1
by Jess Kidd
4.32026336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and unsettling tone that will resonate with Name of the Rose fans.
10 Best Books Like Name of the Rose
If you loved Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Name of the Rose are:
- 1Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd4.3
- 2The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict4.2
- 3A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan4.4
- 4The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley0#1
- 5Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen4.2
- 6The River Knows Your Name by Kelly Mustian4.3
- 7Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens0
- 8The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman4.6#2
- 9Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch4.4
- 10Big Sky by Atkinson Kate4.2
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In 1327, English monk William of Baskerville arrives at a wealthy Italian abbey to find himself confronting a series of bizarre murders that seem to bear the mark of supernatural evil. Armed only with his razor-sharp intellect and insatiable curiosity, he must navigate the abbey's secretive corridors and decode ancient symbols to unmask a killer who may be far more than human. As bodies pile up and dark secrets emerge from the monastery's labyrinthine library, William races against time to solve a mystery that threatens to consume them all.
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2
by Marie Benedict
4.22025310 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a scholarly and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Name of the Rose fans.
3
by Emily Sullivan
4.42025288 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a atmospheric and determined tone that will resonate with Name of the Rose fans.
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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
Flavia De Luce #1 (works standalone)by Alan Bradley
02009
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a witty and charming tone that will resonate with Name of the Rose fans.
5
by Rhys Bowen
4.22007336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a light and charming tone that will resonate with Name of the Rose fans.
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by Kelly Mustian
4.32025432 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a haunting and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Name of the Rose fans.
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by Delia Owens
0
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a melancholy yet hopeful tone that will resonate with Name of the Rose fans.
8
The Man Who Died Twice
Thursday Murder Club #2 (works standalone)by Richard Osman
4.62022400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a warm and clever tone that will resonate with Name of the Rose fans.
9
by Christina Lynch
4.42024384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a heartwarming and witty tone that will resonate with Name of the Rose fans.
10
by Atkinson Kate
4.22019352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This mystery shares a melancholic but wry tone that will resonate with Name of the Rose fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Name of the Rose
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder at Gulls Nest | Jess Kidd | 4.3 | 2026 | 336 | Closest match |
| The Queens of Crime | Marie Benedict | 4.2 | 2025 | 310 | Similar vibes |
| A Death on Corfu | Emily Sullivan | 4.4 | 2025 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie | Alan Bradley | 0 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
| Her Royal Spyness | Rhys Bowen | 4.2 | 2007 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The River Knows Your Name | Kelly Mustian | 4.3 | 2025 | 432 | Similar vibes |
| Where the Crawdads Sing | Delia Owens | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Man Who Died Twice | Richard Osman | 4.6 | 2022 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Pony Confidential | Christina Lynch | 4.4 | 2024 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Big Sky | Atkinson Kate | 4.2 | 2019 | 352 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Name of the Rose?
The most similar books to Name of the Rose are Murder at Gulls Nest, The Queens of Crime, A Death on Corfu.
What should I read after Name of the Rose?
After finishing Name of the Rose, readers most commonly pick up Murder at Gulls Nest next.
Who writes books like Umberto Eco?
Authors similar to Umberto Eco include Clayton Rawson, Stuart Turton, Rex Stout, Richard Osman, Agatha Christie.
What genre is Name of the Rose?
Name of the Rose is a Mystery novel by Umberto Eco, published in 1995. It features elements of Mystery.
How long is Name of the Rose?
Name of the Rose varies in length depending on edition.
About Name of the Rose
The year is 1327. The place is a wealthy abbey. And the crimes committed here are beyond the wildest imaginings. It will be the task of English Brother William of Baskerville to decipher secret symbols and dig into the eerie labyrinth of abbey life to unravel the mystery. His tools: logic, intelligence, wit, and a ferocious curiosity. His enemy: a murderer with the awesome features of the Antichrist…