If you enjoy reading books by Maggie Sefton then you might also like the following authors:
Readers who appreciate Maggie Sefton's cozy mysteries featuring crafts might enjoy Monica Ferris. Ferris writes cozy mysteries, often set around needlecraft shops and communities. Her characters are relatable, and the stories combine puzzles, warmth, and charm.
You might like her mystery Crewel World, which centers around a cozy needlework store and a puzzling murder case.
If crafting mysteries like Maggie Sefton’s appeal to you, Betty Hechtman is another wonderful author to try. Her cozy and humorous series blend crochet and knitting club adventures with clever mysteries.
A good one to start with is Hooked on Murder, the first book in her Crochet Mystery series, which introduces warm friendships along with an intriguing small-town crime.
Fans who enjoy Maggie Sefton's comfortable crafting and small-town mysteries might also enjoy Sadie Hartwell. Hartwell’s mysteries offer engaging characters, quaint settings, and just a touch of humor.
Her book Yarned and Dangerous is about a yarn shop in rural Connecticut, colorful residents, and a murder that shakes up the peaceful community.
Kylie Logan writes entertaining cozy mysteries with engaging plots, amusing characters, and plenty of local charm. Readers who enjoy Maggie Sefton's blend of craft-centered storytelling with mystery will likely appreciate Logan's style.
Check out Mayhem at the Orient Express, a cozy mystery set at a murder mystery convention that mixes humor, suspense, and quirky characters.
For those readers who love Maggie Sefton’s cozy style and intrigue around crafts, Kate Carlisle is another author worth exploring. Carlisle's mysteries center around bookbinding and restoration with richly described craftsmanship woven into smart whodunits.
You might enjoy Homicide in Hardcover, the first in her Bibliophile Mystery series, featuring detailed book restoration tidbits and engaging puzzles.
Ellery Adams writes cozy mysteries with warm, inviting settings and relatable characters. Her plots blend mystery, friendship, and a strong sense of community.
Readers who enjoy Maggie Sefton's cozy atmosphere will appreciate Adams' book-themed series, especially The Secret, Book & Scone Society, which follows a small-town bookstore owner solving mysteries and building friendships.
Jenn McKinlay offers lively, humorous cozy mysteries that revolve around friendship, family, and everyday challenges. Her books are engaging and well-paced, a great match for Maggie Sefton's fans.
Check out Books Can Be Deceiving, a cozy mystery set in a charming library with a fun cast of characters and clever puzzle-solving.
Lorna Barrett's cozy mysteries center around bookstores, small-town charm, and strong, witty protagonists. Her novels have warm, community-driven settings similar to Maggie Sefton's stories, making them comforting reads.
Readers might especially like Murder is Binding, the first book in Barrett's Booktown Mystery series, featuring booksellers, quirky personalities, and an inviting mystery.
Laura Childs blends cozy mystery characteristics seamlessly with charming themes like tea shops, crafts, and recipes. Her mysteries have skilled amateur sleuths, appealing settings, and warm-hearted stories, perfect if you enjoyed Maggie Sefton.
An excellent place to start is Death by Darjeeling, introducing a delightful tea shop owner who solves crimes in Charleston's quaint historic district.
Cleo Coyle writes coffee-inspired cozy mysteries with a light-hearted, vibrant style and believable characters. Her Coffeehouse Mysteries are lively, enjoyable, and feature cozy neighborhood settings that appeal to readers of Maggie Sefton.
Start with On What Grounds, where the protagonist Claire Cosi solves a coffee-shop crime with humor and heart.
Sheila Connolly writes cozy mysteries with a warm, inviting style and memorable characters. Her novels often feature mysteries set in small communities with strong personal connections and historical detail.
In Buried in a Bog, she introduces readers to an Irish village where family secrets and local history intertwine in an engaging mystery.
Vicki Delany crafts cozy mysteries that skillfully blend charm and suspense. Her writing includes vivid settings and relatable characters who become like close friends as readers follow their adventures.
If you enjoyed Maggie Sefton's approachable style, you'll appreciate how Delany weaves humor and warmth into each mystery. A great example is Elementary, She Read, set in a Sherlock Holmes-themed bookshop.
Joanne Fluke creates cozy mysteries filled with delightful culinary themes and recipes, with plenty of humor and warmth. Readers love her protagonist, Hannah Swensen, for her relatable personality and baking expertise.
In Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, Fluke perfectly combines small-town charm, tasty mysteries, and mouthwatering sweets into one story.
Leslie Meier writes inviting mysteries featuring Lucy Stone, a likable small-town reporter and devoted mother. Her stories often combine suspenseful plots, cozy settings, and believable family dynamics.
In Mistletoe Murder, Meier blends the holiday spirit with an engaging mystery, making it perfect for readers who enjoy cozy, heartwarming plots.
Peg Cochran offers cozy mysteries packed with humor, charm, and a cozy atmosphere. Her stories are known for engaging plots, wonderful food descriptions, and colorful characters you can't help but enjoy.
Allergic to Death, part of her Gourmet De-Lite Mystery series, introduces readers to entertaining mysteries, laugh-out-loud moments, and healthy gourmet dishes that add flavor to the story.