The Cultural Review

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A cozy reading nook bathed in warm sunlight, featuring a comfortable armchair, a steaming mug, and a stack of books, symbolizing the appeal of cozy fiction.
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Cozy fiction's quiet boom challenges publishing's biggest players

A recent poll found 73 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds are fans of cosy-crime, a demographic traditionally overlooked by the genre.

Claire Donovan·June 7, 2026