One thing I have to say is that this book gave off so much coziness and comfort

I adore every short story despite some instances where the mystery is pretty obvious or vague, so I don't know what was happening half the time. It kind of fell short mystery-wise but literary fiction-wise, this book is brilliant! Gran was able to hook me in with her quirky and simple writing style immediately, it was what I needed after battling a terrible reading slump. I adored the underlying message interwoven into each mystery. That last mystery made me gasp in surprise and appreciation, and it is a chapter that I will never forget.

This book is the best of both worlds for me, mixing mystery and literary fiction, two literary genres that have a special place in my heart. Will definitely read more of Sara Gran's books sometime soon.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamland Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Literary, weird, bite-sized stories that both interrogate and expand on mystery tropes and take your breath away. An incredibly inventive, moving, philosophical book – perfect for mystery lovers who love a touch of the beautiful and the bizarre!

I would like to thank Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved almost all of the stories - especially the dual timeline and choose your own way (and of course I went back a couple of times to make sure I tried all different versions and outcomes).

I really enjoyed having the mix both very short and longer stories and the times they take place in. 100% recommended for all who enjoys mysteries with a dash of weirdness!

Not brilliant writing by any means, but this was a fun batch of stories. I appreciate the short stories and how they all were a little different. I liked the backstory that was provided for Claire.

Subtitled: “Nine Miniature Puzzles to Confuse, Enthrall and Delight”

This was very inventive with everything from an old MASH game from middle school to stories featuring strong females, including Claire DeWitt whom Gran has written about before. Some stories are playful, some have more depth and the last is truly lovely. If you know you like Gran you’ll like this. If you enjoy strong female detectives, give this a try.

This collection of short stories is so fun and punchy and the author is really adept at setting a scene. With ease, Sara Gran has created stories that feel like a film noir whilst still being fresh and original. This book is perfect as a short read, but left me wanting even more!

I really loved the layout of the book and the story! A favourite chapter was when you had two time periods running concurrently!

I really enjoy the writing style of the author and would look to read more of their work!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamland Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles for this ARC! "Little Mysteries" by Sara Gran is an engaging collection of nine short stories that blend classic detective elements with existential reflections. The anthology features characters like the seasoned sleuth Claire DeWitt and teen detective Cynthia Silverton, who navigate various puzzles and mysteries that delve into the nature of detective stories themselves. Gran's writing is both witty and introspective, making each story a thought-provoking read. The collection effectively balances traditional mystery tropes with deeper philosophical questions about meaning and existence, creating a unique and compelling reading experience. Fans of Nancy Drew and those who enjoy a mix of mystery and literary fiction will find this book particularly delightful.

Quick, interesting, enjoyable mysteries with insightful solutions. Has your brain thinking in different ways. I didn't realise this was a character (detective) from Sara Gran's books, as I've never read her books before, but I didn't need to because it becomes self explanatory.

This book is filled with quirky, delightful little mysteries that I found to be the perfect antidote to my teens spending too much time on their phones. Every afternoon, we took a break from screen time and spent about an hour working our way through Little Mysteries. We found the book to be so engaging and fun, that time flew by without my kids even thinking to reach for their phone!

I’m grateful for this little book and the memories we made with it. I will definitely be purchasing a hard copy for our coffee table when it comes out!

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Nine little mysteries - sign me up.

I'm a self-confessed murder mystery enthusiast and I loved the idea of each little mystery to solve. I absolutely LOVED the first mystery. I loved the setup and I loved the idea of the solution. I understand that this book wanted to showcase all of the different ways a mystery could be presented - from second person to two events happening concurrently. These ideas are new, fresh and original. Something I've rarely seen before. However, I found the first little mystery my favourite. This was genius. For me, I would have preferred for them all to be set out that way but the little mysteries do give us, as a reader a sneak peek of Sara Gran's talents.

Mystery meets philosophy in this short story collection for fans of Gran's Claire DeWitt series. If you, like me, are waiting excitedly for the next in the series, this is a lovely way to tide you over.

The book was thrilling, especially if readers are really interested in this type of book genre. The book has good stories in it, and maybe some are kind of boring, but overall, it was a good book. Mystery books make us curious and wonder, and so this book did not fail me; it made me wonder. I am hoping that this book will soon get the many readers it deserves.

These are some fun time-killers that you can read in bite-sized chunks. They will get your brain working that is for sure! I enjoyed the stories had different formats to them. The last story was the best by far!

This literary work has inspired me to explore further literary works by the author. While it deviated from my initial expectations, I acknowledge that this was due to my own preconceived notions. I derived great pleasure from reading this book and would wholeheartedly recommend it to the people in my life.

This was a truly unique blend of mystery and lit fic that I thoroughly enjoyed. Murdle-lovers will enjoy the bite-sized format and I also found unexpected thought-provoking moments of magical realism and philosophy. Some stories were more successful than others- parallel stories of overdoses during the AIDS epidemic and COVID pandemic felt heavy-handed while the longest story of Killington Manor was an immediate favorite and the allegorical(?) detective Cynthia’s stories had surprising depth.

Nobody does it like Sara Gran. An unexpected, richly earned reappearance from Claire DeWitt: a Silettian treasure.

The title promises exactly what you are expecting! It was a truly fun read and I enjoyed how the author played around with the format for some of the stories!

This was different to what I was expecting (totally on me) but I still really enjoyed it! This was my first book by the author and now I definitely want to go read the Claire Dewitt books

I was so stoked when I stumbled upon this on NetGalley, and it did not disappoint! What a cool, unique collection of mysteries - I can’t wait to buy a physical copy of this! My favorite story was “the good smell of New York City/ the ocean-salted air.” It’s two timelines told in separate columns, I have never read a story in the format and it was a special experience for me. I hope others enjoy this as much as I did.