Love It or Leave It: Cozy Tropes Showdown

Send us a textReady to add a few new cozies to your TBR pile? In this episode, Spencer and Courtny spill the tea (and maybe a little hot cocoa) on the top three cozy mysteries sitting on their shelves screaming to be read. From hexes and haunted tea shops to murder movie clubs and pun-filled bakeries, this episode is a love letter to all the cozy reads we're dying to dive into next. Plus, get the inside scoop on which books have been patiently (or not-so-patiently) waiting for their moment in the spotlight!Books mentioned include: 🕵️ Dice and Deadly Sea by Jane Elsey 🥐 A Rolling Scone by Nancy Warren 🎬 Dying to Go & The Monthly Murder Movie Club by Marcy Blesy 🔮 Eat, Prey, Hex by Tara Lush 🍵 The Grim Steeper by Gretchen Rue 📼 Gag Me with a Spoon by Melrose McFaddenSo grab your favorite blanket, pour a steaming cup of something delicious, and curl up as we clue you in on the cozies we can’t wait to read!Meet your hosts:Spencer @IntentionallyBookishYoutubeInstagramCourtny @CourtagonistYoutubeInstagramFind us over on Instagram! @Curl Up & Clue In

Send us a textSpencer here! Spring is finally here, and I'm celebrating all the cozy things this season brings! From magical baking shows and upcoming cozy mystery releases to fresh blooms in my garden, there's so much to look forward to. I'm also sharing my thoughts on Hallmark's Spring Into Love lineup, a cute new boba shop I want to try, and how Darling Desi's latest video is giving me all the springtime inspo.Grab a cup of something refreshing and join me for a cozy chat! 🌸Books mentioned 📚The Great Witches Baking Show by Nancy WarrenMurder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom CourageMurder Runs in the Family by Tamara BerryMeet your hosts:Spencer @IntentionallyBookishYoutubeInstagramCourtny @CourtagonistYoutubeInstagramFind us over on Instagram! @Curl Up & Clue In

Send us a textGrab your magnifying glass and join us as we investigate the most beloved (and sometimes baffling) cozy mystery tropes! From quirky sidekicks and nosy neighbors to charming small-town festivals and inherited buildings, we’re putting these classic clichés on trial. Will we declare them delightful or downright overdone? Tune in to find out — and weigh in with your own verdict!🕵️‍♀️ Which trope is your all-time fave? Which one makes you roll your eyes? Let us know!Meet your hosts:Spencer @IntentionallyBookishYoutubeInstagramCourtny @CourtagonistYoutubeInstagramFind us over on Instagram! @Curl Up & Clue In

Send us a textCurl up with me as I chat about what I’ve been reading and snacking on lately! In this episode, I’m diving into a mix of thrilling, magical, and delightfully cozy books, including This Inevitable Ruin by Matt Diniman, Killing Me Soufflé by Ellie Alexander, Revenge of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz, and The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass. I’m also sharing my thoughts on Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano and the latest issue of The Reader Magazine.And because no good book chat is complete without snacks, I’m raving about my newest obsession: Yum Earth Organic Chewys! Whether you’re here for book recs, foodie finds, or just some cozy company, I’ve got you covered.✨ Grab a warm drink, get comfy, and let’s chat all things books and bites!Meet your hosts:Spencer @IntentionallyBookishYoutubeInstagramCourtny @CourtagonistYoutubeInstagramFind us over on Instagram! @Curl Up & Clue In

Send us a textWelcome to season 2 of Curl Up & Clue In! We're catching you all up on what we've been up to, what we've been reading, and what we're looking forward to now that spring is upon us. 🌼 Buckle up for a new season of your favorite cozy mystery podcast and consider sticking around and subscribing for more bookish BFF chats! ☺️Books mentioned:Secret Bookcase series by Ellie AlexanderBakeshop Mysteries series by Ellie AlexanderThe Spellmans series by Lisa LutzCountry Cottage Mysteries by Addison MooreMeet your hosts:Spencer @IntentionallyBookishYoutubeInstagramCourtny @CourtagonistYoutubeInstagramFind us over on Instagram! @Curl Up & Clue In

Send us a textGet ready for a wild ride of cozy mystery dilemmas! 🕵️‍♀️ In this episode, we’re throwing ourselves into the ultimate bookish showdown with a game of Would You Rather: Cozy Mystery Edition! From owning a haunted bookstore to solving crimes with quirky sidekicks, we’re tackling all the cozy quandaries. Spencer and I face off with hilarious, mysterious, and downright ridiculous choices that will have you pondering your own sleuthing scenarios. Cozy up, grab your magnifying glass, and play along—this episode is going to be a blast!Meet your hosts:Spencer @IntentionallyBookishYoutubeInstagramCourtny @CourtagonistYoutubeInstagramFind us over on Instagram! @Curl Up & Clue In

Send us a textReunited and sleuthing better than ever! 🎉 We’re back together in Ashland, recording live from the 2nd annual Ashland Mystery Festival, and it feels SO good! In this episode, we dish out all the juicy details, from the thrilling panels to our fave moments, and we’re here to convince you why you NEED to attend next year’s fest. Think small-town charm, big mystery vibes, and of course, your fave podcast duo bringing the fun. Join us for laughs, clues, and maybe a little detective work of our own!Meet your hosts:Spencer @IntentionallyBookishYoutubeInstagramCourtny @CourtagonistYoutubeInstagramFind us over on Instagram! @Curl Up & Clue In

Send us a textOh! Hello you! We missed you something fierce! In today's episode we are chatting about what's been going on in our lives, our overly ambitious reading plans, and what we plan on doing with our families during this autumnal season. Books mentioned this episode:The Twyford Code by Janice HalletCalypso, Corpses, and Cooking by Raquel V. ReyesAxe Me No Questions by Paula CharlesA Murder at the Movies by Ellie AlexanderBear Witness to Murder by Meg MacyMurder at The Pumpkin Pageant by Darci HannahMeet your hosts:Spencer @IntentionallyBookishYoutubeInstagramCourtny @CourtagonistYoutubeInstagramFind us over on Instagram! @Curl Up & Clue In

Send us a textIn this episode we discuss what we look for in an amateur sleuth & what we love to see in our favorite kind of sleuths.Books mentioned:Dead and GondolaA Skeleton in the Closet seriesThe Meg Langslow seriesPies Before Guys seriesFairy Garden Mysteries seriesThe Secret Bookcase seriesMeet your hosts:Spencer @IntentionallyBookishYoutubeInstagramCourtny @CourtagonistYoutubeInstagramFind us over on Instagram! @Curl Up & Clue In

Send us a textWe can't believe that this year is already halfway over. As we age, we feel like the days are flying by. In today's episode, we chat about our favorite books, most memorable ones, and even some that surprised us. Please take a look at the books mentioned below. Books mentioned:Dungeon Crawler CarlA Body in the BookstoreLast to PieJanice Hallet's booksSeveral People Are TypingA Deck Stacked for MurderA Cryptic ClueDead to RightsAloha AlibiGator QueenNosy NeighborsMeet your hosts:Spencer @IntentionallyBookishYoutubeInstagramCourtny @CourtagonistYoutubeInstagramFind us over on Instagram! @Curl Up & Clue In