Cozy mystery new releases for August 2024 — Anita’s Booklist
This article highlights many cozy mystery new releases for August 2024. If you’re looking for a brand-new cozy mystery to read this month, look no further. I’ve found some great new titles. I am excited to add this to my cozy mystery TBR (to be read) list.
Cozy Mystery New Releases for August 2024
***All Goodreads ratings are as of this writing and are subject to change! Arc readers tend to rate higher than typical audience. ***
#1 Peach Tea Smash by Laura Childs
Released on: August 6, 2024
Series: A Tea Shop Mystery #28
Goodreads Rating: 3.83
Cozy setting: Alice in Wonderland-themed event
Includes recipes and tea time tips.
About: During a Mad Hatter Masquerade a man is killed. The story’s sleuth Theodosia must investigate and solve the case.
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#2 Murder at Vinland by Alyssa Maxwell
Releases on August 20, 2024.
Series: A Gilded Newport Mystery Book 12
Goodreads Rating: 4.38 rating
Cozy Setting: Viking-themed seaside home set in Rhode Island
About: This story has interesting elements such as the hobby of birding, poisoned desserts, toxic ink on letters, and historical figures Edith Roosevelt wife of Theodore Roosevelt is a character of this story. The story’s sleuth Emma and detective Jesse must solve the case.
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#3 Poisonous Palate by Lucy Burdette
Series: A Key West Food Critic Mystery
Released on: August 6, 2024
Goodreads Rating: 4.39
Cozy Setting: Key West, Florida
About: Hayley Snow is a food critic and the story’s amateur sleuth. She is sought by Catherine Davitt to help solve a decades-old disappearance. The story connects an old case with a new murder.
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#4 A Fatal Feast at Bramsford Manor by Darci Hannah
Series: A Food and Spirits Mystery
Releases on: August 20, 2024
Goodreads Rating: 4.26
Cozy Setting: While filming at a haunted English manor in picturesque Hampshire, England.
About: This story’s amateur sleuth is chef Bunny Macbride. Her reality TV cooking show takes a dark turn when a murder shatters the script. Bunny must sift through clues and suspects with her psychic partner Giff McGrady.
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#5 Booked on Murder by Allison Brook
Series: The Haunted Library Mysteries #8
Released on: August 6, 2024
Goodreads Rating: 4.22
Quote from the description: “Carrie Singleton is ready to kiss the single life goodbye. Her wedding to Dylan Avery is just a few weeks away, and a happy ending is about to be hers. But when a body is found on the lawn of their wedding venue, happily-ever-after is looking deadlier than ever.”
Notes: Arc readers are saying this is the last book in the series!
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#6 No Paw to Stand On by Laurie Cass
Series: A Bookmobile Cat Mystery Book #12
Released on: August 6, 2024
Goodreads Rating: 4.22
Cozy Setting: Northern Michigan
Quote from the description: “There’s no rest for the whiskered as librarian Minnie Hamilton and her rescue cat, Eddie, have to investigate a poisoning-and a murder-in the newest installment of the national bestselling Bookmobile Cat Mysteries..”
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#7 Quilty as Charged by Maggie Bailey
Series: A Measure Twice Sewing Mystery #2
Releases on: August 20, 2024
Goodreads Rating: 3.94
Cozy Setting: Picturesque town of Peridot, Georgia and sewing retreat in a mountain home.
About: In this story, Lydia is our amatuer slueth. She is also owner of the Measure Twice fabric store and is hosting a sewing retreat in the mountains. During a severe winter storm, a body is discovered and the six remaining attendants of the sewing retreat are all suspects. Trapped on the remote retreat with no power or phone lines, Lydia must solve the mystery.
Quote from the description: “In a daring plan to uncover the killer, Lydia must risk it all, including her life, before she is cut asunder and the bobbin runs out.”
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#8 A Berry Suspicious Death by Peg Cochran
Series: Cranberry Cove Mystery
Releases on: August 20, 2024
Goodreads Rating: 3.64
Cozy Setting:
About: The amatuer slueth in this story is
Quote from the description: “With her employee in hot water and time running out, Monica will have to act fast to catch the killer, before a case that started with a family wedding ends with her own funeral…”
Bonus: Book includes a bread recipe.
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#9 In the Event of Murder by Cynthia Kuhn
Series: A Starlit Bookshop Mystery #2
Releases on: August 20, 2024
Goodreads Rating: 3.9
Cozy Setting: Silvercrest, Colorado — near a Rocky Mountain river, dotted with boutiques and galleries
About: The amatuer slueth in this story is a bookseller and literary event planner, Emma Starrs. She is looking forward to attending the annual town library Gala and a glamorous evening with celebrities, when someone is found dead.
Quote from the description: “But when the guests step onto the red carpet, a killer still lurks in the shadows-and murder just might become the main event.”
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#10 An Irish Bookshop Murder by Lucy Connelly
Series: Mercy McCarthy Mystery #1
Releases on: August 22, 2024
Goodreads Rating: 4.30
Cozy Setting: Tiny Irish village of Shamrock Cove by the sea.
About: The amatuer slueth in this story is Mercy McCarthy.
She is a bookstore owner, coffee lover, and crime writer. When accused of murder, she has to investigate the case to clear her name.
Quote from the description: “After receiving unexpected inheritance from her grandfather, Mercy and her twin sister Lizzie are now the proud owners of a charming antique bookshop in the tiny Irish village of Shamrock Cove. But before they can take in the beautiful view of the sea, one of their neighbors drops dead!”
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#11 A Novel Way to Die by Harper Lin
Series: A Bookish Cafe Mystery #6
Releases on: August 19, 2024
Goodreads Rating: 5.00
Cozy Setting: A lavish party, a cottage, and a local bookstore
Quote from the description: “When a lavish party hosted by her landlady, Mrs. Peacock, ends with a dead body in front of Maggie’s cottage, the quiet life she cherished is shattered. The body belongs to Matthew Spencersmith, Fair Haven’s youngest city councilman. Whispers spread quickly, suggesting Maggie was his secret mistress who snapped upon learning of his engagement to a high-society woman.”
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#12 Death and Blackberry Pie by Nova Walsh
Series: Sugar Creek Mystery Series
Releases on: August 13, 2024
Goodreads Rating: None Yet
Cozy Setting: Cozy B&B in a smal town
About: Abby Hirsch is taking over her aunts B&B business while juggling her own catering business. Things take a dark turn when there’s a shocking discovery at her catering client’s home. She investigates with her friend Cassie and the charming Sheriff Ryan Iverson. Together they uncover secrets and set out to restore justice in their small town.
Quote from the description: “With the town abuzz over whispers of love and imminent surprises, Abby finds herself kneading through secrets and lies, where even the sweetest blackberry pie can hide bitter truths.”
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#13 Death on a Serving Board by J.C. Eaton
Series: Book #3 A Charcuterie Shop Mystery
Releases on: August 13, 2024
Goodreads Rating: None Yet
Cozy Setting: Local sandwich shop
About: This story’s sleuth is, Katie Aubrey, a charcuterie entrepreneur. Behind her sandwich shop a body is discovered and rumors are making it hard to continue her business as usual as Katie is suspected of the murder.
Quote from the description: “It doesn’t help that the other occupant in Katie’s house, the ghostly spirit of food critic, Edith Ellory, decides to find out who the real murderer is, compelling Katie to take the helm for fear Edith will mess things up and send her to the Fourth Avenue Jail for the next decade.”
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#14 An Antique Store Detective by Clare Chase
Series: A Bella Winter Mystery Book #1
Released on: August 7, 2024
Goodreads Rating: 3.58
Cozy Setting: Charming town, antique shop on top of a hill
About: Local historian is found dead. This story’s slueth is Bella Winter, owner of an antique shop.
Quote from the description: “Meet Bella Winter. She loves vintage clothes, antiques and… solving crimes?”
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I’m looking forward to reviewing some of these books and sharing my recommendation with you. Thank you for reading! I love connecting with cozy mystery readers.
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Best,
Anita
Originally published at https://anitasbooklist.com on August 12, 2024.
