Mysteries in the Mail: Letters and Epistolary Novels

Suggest a book for the podcast or say hello! 📬 Do you love mysteries where the format is part of the puzzle? What about crime fiction told through letters, emails, and documents? If you answered yes to either question, join me as I explore epistolary mysteries—one of my favorite subsets of the mystery genre.✉️ I share the inspiration behind my own Mysteries in the Mail letter subscription featuring Lady Eileen and Fitzhugh, two delightful characters whose adventures are told in installments mailed in physical letters.📖 Then I delve into epistolary crime fiction, and I also discuss epistolary-adjacent mysteries like interactive puzzle books and crime fiction where letters play a key role in the plot.📚 Read-alike recommendations include classic epistolary mysteries, puzzle books, and more letter-based crime fiction to add to your TBR pile, all of which make fantastic gifts for mystery readers. Links mentioned in this episode:Mysteries in the Mail by Sara Rosett: https://sararosettbooks.com/products/mysteries-in-the-mailEpistolary Mystery Novels:The Appeal by Janice Hallett: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54621096-the-appealWhere'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13526165-where-d-you-go-bernadetteCurrently Reading:Daddy Long Legs by Jean Webster: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1499952.Daddy_Long_LegsTo Read:The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/129117.The_Spellman_FilesThe Documents in the Case by Dorothy L. Sayers: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/130633488-the-documents-in-the-case-by-dorothy-l-sayers-and-robert-eustaceDeath on the Down Beat by Sebastian Farr: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61041891-death-on-the-down-beatEpistolary-Adjacent : Interactive Puzzles:Cain's Jawbone by E. Powys Mathers: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50074593-cain-s-jawboneThe Creeping Hand Murders by Maureen Johnson: You Are the Detective: The Creeping Hand Murder: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222683984-you-are-the-detectiveThe Museum Heist by Henry Lewis: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/173404229-the-museum-heistEpistolary-Adjacent : Crime Fiction with Letters:The Brothers of Baker Street by Michael Robertson: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/967256🕵️‍♀️ 📦 Cozy Books Corner Subscription Box (affiliate code), a book box curated for cozy mystery readers.➡️ Use code SaraR5 and get 15% off! ⬅️Support the show📚 Buy Sara's books: SaraRosettBooks.com 🔎  Get more mystery in your life when you sign up for Sara's updates.