The Complete Bakeshop Mysteries Series In Order: A 2025 Reading Guide To Jules Capshaw's Culinary Crimes
Are you ready to dive into a world where delectable pastries meet deadly secrets? As of December 2025, the Bakeshop Mysteries series by Ellie Alexander is a thriving culinary cozy mystery phenomenon, spanning twenty full-length novels and counting. This guide provides the definitive, up-to-date reading order, ensuring you don't miss a single crumb of the action as baker Jules Capshaw tackles murder in the picturesque town of Ashland, Oregon.
The series is beloved for its mouth-watering descriptions of treats from the family-owned Torte Bakery, seamlessly blending small-town charm with gripping whodunits. To fully appreciate Jules’s journey—from her return to the Pacific Northwest to her evolving relationship with the local police—it is essential to read the books in their correct publication order.
The Essential Bakeshop Mysteries Book Order (2014–2025)
The Bakeshop Mysteries follow Juliet “Jules” Capshaw, a pastry chef who left her life in high-end San Francisco restaurants to return home and save her family’s bakery, Torte, in Ashland, Oregon. Her new life quickly becomes complicated by a knack for stumbling upon murder. Here is the complete, chronological list of every book in the series, including the highly anticipated 20th installment.
Main Character Profile:
- Name: Juliet “Jules” Capshaw
- Occupation: Pastry Chef and Co-owner of Torte Bakery
- Setting: Ashland, Oregon (home of the famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival)
- Key Entities: Torte Bakery, Thomas (the detective), The Capshaw Family, Shakespeare Festival, Cozy Mystery genre.
The Official Reading List:
- Meet Your Baker (2014)
- A Batter of Life and Death (2015)
- On Thin Icing (2015)
- Caught Bread Handed (2016)
- Fudge and Jury (2017)
- A Crime of Passion Fruit (2017)
- Trouble Is Brewing (2017)
- Another One Bites the Crust (2018)
- To Catch a Baker (2019)
- Beyond the Crumb of a Doubt (2019)
- Mocha Mayhem (2020)
- Chilled to the Cone (2020)
- Bake, Borrow, and Steal (2021)
- Donut Disturb (2021)
- A Deadly Concoction (2022)
- Nothing Bundt Trouble (2022)
- A Scone Cold Killer (2023)
- The Proof is in the Pudding (2023)
- A Case of the Mondays (2024)
- Killing Me Soufflé (2025)
Why Reading in Order is Crucial for the Bakeshop Mysteries
While many cozy mystery series can be read as standalones, the Bakeshop Mysteries benefit immensely from chronological reading. The series is deeply rooted in Jules Capshaw's personal and professional evolution, providing a strong narrative arc beyond the weekly murder.
The ongoing relationships—especially the romantic tension and professional collaboration between Jules and Detective Thomas—are central to the series' appeal. Skipping ahead means missing key developments in their partnership, which forms the emotional core of the books. The dynamics of the Capshaw family and the growth of Torte Bakery itself are also continuous storylines.
Furthermore, the recurring cast of townspeople in Ashland, Oregon, contributes to the series' unique flavor. Characters like Jules's mother, the local Shakespeare Festival actors, and the various shop owners all play roles that develop over time, making the town feel like a character in itself. Understanding these relationships from the beginning enhances the satisfaction of each solved mystery.
The Latest Entrée: Killing Me Soufflé (Book 20)
The newest installment, Killing Me Soufflé, marks the 20th novel in the series and is a major milestone for Ellie Alexander. Set to release in 2025, this book continues to solidify the series' longevity and popularity within the cozy mystery genre.
Book 20 finds Jules facing new challenges, both in the kitchen and in her personal life, as she once again must balance managing Torte Bakery with investigating a fresh crime in Ashland. The title itself suggests a high-stakes, delicate situation, a perfect metaphor for the intricate plots Alexander is known for crafting. Cozy mystery enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating how Jules handles the latest "soufflé" of a case.
The setting of Ashland, Oregon, remains a vibrant backdrop. Known for its world-class Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the town provides a unique blend of high culture, small-town gossip, and stunning Pacific Northwest scenery, making it the perfect locale for a recurring series.
Expanding Your Cozy Mystery Palate: Other Books by Ellie Alexander
For readers who have devoured the Bakeshop Mysteries and crave more of Ellie Alexander's engaging style, the author—who also writes under the name Kate Dyer-Seeley—has several other popular series that offer similar charm and intrigue, further establishing her topical authority in the culinary mystery niche.
The Sloan Krause Mysteries, for example, shift the focus from pastries to pints, following craft brewery owner Sloan Krause in the scenic town of Leavenworth, Washington. This series maintains the same cozy, small-town feel while exploring the world of brewing and beer-related crimes.
Additionally, Alexander's Secret Bookcase Mystery Series and her work as Kate Dyer-Seeley on the Rose City Mystery Series provide alternative settings and premises. Exploring these other works offers a deeper appreciation for Alexander's versatility in crafting compelling, character-driven mysteries that always leave you hungry for the next chapter.
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