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  CJ Connor   Jan 20, 2021 In my opinion, cozy mysteries are the ultimate comfort read. There’s something so satisfying about solving the crime right alongside the sleuth. Plus, because cozies don’t contain any graphic or gory details, they’re a great choice for when you just want an enjoyable whodunit. These 15 compelling cozy mysteries are all set to be published during the first half of 2021. With plenty of series debuts and continuations of old favorites to choose from here, you’re sure to find a book you’ll enjoy digging into this year. THE BROKEN SPINE  (BELOVED BOOKROOM #1) BY DOROTHY ST. JAMES (JANUARY 19, 2021) When librarian Trudel Beckett’s place of employment decides to get rid of their books and become a “technological center,” she makes it her mission to save as many books as she can. Soon, she sets up a secret library in the basement for her patrons to enjoy. But when a town councilman responsible for getting rid of the library is murdered, Trudel must find...

By  Tirzah Price   Jan 13, 2021 Lik e so many, I inhaled  Bridgerton  on Netflix  pretty much immediately after its release. I loved the sets, costuming, and the score, and it made me very wistful for all things Regency. Although the show has drawn some valid criticism for its representation of race, consent, and representation , I do hope that it opens the door for more own voices Regency-set YA novels .  DANGEROUS ALLIANCE  BY JENNIEKE COHEN Set in 1817, this fun mystery/romance/adventure mash up is about Lady Victoria, the younger daughter of an earl who is more than content to spend her time helping her father run his estate in between London seasons. Her older sister is happily married, and Victoria doesn’t feel the pressure to marry…until her older sister returns home after fleeing her husband’s abuse and manipulation. Victoria’s parents refuse to send their oldest daughter back to her husband, but sheltering her and securing a separation from he...