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Contrary to popular belief, savvy readers are so much more than mere laid-back beings. Bookworms and creatures of literature cherish the art of teleportation. They can cozy up on a couch or lounge at the park while being in two places at once. Whether you love a lighthearted humorous read now and then or you like to indulge in books with mystery and romance , reading can put your brain into a pleasurable trance-like state. It can bring the same health benefits as meditation, unlocking your inner calm and deep relaxation.    Regular readers claim to experience lower stress levels, better sleep, lower rates of depression, and higher self-esteem than non-readers. Undoubtedly every genre of book is exciting; however, books with mystery and thriller have a distinctive allure. They are hard to put down with their engaging nature and they require the reader to ponder rather than making the plot unfold uninterestingly.    You might be reading mystery novels just for the thrill and rus

It’s no crime to be funny - The charm of humorous mysteries

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  I have a proposition for you!   Close your eyes and remember the last time you hopped on a roller coaster.   No, don’t! If you close your eyes, you cannot read the rest of my proposition about blending the funny with the scary, the ridiculously humorous with the thrillingly mysterious, the dark with the bright.   Okay, let’s get back to the roller coaster thing. This time keep your eyes open but proceed with your imagination as well.   You ascend up the tall track as the chain propels you skywards. The adrenaline rush in your veins and butterflies fluttering in your stomach makes you giddy about the inevitable descent which lies ahead when your heart plummets!   That's what great comedy mystery books do for you.   Although humour in mystery is rare, there are still a few authors who understand the art of successfully combining both genres. Effective comedy mystery books   contain unforgettable characters, suspenseful storylines, and surprising twists, yet every now an