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What better way to really get into the Christmas spirit than by curling up with a good book? But not just any book - I’m talking about cozy Christmas mysteries!

Cozy Christmas mystery books deliver the perfect blend of seasonal cheer and whodunit fun, where the snow falls gently outside, small towns sparkle with lights, and the clues pile up faster than presents under the tree.

These delightful stories offer the perfect blend of twinkling lights, seasonal cheer, and just enough intrigue to keep you guessing, without giving you nightmares before Christmas.

I’ve rounded up some of the best-selling cozy Christmas mystery books on Amazon. They make wonderful gifts and stocking stuffers, and they’re also perfect if you want to treat yourself to a festive read.

Murder in Christmas River by Meg Muldoon
Pie baker Cinnamon Peters is prepping for the town’s gingerbread competition when she finds a body in the woods behind her shop. With her reputation and the contest on the line, she teams up with a mysterious stranger to solve the murder before her holiday crumbles.

A Cozy Christmas Blizzard by Debbie Macomber
Two Cozy Tales of Romance, Snowfall, and Christmas Cheer
Christmas Letters
Katherine spends the most festive time of the year writing Christmas letters for other people at a cozy café. And she couldn't be more different from her sister, who doesn't have much Christmas spirit. But as they spend more time together, . this may be a Christmas season where they learn a valuable lesson about how accepting your differences can lead to sharing more than presents.
Let It Snow
All Shelly Griffin wants is to finally be back in Seattle to spend the holidays with her father. Unfortunately, due to the weather she finds herself rerouted from San Francisco to Portland. To make matters worse, she’s forced to share the last available rental car with a fellow passenger: handsome, uptight businessman Slade Garner.

Christmas Cozy by Kathi Daley
Zoe Donovan series
Zoe Donovan is enjoying a snowy Christmas in Ashton Falls when she discovers the body of a teacher in a Christmas tree lot. With her best friend running the lot and a child guest in her home, Zoe dives into a holiday whodunit that’s anything but merry.

Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Hannah Swensen is snowed in with a group of suspects after a murder at Lake Eden’s annual Christmas buffet. Trapped by the blizzard, she must solve the case before the killer strikes again.

Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen by Vicki Delany
A Year-Round Christmas Mystery (book 1 of 8)
In Rudolph, New York, where it’s Christmas all year round, local Christmas shop owner Merry Wilkinson finds a journalist dead after her Santa Claus parade float is sabotaged. Since her best friend is the main suspect, Merry must uncover the identity of the real town Scrooge.

Jingle Bell Justice by Nancy Basile
River Sutton Mysteries Book 3
A small-town B&B owner finds herself playing amateur detective when a guest's dead body is discovered in the pond, and her sister-in-law is accused. While Robin is working hard to prove her innocence, it may put her new romance the handsome town sheriff at risk.

Sweets and Santa by Rosie Pease
A bakery owner’s holiday season is turned upside down when an engagement ring goes missing and fingers point to her shop.

The Mystery of Mistletoe Motel by Camille Cabrera
A cozy motel, a missing guest, and a snowstorm set the scene for a holiday mystery full of twists and warm-hearted moments. Is the motel really haunted, or are the strange happenings just the result of some clever marketing?

The Seaside Murder Before Christmas by Shannon Symonds
By the Sea Cozy Mystery Series - Book 6
Esther and Sophie take holiday jobs at a beachside bookshop and bakery, only to find themselves sleuthing when rival shopkeepers start turning up dead.

Candy Slain Murder by Maddie Day
A Country Store Mystery #8
A mysterious stranger, a destructive house fire, and long hidden secrets shatter South Lick, Indiana’s holiday calm. Robbie Jordan races to untangle a decades-old mystery before her cozy Christmas café becomes the center of a chilling winter murder.

Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings by Liz Ireland
A Mrs. Claus Mystery
Who knew Mrs. Claus had a detective side? Santa’s workshop has never been so suspenseful... or so fun. A grouchy elf is killed by a black widow spider in his stocking, and Mrs. Claus doesn't believe it was an accident so sets out to find the culprit.

Sleigh Bells & Sleuthing by B I Skinner
Holiday Cozy Mystery Book 1
Retired detective Howie O’Sullivan’s beloved holiday charity event is cancelled, and the local Scrooge responsible for the cancellation is found dead. Howie's best friend is arrested for the murder, so Howie must uncover the real killer and save Christmas for Boulder’s kids.

Christmas Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
A Hannah Swensen Mystery
When a mysterious John Doe turns up near death in an abandoned store near her bakery, Hannah Swensen must juggle Christmas cupcakes and clues in a festive whodunit packed with charm, chaos, and culinary suspense.

Cookies and Christmas by Leena Clover
Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series Book 12
When an anonymous note hints at a holiday murder, Jenny King follows her instincts through Pelican Cove’s Christmas cheer, uncovering secrets, suspects, and a mystery no one else believes is real.

These books not only bring a dash of drama to the season but also wrap up with the kind of satisfying endings we love - justice served, friendships strengthened, and plenty of Christmas magic along the way.

There’s something extra comforting about slipping into a story where holiday cheer meets a clever mystery. It’s equal parts cozy escape and fun brain-teaser.

Whether you're a fan of charming small towns, delicious baked goods, quirky amateur sleuths, or just a good old-fashioned whodunit with a festive twist, there's a book here for you.

Most of these books are available in both Kindle and paperback format, so you can read however you like - curled up by the light of the Christmas tree or while you’re out and about.

If you don’t have a Kindle, or are in gift giving mode, Amazon has a great selection of Kindles for every budget. You can also download the free Kindle Reading App to read Kindle books on any device.

Now, if your idea of relaxing is enjoying a good puzzle book, then check out this collection. This author has put out a great collection of Christmas and beach themed word search puzzle books - plus a Sudoku puzzle book just for something a little different.

So, there you have it - a sleigh full of delightful cozy Christmas mysteries to add to your reading list this holiday season. Happy reading - and may your holidays be as warm and wonderful as a cozy Christmas mystery!