith8566 That's really cool, a kindred spirit! 😄

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Wow! If it's reread worthy that sounds awesome!

[@janetsmith8566]

@@mitzireadsandwrites it’s worth rereading every year! 💕💕

[@Catloudan]

I love the Darling Dahlias! Great series!

[@marjoriebd3326]

Susan Wittig Albert is fabulous! I love her both her Cottage Tales series and her Darling Dalias books! I think you will really enjoy both!

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Oh, yay! That gets me excited to read them!

[@lisacannon9229]

I adore Agatha Christie and own most. I'm going thru based on publication date. I adore anything Sherlock Holmes related and always picture Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce when reading. Will look up some of your recommendations. They look great!!

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I loved The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes stories, so I need to keep going with those. After reading each story, I watched the Jeremy Brett TV adaptation (my son has the DVD set) and loved it. Maybe I'll pull the next collection. Thanks!

[@lisacannon9229]

I love them all. There is a new authorized series out that I got and can't wait to read.

[@kimberlycasey4105]

What a great haul! A gymnasium full of books sounds like a dream📖📚📖

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

My heart skipped a beat when I first walked in. 😂

[@marybeery1764]

Mitzi, some really good reads. I've read all the Agatha Raisin books in order. The early books show her growth or lack in some areas as she begins a new career and life. She is a bit self-centered but it all works out in the end. The t.v.series is a kick and just borrows from the series. I've read the Darling Dahlias in order too. They follow history. Enjoy both series.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Thanks, Mary!!

[@amyc1752]

Wow, Mitzi, you did great! All of those books are in such great condition. I want to read the Susan Wittig Albert series as well. One series I have started that I need to continue is the Miss Julia series. The first book I read was laugh out loud funny to me. I'm embarrassed to say I also have the entire Library Lover's series by Jenn McKinlay that I haven't read yet.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I'm completely understand. 😂We just want the books!! I need to try Miss Julia. I'm always in the mood for a good laugh!

[@JacquelineCaron]

you will love that Library Mystery series - I will say, you need to read that one in order. Try her other series if you like this one. 😊

[@amyc1752]

@@JacquelineCaron Thank you!

[@vickiraereads8816]

I found a Guideposts mystery in a free little library last year and thoroughly enjoyed it! It was book 4 in the Mysteries of Martha's Vineyard series. I was surprised that I enjoyed it that much and have been collecting more books from that particular set. I recently picked up the first book, Cruel Candy, in the Cozy Corgi Mysteries by Mildred Abbott. We have 2 corgis and I've been wanting to collect and start this series as well. Happy Reading!

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Oh, I love corgis!! so cute!! That sounds like a fun one! I'll be on the lookout for that Guidepost Martha Vineyard's series as well. Sounds fun!

[@GinaStanyerBooks]

You find the best stuff! I absolutely love The Cottage Tales - super cozy and cute.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

YOU find the best stuff and I'm always jealous of all your fabulous vintage covers! 😂

[@MsBolinas]

Love the Darling Dahlias! I’ve read them all and you really should read them in order! I believe the first is The DD’s and the Cucumber Tree. I hope the author continues with the series.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Ok, thanks! I do like to read in order anyway, so I'll make sure to start at book one.

[@natashaelliot5930]

Great haul! I really like the Agatha Raisin, I've not long finished Agatha Raisin and Wellspring of Death which is the 7th book in the series. I've been dipping in and out of them for a couple of years when I'm in the mood for something easy. I would recommend reading them in order as there are several storylines/characters to follow. Nonetheless, an enjoyable series. Love the sound of Body on Baker Street - funnily enough I work on Baker Street so may be an appropriate read for the summer. I'll see I can find a copy over here 🙂

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

oh, that's funny! 😂Yes, that's a must read for you then!!

[@JacquelineCaron]

was wondering if the Agatha Raisin should be read in order - thank you for clarifying that! there are so many in that series! Did you know that there is a (BBC?) series based on that character?

