Cozy Mystery (and Other Favorite) Books, Movies, and TV
Here is the list of new releases for October 3 to October 9!
Tasha Alexander: Secrets of the Nile (This will be the 16th in the Lady Emily Mystery Series.)
Barbara Allan: Antiques Liquidation (This will be the 16th in the Trash ‘n’ Treasures Mystery Series.)
Laurie Cass (aka Laura Alden): The Crime That Binds (This will be the 10th in the Bookmobile Cat Mystery Series.)
September is over, so it’s time to discuss our favorite Cozies that we’ve read last month! I know – normally this would be up sooner… but I wasn’t intending to put up Hallmark posts this month until I was very recently told Hallmark would be having new mysteries this month, so this post is a bit late.
If you read a Cozy mystery last month and want to recommend it to the rest of us, be sure to post it here! For this month, I read the first entry of Darci Hannah’s Beacon Bakeshop Mystery Series. For the reasons I want to recommend it, be sure to check out the blog entry!
So, what have you been reading that you can recommend in September? Please be sure to tell us why you liked these Cozies so much. I know we’re all always on the lookout for more particularly good Cozy Mystery authors! (If you have a lot of Cozies you think are great, please post the ones you like the most at the top of the list.)
As always, please do not tell us about the Cozy Mysteries you did not like.
What really good Cozy Mystery did you read during September 2022 that you want the rest of us to know about, and why did you enjoy it?
Laurien Berenson: Melanie Travis Mystery Series
Veronica Bond: Dinner and a Murder Mystery Series (first entry Death in Castle Dark)
Jennifer Chow: LA Night Market Mystery Series (first entry Death by Bubble Tea)
Krista Davis: Paws & Claws Mystery Series AND Pen & Ink Mystery Series
Lauren Elliott: Beyond the Page Bookstore Mystery Series (first entry Murder By the Book)
Amanda Flower (aka Isabella Alan): Amish Candy Shop Mystery Series AND Emily Dickinson Mystery Series
Darci Hannah: Beacon Bakeshop Mystery Series
Liz Ireland: Mrs. Claus Mystery Series (first entry Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings)
Sofie Kelly (aka Sofie Ryan & Darlene Ryan for Young Adult): Magical Cats Mystery Series
M. L. Longworth: Provencal Mystery Series (first entry Death at the Chateau Bremont)
Nic Saint: Mysteries of Max (first entry Purrfect Murder)
I will list the authors and series that have been recommended, but I urge you to read the comments below so you can see the reasons other Cozy Mystery readers thought these were their best reads of the month.
♦To access more Cozy Mystery Books Recommendations, click on this link♦
P.S. I usually don’t comment on your recommendations since they speak for themselves.
The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel as well as the Hallmark channel are starting their Christmas 2022 season this month. Since I know a lot of us enjoy their holiday movies I’m going to go ahead and post this blog entry early. Get your DVRs ready or mark your calendars if you want to enjoy these seasonal movies.
Friday – October 21, 2022
Noel Next Door – Hallmark channel
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Saturday – October 22, 2022
We Need a Little Christmas – Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
We Wish You a Married Christmas – Hallmark channel
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Sunday – October 23, 2022
A Kismet Christmas – Hallmark channel
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Friday – October 28, 2022
A Cozy Christmas Inn – Hallmark channel
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Saturday – October 29, 2022
Christmas Bedtime Stories – Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
Jolly Good Christmas – Hallmark channel
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Sunday – October 30, 2022
Ghosts of Christmas Always – Hallmark channel
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Friday – November 4, 2022
A Magical Christmas Village – Hallmark channel
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Saturday – November 5, 2022
A Maple Valley Christmas – Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
Lights, Camera, Christmas! – Hallmark channel
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Sunday – November 6, 2022
All Saints Christmas – Hallmark channel
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Friday – November 11, 2022
In Merry Measure – Hallmark channel
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Saturday – November 12, 2022
Our Italian Christmas Memories – Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
The Royal Nanny – Hallmark channel
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Sunday – November 13, 2022
Christmas at the Royal Dragon – Hallmark channel
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Friday – November 18, 2022
Inventing the Christmas Prince – Hallmark channel
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Saturday – November 19, 2022
Long Lost Christmas – Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
Three Wise Men and a Baby – Hallmark channel
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Sunday – November 20, 2022
When I Think of Christmas – Hallmark channel
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Thursday – November 24, 2022
My Southern Family Christmas – Hallmark channel
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Friday – November 25, 2022
#Xmas – Hallmark channel
A Royal Corgi Christmas – Hallmark channel
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Saturday – November 26, 2022
Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas – Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
A Tale of Two Christmases – Hallmark channel
Haul Out the Holly – Hallmark channel
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Sunday – November 27, 2022
A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe – Hallmark channel
A Holiday Spectacular – Hallmark channel
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Friday – December 2, 2022
A Big Fat Family Christmas – Hallmark channel
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Saturday – December 3, 2022
The Holiday Stocking – Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
A Fabled Holiday – Hallmark channel
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Sunday – December 4, 2022
Undercover Holiday – Hallmark channel
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Friday – December 9, 2022
The Most Colorful Time of the Year – Hallmark channel
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Saturday – December 10, 2022
The Gift of Peace – Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
Christmas Class Reunion – Hallmark channel
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Sunday – December 11, 2022
The Holiday Sitter – Hallmark channel
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Friday – December 16, 2022
Holiday Heritage – Hallmark channel
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Saturday – December 17, 2022
‘Twas the Night before Christmas – Hallmark channel
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Sunday – December 18, 2022
Hanukkah on Rye – Hallmark channel
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I believe this is it for the Hallmark Christmas movies. Let’s hope we’ll soon be seeing lots of new Cozy Mystery movies now!
If you’re looking for Christmas movies that won’t be found on either of the Hallmark channels, here are some ideas:
Christmas: Favorite Classic Holiday Movies : Old, Black & White
I am so happy to see that the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel is adding some NEW Cozy Mystery movies! I’ve gone ahead and indicated the PREMIERES. Along with the movies, the channel will be offering a whole lot of re-runs of the Diagnosis Murder, Monk, and Murder, She Wrote television shows.
Saturday – October 1, 2022
Monk marathon
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Sunday – October 2, 2022
10:00 AM
Mystery 101: Playing Dead
The local theater is producing a mystery that crime fiction expert Amy unearthed. When one of the actress’ life is threatened, Amy & Travis must uncover which character is playing for keeps. Stars Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha.
12:00 PM
Emma Fielding Mysteries: More Bitter than Death
After a friend and head of the National Archaeological Society meets an untimely death, Emma and Agent Conner find themselves questioning her colleagues’ motives. Stars Courtney Thorne-Smith, James Tupper.
2:00 PM
Francesca Quinn, PI
*****Not technically a PREMIERE, however I didn’t introduce it the month it first aired.*****
Private investigator Francesca “Frankie” Quinn is hired to find her fiancée’s killer. She must work with her detective ex, Wyn, and trust the person who broke them up and ruined their lives. Stars Mallory Jansen, Dylan Bruce.
4:00 PM
Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate
Colorado caterer Goldy Berry teams with detective Tom Schultz to identify the ingredients that led to the mysterious death of her friend — and ends up discovering a hidden recipe for murder. Stars Nikki Deloach and Andrew Walker.
6:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Game of Cat and Mouse
A taunting clue left for Aurora at a meeting begins a cat-and-mouse game between her and a mysterious criminal who commits increasingly serious crimes that leave the town rattled. Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
8:00 PM
Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths
*****PREMIERE*****
Fraternal twins Nikki and Nora are forced back into each other’s lives when they inherit a detective agency. As they solve a murder, they realize their differences may be their greatest advantage. Stars Hunter King, Rhiannon Fish.
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Monday – October 3, 2022
6:00 PM
Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths
*****First re-airing of the PREMIERE from yesterday.*****
Fraternal twins Nikki and Nora are forced back into each other’s lives when they inherit a detective agency. As they solve a murder, they realize their differences may be their greatest advantage. Stars Hunter King, Rhiannon Fish.
8:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Til Death Do Us Part
Just days before Aurora’s wedding, a body is discovered, and she fears her father may be a suspect. She and Nick race to solve the cold case before they walk down the aisle. Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
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Tuesday – October 4, 2022
Romance movies
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Wednesday – October 5, 2022
6:00 PM
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
As Hannah and Mike experience engaged life while balancing their busy careers, a murder at a 24-hour gym complicates their wedding planning. Stars Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara Niven.
8:00 PM
Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths
Fraternal twins Nikki and Nora are forced back into each other’s lives when they inherit a detective agency. As they solve a murder, they realize their differences may be their greatest advantage. Stars Hunter King, Rhiannon Fish.
