July 2026 Newsletter
What a wonderful month! At least, I think that it’s a wonderful time – I’m finally out of the hospital (I had to go back again because of my wound infection) and the neurosurgeon agrees that I should start reducing some of my nerve pain. This is the first time in six years that I don’t have left leg pain. I’m elated.
Of course, during the return to the hospital I skipped over some June birthdays. So, happy birthday Donna. It’s a heartfelt wish and if you have a June birthday, the same to you.
For those in June and July! May the year be sweet!
Tahlia was the host for the June meeting. I dropped in, and I can tell you that it was full of chitchat and lots of fun. We didn’t get to play a game, but there was a lively discussion about our novel, The Case of the Elusive Bombay Duck. Everyone loved the book and hopes that all of our choices can be as much fun. Me too!
This month our meeting is on July 26th and the book is The Cracked Spine, a Scottish Bookshop Mystery by Paige Shelton. It has some ghostly visits and trips around Edinburgh through the narrow alleys each called a Close and some interesting visits to pubs. It’s a good read and should appeal to anyone who likes a bit of paranormal in their cup of coffee or tea along with a touch of romance. I hope to see you on Zoom.
July’s Television Mysteries
Acorn
July 6: Inspector Ellis (Season 2) – DCI Ellis and DS Harper tackle seemingly unsolvable murder cases across Northern England.
July 6: Murdoch Mysteries (Season 19) – Continuing weekly drops of the beloved 1900s Canadian procedural.
AppleTV
July 15, 2026: Lucky Adapted from Marissa Stapley's bestselling novel, this 7-episode thriller follows a con artist named Lucky (Anya Taylor-Joy) who must go on the run from the FBI and a ruthless crime boss after a multi-million-dollar heist goes wrong. [1, 2]
Current Status: New episodes dropping through August 7
Sugar : Colin Farrell stars in this neo-noir detective series, following a private investigator trying to solve the mysterious disappearance of a legendary Hollywood producer's granddaughter.
BBC Select
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Britbox
July 14:Return to Paradise, Season 2 (U.S. Premiere) – A compelling mystery series that brings a British twist to an Australian setting. [1]
July 23:Gone – A thrilling UK mystery starring David Morrissey as a man whose investigation into a disappearance exposes unexpected betrayals and secrets. [1]
July 29:A Woman of Substance – The beloved 1984 classic miniseries drops, alongside ongoing weekly Wednesday episodes of the new modern adaptation. [1, 2]
Hulu
July 1: The classic musical mystery Love, Diana Musical Mysteries: Complete Season 2 and the complete Marvel's Jessica Jones debut.
PBS Masterpiece Theater
The primary mystery headlining the PBS Masterpiece schedule in July 2026 is the final season of Grantchester (Season 11), which airs Sunday nights at 9/8c.
Max
July 10: The Long Walk (Lionsgate): A new thriller or mystery film addition to the platform's movie catalog for the month
July 23: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (Max Original): A Big Bang Theory spinoff series following comic book store owner Stuart Bloom, who accidentally triggers an Armageddon and goes on an epic multiverse quest to restore reality.
Netflix
July 1:Enola Holmes 3
Paramount+
July 8: Streaming debut of the neo-noir cyber-thriller film Wardriver (starring Dane DeHaan).
July 29: Season 2 of Diarra from Detroit premieres, following a titular heroine investigating seedier underground mysteries
July’s Cozy Mystery Book Releases
July 1-31st
Early July: A Bookish Betrayal by Anthea Fraser (July 1), Felines, Fruitcakes & Forgeries by Rachel Beattie (July 6), and The Corpse with the Steely Gaze by Cathy Ace (July 13). [1]
Mid-July: A Delicious Deception by Lucy Burdette (July 14), The Secret Menu by Poppy Bridgeman (July 25), and Capri, Cannoli, and Conspiracy by Traci Andrighetti (July 23). [1, 2]
Late July: Malice in Puzzle Land and When Squirrels Fly (both coming July 28). [1]
You can track all the indie, Kindle Unlimited, and traditionally published cozy releases on the CozyMystery.com July Releases catalog or browse community-curated lists on the Goodreads 2026 Release List.
More July Cozy Mysteries
Enjoy your cozy mystery reading romp – it’s a great month for sitting on the beach under an umbrella with a good cozy mystery book! See you July 26th.
Fondly,
Karin and Tahlia