[@natashaelliot5930]

@@JacquelineCaron Yes I've watched a couple of episodes but Agatha wasn't how I imagined. Funny how you get to know characters in a certain way and then they are cast completely differently!

[@JacquelineCaron]

@@natashaelliot5930 so where can you view the Agatha Raisin episodes? have always wanted to watch. thanks for your reply! ☺

[@luv2knit61]

Hi Mitzi , one of my favorite cozy mysteries is the Mrs Murphy series by Rita Mae Brown. Mrs Murphy is her cat, and there are lots of books in that series. Susan Wittig Albert also writes the Chyna Bales cozy mystery series that takes place in a small Texas town. They are very good too.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Mrs. Murphy is a cat?? that's cute!! Yep, I'll see if I can find it.

[@toddbelanger1923]

Good morning ...love these videos.. Your home library must be getting huge with all these fun hauls..lol..you will never be bored that's for sure..love your channel

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

um, yep, it's a problem 😂I've planned a big declutter and reorganization for my library this afternoon, so we'll see how it goes.

[@toddbelanger1923]

@@mitzireadsandwrites I enjoy reorganizing my home library... Its a lot of fun...put some music on and perk that coffee and YAHOOOOO your off

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

@@toddbelanger1923 YES!!

[@lizziefayelovesbooks]

Yay for cozies!! I haven't read any of the Susan Wittig Albert series, but I've heard good things. I have read some by Vicki Delany and liked them. I've been told that I might not like Agatha Raisin, so I don't know what to think about those.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I'll give Agatha Raisin a try and keep you posted.

[@sandyokey1019]

Agatha Christie was my introduction to the mystery genre way back when. I did read the DD and the confederate rose but I prefer Susan Witting Albert’s China Bayles series much more. And I love Vicki Delany’s series, all of them. I’ve read all of the Sherlock bookshop books, that’s my favorite series from her. I also love the tea shop mystery series by Laura Childs. I love cozy mysteries!

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Thank you!! I love the idea of a Sherlock bookshop, so that's the main reason I picked up that one. I'll be on the hunt for some of these others. I'm always looking for more cozy reads, and I think this genre is a great one to squeeze in at anytime of year, too.

[@daniellethebluegrassreader1194]

My favorite cozy mystery series so far is the cupcake bakery mystery series by Jenn Mckinlay. The first book is Sprinkle With Murder. The characters are really funny and quirky.📚😊

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Oh, I love quirky characters!! That's my favorite go-to type read so YES! Thanks!

[@melissajackson4173]

I think Agatha Raisin can be read out of order. I think that would be fine. If you like Agatha raisin . You can look at reading the Hamish McBeth series as well

[@elaineb1336]

I love the Miss Marple books too!

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Miss Marple is my favorite and she's made me a cozy mystery reader. I❤Marple

[@FaeryLaume]

I haven't read Susan Wittig Albert's Beatrice Potter series but I did read and enjoy most of her China Bayles series. I also really enjoyed Donna Andrew's Meg Langslow series, each book title is a bird pun, and the books are often laugh out loud funny. Another series I loved, and thought I'd finished, but then the author added a couple more books later is the Miss Zukas series by Jo Dereske. I moved on to other genres for awhile but these are all series I'd love to finish, and that I think you'd enjoy too.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

You had me at bird puns! 😂 I had to look that up, and that's sounds so funny! We'll Always Have Parrots??? That's hilarious already. 😂Thanks for telling me about them.

[@Veronica.Roni.V]

I just one clicked the Susan Wittig Albert book one to my kindle. I am going to try that before the summer is over...THANKS as always for great content. 🥰

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Oh, you're welcome and thanks for watching and commenting- always encouraging. 😊

[@bettyswain5100]

I really enjoy the Irish Village Mystery series by Carlene O'Connor.

[@FaeryLaume]

That's good to know. I found a book from this series at the thrift shop and then went and bought the first book in the series so I could start in the beginning.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Irish and Village- sounds great just by the title!

[@alliemccormick3034]

Anna Katherine Green is a good cozy mystery writer. She published works in the late 1800s and early 1900s. I read her short stories via project gutenberg.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Oh, that's fantastic!! I MUST check out her work then!! YES! That's my favorite time period for writers plus cozy?? that's perfect!

