Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 26 – December 2, 2023 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading!

NOVEMBER 27
A Crazy Little Thing Called Death by Nancy Martin (Traditional Mystery) *re-release*
While wearing an engagement ring big enough to signal the space station in this updated sixth Blackbird mystery, impoverished Philadelphia heiress Nora Blackbird has finally agreed to marry Mick Abruzzo, maybe New Jersey’s most notorious mob boss. But the Blackbird sisters find themselves distracted from wedding plans by the disappearance of former Hollywood starlet Sweet Penny Devine. It’s polo players, a handsome foodie, some animal rights activists, and one very determined gold digger who seems to be connected to Penny’s demise. Format: Digital

NOVEMBER 28
Ale I Want For Christmas Is A Clue by Elle Alexander (Short Story Cozy Mystery)
‘Tis the season for frothy winter ales and the annual Bavarian holiday market in the charming alpine village of Leavenworth, Washington. Brewing partners Sloan Krause and Garrett Strong are debuting their latest collaboration, “Merry Brew Year,” a hoppy ale brewed with caramel, toffee, and cinnamon for the opening night of Christkindlmarkt. It’s a festival atmosphere in Front Street Park as the snow begins to fall and the children’s lantern parade illuminates the street. Format: Digital

Death of the Drunkard by Anne Louise Bannon (Historical Mystery 1870s)
A bold shooting ends the life of Mr. Hewitt, the buggy manufacturer on a cold night in December, 1872. Physician and winemaker Maddie Wilcox is particularly puzzled, since it was clear that Mr. Hewitt was soon to die of his own dissipation. Nonetheless, she is drawn into searching out his killer by the grieving widow. Format: Print, Digital

Murder On Tour by V.M. Burns (Cozy Mystery)
While Sam wraps up her first whirlwind book tour, Nana Jo has kept Market Street Mysteries running smoothly. The last stop is a prestigious book festival in Sam’s hometown of North Harbor, Michigan. But not everyone thinks the guest of honor, bestselling author Judith Hunter, deserves stellar reviews. Sam witnesses nasty arguments between Judith and two different authors—who accuse her of plagiarism and sabotage . . .Format: Print, Digital

Unnatural Death by Patricia Cornwell (Thriller)
In this thrilling new installment of Patricia Cornwell’s #1 bestselling Scarpetta series, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta finds herself in a Northern Virginia wilderness examining the remains of two campers wanted by federal law enforcement. The victims have been savaged beyond recognition, and other evidence is terrifying and baffling, including a larger-than-life footprint. Format: Print, Digital, Audio

The Watchmaker’s Hand by Jeffery Deaver (Thriller)
When a New York City construction crane mysteriously collapses, causing mass destruction and injury, Rhyme and Sachs are on the case. A political group claims responsibility for the sabotage and threatens another attack in twenty-four hours, unless its demands are met. The clock is ticking. Format: Print, Digital, Audio

Knitmare On Beech Street by Peggy Ehrhart (Cozy Mystery)
When Pamela, Bettina, and their friends show up at the Voorhees House to greet its new owner, they’re met with a most unwelcome sight: a dead body on the kitchen floor. Tassie Hunt just inherited the old Victorian, which had been occupied by a reclusive widow for many years and had a reputation for being haunted. But Tassie would have been unlikely to be spooked since her career involved debunking such paranormal phenomena. Format: Print, Digital, Audio

Murder In A Cup by Lauren Elliott (Cozy Mystery)
Self-taught “seer” Shay has much to learn as autumn hits the quaint coastal town of Bray Harbor. Since attempting the art of blending herbs at her popular shop, Crystals & CuriosiTeas, she’s set on growing ingredients in the mysterious greenhouse on the second floor—if only she can separate the medicinal plants from the deadly ones. Her new skills are put to the test when she meets pub owner and ex-detective Liam Madigan’s Gran. Format: Print, Digital, Audio

A Twisted Skein by Sally Goldenbaum (Cozy Mystery)
Like every coastal town, Sea Harbor needs tourists and their dollars. But there’s something special about that time of year when summer people return to their normal lives, and the wide sandy beaches welcome back locals with their dogs and strollers. And this year, even as the season cools down, Izzy Perry’s Sea Harbor Yarn Studio is heating up, thanks to an upcoming fashion benefit . . .Format: Print, Digital, Audio

Coaching Fire by Victoria Laurie (Cozy Mystery)
Gilley’s whirlwind romance with creative director Stuart Jacobs began in Paris, where Stuart was sourcing fabric for the world-renowned Texas Rose Festival, which he is heading-up for the first time. The festival is nothing short of spectacular, bringing in half a million people (and their wallets) to see the artistic displays, and exquisite gowns and jewels worn by the Rose Queen and her court. Stuart and his crew seem to have it all under control. But the night Cat arrives in Texas, someone is shot in cold blood, and a member of Stuart’s staff is named the prime suspect! Format: Print, Digital, Audio

