Have you read any of Mr. Smith’s books.  He has several different sereis.  One of them has been made into a series of TV shows– The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency.  They are all delightful.  I am reading his series called 44 Scotland Street– about a group of people living in apartments in Edinburgh.  Reminds me a bit of P.G. Wodehouse.  Perfect for cold weather.  Nothing too terrible is going to happen and you get to know some delightful individuals throughout the series.