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Ready to add a few new cozies to your TBR pile? In this episode, Spencer and Courtny spill the tea (and maybe a little hot cocoa) on the top three cozy mysteries sitting on their shelves screaming to be read. From hexes and haunted tea shops to murder movie clubs and pun-filled bakeries, this episode is a love letter to all the cozy reads we're dying to dive into next. Plus, get the inside scoop on which books have been patiently (or not-so-patiently) waiting for their moment in the spotlight!

Books mentioned include: 

🕵️ Dice and Deadly Sea by Jane Elsey
🥐 A Rolling Scone by Nancy Warren
🎬 Dying to Go & The Monthly Murder Movie Club by Marcy Blesy
🔮 Eat, Prey, Hex by Tara Lush
🍵 The Grim Steeper by Gretchen Rue
📼 Gag Me with a Spoon by Melrose McFadden

So grab your favorite blanket, pour a steaming cup of something delicious, and curl up as we clue you in on the cozies we can’t wait to read!

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Spencer here! Spring is finally here, and I'm celebrating all the cozy things this season brings! From magical baking shows and upcoming cozy mystery releases to fresh blooms in my garden, there's so much to look forward to. I'm also sharing my thoughts on Hallmark's Spring Into Love lineup, a cute new boba shop I want to try, and how Darling Desi's latest video is giving me all the springtime inspo.

Grab a cup of something refreshing and join me for a cozy chat! 🌸

Books mentioned 📚

The Great Witches Baking Show by Nancy Warren

Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage

Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry

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Grab your magnifying glass and join us as we investigate the most beloved (and sometimes baffling) cozy mystery tropes! From quirky sidekicks and nosy neighbors to charming small-town festivals and inherited buildings, we’re putting these classic clichés on trial. Will we declare them delightful or downright overdone? Tune in to find out — and weigh in with your own verdict!

🕵️‍♀️ Which trope is your all-time fave? Which one makes you roll your eyes? Let us know!

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Curl up with me as I chat about what I’ve been reading and snacking on lately! In this episode, I’m diving into a mix of thrilling, magical, and delightfully cozy books, including This Inevitable Ruin by Matt Diniman, Killing Me Soufflé by Ellie Alexander, Revenge of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz, and The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass. I’m also sharing my thoughts on Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano and the latest issue of The Reader Magazine.

And because no good book chat is complete without snacks, I’m raving about my newest obsession: Yum Earth Organic Chewys! Whether you’re here for book recs, foodie finds, or just some cozy company, I’ve got you covered.

✨ Grab a warm drink, get comfy, and let’s chat all things books and bites!

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Welcome to season 2 of Curl Up & Clue In! We're catching you all up on what we've been up to, what we've been reading, and what we're looking forward to now that spring is upon us. 🌼 Buckle up for a new season of your favorite cozy mystery podcast and consider sticking around and subscribing for more bookish BFF chats! ☺️

Books mentioned:
Secret Bookcase series by Ellie Alexander

Bakeshop Mysteries series by Ellie Alexander

The Spellmans series by Lisa Lutz

Country Cottage Mysteries by Addison Moore

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Get ready for a wild ride of cozy mystery dilemmas! 🕵️‍♀️ In this episode, we’re throwing ourselves into the ultimate bookish showdown with a game of Would You Rather: Cozy Mystery Edition! From owning a haunted bookstore to solving crimes with quirky sidekicks, we’re tackling all the cozy quandaries. Spencer and I face off with hilarious, mysterious, and downright ridiculous choices that will have you pondering your own sleuthing scenarios. Cozy up, grab your magnifying glass, and play along—this episode is going to be a blast!

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Reunited and sleuthing better than ever! 🎉 We’re back together in Ashland, recording live from the 2nd annual Ashland Mystery Festival, and it feels SO good! In this episode, we dish out all the juicy details, from the thrilling panels to our fave moments, and we’re here to convince you why you NEED to attend next year’s fest. Think small-town charm, big mystery vibes, and of course, your fave podcast duo bringing the fun. Join us for laughs, clues, and maybe a little detective work of our own!

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Oh! Hello you! We missed you something fierce! In today's episode we are chatting about what's been going on in our lives, our overly ambitious reading plans, and what we plan on doing with our families during this autumnal season. 

Books mentioned this episode:

The Twyford Code by Janice Hallet
Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking by Raquel V. Reyes
Axe Me No Questions by Paula Charles
A Murder at the Movies by Ellie Alexander
Bear Witness to Murder by Meg Macy
Murder at The Pumpkin Pageant by Darci Hannah

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In this episode we discuss what we look for in an amateur sleuth & what we love to see in our favorite kind of sleuths.

Books mentioned:

Dead and Gondola
A Skeleton in the Closet series
The Meg Langslow series
Pies Before Guys series
Fairy Garden Mysteries series
The Secret Bookcase series

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We can't believe that this year is already halfway over. As we age, we feel like the days are flying by. In today's episode, we chat about our favorite books, most memorable ones, and even some that surprised us. Please take a look at the books mentioned below.

Books mentioned:
Dungeon Crawler Carl
A Body in the Bookstore
Last to Pie
Janice Hallet's books
Several People Are Typing
A Deck Stacked for Murder
A Cryptic Clue
Dead to Rights
Aloha Alibi
Gator Queen
Nosy Neighbors

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