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Thursday – October 6, 2022
Christmas & Romance movies
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Friday – October 7, 2022
6:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted By Murder
A murder investigation is reignited in a house that is considered haunted by the Lawrenceton locals and where years ago Aurora and Sally, as teenagers, discovered a body. Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
8:00 PM
Francesca Quinn, PI
Private investigator Francesca “Frankie” Quinn is hired to find her fiancée’s killer. She must work with her detective ex, Wyn, and trust the person who broke them up and ruined their lives. Stars Mallory Jansen, Dylan Bruce.
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Saturday – October 8, 2022
12:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans handyman and blues singer-songwriter, Gabe Recolte was left homeless before he had the chance to express his love for club owner Hattie.
2:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again
When The POstables discover an antique vase with a letter inside, they trace the package to three little girls who attempted to sell the vase 18 years ago in order to save their family farm.
4:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled
The POstables take a road trip in an old Winnebago in order to track down a small boy who they fear may have been kidnapped. Stars Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe and Geoff Gustafson.
6:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar
The long-awaited wedding of Norman and Rita leads the POstables to letter for a young woman with clues about her missing mother. Stars Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, Crystal Lowe and Geoff Gustafson.
8:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made
As Shane and Oliver prepare to wed, the team helps an unwell boy reunite with a lost friend. A new employee may deliver the answer for Rita and Norman to start a family.
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Sunday – October 9, 2022
12:00 PM
Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths
Fraternal twins Nikki and Nora are forced back into each other’s lives when they inherit a detective agency. As they solve a murder, they realize their differences may be their greatest advantage. Stars Hunter King, Rhiannon Fish.
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Monday – October 10, 2022
The first two movies of Good Witch
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Tuesday – October 11, 2022
Romance movies
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Wednesday – October 12, 2022
6:00 PM
Francesca Quinn, PI
Private investigator Francesca “Frankie” Quinn is hired to find her fiancée’s killer. She must work with her detective ex, Wyn, and trust the person who broke them up and ruined their lives. Stars Mallory Jansen, Dylan Bruce.
8:00 PM
Mystery 101: Killer Timing
An escaped serial killer and an attempt on Travis’s life makes this their most dangerous case yet as Amy and Travis team up with his FBI agent ex to find the connection before it’s too late. Stars Jill Wagner & Kristoffer Polaha.
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Thursday – October 13, 2022
Christmas & Romance movies
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Friday – October 14, 2022
6:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Honeymoon, Honeymurder
While on a “pre-honeymoon” getaway, Aurora and Nick discover a body, and as they get closer to finding out what really happened, danger knocks on their doorstep. Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
8:00 PM
Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths
Fraternal twins Nikki and Nora are forced back into each other’s lives when they inherit a detective agency. As they solve a murder, they realize their differences may be their greatest advantage. Stars Hunter King, Rhiannon Fish.
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Saturday – October 15, 2022
Christmas movie followed by several Good Witch movies.
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Sunday – October 16, 2022
Romance movies
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Monday – October 17, 2022
Family-themed movies
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Tuesday – October 18, 2022
Romance movies
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Wednesday – October 19, 2022
Family-themed and Romance movies
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Thursday – October 20, 2022
Christmas & Romance movies
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Ho, Ho, Ho., >>> or should I say oh, oh, oh: It looks like it might just be Christmas movies all day (every day) until January 2023! I’m just going to tell you about the Christmas Premieres (not about all of the re-airing of the channels’ Christmas movies from past years.)
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Friday – October 21, 2022
Noel Next Door
PREMIERE on the Hallmark channel
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Saturday – October 22, 2022
We Need a Little Christmas
PREMIERE on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
We Wish You a Married Christmas
PREMIERE on the Hallmark channel
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Sunday – October 23, 2022
A Kismet Christmas
PREMIERE on the Hallmark channel
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Friday – October 28, 2022
A Cozy Christmas Inn
PREMIERE on the Hallmark channel
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Saturday – October 29, 2022
Christmas Bedtime Stories
PREMIERE on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel
Jolly Good Christmas
PREMIERE on the Hallmark channel
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Sunday – October 30, 2022
Ghosts of Christmas Always
PREMIERE on the Hallmark channel
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Here is the page on my Cozy Mystery site with plenty of entries about movies and television shows you may enjoy:
Cozy Mystery List TV and Movie Section – all you have to do is click on the link to go to that page on my site.
I’ll update this page when the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries website updates their schedule.
