Mystery Books Podcast

Mysteries in the Mail: Letters and Epistolary Novels

Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 📬 Do you love mysteries where the format is part of the puzzle? What about crime fiction told through letters, emails, and documents? If you answered yes to either question, join me as I explore epistolary mysteries—one of my favorite subsets of the mystery genre.✉️ I share the inspiration behind my own Mysteries in the Mail letter subscription featuring Lady Eileen and Fitzhugh, two delightful characters whose adventures are told in installments mailed in physical letters.📖 Then I delve into epistolary crime fiction, and I also discuss epistolary-adjacent mysteries like interactive puzzle books and crime fiction where letters play a key role in the plot.📚 Read-alike recommendations include classic epistolary mysteries, puzzle books, and more letter-based crime fiction to add to your TBR pile, all of which make fantastic gifts for mystery readers. Links mentioned in this episode:Mysteries in the Mail by Sara Rosett: https://sararosettbooks.com/products/mysteries-in-the-mailEpistolary Mystery Novels:The Appeal by Janice Hallett: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54621096-the-appealWhere'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13526165-where-d-you-go-bernadetteCurrently Reading:Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1499952.Daddy_Long_LegsTo Read:The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/129117.The_Spellman_FilesThe Documents in the Case by Dorothy L. Sayers: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/130633488-the-documents-in-the-case-by-dorothy-l-sayers-and-robert-eustaceDeath on the Down Beat by Sebastian Farr: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61041891-death-on-the-down-beatEpistolary-Adjacent : Interactive Puzzles:Cain's Jawbone by E. Powys Mathers: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50074593-cain-s-jawboneThe Creeping Hand Murders by Maureen Johnson: You Are the Detective: The Creeping Hand Murder: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222683984-you-are-the-detectiveThe Museum Heist by Henry Lewis: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/173404229-the-museum-heistEpistolary-Adjacent : Crime Fiction with Letters:The Brothers of Baker Street by Michael Robertson: https://www.goodreads.com/🕵️‍♀️ 📦 Cozy Books Corner Subscription Box (affiliate code), a book box curated for cozy mystery readers.➡️ Use code SaraR5 and get 15% off! ⬅️Support the show📚 Buy Sara's books: SaraRosettBooks.com 🔎 Get more mystery in your life when you sign up for Sara's updates.

Murder on the S.S. Cleopatra:  Luxury, Secrets, and a Classic Closed Circle Mystery

Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 🚢 What secrets unravel when a murderer strikes aboard a Nile steamer? In this special bonus episode, I take you behind the scenes of my new mystery novel, Murder on the S.S. Cleopatra, the second book in the 1920s Lady Traveler in Egypt series.🔎 I share how Blix and Hildy's tranquil cruise turns into a classic closed-circle whodunit filled with secrets, intriguing characters, and plenty of 1920s flair. 🤫 I give you behind-the-scenes research tidbits, talk about the special edition features, and let you know how to get the book or audiobook.If you love whodunits with rich settings, this episode is for you—happy sleuthing!🏺Murder on the S.S. Cleopatra Special Edition: https://sararosettbooks.com/collections/murder-on-the-s-s-cleopatra📚For more classic whodunits, check out my books in print, audio, or ebook: High Society Lady Detective series 🕵️‍♀️ 📦 Cozy Books Corner Subscription Box (affiliate code), a book box curated for cozy mystery readers.➡️ Use code SaraR5 and get 15% off! ⬅️Support the show📚 Buy Sara's books: SaraRosettBooks.com 🔎 Get more mystery in your life when you sign up for Sara's updates.

Dorothy L. Sayers

Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 🔍 Ever wondered what happens when you combine medieval French scholarship, advertising expertise, and detective fiction? Meet Dorothy L. Sayers, whose Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries revolutionized the genre.✍️ Join me as I explore the interesting career of one of the founding authors of the Detection Club who wrote mysteries where love bloomed between intellectual equals then went on to write something completely different! Where to start with Dorothy L. Sayers books: If you like to start at the beginning of a series, the first Lord Peter Wimsey book is Whose Body?I recommend The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, which I have a podcast about: S4EP: The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers https://www.sararosett.com/mbps3ep9/For more classic whodunits, check out my books in print, audio, or ebook: High Society Lady Detective series 1920s Lady Traveler in Egypt series  Sources: https://www.sayers.org.uk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_L._Sayershttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Dorothy-L-SayersSupport the show📚 Buy Sara's books: SaraRosettBooks.com 🔎 Get more mystery in your life when you sign up for Sara's updates.Support the show📚 Buy Sara's books: SaraRosettBooks.com 🔎 Get more mystery in your life when you sign up for Sara's updates.

Georgette Heyer

Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 🎭 Did you know the Queen of Regency Romance was also a master of murder mysteries? Join me as we explore Georgette Heyer's lesser-known but equally interesting career as a crime writer.🏰 Heyer’s mysteries usually revolved around country house murders with police sleuths, Superintendent Hannasyde and Inspector Hemingway. ⭐️ Whether you're a fan of her Regency romances or new to Heyer, you'll discover why her twelve mystery novels still intrigue fans today.Where to start with Georgette Heyer’s books:One of my favorites is Footsteps in the Dark, which has a fun, breezy tone and lots of gothic and thriller elements as well as a murder mystery. For more classic whodunits, check out my books in print, audio, or ebook: High Society Lady Detective series 1920s Lady Traveler in Egypt seriesSources: https://www.officialgeorgetteheyer.com/books/https://cozy-mystery.com/georgette-heyer.htmlhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11343817-georgette-heyer-mystery-collectionhttps://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/tip-sheet/article/55450-the-reclusive-author-who-only-gave-one-interview.htmlhttps://interestingliterature.com/2016/05/five-fascinating-facts-about-georgette-heyer/Support the show📚 Buy Sara's books: SaraRosettBooks.com 🔎 Get more mystery in your life when you sign up for Sara's updates.

Margery Allingham

Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 🔍 Are you fascinated by detectives who aren't quite what they appear to be? Join me for a deep dive into Margery Allingham's world, where her famous sleuth Albert Campion hides his clever mind behind a decidedly foolish facade.📖 Allingham was born into a family of storytellers and was a child prodigy who earned her first writing fee at age eight, then went on to become one of the "Queens of Crime."💫  Join me and discover why Margery Allingham stands alongside Christie and Sayers in the mystery hall of fame. Where to start reading Margery Allingham? The Crime at Black Dudley is a lighthearted mix of mystery and thriller.If you want something a little darker, The Tiger in the Smoke (1952) focuses more on the psychology of a serial killer.For more classic whodunits, check out my books in print, audio, or ebook: High Society Lady Detective series 1920s Lady Traveler in Egypt seriesSources: Margery Allingham Society: https://margeryallingham.org.ukWikipedia - Margery Allingham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margery_AllinghamEncyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margery-AllinghamSupport the show📚 Buy Sara's books: SaraRosettBooks.com 🔎 Get more mystery in your life when you sign up for Sara's updates.