[@bethanybringsbooks]

I just picked up that same copy of Postern of Fate at an estate sale!

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

really??? That's awesome! It's a great cover and I love that vintage look the most.

[@JacquelineCaron]

Morning, Mitzi! you got some great cozy mysteries... I have also picked up the Susan Wittig Albert Cottage series - and you've picked up 6 of the 8 in the series! you have the 1st 6. I've not read any of the other series you picked up by her - but it looks like there are 8 in that series too - you purchased books 2 ( Naked Ladies ) 3 ( Confederate Rose ) and 6 ( Eleven O'clock Lady ). I too have purchased a few of the Agatha Raisin series - I guess there are 34 in that one 🙃 and not sure they need to be read in order. I have to recommend a series by Jenn McKinlay - The Library Lover's Mysteries - there are 13 of them ( and you'll want to read in order ). Her Hat Shop series ( 7 books ) is good too, as well as the Cupcake Bakery Mystery series. Kate Carlisle is another cozy mystery author I enjoy. You hit some great used book sales, and always seem to pick up mint condition and great cover copies! Happy Reading!! ❤📚

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Oh, thank you so much for recommending these! Library Lovers- um, yes please. 😂

[@booklover6963]

One of my new favorite cozy series is by Tamara Berry about a writer and her teenage daughter... Buried in a Good Book...On the Spine of Death...Murder Off the Books.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I haven't heard of this one! Thanks!

[@Angela-it2tb]

Very nice book finds! ❤️ I enjoyed the Finlay Donovan series by Elle Cosimano its a short series just three books 😊

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Oh, I like that it's only 3 in the series. Some of these get way too long for me.

[@kelleyc5310]

Thanks for sharing your cozy haul!!! I really loved Ellie Alexander's Sloan Krause series! Currently I am reading A bread shop mystery series by Winnie Archer! Are you from Louisiana or the Carolinas??? Your accent is so unique ❤!!!!

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I'm from South Carolina, right at the border of Georgia. 😊

[@beckyfaith1070]

What a nice surprise! I wasn’t expecting to see a video from you 2 days in a row! I always enjoy seeing what treasures you find! I have only read the Christmas book in the Agatha Raisin Series. I have more. But I have seen the series on TV. It is hard for me to read after seeing it on TV. I think the later books in the series are not written by Beaton. She has passed away. But others have continued the series. That might be why they not considered as good. I also have to be picky about what Agatha Christie books I read. I have watched so many episodes of Poirot and Miss Marple, that I already know “who dun it.” 😆

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I didn't know there was an Agatha Raisin TV series! Fortunately for me, I'd only watched one Agatha Christie movie, no TV episodes, so I'm trying to read through them first.

[@beckyfaith1070]

@@mitzireadsandwrites they are on PBS sometimes, but I stream British shows. I prefer British tv.

[@janetsmith8566]

Ahhhh….. but sometimes the one “whodunnit” on tv is not the same one whodunnit in the book! The scriptwriters have minds of their own…. I think you’d enjoy the books!!

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

@@beckyfaith1070 same- I prefer British TV as well.

[@FaeryLaume]

I also really like Charlaine Harris's fantasy mysteries (Sookie Stackhouse series is the most well known), but I suspect they wouldn't be your cup of tea. However, she writes two traditional, non magical cozy mystery series that I also really enjoyed - the Lily Bard series (which is short) and the Aurora Teagarden series (a bit longer.)

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Thanks! I'll see if my library has any of these!

[@lisapratt166]

Im new to this channel but the “cat who” series is great.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I think I've seen some of those covers mentioned on booktube. I'll be on the lookout- thanks so much and welcome!!

[@gerrid9092]

I keep looking for the cottage series in used bookstores but can’t seem to find any. I’ve seen her series that is set in TX but am not as interested in that.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I was super excited to find all of those together!! Keep looking and hopefully you come across them soon.

