Hi Friend,
High or Low Stakes?
I totally understand that many people are seeking comfort and calm amid today’s chaos.
With high stakes everywhere—political drama, unending wars, economic uncertainty, and even over-the-top celebrity boxing matches involving whale-sized six-figure bets—it’s no wonder readers are drawn to the exact opposite:
Low stakes, cozy resolutions, and stories where nothing truly bad happens.
Google search interest for "cozy mystery books" has steadily increased over the past decade, doubling in just the last two years.
However, despite the surge in interest, slightly lagging category sales ranks post-pandemic suggest that cozy mystery authors still need to convert this demand into actual sales and market share gain.
Netflix as a Genre Amplifier for 2025
This is where Netflix's continued investment in the genre could be a game-changer:
- Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc will return in 2025 in Wake Up Dead Man, the third installment in the Knives Out franchise, this time featuring Glenn Close and Josh Brolin, among other A-list stars.
- The Netflix adaptation of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, featuring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley, has just wrapped up production.
These blockbuster productions are poised to give a major boost to the cozy mystery genre.
Indie Authors Uniquely Positioned
Indie authors have a unique opportunity to capitalize on the buzz these films will create: over 70% of authors in our Cozy Mystery rankings are indies.
But competition is fierce, as the cozy mystery genre has transformed from a niche to a major force in the mainstream book market.
This is where you need a clear view of the market, competition, and of what sells—and our research provides precisely that.
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