Cake and I Scream by Gayle Leeson (Cozy Mystery)
Join Amy, the owner of the Down South Cafe, her quirky Aunt Bess, and talented cake decorator Scott as they embark on a thrilling culinary adventure. Their journey begins with catering the grand opening of a luxurious ski lodge in the breathtaking Beech Mountain, North Carolina. As if the frosty landscape weren’t intriguing enough, Scott has delved deep into the local lore to craft a cake masterpiece, featuring a legend of buried Civil War gold hidden amidst the mountain’s secrets. Format: Digital

Arsenic at Ascot by Kelly Oliver (Historical Mystery 1900s)
Fiona Figg finds herself back in Old Blighty saddled with shuffling papers for the war office. Then a mysterious card arrives, inviting her to a fancy house party at Mentmore Castle. This year’s Ascot-themed do will play host to a stable of animal defense advocates, and Fiona is tasked with infiltrating the activists and uncovering possible anti-war activity. Format: Print, Digital, Audio

Murder Wears a Hidden Face by Rosemary Simpson (Historical Mystery 1890s)
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition of Chinese art objects, timed to coincide with the arrival of a new Chinese cultural attaché, Lord Peng. Prudence and Geoffrey are invited to attend the opening ceremonies. But among the throng of dignitaries making their way through the galleries is one decidedly unwelcome and unexpected visitor—an assassin who stabs the attaché to death, then flees through Central Park. Format: Print, Digital, Audio

Murder With Chocolate Tea by Karen Rose Smith (Cozy Mystery)
Daisy has a lot to celebrate this summer. She’s supervising a special tea event to help commemorate the 100-year-anniversary of her town’s historic covered bridge. But the main event is her upcoming wedding to her beloved fiancé Jonas. Somehow Willow Creek’s busiest brewer of specialty teas and amateur sleuth still finds time to be a guest on local journalist Trevor Lundquist’s crime podcast to discuss the last murder she solved. Format: Print, Digital, Audio

The Legacy by C.L. Tolbert (Traditional Mystery)
A quiet tree-lined street in New Orleans erupts in panic when the body of Sally Wilcox is discovered by her landlord. Sally had been stabbed, and she was clutching a kitchen knife in her hand at the time of her death. Later, police discover evidence at the scene which implicates Sally’s son, Jeremy, in her murder. He was arrested the next day. Format: Print, Digital

NOVEMBER 29
Fowl Play by Karen MacInerney (Cozy Mystery)
Late summer casts its golden hue over Buttercup, Texas, but for farmer Lucy Resnick, tranquility is shattered when she wakes up to a shocking discovery — her beloved flock of chickens has fallen prey to a mysterious chickennapping. As Lucy searches frantically for her feathered friends, her life takes an even darker turn when she stumbles upon the lifeless body of her renter, Jo Nesbit, in her historic rental cottage. Format: Digital

Mushroom Capped by Cathy Wiley (Cozy Mystery)
Dive into a festival brimming with quirky characters, passionate protestors, and simmering tensions. Conway, once a struggling town, now finds itself at a crossroads: between growth fueled by the mushroom industry and preservation of its small-scale farms and small-town charm. The stakes are high and the locals’ convictions run deep and dark… even deadly. Format: Print, Digital

DECEMBER 1
Shoot for the Moon by Gina LaManna (Cozy Mystery)
When a dead body rolls off the bed of a truck, directly in front of Kate Rosetti on a busy highway, the homicide detective starts to wonder if she’s cursed. Dead bodies have a way of following her around, and this guy definitely wasn’t killed by accident. Format: Digital

Crafty Corpse by Mimi Maren (Cozy Mystery)
Welcome to the Annual Sandy Shores Coastal Colors Celebration, where creativity blooms and artistry comes alive! With vibrant paintings, intricate sculptures, and dazzling displays, the art festival is the cultural highlight of the year in Sandy Shores. Format: Digital

How Not To Murder Your Ex by Katie Marsh (Cozy Mystery) *first book in a new series*
When single mum Clio’s ex Gary turns up dead on the doorstep of her caravan – the one she’s been forced to live in ever since he stole every penny she had – there’s only one suspect. Her. What’s more, she doesn’t remember much about the night he was killed – not just because of the forgetfulness that’s been plaguing her along with the hot flushes – but because she definitely had one too many cocktails with her two best friends Amber and Jeanie. Format: Print, Digital, Audio

A Swatch of Murder by Summer Prescott (Cozy Mystery)
Décor diva, Sari-not-sorry Samson, a doting shih-tzu mom, loves her eclectic clients, coffee, and her bffs, though not necessarily in that order. Her meticulously organized life is turned upside down when the authority-shy decorator witnesses a suspect fleeing a murder scene. Format: Digital