Mystery Books Podcast

A podcast devoted to helping readers discover new mystery books. Hosted by USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett.

Podcasting since 2020 • 66 episodes

Mystery Books Podcast

Latest Episodes

The Great Detective Trope: From Sherlock Holmes to Modern Sleuths

🔍 What makes a great detective so irresistible that readers come back book after book? Join me as I explore the great detective trope in mystery fiction, from the sleuths who defined the form to the ones still winning readers over today....

November 06, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 6 • 15:43

Country House Mysteries: From Agatha Christie to Modern Manor House Whodunits 🏰

⛲ What would you do if you received an invitation to a weekend at a grand estate? Accept? Or, if you’re a mystery reader, you might check the guest list for someone with murderous intentions before you RSVP.🏛️ Join me as I look at why th...

September 30, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 5 • 19:27

Why Readers Love Locked Rooms and Impossible Crimes 🔐

🔎 What makes a crime seem truly impossible, and why can't mystery readers get enough of these types of stories? Join me as we unlock the irresistible appeal of locked room mysteries that have delighted readers for over 150 years.🧐 I’ll b...

May 22, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 4 • 14:41

🔎 From Miss Marple to Modern Cozies: A Guide to Amateur Sleuth Mysteries

🧶 What’s an amateur sleuth mystery? One of the most beloved subgenres in mystery fiction! They're stories of an ordinary person, not a professional detective, who solves a crime. 📚 If you love cozy mysteries, classic whodunits, or G...

April 24, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 3 • 17:10

What to Read Next: New Mystery Book Recommendations

🔎 Ready for your next whodunit? Let’s talk about mysteries arriving in early 2026. Join me as I dive into the most exciting upcoming classic-style whodunits releasing from January to March 2026—think locked rooms, closed circles, cl...

March 06, 2026 • Season 7 • Episode 2 • 10:20

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