[@glendaw5221]

I liked a couple of the Agatha Raisin series. I think you don’t have to read them in order but there’s an arc of the main character. I advise you start with book 1 which sets the stage and then you can skip around.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Oh, good idea! Thanks, Glenda!

[@glendaw5221]

@@mitzireadsandwrites wouldn’t worry about the Christmas Agatha Raisin. I rated it 2 stars and I hardly ever rate a mystery that low. Anyway I think you’d enjoy the Marlow Mystery Club by Ro overt Thorogood. Also The Mystery at Mallowan Hall by Colleen Cambridge.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

@@glendaw5221 Thanks!

[@jillwilkes1825]

Hey Mitzi! I live in Florence, SC. You mention you go to lots of community book sales and library sales. Do you mind sharing where or how you find them? Our local library has one sale a year. I would love to find more. I’m willing to travel 😊 Thanks so much

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I use booksalefinder.com it's a great place to find book sales across the US. I also follow the libraries in my area as well as Columbia, Lexington, etc. to watch for when they post their library sales. Then I go to estatesales.net and search for sales in my area, too. Library sales and estate sales usually have the BEST prices, super cheap. I frequent secondhand bookstores, but those can be more expensive since they're booksellers. Still, you can get bargains there when they have a big 'get rid of' sale. Hope this helps and keep me posted if you find something fabulous!

[@jillwilkes1825]

@@mitzireadsandwrites Thank you for your reply! I will check out the resources you mentioned. I do enjoy Second and Charles in Columbia. I’ve also found a small used bookstore in Myrtle Beach called Back Again Bookshop. You bring in a book in exchange for 20% off your entire purchase. What a great deal!! My children and I racked up on our way home from a weekend trip. Thanks again for your help! Hope you enjoy weekend.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

@@jillwilkes1825 I didn't know about the Myrtle Beach one, but that's a great idea! Have a great weekend and hope you find some great sales soon.

[@elainegecht2512]

it looks like the body on baker street is 2nd in an 8 book series

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Oh, thanks! I'll see if my library has the first one then. Thanks for letting me know because I'm anxious to start that one.

[@debbifaust3106]

I don't think these are cozy mysteries but have you ever read any of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books? They are so much fun. I googled to see if you have to read them in order. It said you could read them as a stand alone but the person recommended that you read them in order.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I have 4 but not the first. I wondered if I could read them out of order. Maybe I should just try one and if I like it then hunt for the first.

[@debbifaust3106]

@@mitzireadsandwrites I, personally, think you need to read the first before any others. It introduces you to the primary cast of characters. There is an adaptation you could watch that follows the first book pretty close. (I must say I have not read all of the series. But I do own most of them.)

[@MLLatUtube]

Oh dear - Posters of Fate is not a good Christie (imho). I enjoyed the Cottage Tales. My favorite series is by Donna Andrews featuring Meg Langslow.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

Someone else just mentioned is wasn't great. That's too bad. I'm going to read it because I'm a completist 😂but I won't get my hopes up.

[@janetsmith8566]

I’m afraid Postern is Agatha’s worst book (imho!). Her last book ever when she was very old and frail. See what you think. I ADORE her autobiography. Read it over and over. 💕💕

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

well, at least the autobiography is promising 😂

[@janetsmith8566]

@@mitzireadsandwrites there are some sweet aspects to Postern. She incorporates some of her own memories. I wonder if I could advise you to save it until after you read the autobiography? It will make Postern more meaningful!

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

@@janetsmith8566 oh, thanks, Janet! I'll try to remember!

[@theresas709]

What is wrong with Mitzi? Three video's three days in a row! 😅 I love your video's Mitzi and I know you can't always give this many video's but it is nice. I also picked up the Agatha Auto-Bio. but haven't read it yet. It looks like The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree is the first in the Dahlia series. They all look good.

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

I had extra time last week to film! 😂I film in my library which is right off my kitchen where my whole family wants to congregate, especially when I decide to make a video!! 😂 This past week they were off doing other things. 😊Thanks so much for the sweet message- I love your comments and always find them encouraging.