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What to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation ShowWhat to Read Next Podcast is a book recommendation podcast Author: Laura R Yamin
What to Read Next Podcast is a book recommendation podcast for mood readers who are always looking to add new books to their TBR. In each episode, Laura Yamin shares quick book recommendations so you can topple your TBR. This podcast is perfect for Romance and Mystery readers with the occasional romantasy episode. Language: en Genres: Arts, Books, Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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This Cozy Mystery Author Turned Haunted Lighthouses Into Comfort Reads | Darci Hannah
Monday, 2 February, 2026
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.Haunted lighthouses, bake shops, ghost hunters, and cozy mysteries with heart.In this episode, I’m joined by cozy mystery author Darci Hannah to talk about how she went from historical fiction to building three beloved cozy mystery series — including haunted lighthouses in Michigan, small-town bake shops, and a ghost-hunting food show gone very wrong.We dive into her Beacon Bakeshop Mysteries, the origin of her haunted lighthouse setting, how real Midwest ghost stories inspired Captain Willie Riggs, and why cozy mysteries are evolving into something funnier, smarter, and more emotionally rich. Plus, Darci shares her favorite cozy mystery reads and classic comfort authors.📚 Books Mentioned Murder at the Beacon Bakeshop by Darci Hannah — Cozy Mystery | Paranormal Lite Murder at the Lemonberry Tea by Darci Hannah — Cozy Mystery | Food-Forward Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant by Darci Hannah — Cozy Mystery | Halloween A Fatal Feast at Bransford Manor by Darci Hannah — Cozy Mystery | Food & GhostsA Spirited Supper at Dundoon Castle by Darci Hannah — Cozy Mystery | Scottish FolkloreThe Quiche of Death (Agatha Raisin) by M. C. Beaton — Cozy Mystery |The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie — Classic Cozy Mystery |⏱️ Episode Timestamps[00:00] Meeting Darci Hannah & her writing origin story[03:00] From historical fiction to cozy mysteries[05:00] Michigan lighthouses & real ghost lore[08:00] Beacon Bakeshop Mysteries setup[11:00] Murder at the Lemon Berry Tea[14:00] Halloween, ghost hunts & pumpkin pageants[18:00] Food & Spirits Mysteries concept[22:00] Writing cozy mysteries with humor[26:00] Darci’s favorite cozy mystery reads[30:00] Where to find Darci Hannah onlineJoin the ConversationSubscribe to our Substack for exclusive recommendations. (
