New England's small towns, rocky coastlines, autumn foliage, and historic charm make it one of the most popular settings in cozy mystery fiction. The region's traditions — clambakes, town meetings, white-steepled churches — provide a perfect backdrop for the genre. Here are the best cozy series set in New England.
Technically just over the border in Canada, but the Eastern Townships share the same feel as northern New England — small villages, harsh winters, tight-knit communities. Full reading order.
If the coastal New England atmosphere appeals to you, the Lighthouse Library series captures a similar feeling in a different setting.
Addie Greyborne inherits a bookshop and a mansion full of rare books. Classic New England cozy setting.
Sarah Grayson runs a repurpose shop in coastal Maine. Charming and very New England.
Lily Roberts runs a traditional English-style tearoom on Cape Cod. The coastal New England setting is a major draw.
For more location-based recommendations, see our guides to cozies set in the South and set in England.