Can you recommend some cosy crime short stories?

Well, I'd recommend 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It's set in Botswana and has a very warm and engaging style as Precious Ramotswe solves various mysteries. Then there's 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun. The main character and his cat Koko get involved in solving crimes in a small town. 'Murder She Wrote' books are also quite good in this genre.

One popular cosy crime fiction book is 'Agatha Christie's "Miss Marple" series. The character of Miss Marple, an elderly spinster with a sharp mind, solves mysteries in her small English village. Another is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith, set in Botswana and featuring Precious Ramotswe as the detective.

Sure. 'The Thursday Murder Club' by Richard Osman is a great start. It has an interesting cast of elderly characters who solve murders in their retirement village. It's funny and the mysteries are well - crafted.

The characters in cosy crime short stories are often relatable. There are usually amateur detectives, like a nosy neighbor or a local librarian. Their normal - ness makes it easy for readers to identify with them. Also, the mysteries are not overly gory or violent. It's more about the intellectual puzzle of solving the crime which appeals to a wide range of readers.

One popular cosy crime novel is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It features the endearing Precious Ramotswe as she solves various mysteries in Botswana. Another is 'Murder on the Orient Express' by Agatha Christie. It has a classic whodunit setup on a luxurious train. And 'Aunt Dimity's Death' by Nancy Atherton is also well - liked, with a touch of the supernatural in its mystery - solving.

One of the best is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It's set in Botswana and follows the gentle investigations of Precious Ramotswe. The stories are full of charm and the African setting adds a unique flavor.

Cosy fiction often involves pleasant settings and relatable characters. 'The Secret Garden' can be considered a classic in this genre. It has a beautiful garden as its central setting, and the story of the children discovering and rejuvenating it is really engaging. Also, books like 'Anne of Green Gables' fall into this category. The story of Anne, an orphan girl with a vivid imagination, living in the idyllic setting of Prince Edward Island, is full of charm and warmth.

Cosy crime fiction is known for its light - hearted tone in the face of crime. It may involve a mystery that unfolds in a familiar and inviting environment such as a country house or a seaside town. The characters are often relatable and quirky. The pacing is usually not too rushed, allowing readers to savor the process of the detective piecing together the clues. There is also a certain amount of predictability in a cosy way, for example, justice will usually prevail in the end, and the good guys will solve the mystery, which gives readers a warm and satisfying feeling.

Yes. There's 'A Retrieved Reformation' by O. Henry. The main character, Jimmy Valentine, is a safecracker. But when he falls in love, he tries to reform. However, his past catches up with him in an interesting turn of events. Also, 'The Speckled Band' by Arthur Conan Doyle is a thrilling short crime story. Sherlock Holmes investigates the strange death of a young woman and uncovers a devious plot involving a snake.

Sure. 'The Cat Who...' series by Lilian Jackson Braun is quite popular. It features a journalist and his Siamese cat who solve mysteries in a small town. Another great one is 'Agatha Raisin' series by M.C. Beaton. The main character, Agatha, is a retired PR agent who turns to solving murders in a Cotswold village.