Sick of serious mysteries? This curated list of books is designed to tickle your funny bone while keeping you engaged in the puzzling world of mysteries.
The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
Greeta is presumed to have killed her husband, and this is helpful to her in some ways and not in others. Greeta is approached by women in her community looking to rid themselves of their abusive husbands and so starts the problems. On the surface this mystery is everything we love, humor, wit, satire, compelling, and thrilling. That being said, there is so much more packed into these pages, women’s rights, abuse, child loss, love, and a slew of other topic faced by women in India.
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murders by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Vera Wong, self-proclaimed tea expert, shop owner and match maker becomes an amateur detective in this charming, funny mystery by the author of Dial A for Aunties. Entertaining and heartwarming, this mystery is sure to delight fans of funny cozy mysteries.
Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
Finlay Donovan is working from home while wrangling two young kids and dealing with the cheating ex-husband with whom she shares custody. As if parenting isn’t hard enough, Finlay is mistaken for a contract killer while out to breakfast with her literary agent. Laugh out loud hilarious, fast-paced, and full of twists with a bit of romance to round out this must read.
A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones
Sunshine Vicram moves home to Del Sol, New Mexico after her parents nominated her for sheriff and she won. With a preconceived notion of what crime will be like in her hometown, Sunshine quickly learns there is more to her hometown than the errant flasher. Darynda Jones writes a phenomenal series of intricate plotting, steamy and suspenseful, great for fans of Janet Evanovich and uproarious mysteries.
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
Thursday Next is a renowned Special Operative in literary detection in an alternate London. Thursday is tasked with finding a kidnapper of classic lit characters. Fantasy, mystery, and time come together in this story great for fans of Douglas Adams and Gail Carriger.
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Four retirees living in Kent County, England meet once a week to go over cold case files gotten through less than legal means. These sprightly elderly friends combine their incredible brain power and unique talents to help solve a murder in their community. Funny and witty, fans of quirky characters will love this story.
Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano
Who doesn’t love a larger-than-life amateur sleuth? Auntie Poldi does not disappoint. Retired costume designer Auntie Poldi moves to Sicily after her husband’s death looking to end her days drinking wine in the sun. Things heat up after she meets a handsome young man who shows up dead on the beach. Fans of light mysteries will love this often silly, always witty and engaging story.