In this episode of Feminist Book Club: The Podcast, we have two segments that will have your TBR list flourishing with cozy mysteries and empowered women. First Renee chats with Mia P. Manasala about her recently released cozy mystery, Murder and Mamon. Then Ashley, Rah, and Mariquita sit down for a mini-book club discussion revolving around Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn   Cozy Mysteries with Mia P. Manasala (00:23)   If there were ever a perfect season for cozy mysteries, it’s right now. Author Mia P. Manansala joins Renee to discuss all things cozy mysteries, including Mia’s Tita Rosie’s Kitchen series (Murder and Mamon is out today!). They discuss where the cozy mystery genre began, where it’s going, and why we love it so much. Get your TBR ready, because this segment is packed with recommendations! Books mentioned: Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala Blackmail and Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala Missing White Woman by Kellye Garrett A Fatal Groove by Olivia Black Vivien Chien’s Noodle Shop series Board to Death by CJ Connor Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto   Also mentioned:  Crime Writers of Color What Happens to Assasins When They Retire?: A Mini book Club Discussion (22:10)   Ashley, Rah, and Mariquita are your companions on a journey through the thought-provoking themes of Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. Brace yourself for a discussion that champions older women who wield agency and take action. Not only will you gain deep insights into this captivating book, but you'll also hear a little about their dream cast for a potential film or TV adaptation.    Get a copy of Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn here   Support our hosts & guests:   Follow our host and guests: Mia P. Manansala: Instagram // Website Renee Powers: Instagram // The Storygraph Ashley’s Instagram Mariquita: Instagram Rah’s Instagram, TikTok Beyond the Box: Our weekly round-up of blog and podcast content delivered directly to your inbox every Friday   Check out our online community here!    This episode was edited by Rah Hernandez and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral land of the Dakota people.   Original music by @iam.onyxrose   Learn more about Feminist Book Club on our website, sign up for our emails, shop our Bookshop.org recommendations, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest.