If you enjoy reading books by Clea Simon then you might also like the following authors:
If you like Clea Simon's cozy mysteries with clever feline companions, Lilian Jackson Braun is a natural fit. Braun's books are gentle, humorous mysteries set in charming small-town settings.
Her series starring the perceptive Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum is a treat for cat lovers. A great starting point is The Cat Who Could Read Backwards, where journalist Jim Qwilleran and his cats plunge into a quirky murder case.
Rita Mae Brown offers mysteries with witty dialogue and sharp insights into human nature. Brown's popular Mrs. Murphy series, co-authored by her cat "Sneaky Pie Brown," blends humor, mystery, and delightful animal characters.
If you love clever pets helping solve crimes, pick up Wish You Were Here, the first book in her entertaining series featuring Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and her animal friends.
Fans of Clea Simon's blend of cozy mysteries and magical realism will love Sofie Kelly's charming series. Kelly creates delightful characters, quirky, welcoming small towns, and just a touch of magic.
Her book Curiosity Thrilled the Cat introduces librarian Kathleen Paulson and her two magical cats, who help unravel mysteries with humor and charm.
Miranda James writes cozy mysteries that share Clea Simon's warm-hearted storytelling and likable characters. James’s Cat in the Stacks series features librarian Charlie Harris and his beloved Maine Coon cat, Diesel.
Their small-town adventures reveal close-knit community bonds and gentle humor. Start with Murder Past Due, where Charlie and Diesel uncover family secrets and long-hidden motives.
If you enjoy intelligent cats and quirky mysteries, Carole Nelson Douglas will become a favorite of yours. Her books combine cozy charm and clever puzzles, featuring Midnight Louie, an engaging feline detective with attitude.
Try Catnap, where Midnight Louie teams up with public relations specialist Temple Barr in charming and humorous feline adventures in glittering Las Vegas.
Shirley Rousseau Murphy creates cozy mysteries featuring talking cats who have rich inner lives and help solve crimes. Her stories mix humor, charm, and intriguing plots with an intimate view of small-town communities.
In Cat on the Edge, readers are introduced to Joe Grey, a smart and witty feline detective who uncovers crimes in delightful and unexpected ways.
Laurien Berenson writes engaging stories filled with warmth, humor, and dogs at their heart. Her mysteries often center around dog shows, breeds, and the close-knit communities of dog lovers.
A Pedigree to Die For introduces Melanie Travis, a relatable amateur sleuth and schoolteacher, who ventures into the world of competitive dog shows and solves puzzling mysteries with wit and compassion.
Ali Brandon crafts cozy bookstore mysteries that combine playful humor, clever puzzles, and a book-loving atmosphere.
In her novel Double Booked for Death, readers meet bookstore owner Darla Pettistone and her quirky cat Hamlet, a curious feline whose telling antics lead them to solve an intriguing mystery in the literary community.
E.J. Copperman writes mysteries with a lighthearted tone, blending humor and gentle supernatural touches. His characters are personable and appealing, and his plots are filled with amusing interactions and memorable events.
In Night of the Living Deed, Copperman introduces readers to Alison Kerby, who runs a guesthouse haunted by mischievous ghosts and finds herself sleuthing alongside her spirited lodgers.
Juliet Blackwell's mysteries are infused with magic, whimsy, and charm. Her characters are strong, independent women who solve mysteries with determination and heart.
In Secondhand Spirits, readers meet Lily Ivory, a modern-day witch who runs a vintage-clothing store and encounters supernatural elements as she works to uncover the truth behind mysterious events in her community.
Fans of Clea Simon's cozy mysteries and clever characters may also enjoy Victoria Laurie. She creates entertaining mysteries with a playful twist, blending humor and suspense through charming, relatable protagonists.
Her series opener, Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye, introduces Abby Cooper, a funny, down-to-earth psychic whose unique abilities put her at the center of intriguing mystery investigations.
Heather Blake's stories mix mystery, romance, and magic with an easygoing charm. If the quirky personalities and gentle suspense of Clea Simon appeal to you, Blake's books may also become favorites.
Her novel It Takes a Witch, the first in the Wishcraft Mystery series, features Darcy Merriweather, who uses wish-granting craft skills as she solves crimes in an endearing magical town.
Readers who love Clea Simon's cozy settings and engaging mysteries will likely enjoy Denise Swanson. Her books offer a warm, welcoming tone, punctuated with believable relationships and gentle humor.
Swanson's novel Murder of a Small-Town Honey, the first in the Scumble River Mystery series, follows school psychologist Skye Denison as she searches for answers in a charming yet deceptive small town.
Ellery Adams provides an inviting blend of cozy mysteries, warm friendships, and mild suspense. Her stories feature book-themed or niche communities, similar in feeling to Clea Simon's engaging characters and settings.
You might enjoy Adams’s The Secret, Book & Scone Society, about a group of book-loving friends who band together to unravel the mysteries hidden deeply within their small town.
If you appreciate Clea Simon's cozy style mixed with an engaging feline presence, you may also warm to Sofie Ryan. Her charming, humorous series centers around strong, down-to-earth characters and their memorable pets who often steal the scene.
Try The Whole Cat and Caboodle, the first of her cozy Second Chance Cat Mystery series, featuring shop-owner Sarah Grayson and her witty feline companion Elvis, who work together solving small-town mysteries.