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Could You, Would You, Vote, Vote, Vote!?!

Most of you are familiar with Maria E. Schneider, a site reader who writes mysteries AND frequently leaves comments here. Some of you may remember when Maria asked us to help her decide on the book cover for her last book, Executive Lunch.

Maria has a new book that is in the process of being published, and she would like some help deciding which of book covers is the most preferred by mystery readers. Maria has the possible covers from which to choose for her new book, Tracking Magic.

Here is her site’s address to go cast your ballot:

http://www.bearmountainbooks.com/ (The voting is over.)

I know which one I like the most, how about you?

Site Reader Needs Help Solving Mystery of Mystery Book Author's Mysterious Identity…

As some of you know, I sometimes ask your help in solving little mysteries for some of the Cozy Mystery Site readers. This comes to us from Sandy:

“I was hoping one of the cozy mystery fanatics like myself would be able to help me find a series I “found” and “lost” a few years ago. The main characters where divorced but back together and I believe the woman was an accountant or investment broker. The husband inherited a trunk of treasure/gold? from a wayward uncle.

Does this ring any bells for anyone? I have been looking for awhile now and have googled every combination of the info I could think of but haven’t been able to find this series.

Thanks in advance for any help any one can provide.”

OK, Cozy Mystery Readers… Your mission, should you agree to accept it >>> Let’s see if we can come up with the name of the author and/or mystery series for Sandy!

Looking for Mystery Book Authors Who Write a la Anne George, Patricia Wentworth, or Very Funny…

Here are a few request for help from  Cozy Mystery site readers. If you have any ideas for them, please post a comment.

Kayanna writes (regarding the Texas list of authors):

“I love these books from Texas, and I notice that books from the South (which may not include all of Texas, I’m not entirely clear on the concept!) seem to have a similar flavor and pride of place.
Do you already have a Southern list? I know it’s a state of mind! I’d love to find more books written from that perspective. They often write about small town values; respect, honoring parents, but they don’t take themselves too seriously. I’m thinking of Anne George and Patricia Sprinkle’s Southern series here, and some of the Texan authors exude that same charm. I’m rereading Anne George for the millionth time, but I’m looking for more like her!”

G’ann writes:

“I am reading my last Miss Silver mystery (I’ve collected them from local bookstores and Amazon and a British site). I have loved them! I need another good author. I am really interested in wholesome reading. Does not have to be a mystery, but well written. (I loved Green Dolphin Street.) I will check out your “cozy mystery” authors at the library. Any other suggestions? Thank you.”

Micky writes:

“Could you recommend some cozies that really tickle the funnybone?  I know most cozies have some humor but I really would love to read a series that gives me belly laughs.  Please provide a list for me.” 

If you have any ideas for books that you think fall into one of the above categories, please post a comment. And, thank you!

Here are some recommendations by site readers:

I just posted a page for the Miss Read books which Barbara suggests in a comment below… (re: “Miss Silver”)

AND for Micky’s “tickle the funnybone”

Petie recommends Nancy Bell…

Sheila recommends Janet Evanovich

Sue T. recommends the following authors:
Jeffrey Cohen (Double Feature Mystery Series)
David Handler (Stewart Hoag & Lulu Mystery Series)
Elaine Viets (Dead End Job Mystery Series)

Mystery Authors JoAnna Carl, Joanne Fluke, & Leslie Meier …

I just got a note from Jane asking for help identifying possible authors who she could try reading, based on the mystery authors who she lists as her favorites:

“… I really enjoy Hannah Swenson (Joanne Fluke), Lucy Stone (Leslie Meier) and Chocoholic mysteries (JoAnna Carl).  Can you recommend a similar author as I have just about finished those series??”

I think that I would absolutely have to mention the following authors:

Jill Churchill

Mary Daheim

Diane Mott Davidson

Tamar Myers

Thanks to all of you who are helping come up with other mystery book author possibilities for Jane. Here are some more authors who you all have added in your comments:

Lorna Barrett (Booktown mysteries)

Miranda Bliss (Cooking Class mysteries)

Kate Carlisle (Bibliophile mysteries)

Sammi Carter (Candy Shop mysteries)

Laura Childs (Tea Shop mysteries)

Susan Conant & Jessica Conant-Park (Gourmet Girl mysteries)

Jessica Conant-Park & Susan Conant – Gourmet Girl mysteries)

Sheila Connolly (Orchard mysteries)

Susan Rogers Cooper (E.J. Pugh mysteries)

Cleo Coyle (Coffeehouse mysteries)

Carolyn Hart (Death on Demand mysteries)

Linda O. Johnston (Pet-Sitter mysteries)

John J. Lamb (Bear Collector’s mysteries)

Lucy Lawrence (Decoupage mysteries)

Jenn McKinlay (Cupcake Bakery mysteries)

Katherine Hall Page (Faith Fairchild Mystery Series)

Louise Penny (Three Pines mysteries)

Maggie Sefton (Knitting mysteries)

Patricia Sprinkle (Thoroughly Southern mysteries)

J.B. Stanley (Supper Club mysteries)

Ayelet Waldman (Mommy Track mysteries)

Livia J. Washburn (Fresh Baked mysteries)

Heather Webber (Lucy Valentine series)

Do any of you have any other suggestions for Jane?

 

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