Whodunits, hardboiled noir, cozy mysteries, and detective fiction. Author recommendations, series discussion, and guessing the ending.
Alice Hartwell
Cozy mysteries vs hardboiled noir
Aug 17, 2026 2:45 pm
Cozies are comfort reading - a small town, an amateur sleuth, no graphic violence. Noir is grit and shadows. Both are wonderful.
Donna Vasquez
Aug 20, 2026 6:45 pm
Adding to this: you can also try a different approach that worked for me...
Alice Hartwell
Aug 20, 2026 7:45 pm
New member here. Already learning so much from this thread!
Grace Tanaka
Aug 22, 2026 7:45 pm
Long time reader, first time poster. This group has saved me so much time.
Donna Vasquez
Aug 24, 2026 12:45 am
Honestly this should be in the FAQ. Beginners ask this every single week.
Bob Nakamura
Did you guess the ending?
Aug 17, 2026 5:45 am
The best mystery plays fair - the clues are all there. Do you try to solve it or just enjoy the ride? No spoilers!
Donna Vasquez
Aug 19, 2026 6:45 pm
Thanks for sharing! This is exactly what I was looking for.
Grace Tanaka
Aug 20, 2026 2:45 am
Came here from a search engine and so glad I found this group. Subscribing now!
Alice Hartwell
Aug 21, 2026 2:45 pm
Can you explain more about this? I am a newbie and want to understand better.
Alice Hartwell
Aug 22, 2026 9:45 am
Long time reader, first time poster. This group has saved me so much time.
Alice Hartwell
Recommendations for new readers
Aug 14, 2026 1:45 pm
Where should someone new to mysteries start? Sharing the gateway authors and the unforgettable first books.
Grace Tanaka
Aug 19, 2026 8:45 am
Tried this last weekend and the whole family was impressed. Big thanks!
Grace Tanaka
Golden Age vs modern mysteries
Jul 18, 2026 9:45 pm
The puzzle-box mysteries of the Golden Age vs the psychological depth of modern crime fiction. Which era do you prefer?
Bob Nakamura
Jul 21, 2026 6:45 pm
Long time reader, first time poster. This group has saved me so much time.
Donna Vasquez
Jul 23, 2026 2:45 am
Couldnt agree more. Wish more people understood this before jumping in.
Donna Vasquez
Jul 23, 2026 4:45 am
The more I read about this the more I realize how much I dont know. Humbling!
Alice Hartwell
Best detective series to binge
May 28, 2026 10:45 pm
A great recurring detective is a friend you visit book after book. Sharing the series worth reading start to finish.
Alice Hartwell
Jun 2, 2026 11:45 am
My neighbor told me the same thing last week. Must be legit.
Donna Vasquez
Jun 2, 2026 5:45 pm
Wow this thread blew up overnight. So many great responses!
Alice Hartwell
Jun 2, 2026 9:45 pm
Printing this out and putting it on my desk. Such helpful info!
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