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Murder Most Magical: Witchy Mysteries for Spooky Season
Just a few days left until the spookiest night of the year, and while October may be San Francisco’s warmest month, I’ve been doing my best to summon the spirit. The pumpkins are out, the Featherly Friends have migrated to the mantel, and I’ve stocked up on trick-or-treat candy. Of course, I need something spooky
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TCO Reviews: Menu of Happiness by Hisashi Kashiwai
Fall might be the season of warm sweaters and spiced beverages, but it’s also, rightfully, soup season. Between the cooling temperature and the harvest, there’s nothing better than gathering in community over a delicious meal. It’s with this feeling in mind that I cracked open Menu of Happiness, another delicious tour through Japanese food and
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Letters from the Reading Perch: Bookmarks, milestones, and other small magics
It’s hard to believe that it’s been three years since I started The Cozy Owlet. This blog – and this community – have become such a mainstay in my life. This blog has given me rhythm and structure, even when life is a whirlwind. I appreciate that it forces me to slow down and reflect
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A new puzzle for old friends in Richard Osman’s The Impossible Fortune
Despite my personal preference for summer, fall is the best season for a cozy mystery reader. The air is crisp; dusk falls just as you get home — perfect for a cozy, dark reading session. And the releases flow fast and furious, both big-name blockbusters and pleasingly puzzly debuts. It’s the former I’ll focus on